 
                        
                Promoter Approved Face Value Ticket Resale Discussed At FEAT General Meeting - Pollstar News
                The Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Barcelona today, Oct. 17, 2025 β its largest and most
            
        
    
    
            π¨ Last Friday was our largest annual conference in Barcelona, with over 20 attendees from eight countries. Members agreed a promoter-approved resale policy and to continue holding the EC's feet to the fire over the Digital Services Act. 
Read more from Pollstar: news.pollstar.com/2025/10/17/p...
               
            
            
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            Prepare to celebrate all things folk as the newly established Folk Album of The Year Award launches in recognition of the UK and Irelandβs most artistically acclaimed folk albums.
Submissions are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of October 2025.
www.cognitoforms.com/EnglishFolkE...
               
            
            
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            The Independent Music Awards are returning for their 15th year, spotlighting the UKβs best indie artists & labels. Fans can vote for Best Live Performer category & nominate top indie record stores via the link below!
www.aimawards.co.uk/2025/08/05/t...
               
            
            
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                Mahogany Songs unveils progress report following first anniversary of partnership with Believe
                Mahogany Songs, the artist services arm run by multi-platform music brand Mahogany, marks its first birthday this week with the launch of its year one annual reportβ¦
            
        
    
    
            Happy 1st birthday to Mahogany Songs! Itβs been a pleasure working with the Mahogany team over the past year, from their partnership with Believe UK to helping launch the Mahogany Music Fundβs first round of grants. Read the first annual report here:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
               
            
            
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            In an op-ed for #MusicBusinessWorldwide, Chair of the #AssociationofIndependentMusic Ruth Barlow calls on the CMA to review the threat UMGβs recent wave of acquisitions poses to independents as well as the wider music ecosystem. More here: www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ruth-barlow-...
               
            
            
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                AIM Sync 2024
                The UK's leading global sync market and conference. Presented by the Association of Independent Music.
            
        
    
    
            The UKβs leading sync conference and marketplace AIM Sync has revealed its next wave of 2025 speakers and programming. More info here: www.aimsync.co.uk
               
            
            
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                YouTube video by Reactional Music
                Ninja Tune x Reactional Music - In-Game Music Personalisation
            
         
    
    
            πReactional Music has teamed up with indie powerhouse 
Ninja Tune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tuneβs catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! youtube.com/watch?v=72qQ...
               
            
            
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            π¨ New industry event alert! π¨ Bristol Beacon & The Association of Independent Music present Above The Noise, a one-day event connecting Bristolβs music creatives & professionals with top industry experts.
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 3 April | π Β£10 / Β£7 concession
π Get tickets: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/abo...
               
            
            
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            The Name PR team had a busy couple of days last week, first touching down at 21Soho for FFWD's tenth anniversary conference on Tuesday. We also travelled to Bristol Beacon on Wednesday for the AIF Festival Congress.
Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!
               
            
            
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                IDOL signs global label deals with Mexican Summer and Dom Recs
                Independent distributor IDOL has agreed global partnerships with Brooklyn-based Mexican Summer and Dom Recs, the new label from industry veterans Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summersβ¦
            
        
    
    
            Leading independent distributor and services company IDOL has signed US labels Mexican Summer (home to Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and more) and Dom Recs (new label from industry veterans, Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summers). More below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
               
            
            
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            The Name PR team had an inspiring day at the bustling 
ERA Independent Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @bbc6music.bsky.social's Huw Stephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!
               
            
            
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            Vote for our @sxswlondon2025 panel β βChasing The Stream β Are New Payment Models Working'! π IDOL, Deezer, The Association of Independent Music + Ninja Tune will unpack how new streaming remuneration models are affecting artists and businesses.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
               
            
            
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            Tis' the season to celebrate!πOur Christmas party was one for the books: our annual awards (lots of laughs), a fab dinner at The Clarence Tavern, and fierce bowling at Rowans (where @sammy-s.bsky.social showed no mercy)! Cheers to an amazing team and an even better 2025 ahead!
               
            
            
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            Vote for our SXSW London Panel Proposal! π 
βChasing The Stream β Are New Payment Models Working?β with IDOL, Deezer, Association of Independent Music (AIM) + Ninja Tune.
sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...
Voting closes on December 19
               
            
            
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                Richard Branson and Island Records boss urged to fund UK Black music exhibition
                Petition calls on Virgin Records founder and Chris Blackwell to back venture after profiting from such music
            
        
    
    
            π¨ Yesterday, The Black Music Research Unit launched a petition to preserve & celebrate Black British music, calling for:
π A permanent exhibition space
π Black British music history in schools
Sign & learn more below:
@theguardian.com 
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
               
            
            
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            Festive fun with the AIM UK community at their annual Christmas partyπ
It was a joy catching up with old friends and making new connections. Huge thanks to AIM for hosting such a great evening! π₯
               
            
            
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                AIM confirms Gee Davy as chief executive
                The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has appointed Gee Davy as chief executive at its 2024 annual general meeting at Londonβs Institute of Contemporary Arts. Read on for more on the key appointm...
            
        
    
    
            At AIM's AGM earlier today, Gee Davy was appointed permanent Chief Exec, having stepped up as interim CEO earlier this year. New board members were also announced, plus partnerships with Beatdapp & Bristol Beacon. Read more below:
www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
               
            
            
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            π¨ Big news! Independent distributor IDOL has signed a global deal with UK labels Full Time Hobby and Hassle Records.
π Read more here: www.musicweek.com/labels/read/...
@musicweek.com.web.brid.gy
               
            
            
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            Good morning, Bluesky! βοΈ 
New here and thinking this is now the cool table.
We're in PR, which means we professionally make things sound effortless while panic-refreshing emails. βοΈ
If you need hype, headlines or hot takes, you know where to find us...
               
            
            
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                                            Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing. Helping build a fairer ticket resale ecosystem π
                                     
                            
                    
                    
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