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· Nov 20
Good morning, Bluesky! ☀️
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
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🚨 Last Friday was our largest annual conference in Barcelona, with over 20 attendees from eight countries. Members agreed a promoter-approved resale policy and to continue holding the EC's feet to the fire over the Digital Services Act.
Read more from Pollstar: news.pollstar.com/2025/10/17/p...
Read more from Pollstar: news.pollstar.com/2025/10/17/p...
Promoter Approved Face Value Ticket Resale Discussed At FEAT General Meeting - Pollstar News
The Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Barcelona today, Oct. 17, 2025 – its largest and most
news.pollstar.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚨 Last Friday was our largest annual conference in Barcelona, with over 20 attendees from eight countries. Members agreed a promoter-approved resale policy and to continue holding the EC's feet to the fire over the Digital Services Act.
Read more from Pollstar: news.pollstar.com/2025/10/17/p...
Read more from Pollstar: news.pollstar.com/2025/10/17/p...
🚨 It's been exciting to work on the launch of Unit1 Studio, a new avatar concert producer looking to open up the immersive entertainment market to a wider range of rightsholders 🎶
Read about their partnership with KT Tunstall here: accessaa.co.uk/kt-tunstall-...
📸 supplied by Unit1
Read about their partnership with KT Tunstall here: accessaa.co.uk/kt-tunstall-...
📸 supplied by Unit1
October 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🚨 It's been exciting to work on the launch of Unit1 Studio, a new avatar concert producer looking to open up the immersive entertainment market to a wider range of rightsholders 🎶
Read about their partnership with KT Tunstall here: accessaa.co.uk/kt-tunstall-...
📸 supplied by Unit1
Read about their partnership with KT Tunstall here: accessaa.co.uk/kt-tunstall-...
📸 supplied by Unit1
Festival season hits different — and the Name PR team are right in the thick of it 🎪 From Houghton to Wibbly Woods, Boomtown to Stowaway, here’s a peek at where we’ve been soaking up the sounds over the past couple of weeks.
August 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Festival season hits different — and the Name PR team are right in the thick of it 🎪 From Houghton to Wibbly Woods, Boomtown to Stowaway, here’s a peek at where we’ve been soaking up the sounds over the past couple of weeks.
Prepare to celebrate all things folk as the newly established Folk Album of The Year Award launches in recognition of the UK and Ireland’s most artistically acclaimed folk albums.
Submissions are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of October 2025.
www.cognitoforms.com/EnglishFolkE...
Submissions are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of October 2025.
www.cognitoforms.com/EnglishFolkE...
August 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Prepare to celebrate all things folk as the newly established Folk Album of The Year Award launches in recognition of the UK and Ireland’s most artistically acclaimed folk albums.
Submissions are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of October 2025.
www.cognitoforms.com/EnglishFolkE...
Submissions are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of October 2025.
www.cognitoforms.com/EnglishFolkE...
The Independent Music Awards are returning for their 15th year, spotlighting the UK’s best indie artists & labels. Fans can vote for Best Live Performer category & nominate top indie record stores via the link below!
www.aimawards.co.uk/2025/08/05/t...
www.aimawards.co.uk/2025/08/05/t...
August 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Independent Music Awards are returning for their 15th year, spotlighting the UK’s best indie artists & labels. Fans can vote for Best Live Performer category & nominate top indie record stores via the link below!
www.aimawards.co.uk/2025/08/05/t...
www.aimawards.co.uk/2025/08/05/t...
Happy 1st birthday to Mahogany Songs! It’s been a pleasure working with the Mahogany team over the past year, from their partnership with Believe UK to helping launch the Mahogany Music Fund’s first round of grants. Read the first annual report here:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
Mahogany Songs unveils progress report following first anniversary of partnership with Believe
Mahogany Songs, the artist services arm run by multi-platform music brand Mahogany, marks its first birthday this week with the launch of its year one annual report…
www.musicweek.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy 1st birthday to Mahogany Songs! It’s been a pleasure working with the Mahogany team over the past year, from their partnership with Believe UK to helping launch the Mahogany Music Fund’s first round of grants. Read the first annual report here:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
In an op-ed for #MusicBusinessWorldwide, Chair of the #AssociationofIndependentMusic Ruth Barlow calls on the CMA to review the threat UMG’s recent wave of acquisitions poses to independents as well as the wider music ecosystem. More here: www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ruth-barlow-...
