26 October 2023 — Welcoming one of the past decade’s most prolific pioneers in music, Jordan Rakei, to the Toast roster with his new single “Flowers“. Premiered by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC 6Music this morning, “Flowers” is an exposing and emotional track that marks the beginning of his future releases with new label partner Decca (and Verve Forecast in the US). In addition, Jordan has also announced a huge headline show for October 2024 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Grammy-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over four studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing themes of emotional evolution, personal growth and family with unwavering sincerity. Always positioning himself in and amongst the bigger questions in life, he has navigated his musical journey with passion and precision, unveiling something...
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Grammy-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over four studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing themes of emotional evolution, personal growth and family with unwavering sincerity. Always positioning himself in and amongst the bigger questions in life, he has navigated his musical journey with passion and precision, unveiling something...
- 10/27/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Jessie Ware took the stage at the 2023 Mercury Prize awards ceremony at London’s Hammersmith Apollo last night to perform her vibrant single “Free Yourself.” Ware, a nominee for this year’s award, was joined by a band, horns section, and several back-up singers.
The ceremony, which ultimately awarded the Mercury Prize to London group Ezra Collective, featured numerous live performances from the nominees. Raye showcased her soulful, fast-talking track “The Thrill Is Gone” with an expansive band, while Shygirl performed her introspective song “Woe.”
Other nominees included Arctic Monkeys,...
The ceremony, which ultimately awarded the Mercury Prize to London group Ezra Collective, featured numerous live performances from the nominees. Raye showcased her soulful, fast-talking track “The Thrill Is Gone” with an expansive band, while Shygirl performed her introspective song “Woe.”
Other nominees included Arctic Monkeys,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Tim Mackenzie-Smith’s feature debut tells the story of the 1970s Black British group.
BFI Distribution has acquired UK-Ireland distribution rights to music documentary Getting It Back: The Story Of Cymande.
It will receive a theatrical release in early 2024. Getting It Back launched at SXSW 2022, before a UK premiere at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, and festival screenings at Doclisboa and Doc ‘n’ Roll Festival.
The feature debut of UK director Tim Mackenzie-Smith, Getting It Back tells the story of Cymande, a group of Black musicians who came to the UK from the Caribbean as children, and formed...
BFI Distribution has acquired UK-Ireland distribution rights to music documentary Getting It Back: The Story Of Cymande.
It will receive a theatrical release in early 2024. Getting It Back launched at SXSW 2022, before a UK premiere at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, and festival screenings at Doclisboa and Doc ‘n’ Roll Festival.
The feature debut of UK director Tim Mackenzie-Smith, Getting It Back tells the story of Cymande, a group of Black musicians who came to the UK from the Caribbean as children, and formed...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Josh Javor has joined agency WME’s London office as partner and co-head of the company’s London music department.
WME said on Wednesday that it hired the industry veteran from U.K. agency X-Ray Touring, where he has guided the careers of such artists as Coldplay, Eminem, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoebe Bridgers, Modest Mouse and Snow Patrol.
“Working with new and emerging artists to stadium and festival headliners, Javor has also worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Boygenius, Jimmy Eat World, Cigarettes After Sex, Belle & Sebastian, Afghan Whigs, Beth Orton, Foy Vance, The Charlatans, Kodaline, The Hold Steady, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Seeds, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Breeders, Refused, Touche Amore, City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Maximo Park, Alkaline Trio, Seasick Steve, The Amazons, Thrice and Taking Back Sunday,” WME highlighted.
“Josh has not only built a roster of artists that shape music, he...
WME said on Wednesday that it hired the industry veteran from U.K. agency X-Ray Touring, where he has guided the careers of such artists as Coldplay, Eminem, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoebe Bridgers, Modest Mouse and Snow Patrol.
“Working with new and emerging artists to stadium and festival headliners, Javor has also worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Boygenius, Jimmy Eat World, Cigarettes After Sex, Belle & Sebastian, Afghan Whigs, Beth Orton, Foy Vance, The Charlatans, Kodaline, The Hold Steady, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Seeds, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Breeders, Refused, Touche Amore, City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Maximo Park, Alkaline Trio, Seasick Steve, The Amazons, Thrice and Taking Back Sunday,” WME highlighted.
“Josh has not only built a roster of artists that shape music, he...
- 8/16/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glastonbury Festival has released a new line up poster that shows Lana Del Rey listed higher up than she was in the original version.
The festival recently came under scrutiny after Emily Eavis announced the remaining headliners after Elton John, revealing that no women would headline the event this year.
Guns N’ Roses apparently replaced a female headliner who pulled out, while Arctic Monkeys were also announced to headline the Pyramid Stage.
