🚨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. More on @Pollstar: https://t.co/Rd931U0KR1

🚨 It's been exciting to work on the launch of Unit1 Studio, a new avatar concert producer looking to open up the immersive entertainment market to a wider range of rightsholders 🎶 Read about their partnership with KT Tunstall here: https://t.co/KMpJa04K7u 📸 supplied by Unit1

🚨 Resale website Ticombo have been at the centre of a ticketing scandal, allowing 1,750 @radiohead tickets to be listed for resale before the general sale opened

Festival season hits different — and the Name PR team are right in the thick of it 🎪 From Houghton to Wibbly Woods, @BoomtownFair to Stowaway Festival, here’s a peek at where we’ve been soaking up the sounds over the past couple of weeks.

Prepare to celebrate all things folk as the newly established Folk Album of The Year Award launches in recognition of the UK and Ireland’s most artistically acclaimed folk albums. https://t.co/xX4Ii0WjPf

The public vote for BEST LIVE PERFORMER at the Independent Music Awards is now open! This award recognises the best live performer in independent music over the past year. Check out the longlist and vote for your favourite! 🔗 Submit here: https://t.co/AKZLFrHFEO

We’ve been working with the brilliant team at Shambala on their landmark 25th edition – and the response so far has been incredible. Watch this space – the celebration has only just begun. More here: https://t.co/iLnET20xtE

Happy first birthday to Mahogany Songs! It’s been a pleasure working with the @mahogany team over the past year, from their partnership with @believe UK to helping launch the Mahogany Music Fund’s first round of grants for independent artists! Read the first annual report below:

In an op-ed for @musicbizworld, Chair of @AIM_UK Ruth Barlow calls on the CMA to review the threat UMG’s recent wave of acquisitions poses to independents as well as the wider music ecosystem. More here: https://t.co/lhAqCA4f2C

Some EU countries' laws on ticket resale are "the only thing enabling artists to get tickets into the hands of fans" says @KidRock Europe leads the US on ticket resale. Let's keep it that way, with better protection for consumers and culture @EUCssrMcGrath @GlennMicallef

The UK’s leading sync conference and marketplace @AIM_UK Sync has revealed its next wave of 2025 speakers and programming. More info here: https://t.co/6At2NxHRtM

🚀 @Reactional teams up with indie powerhouse @NinjaTune (home to BICEP, Bonobo & more) to bring personalised music to gaming! Ninja Tune’s catalogue will power immersive soundtracks, unlocking new creative & commercial opportunities. Watch the demo now! https://t.co/aZq7cWHpqA

The UK’s most creative, fiercely independent, and radically sustainable festival, Shambala, has announced a fresh lineup for its 25th anniversary! Returning from 21st-24th Aug 2025, Shambala will feature new venues and immersive experiences. Tickets: https://t.co/fIr3tNxhTN

RIP Gwen McRae, she brought us so much fantastic music

Gwen McCrae 1943 - 2025 - Thank you for the music.

🚨 New industry event alert! 🚨 @Bristol_Beacon & @AIM_UK present Above The Noise, a one-day event connecting Bristol’s music creatives & professionals with top industry experts. 📅 3 April | 🎟 £10 / £7 concession 🔗 Get tickets: https://t.co/jgOzxVH5sV

The Name PR team had a busy couple of days last week, first touching down at @21Soho for @ffwdgroup's tenth anniversary conference on Tuesday. We also travelled to Bristol Beacon on Weds for the @AIF_UK Festival Congress. Keep an eye out for us at a music conference near you!

Leading independent distributor and services company @idol_io has signed US labels @MexicanSummer (home to Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and more) and @domrecs (new label from industry veterans, Dan Petruzzi and Roxy Summers). More below:

The Name PR team had an inspiring day at the bustling @ERALTD Conference, hearing from top distributors, retailers & sales reps. We loved the panel on the future of physical distribution & @BBC6Music's @huwstephens' take on Record Store Day. Already excited for next year!

Talking about the DSA and Europe-wide ticket resale legislation, @AutoriteitCM Chief Economist Paul de Bijl says “if things don’t improve, the French solution could be better. It would give more firepower to quickly intervene in scalping” #esns25