April 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In an op-ed for #MusicBusinessWorldwide, Chair of the #AssociationofIndependentMusic Ruth Barlow calls on the CMA to review the threat UMG’s recent wave of acquisitions poses to independents as well as the wider music ecosystem. More here: www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ruth-barlow-...
The UK’s leading sync conference and marketplace AIM Sync has revealed its next wave of 2025 speakers and programming. More info here: www.aimsync.co.uk
AIM Sync 2024
The UK's leading global sync market and conference. Presented by the Association of Independent Music.
www.aimsync.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The UK’s leading sync conference and marketplace AIM Sync has revealed its next wave of 2025 speakers and programming. More info here: www.aimsync.co.uk
🚀Reactional Music has teamed up with indie powerhouse
Ninja Tune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tune’s catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! youtube.com/watch?v=72qQ...
Ninja Tune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tune’s catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! youtube.com/watch?v=72qQ...
Ninja Tune x Reactional Music - In-Game Music Personalisation
YouTube video by Reactional Music
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March 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚀Reactional Music has teamed up with indie powerhouse
Ninja Tune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tune’s catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! youtube.com/watch?v=72qQ...
Ninja Tune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tune’s catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! youtube.com/watch?v=72qQ...
🚨 New industry event alert! 🚨 Bristol Beacon & The Association of Independent Music present Above The Noise, a one-day event connecting Bristol’s music creatives & professionals with top industry experts.
📅 3 April | 🎟 £10 / £7 concession
🔗 Get tickets: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/abo...
📅 3 April | 🎟 £10 / £7 concession
🔗 Get tickets: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/abo...
February 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🚨 New industry event alert! 🚨 Bristol Beacon & The Association of Independent Music present Above The Noise, a one-day event connecting Bristol’s music creatives & professionals with top industry experts.
📅 3 April | 🎟 £10 / £7 concession
🔗 Get tickets: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/abo...
📅 3 April | 🎟 £10 / £7 concession
🔗 Get tickets: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/abo...
The Name PR team had a busy couple of days last week, first touching down at 21Soho for FFWD's tenth anniversary conference on Tuesday. We also travelled to Bristol Beacon on Wednesday for the AIF Festival Congress.
Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!
Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!
February 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Name PR team had a busy couple of days last week, first touching down at 21Soho for FFWD's tenth anniversary conference on Tuesday. We also travelled to Bristol Beacon on Wednesday for the AIF Festival Congress.
Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!
Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!
Leading independent distributor and services company IDOL has signed US labels Mexican Summer (home to Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and more) and Dom Recs (new label from industry veterans, Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summers). More below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
IDOL signs global label deals with Mexican Summer and Dom Recs
Independent distributor IDOL has agreed global partnerships with Brooklyn-based Mexican Summer and Dom Recs, the new label from industry veterans Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summers…
www.musicweek.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Leading independent distributor and services company IDOL has signed US labels Mexican Summer (home to Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and more) and Dom Recs (new label from industry veterans, Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summers). More below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
The Name PR team had an inspiring day at the bustling
ERA Independent Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @bbc6music.bsky.social's Huw Stephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!
ERA Independent Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @bbc6music.bsky.social's Huw Stephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!
January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Name PR team had an inspiring day at the bustling
ERA Independent Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @bbc6music.bsky.social's Huw Stephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!
ERA Independent Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @bbc6music.bsky.social's Huw Stephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!
Vote for our @sxswlondon2025 panel – ‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working'! 🌟 IDOL, Deezer, The Association of Independent Music + Ninja Tune will unpack how new streaming remuneration models are affecting artists and businesses.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
December 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Vote for our @sxswlondon2025 panel – ‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working'! 🌟 IDOL, Deezer, The Association of Independent Music + Ninja Tune will unpack how new streaming remuneration models are affecting artists and businesses.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Tis' the season to celebrate!🎄Our Christmas party was one for the books: our annual awards (lots of laughs), a fab dinner at The Clarence Tavern, and fierce bowling at Rowans (where @sammy-s.bsky.social showed no mercy)! Cheers to an amazing team and an even better 2025 ahead!
