The Outside Organisation

07/04/2026

Bristol’s Aviva Arena has been cleared for take-off!

A 20,000-capacity venue on the former home of Concorde has ambitions to stage the glitzy annual pop music jamboree after it opens its doors in 2028.

Read more via The Times and The Sunday Times 📰

Indoor 20,000-capacity venue on the former home of Concorde has ambitions to stage the glitzy annual pop music jamboree after it opens its doors in 2028

10/03/2026

Rose Gray, Self Esteem and more celebrate Olivia Dean's big night at Universal Music UK's BRIT Awards After Party via
GLAMOUR UK 🪩

Glamour spoke to Rose before her DJ set at the bash.

10/03/2026

JORJA SMITH · TEMS
All Points East
Victoria Park, London
Friday 21 August

Curated by Jorja Smith and her label FAMM in collaboration with All Points East 🩷

With kwn, Ayra Starr, Odeal + more to be announced 🔥

04/03/2026

A brilliant interview in MusicWeek with Kanya King & Amazon Music's Laura Lukanz on their MOBO Awards partnership and first-ever Twitch livestream 💻

https://www.musicweek.com/digital/read/kanya-king-amazon-music-s-laura-lukanz-on-their-mobos-partnership-and-first-ever-twitch-livestream/093676

There’s another big development for this year’s MOBO Awards – the 30th anniversary edition. Read on for the latest on the ceremony’s collaboration with the official digital music streaming partner, Amazon Music UK, including a Twitch livestream from Co-op Live in Manchester…

03/03/2026

Universal Music UK celebrated a momentous night at the BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester!

Homegrown stars Olivia Dean and Sam Fender took home multiple awards. Breakthrough Artist Lola Young, and Critics’ Choice Jacob Alon, who both enjoyed their wins at UMG UK’s BRIT Awards After-Party 2026 at The Ivy Spinningfields 👏🏽

The soundtrack of the night was delivered by an exceptional line up of DJs: Rose Gray, Femi of Ezra Collective, Bez, Arveene, Zezi and DJ Lamby 🎵

As part of the festivities in Manchester this weekend, UMG UK hosted the Pre-BRIT Awards Showcase 2026. The intimate artist showcase took place at Aviva Studios on Friday (27 February) shone a spotlight on some of the UK’s most exciting musical talents, including boyband DECEMBER 10, pop R&B powerhouses FLO and singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone, hosted by DJ and presenter Maia Beth.

📸 Credit: Getty Images / Dave Bennett
📸 Credit: Carsten Windhorst / FRPAP.com + Gerard Hynes

27/02/2026

RUDE! or not?… 🩵

To celebrate ’ new release RUDE! H2H sat down with to play a game of Rude or Not ✨ Thanks to the team!

26/02/2026

In an exclusive interview, Kanya King speaks to The Voice Newspaper about building the iconic MOBO Awards into a global cultural force 👏

As the MOBO Awards celebrates its 30th anniversary, founder Kanya King reveals how a sense of purpose helped her propel Black music into the mainstream, built pathways that didn’t previously exist and why influence is about access, not fame.

📰 The Voice Newspaper
✍️ Dredie Mann

25/02/2026

Congratulations Danielle de Niese! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

19/02/2026

Let’s make history 🧢✨

After the idea was championed by Greg James on BBC Radio 1, we’re on a mission to secure a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps and
Pitbull needs YOU there at Hyde Park on Friday 10 July. Dale! 🔥

19/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce that BST Hyde Park has been shortlisted for Festival Of The Year at the 2026 Music Week Awards!

Last year, BST had an incredible lineup of headliners and sold out shows with Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Stevie Wonder, ELO, Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan 🔥

02/02/2026

It has been a big day for team Outside! The Cure, Ariana Grande, Wicked Movie, Tyla, and Yungblud have been announced Grammy winners. Both Yungblud and The Cure are first-time winners 🏆🔥

That’s not just all, bombastic newcomers Molotovs are on an unstoppable roll following their debut album, Wasted On Youth 💿

Rockers Megadeth’s self-titled final studio album landed at Number Three on the UK charts 👏🏽

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber made his return to the stage performing ‘Yukon’ at The Grammys, marking his live music return since 2021.

We’ll be announcing more roster news across our socials and site in the coming weeks. Keep your eyes peeled 👀