Spotify can and should be doing better on diversity, says company boss
A Spotify boss has said the streaming giant “can and should be doing better” on diversity.
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Music stars pay tribute to ‘lovely and generous’ Keith Flint
The Chemical Brothers, Kasabian and Emily Eavis are among those paying tribute to The Prodigy’s Keith Flint following his death at 49.
Annie Mac hits out after listeners take offence at Dave track
Annie Mac has accused critics of having a “problem” with conversations about race after she faced a backlash for playing a song by the rapper Dave on her radio show.
Annie Mac: Men must help address ‘shocking’ gender imbalance in music industry
Annie Mac has said the “shocking” gender imbalance in the music industry is because positions of power are all occupied by men and they will be crucial in helping to fix the problem.
Annie Mac to tackle ’embarrassingly lopsided’ gender imbalance in music
Annie Mac has pledged to tackle the “embarrassingly lopsided” gender imbalance in the music industry.
Isle of Wight Festival announces three male headline acts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, George Ezra and Biffy Clyro will headline this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, organisers have confirmed, as controversy surrounds the lack of female performers on festival stages.
South London rapper Octavian named BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 winner
South London rapper Octavian has been crowned the winner of BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019.
Annie Mac announces Hottest Record Of The Year contenders
Annie Mac has announced her biggest records of 2018 with George Ezra, ASAP Rocky and The Arctic Monkeys all contenders.
Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen and Noel Gallagher in hunt for 2018 Mercury Prize
Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are among the artists hoping to win the prestigious Mercury Prize, which will be awarded on Thursday.
Annie Mac to host Mercury Prize ceremony
Annie Mac will host the Hyundai Mercury Prize awards show, it has been announced.
Annie Mac criticises music festivals for male-dominated line-ups
Annie Mac has criticised the male-dominated line-up of music events and called out London’s Wireless festival for its lack of female performers.
Manchester and London terror attack programmes win gold at radio awards
Programmes covering the Manchester Arena and London Bridge terror attacks have scooped prizes at this year’s Audio and Radio Industry Awards (Arias).
Annie Mac, Four Tet and Metronomy join Oxjam events line-up
Musicians Four Tet, Everything Everything and Metronomy have joined radio’s Annie Mac in a line-up of performances for this year’s Oxjam Musical Festival.