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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...
The Black British Indie Shift
There is something culturally significant happening in the UK alternative scene. Jim Lexgacy, Nova Twins, Arlo Parks...
Mick Ross recognised as MPG Unsung Hero
Last night, Music Producers Guild honoured Generator CEO Mick Ross with its Unsung Hero Award - a recognition...
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...
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 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...
Mercury Prize shines global spotlight on Newcastle and the North East
New figures have shown the region’s economy received a boost of more than £1.4 million by hosting the 2025 Mercury...