BRIT Awards unveils 2026 trophy design by Matthew Williamson

The BRIT Awards has announced that British designer Matthew Williamson is the creative force behind the 2026 trophy. Inspired by his Manchester roots and the city’s famous drive and resilience, the trophy is amber-toned resin – resembling the golden honey of a worker bee, the city’s mascot – atop a ...

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Government to go ahead with ban on reselling tickets for profit

The government will go ahead with the proposal to ban the resale of tickets for profit. As previously reported by Music Week, there had been a consultation ...

Festive music returns to singles chart with Christmas classics set to compete with new songs

It’s that time of the year again. Christmas singles are back once again in the singles chart and pushing for a Top 20 finish in the latest Midweeks ...

Former Sheffield Leadmill venue to relaunch under new ownership as Electric Studios in 2026

Independent live music company Electric Group has announced the launch of Electric Studios at the former site of The Leadmill in Sheffield. Details of its £2 million ...

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