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Planning a Festival? Here’s What You Need to Know

We speak to the Festival & Events team at Leicester City Council to discuss what

Amelia Major 3 September 2026

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Seasonal Music

The Evolution of Music Festivals

An exploration of how festivals have developed to become the events we know and love

Amelia Major 2 September 2026

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Health & Wellbeing

Summer Sounds for Wellness: A Mindful Playlist

Music is a fantastic accompaniment to summer activities. Whether you’re basking in the sunshine on

Dr. Madeline Castrey 30 July 2026

Health & Wellbeing

Hot and bothered colleagues? Expert reveals the unusual method to relax your co-workers

From colleagues’ annual leave to childcare issues and unpredictable office temperatures, the month of August

Marianne Rizkallah 8 July 2026

Beautiful harbour in a cloudy day at Padstow, England, United Kingdom

Seasonal Music

Hidden British Gems: The Top “Destination Dupes” in the UK

These dreamy destinations are perfect to start the summer off on a high.

Amelia Major 10 June 2026

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Health & Wellbeing

From chaos to calm: The leadership role in creating focus, safety and connection

In today’s always-on world, many people arrive at work already carrying a sense of noise,

Debbie Green 27 March 2026

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Benefits of Music

How managers can help teams connect through the power of music

Live music has the power to bring people together, be it in a small club

Debbie Green 5 March 2026

Seasonal Music

The UK’s favourite love songs revealed

The UK’s favourite love songs revealed…and a music therapist reveals why we swoon for romantic

Alexandra Carr 12 February 2026

Engagement

Ensure your venue is correctly licensed ahead of this years Olympics

After 2 billion people tuned in to watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, how

Amelia Major 19 January 2026

Health & Wellbeing

Tempted to drop your New Year fitness resolution? PPL PRS survey finds music could be the motivator to keep it

Brits have given up on their New Year’s resolutions and are already looking to cancel

Alexandra Carr 5 January 2026

Hospitality workers during a difficult shift

Health & Wellbeing

Nearly half of all hospitality workers have experienced poor health as a result of their job

Hospitality businesses may seem like a fun and sociable place to work, however, according to

Amelia Major 11 December 2025

Health & Wellbeing

How to avoid burnout in the workplace

Work-related burnout among workers is at ‘crisis point’ as over half of employees have experienced

Amelia Major 28 November 2025