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MYLES SMITH

FRONT SECTION 06 CHRIS YORK In a very special tribute, we honour the life of the late UK promoter and director of SJM Concerts

08 THE BIG STORY Music Week investigates the chart squeeze on UK talent from international acts

10 BBC RADIO 2 Station bosses Helen Thomas and Jeff Smith reveal all about this year’s Radio 2 In The Park event and discuss supporting “core artists” Sting and Pet Shop Boys

11 FOR THE RECORD/ TAKE A BOW 13 SPOTLIGHT UK Music’s CEO Tom Kiehl on the effect of AI on the music business, political change and his hopes for music education

14 START ME UP/ IN POD WE TRUST Get to know A&R and talent platform Surf Music’s Ken Kobori in Start Me Up, while our featured podcast is BIMM Tastemakers FM 15 DIGITAL DISCOURSE Sammy Andrews dives into the world of superfans and how artists can nurture them 16 ON THE RADAR We meet Luton-born singer Myles Smith to hear his story so far, from missing school breaks to creating a “dent in the world”

18 RISING STAR Introducing Believe’s Lauren Coggins

19 MAKING WAVES/ SYNC STORY

20 KEY RELEASES Your guide to the biggest and best albums coming your way very soon

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