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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...
Northern House Showcases the Best of Northern Emerging Talent at The Great Escape
Northern music’s leading partners are teaming up this May to present Northern House at The Great Escape. A powerhouse...
Mick Ross recognised as MPG Unsung Hero
Last night, Music Producers Guild honoured Generator CEO Mick Ross with its Unsung Hero Award - a recognition...
UK Music Industry Strengthens Global Pathways with Japan
A new phase of UK–Japan music collaboration will take place this April, as artists and industry professionals from...
Sam Fender raises £50,000 for charity Youth Music
Fender was supported early in his career by the North East-based Youth Music-funded programme Generator and has now...
The North of England takes the Global Stage at SXSW Austin
The North of England will take a collective step onto the global stage this March as ten artists from across the...
BBC expands North East commitment to back the best homegrown storytelling and deliver for all audiences
The commitment will continue to strengthen and broaden production activity and skills produced from the region. The...
2026 Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle Following its biggest year yet in 2025
2026 Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle Following its biggest year yet in 2025, The Mercury Prize has announced its...
From Tees Valley to Hertford: Sonic Futures Artists Step Into the Spotlight
From Tees Valley to Hertford: Sonic Futures Artists Step Into the Spotlight This February, Generator’s Sonic Futures...
From Advice to Opportunity: How MIAG Support Is Shaping Artist Careers
Breaking into the music industry isn’t easy - but you don’t have to do it alone. Hear from the artists who have...
Generator and Warner Music UK Announce Three-Year Partnership
Generator and Warner Music UK have today confirmed a new three year partnership that will expand long-term...
BPI welcomes new members to its Equity and Justice Advisory Group
Interval Records’ and Generator’s Josh Daniel named among elite additions to influential group. The head of an...
Tees Valley PPL Momentum Accelerator Grantees
Five incredible Tees Valley artists and creatives are set to take their music careers to the next level after being...