Lizzo, who will perform ahead of Guns N’ Roses, has been given a double headline billing with the US rock band.
Announcing the news, Emily Eavis preempted criticism of the lack of headline diversity, saying it was “pipeline” problems that related to the all-male headlining line-up.
At the time, many have questioned why Lana Del Rey, who will be playing the festival, wasn’t higher up on the line up posted.
This included criticism from Rey at the time,...
The festival recently came under scrutiny after Emily Eavis announced the remaining headliners after Elton John, revealing that no women would headline the event this year.
Guns N’ Roses apparently replaced a female headliner who pulled out, while Arctic Monkeys were also announced to headline the Pyramid Stage.
Lizzo, who will perform ahead of Guns N’ Roses, has been given a double headline billing with the US rock band.
Announcing the news, Emily Eavis preempted criticism of the lack of headline diversity, saying it was “pipeline” problems that related to the all-male headlining line-up.
At the time, many have questioned why Lana Del Rey, who will be playing the festival, wasn’t higher up on the line up posted.
This included criticism from Rey at the time,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will join Elton John in headlining this year’s Glastonbury Festival, Emily Eavis has announced.
Eavis, the festival’s co-organizer, shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems in light of the all-male headline bookings.
She told The Guardian that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans.” Although Eavis didn’t name the act, it’s thought that it could have been Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when Glastonbury was canceled due to Covid-...
Eavis, the festival’s co-organizer, shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems in light of the all-male headline bookings.
She told The Guardian that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans.” Although Eavis didn’t name the act, it’s thought that it could have been Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when Glastonbury was canceled due to Covid-...
- 3/3/2023
- by Rolling Stone UK
- Rollingstone.com
Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will join Elton John as headliners of the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.
The festival, which released its poster and lineup Friday, will take place at the Worthy Farm in southwest England from June 21-25. John will play on the festival’s final night, which will mark his farewell show in Britain.
Others set to perform include Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Lil Nas X, The Chicks, Måneskin, Blondie, Lewis Capaldi, Fatboy Slim, Wizkid, Carly Rae Jepsen, Thundercat, Joey Bada$$, The War On Drugs, Candi Staton, Chvrches, Kelis, Maggie Rogers, Amadou & Mariam, Mahalia, Alt-j, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama and Stefflon Don.
More performers will be announced at a later date.
John, Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will perform on the Pyramid Stage. Yusuf/Cat Stevens will play the Sunday teatime legend slot.
Last year’s Glastonbury Festival featured performances by Paul McCartney,...
The festival, which released its poster and lineup Friday, will take place at the Worthy Farm in southwest England from June 21-25. John will play on the festival’s final night, which will mark his farewell show in Britain.
Others set to perform include Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Lil Nas X, The Chicks, Måneskin, Blondie, Lewis Capaldi, Fatboy Slim, Wizkid, Carly Rae Jepsen, Thundercat, Joey Bada$$, The War On Drugs, Candi Staton, Chvrches, Kelis, Maggie Rogers, Amadou & Mariam, Mahalia, Alt-j, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama and Stefflon Don.
More performers will be announced at a later date.
John, Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will perform on the Pyramid Stage. Yusuf/Cat Stevens will play the Sunday teatime legend slot.
Last year’s Glastonbury Festival featured performances by Paul McCartney,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Glastonbury 2023 headliners have been announced by Emily Eavis.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
The Brits 2023 are officially over for another year, and it was Harry Styles's night. As predicted, the "As It Was" singer took home artist of the year, song of the year, best pop / r&b, and album of the year - marking the start of a very good 2023 for the former One Direction member, having won the best album award at the Grammys just a week earlier. Wet Leg and Beyoncé both won two Brits, while The 1975, Aitch, and Becky Hill also scooped the top prizes.
Styles sweeping the board even saw him enter an exclusive club, unofficially named the "4 Brits Club." Dave Rowntree, the drummer of Blur, tweeted on Feb. 12, "I'd like to welcome @Harry_Styles to the #4BritsClub. It's been a bit lonely with just us and @Adele these past years. Next meeting in March – you can bring the biscuits." While there are artists who have won...
Styles sweeping the board even saw him enter an exclusive club, unofficially named the "4 Brits Club." Dave Rowntree, the drummer of Blur, tweeted on Feb. 12, "I'd like to welcome @Harry_Styles to the #4BritsClub. It's been a bit lonely with just us and @Adele these past years. Next meeting in March – you can bring the biscuits." While there are artists who have won...
- 2/13/2023
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
The winners of the 2023 Brit Awards were unveiled during Saturday night’s annual awards ceremony.
