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Northern Mayors unite to launch UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office
Four Northern mayors have joined forces to launch the UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office - a landmark new initiative designed to help Northern artists and music businesses reach audiences across the world. Officially launched at...
Generator Secures Third Year as PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner
Generator has been announced as one of 69 organisations selected for the PRS Foundation Talent Development Network in...
Generator Insight: From House Parties to Headliners: How Afrobeats Took Over The UK
A decade ago, Afrobeats was still treated as a niche sound in the UK, it was the soundtrack to crowded house parties,...
BLK SCL! (Black Scale) Launches to Build Long-Term Pathways for Black Music Talent Across the North and the UK’s Devolved Nations
BLK SCL! (pronounced “Black Scale”) today announces its official launch: a new multi-strand intervention designed to...
Generator Insight: Building a Music Industry That Works for Parents
Earlier this week, Generator was announced as the latest programme partner of Parents and Carers in Performing Arts,...
Northern Mayors unite to launch UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office
Four Northern mayors have joined forces to launch the UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office - a landmark new...
Generator’s Head of Programmes joins Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) Board
Head of Programmes at the North’s leading music development agency has been appointed to the board of an influential...
Open Call - Dork is teaming up with M For Montréal to bring UK artists to the Canadian showcase
Here's how UK up-and-comers can apply to be considered for the event. Last year, Dork headed over to Canada for a...
Sonic Futures Insight: An interview with Young Rebel Set
Sonic Futures Marketing Coordinator, Olivia Carter, attended Stockton Calling, the much-loved multi-venue festival...
Newcastle Gateshead Music City Launches Foundation Report
New Foundation Report marks the first step in setting the long-term direction of Newcastle Gateshead Music City....
Newcastle Gateshead Music City appoints dynamic new Strategic Board
Newcastle Gateshead Music City appoints dynamic new Strategic Board to support ambitious plans to supercharge the...
Mayor Kim launches £4m skills programme to help local people get work in the creative industries
Create Talent North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is launching a major new £4 million programme giving local people the...
Generator Insights: The Black British Indie Shift
There is something culturally significant happening in the UK alternative scene. Jim Lexgacy, Nova Twins, Arlo Parks...