Press releases from the United Kingdom music industry
O2 SILVER CLEF AWARDS 2025:
NOAH KAHAN, CHASE & STATUS, TONY CHRISTIE, THE CORRS
Winners join previously announced 2025 honourees David Gilmour, Rick Astley, Soul II Soul and IDLES
Ceremony to be held on the evening of Wednesday 2 July 2025 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, from 6pm
Funds raised will support Nordoff and Robbins’ delivery of vital music therapy services across the UK.
Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity that uses music to transform lives, has announced the first wave of winners for the 2025 O2 Silver Clef Awards.
Celebrating their extraordinary contributions to music, David Gilmour will receive the coveted O2 Silver Clef Award, while IDLES are named Best Live Act sponsored by Uber Eats Music Hall, Rick Astley to be honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award sponsored by Tysers Live, and Soul II Soul will receive the Innovation in Music Award. Returning as the headline sponsor for the 24th consecutive year, O2 continues its long-standing support of the awards.
Excitement about Salt and Tar’s highly anticipated Music Weekender continues to grow, with the announcement that Ocean Colour Scene will headline on Sunday 10th August.
The legendary Britpop icons will be joined by an exceptional supporting line-up featuring Cast, Keyside, and The Solaas, for an unforgettable night of live music in Bootle.
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The First-Ever UK Afrobeats Legends Concert is Set to Bring Africa’s Biggest Stars to London, UK!
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Afrobeats as the Afrobeats Legends Festival arrives in the UK for the first time, taking over the OVO Arena Wembley on 26th July 2025. This one-of-a-kind event will bring together some of the most influential pioneers, legendary artists, and trailblazers who have shaped Afrobeats into the global force it is today.
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Crowdfunder launched in September for mural dedicated to The Smiths’ bassist has raised over £30,000 – with funds going to Pancreatic Cancer Action charity. The Smiths fans to make pilgrimage to city to see the mural and pay respect to legendary musician.
A mural dedicated to the late bassist of The Smiths will be officially unveiled next week – 21 November – on World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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Jem Girl at the Piano 