December 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Tis' the season to celebrate!🎄Our Christmas party was one for the books: our annual awards (lots of laughs), a fab dinner at The Clarence Tavern, and fierce bowling at Rowans (where @sammy-s.bsky.social showed no mercy)! Cheers to an amazing team and an even better 2025 ahead!
Vote for our SXSW London Panel Proposal! 🌟
‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working?’ with IDOL, Deezer, Association of Independent Music (AIM) + Ninja Tune.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Voting closes on December 19
‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working?’ with IDOL, Deezer, Association of Independent Music (AIM) + Ninja Tune.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Voting closes on December 19
December 12, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Vote for our SXSW London Panel Proposal! 🌟
‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working?’ with IDOL, Deezer, Association of Independent Music (AIM) + Ninja Tune.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Voting closes on December 19
‘Chasing The Stream – Are New Payment Models Working?’ with IDOL, Deezer, Association of Independent Music (AIM) + Ninja Tune.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Voting closes on December 19
🚨 Yesterday, The Black Music Research Unit launched a petition to preserve & celebrate Black British music, calling for:
📍 A permanent exhibition space
📚 Black British music history in schools
Sign & learn more below:
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
📍 A permanent exhibition space
📚 Black British music history in schools
Sign & learn more below:
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
Richard Branson and Island Records boss urged to fund UK Black music exhibition
Petition calls on Virgin Records founder and Chris Blackwell to back venture after profiting from such music
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:22 PM
🚨 Yesterday, The Black Music Research Unit launched a petition to preserve & celebrate Black British music, calling for:
📍 A permanent exhibition space
📚 Black British music history in schools
Sign & learn more below:
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
📍 A permanent exhibition space
📚 Black British music history in schools
Sign & learn more below:
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
Festive fun with the AIM UK community at their annual Christmas party🎄
It was a joy catching up with old friends and making new connections. Huge thanks to AIM for hosting such a great evening! 🥂
It was a joy catching up with old friends and making new connections. Huge thanks to AIM for hosting such a great evening! 🥂
December 5, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Festive fun with the AIM UK community at their annual Christmas party🎄
It was a joy catching up with old friends and making new connections. Huge thanks to AIM for hosting such a great evening! 🥂
It was a joy catching up with old friends and making new connections. Huge thanks to AIM for hosting such a great evening! 🥂
After 21 years at Harrow HQ with @uniwestminster.bsky.social, Name PR is moving on!
Huge thanks to Westminster for having us, to the staff and lecturers who helped shape our journey, and the nine talented students we employed and commissioned as freelancers over the years.
Huge thanks to Westminster for having us, to the staff and lecturers who helped shape our journey, and the nine talented students we employed and commissioned as freelancers over the years.
November 27, 2024 at 11:55 AM
After 21 years at Harrow HQ with @uniwestminster.bsky.social, Name PR is moving on!
Huge thanks to Westminster for having us, to the staff and lecturers who helped shape our journey, and the nine talented students we employed and commissioned as freelancers over the years.
Huge thanks to Westminster for having us, to the staff and lecturers who helped shape our journey, and the nine talented students we employed and commissioned as freelancers over the years.
At AIM's AGM earlier today, Gee Davy was appointed permanent Chief Exec, having stepped up as interim CEO earlier this year. New board members were also announced, plus partnerships with Beatdapp & Bristol Beacon. Read more below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
AIM confirms Gee Davy as chief executive
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has appointed Gee Davy as chief executive at its 2024 annual general meeting at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts. Read on for more on the key appointm...
www.musicweek.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM
At AIM's AGM earlier today, Gee Davy was appointed permanent Chief Exec, having stepped up as interim CEO earlier this year. New board members were also announced, plus partnerships with Beatdapp & Bristol Beacon. Read more below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
🚨 Big news! Independent distributor IDOL has signed a global deal with UK labels Full Time Hobby and Hassle Records.
🔗 Read more here: www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
🔗 Read more here: www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
November 21, 2024 at 11:08 AM
🚨 Big news! Independent distributor IDOL has signed a global deal with UK labels Full Time Hobby and Hassle Records.
🔗 Read more here: www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
🔗 Read more here: www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
Good morning, Bluesky! ☀️
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
November 20, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Good morning, Bluesky! ☀️
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. ✉️
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...