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Member Voices: Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in Music
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
AFEM Health Group to host webinar on building better work environments
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market champions circular economy in DJ equipment
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Madonna and Charli XCX collaborate on new single
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
‘Final Fantasy 15’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl
‘Piano Collections – Moonlit Melodies’ features just ten tracks from the game
The Beach Boys cancel ‘Pet Sounds 60’ tour dates at last minute
The band previously rescheduled their date last July so they could "recharge"
Partisan acquires Firebird’s interest in indie pubco OTM Music, merges it with its Left Music publishing arm
As part of the merger, OTM will incorporate the team and roster of Left Music, the publishing company Partisan set up with Craig Michie in 2022. Source
Michael Kiwanuka reveals that he’s had a stroke: “It's a long, tough journey ahead”
Singer also has new album out soon
Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ trailer scares fans: “Like a horror film”
"This looks insane"
Erik Wahlberg appointed CEO of Epidemic Group, as Sara Börsvik takes on joint COO and CFO role
Epidemic Group, the parent company of Epidemic Sound, has named Erik Wahlberg as its Chief Executive Officer. Wahlberg is the founder and CEO of Blenda Labs, a Stockholm video production technology company that Epidemic Group bought in July 2026. He takes over from Sara Börsvik, who moves from inter
The Beach Boys cancel ‘Pet Sounds 60’ tour dates at last minute
The band previously rescheduled their date last July so they could "recharge"
‘Final Fantasy 15’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl
‘Piano Collections – Moonlit Melodies’ features just ten tracks from the game
US Considers Web-Blocking Measures Against Online Piracy
New plans to finally introduce web-blocking as an anti-piracy tool in the US would specifically oblige VPNs and DNS resolvers as well as ISPs to block access to piracy sites when rightsholders secure
Julia Jacklin's New Single 'If I Had The Hand Of God' and Album 'The Gem'
Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin makes warm, fuzzy indie-folk with a husky crackling alto. New single ‘If I Had The Hand Of God’ is cathartic and country-nodding. Album ‘The Gem’ - recorded above a
Harley Benton Upgrades SC-550 Plus Guitar with Fishman Fluence Pickups
With three voicings per pickup, the SC-500 Plus gets a considerable upgrade and has never sounded so versatile
Madonna and Charli XCX Release Collaborative Single 'Danceteria Afterhours'
Danceteria Afterhours is a new version of the Confessions II track
Sugababes Announce New Self-Titled Album and Single 'Ghost'
They have also dropped the captivating new single 'Ghost'
Madison Beer Secured 'Fortnite' Collaboration Through Negotiation
“This is definitely up there with being nominated for a Grammy”
Ali G Writer Defends Character as a Tool Against Racism
The film has faced allegations of perpetuating racial stereotypes