The big winner of the night was Harry Styles as he took home awards for all four categories in which he was nominated, including artist of the year and album of the year. Next up, Beyoncé and British indie rock band, Wet Leg, each swept up two awards with the latter winning group of the year and best new artist.
This year’s awards show saw Styles tie with Wet Leg as the most-nominated artists, each having four nods.
The 2023 Brit Awards were hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan from London’s 02 arena.
See the complete winners list below:
Mastercard Album of the Year
The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, Dirty Hit
Wet Leg, Wet Leg, Domino Recordings
Harry Styles, Harry’s House, Columbia, Sony Music — Winner
Stormzy, This Is What I Mean, 0207/Merky,...
The big winner of the night was Harry Styles as he took home awards for all four categories in which he was nominated, including artist of the year and album of the year. Next up, Beyoncé and British indie rock band, Wet Leg, each swept up two awards with the latter winning group of the year and best new artist.
This year’s awards show saw Styles tie with Wet Leg as the most-nominated artists, each having four nods.
The 2023 Brit Awards were hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan from London’s 02 arena.
See the complete winners list below:
Mastercard Album of the Year
The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, Dirty Hit
Wet Leg, Wet Leg, Domino Recordings
Harry Styles, Harry’s House, Columbia, Sony Music — Winner
Stormzy, This Is What I Mean, 0207/Merky,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Harry Styles dominated the 2023 Brit Awards, winning all four of the categories he was nominated in – including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.
Wet Leg, who also earned four nominations, won the Best Group and Best New Artist awards as the biggest night in British music came to a somewhat predictable end.
Other winners included Beyoncé, Becky Hill, and The 1975.
Follow live updates from the show here.
Album of the Year nominees Styles, Stormzy, and Wet Leg all walked the red carpet, alongside stars such as Lizzo, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, and Jessie J.
Mo Gilligan returned to host the show for a second time after the comedian took over from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
The top prize category – Artist of the Year – attracted widespread criticism this year after no women artists were nominated. The Brits scrapped gendered categories last year.
The evening kicked off with Jessie J...
Wet Leg, who also earned four nominations, won the Best Group and Best New Artist awards as the biggest night in British music came to a somewhat predictable end.
Other winners included Beyoncé, Becky Hill, and The 1975.
Follow live updates from the show here.
Album of the Year nominees Styles, Stormzy, and Wet Leg all walked the red carpet, alongside stars such as Lizzo, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, and Jessie J.
Mo Gilligan returned to host the show for a second time after the comedian took over from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
The top prize category – Artist of the Year – attracted widespread criticism this year after no women artists were nominated. The Brits scrapped gendered categories last year.
The evening kicked off with Jessie J...
- 2/11/2023
- by Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are taking place this Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena in London.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
- 2/10/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor and Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are taking place this Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena in London.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
- 2/10/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor and Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The nominations for the 2023 Brit Awards have been announced, revealing one of the most eclectic list of nominees in recent memory.
Indie duo Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category is entirely dominated by male acts, one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
The biggest surprises are arguably the nominations of Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Christmas song “Merry Christmas”, and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s hit animated feature film Encanto.
Last year’s ceremony was a lively affair, attended by stars including Sheeran and Adele,...
Indie duo Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category is entirely dominated by male acts, one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
The biggest surprises are arguably the nominations of Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Christmas song “Merry Christmas”, and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s hit animated feature film Encanto.
Last year’s ceremony was a lively affair, attended by stars including Sheeran and Adele,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Sam Fender has just been announced as one of the headliners for Reading and Leeds festival (9 December).
While sharing the news to his Instagram page, the North Shields artist recalled a story from when he attended Leeds festival 10 years ago as a punter.
During his time attending the festival, Fender told how he was apparently saved from a tent fire by a “young hero from Sheffield“, who urinated on the flames to put them out.
“Little did he know he’d just saved Reading and Leeds’s 2023 headliner,” Fender joked.
Announcing the news alongside a picture of the official line up, Fender wrote: “I first went to Leeds festival 10 years ago as a teenager, me and Deano [childhood friend and guitarist] spent the entire week launching hot dogs out of a gazebo pole at random crowds of lads chanting ‘Yorkshire Yorkshire’.”
“One night I was out cold in my tent from necking a bottle...
While sharing the news to his Instagram page, the North Shields artist recalled a story from when he attended Leeds festival 10 years ago as a punter.
During his time attending the festival, Fender told how he was apparently saved from a tent fire by a “young hero from Sheffield“, who urinated on the flames to put them out.
