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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 Export Office – a landmark new initiative designed to help Northern artists and music businesses reach audiences across 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...
Generator Insight x Mike Smith: Building Relationships in Japan
Building relationships in Japan: How the Northern Music Export Office trade mission is creating long-term...
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...
Spotlight: Jezzle, from Breakthrough to Britain’s Got Talent
When Ben, better known by his artist name Jezzle, joined Sonic Futures' Breakthrough: Release Ready programme, he was...
Generator Insight x Daryl Jenkins: The Great Escape
Working in the music industry, The Great Escape has always felt like a right of passage - the wristband that can make...
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...
Loren Heat Collaborates with Japanese Artist Momoko on New Track ‘In Time’
When Generator's Northern Music Export Office (NMEO) led its first music export mission to Japan earlier this year,...
Generator Insights: Black Music Beyond Borders - Why I Built This Programme
Black Music Beyond Borders started with a feeling I couldn't shake after attending Pitch Scotland last year. I...
Generator Signs Strategic MOU with Music City Council of Fukuoka
Generator has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Music City Council Fukuoka (MCCF), establishing a...