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350% Increase in Northern Artists Securing UK Touring Support Following Northern Music Export Office and FAC Partnership
Nine artists from across the North of England awarded up to £8,000 each as partnership doubles investment in Northern...
UK Music Industry Leaders Head to Newcastle for Generator Live Conference on 21 October
Generator is bringing leading figures from across the music and creative industries to Newcastle for Generator Live,...
Northern Music Export Office announces new partnership with PRS Foundation to support Northern artists at SXSW Austin
The Northern Music Export Office (NMEO), powered by Generator, has today announced a new partnership with PRS...
Launchpad Announced as West Yorkshire Industry Partner for Northern Music Export Office
West Yorkshire talent development organisation Launchpad have announced their new role as a regional delivery partner...
2026 Mercury Prize Fringe Returns to Newcastle With Huge Week of Live Music, Events and New Talent
The 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe will return to Newcastle this October with its biggest programme yet, bringing more...
Northern Music Export Office and FAC announce new partnership
The Northern Music Export Office (NMEO), powered by Generator, has today announced a new partnership with the...
NMEO Opens Four New Funding Programmes for Northern Music Talent
Back in June, four Northern mayors joined forces at SXSW London to launch the UK’s first pan-regional Music...
Tees Valley Artists and Industry Professionals Receive PPL Momentum Accelerator Support
Newcastle is gearing up to welcome the Mercury Prize back to the city as the 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ for the 2026...
Newcastle welcomes Mercury Prize 2026 ‘Albums of the Year’ as countdown to awards show begins
Newcastle is gearing up to welcome the Mercury Prize back to the city as the 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ for the 2026...
2026 Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' Revealed
The 2026 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ were announced today, Thursday 30th July, on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC...
Mayor’s funding backs North East small venues and next generation of performers
Grassroots venues across the North East will be backed by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ £2.2 million Small Venues...
Government's new music strategy recognises the North's growing role in shaping the UK's music industry
Generator has welcomed the publication of the Government's new Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music, saying the strategy...