“Little did he know he’d just saved Reading and Leeds’s 2023 headliner,” Fender joked.
Announcing the news alongside a picture of the official line up, Fender wrote: “I first went to Leeds festival 10 years ago as a teenager, me and Deano [childhood friend and guitarist] spent the entire week launching hot dogs out of a gazebo pole at random crowds of lads chanting ‘Yorkshire Yorkshire’.”
“One night I was out cold in my tent from necking a bottle...
- 12/9/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Little Simz has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Mercury Prize.
The 28-year-old British artist won for her fourth studio album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
The announcement was made during a live ceremony, which recognises the best British album of the year, at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, west London, on Tuesday evening.
Simz, born Simbiatu Ajikawo, fended off competition from 11 other acts, including Leeds-based post-punks Yard Act, North Shields rock singer Sam Fender, and pop singer Harry Styles.
“Wow, I’m very overwhelmed, I’m very grateful, glory to God, thank you so much,” Simz said, accepting her award. “To my family over here, my loved ones right here. I want to say a huge thank you to the Mercury for this incredible prize.”
She continued: “I want to say thank you to my brother and close collaborator Inflo... he’s known me since I was so young,...
The 28-year-old British artist won for her fourth studio album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
The announcement was made during a live ceremony, which recognises the best British album of the year, at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, west London, on Tuesday evening.
Simz, born Simbiatu Ajikawo, fended off competition from 11 other acts, including Leeds-based post-punks Yard Act, North Shields rock singer Sam Fender, and pop singer Harry Styles.
“Wow, I’m very overwhelmed, I’m very grateful, glory to God, thank you so much,” Simz said, accepting her award. “To my family over here, my loved ones right here. I want to say a huge thank you to the Mercury for this incredible prize.”
She continued: “I want to say thank you to my brother and close collaborator Inflo... he’s known me since I was so young,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Sam Fender, Little Simz, and Harry Styles are among the artists shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
The shortlist was unveiled in July, comprising 12 albums – from rap and jazz to indie and Cornish folk-rock – that will compete for the coveted award at a ceremony held this September.
This year’s entries are among the most eclectic in recent years. Little Simz is shortlisted for the second time with her critically adored Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, following on from her nod in 2019 for Grey Area.
Rock singer Sam Fender receives his debut nomination for his second LP, Seventeen Going Under, as does pop star Harry Styles, who has been shortlisted for his third studio album, Harry’s House. His record is arguably the most “pure pop” album to be shortlisted since Ed Sheeran’s controversial nomination in 2017.
First-time nominees make up most of this year’s nominees, following last year’s shortlist which included 10 debuts.
The shortlist was unveiled in July, comprising 12 albums – from rap and jazz to indie and Cornish folk-rock – that will compete for the coveted award at a ceremony held this September.
This year’s entries are among the most eclectic in recent years. Little Simz is shortlisted for the second time with her critically adored Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, following on from her nod in 2019 for Grey Area.
Rock singer Sam Fender receives his debut nomination for his second LP, Seventeen Going Under, as does pop star Harry Styles, who has been shortlisted for his third studio album, Harry’s House. His record is arguably the most “pure pop” album to be shortlisted since Ed Sheeran’s controversial nomination in 2017.
First-time nominees make up most of this year’s nominees, following last year’s shortlist which included 10 debuts.
- 9/8/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Exclusive: Mike Hayes, who was an agent with ICM Partners for nearly 17 years, has joined APA as Senior Vice-President, Global Music.
At ICM Partners, Hayes represented a slew of clients, many of whom are expected to make the move to APA, including The Go-Go’s, Belinda Carlisle, Jon Bellion, Ryan Adams, Phantom Planet, Mark Owen, David Duchovny, Gary Barlow, The Libertines, Manic Street Preachers, Good Charlotte, De’Wayne, Phantom Planet, Aly & Aj, L7, Atlas Genius, Billy Talent, The Amazons, Loyle Carner, Baby Queen, Hot Chelle Rae, New Politics, Alison Moyet, The Dandy Warhols, Blossoms, You Me At Six ,Gerry Cinnamon, Matt Maltese, Tommy Cash, Dreamers, Riz La Vie, Babyjake, among others.
In addition to his own roster, Hayes also headed up ICM’s Festival Department.
“Mike is a very well-respected touring agent with a terrific client list, all who are excellent additions to APA, and we can’t wait to get to work for them,...
At ICM Partners, Hayes represented a slew of clients, many of whom are expected to make the move to APA, including The Go-Go’s, Belinda Carlisle, Jon Bellion, Ryan Adams, Phantom Planet, Mark Owen, David Duchovny, Gary Barlow, The Libertines, Manic Street Preachers, Good Charlotte, De’Wayne, Phantom Planet, Aly & Aj, L7, Atlas Genius, Billy Talent, The Amazons, Loyle Carner, Baby Queen, Hot Chelle Rae, New Politics, Alison Moyet, The Dandy Warhols, Blossoms, You Me At Six ,Gerry Cinnamon, Matt Maltese, Tommy Cash, Dreamers, Riz La Vie, Babyjake, among others.
In addition to his own roster, Hayes also headed up ICM’s Festival Department.
“Mike is a very well-respected touring agent with a terrific client list, all who are excellent additions to APA, and we can’t wait to get to work for them,...
- 7/18/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Drama
“Floodlights,” a feature-length single drama for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer tells the story of Andy Woodward, the former professional soccer player whose revelations about the sexual abuse he suffered as a youth player sent shockwaves throughout the industry. In 2016, Woodward went public about sexual abuse by his youth coach, Barry Bennell. After doing so, hundreds more men, many also victims of Bennell, found the courage to speak up about their experiences of abuse, lifting the lid on a national scandal in the U.K.’s most popular sport.
Gerard Kearns (“The Last Kingdom”) portrays Woodward and the cast also includes Jonas Armstrong (“Hollington Drive”), Morven Christie (“Lockwood & Co”) and Steve Edge (“Benidorm”).
“Floodlights,” made with the full cooperation of Woodward, is written by BAFTA-winning screenwriter, Matt Greenhalgh and directed by BAFTA-nominated Nick Rowland (“Calm With Horses”). It is produced by Expectation, part of BBC Studios’ portfolio of indies...
“Floodlights,” a feature-length single drama for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer tells the story of Andy Woodward, the former professional soccer player whose revelations about the sexual abuse he suffered as a youth player sent shockwaves throughout the industry. In 2016, Woodward went public about sexual abuse by his youth coach, Barry Bennell. After doing so, hundreds more men, many also victims of Bennell, found the courage to speak up about their experiences of abuse, lifting the lid on a national scandal in the U.K.’s most popular sport.
Gerard Kearns (“The Last Kingdom”) portrays Woodward and the cast also includes Jonas Armstrong (“Hollington Drive”), Morven Christie (“Lockwood & Co”) and Steve Edge (“Benidorm”).
“Floodlights,” made with the full cooperation of Woodward, is written by BAFTA-winning screenwriter, Matt Greenhalgh and directed by BAFTA-nominated Nick Rowland (“Calm With Horses”). It is produced by Expectation, part of BBC Studios’ portfolio of indies...
- 3/29/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Former Warner Bros Europe executive Josh Berger has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at the UK’s Brit School.
The UK school, founded in 1991, has trained more than 10,000 young people in music, theatre, dance, media production, and visual arts. Alumni include Adele, Tom Holland, Amy Winehouse, Cush Jumbo and Loyle Carner.
Berger has taken over from former Chair of Trustees David Carter who was chair for three years before stepping down in 2021. The former WB man will support the Principal and staff and help to position the institution within the creative industries both nationally and internationally. The Board currently meets at least three times a year. The Chair is appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be renewed for one additional term on approval by the Board. It is a non paid non executive role.
The school was founded with the support of The Brit Trust,...
The UK school, founded in 1991, has trained more than 10,000 young people in music, theatre, dance, media production, and visual arts. Alumni include Adele, Tom Holland, Amy Winehouse, Cush Jumbo and Loyle Carner.
Berger has taken over from former Chair of Trustees David Carter who was chair for three years before stepping down in 2021. The former WB man will support the Principal and staff and help to position the institution within the creative industries both nationally and internationally. The Board currently meets at least three times a year. The Chair is appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be renewed for one additional term on approval by the Board. It is a non paid non executive role.
The school was founded with the support of The Brit Trust,...
- 3/29/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Florence Welch doesn’t find numbers easy. The Florence and the Machine star was diagnosed with both dyslexia and dyscalculia in her youth — two sets of “learning difficulties,” as she often heard them described, inaccurately, during her school years.
As she describes in the foreword to “Creative Differences” — a new handbook on neurodiversity published by Universal and aimed at employers in the creative industries — Welch says that in her first paid job, as a barmaid, she felt a “sting of shame” when her manager exposed her inability to count change.
As she describes in the foreword to “Creative Differences” — a new handbook on neurodiversity published by Universal and aimed at employers in the creative industries — Welch says that in her first paid job, as a barmaid, she felt a “sting of shame” when her manager exposed her inability to count change.
- 1/23/2020
- by Tim Ingham
- Rollingstone.com
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