1xtra was an official partner of the R&B Season (see news section).



Was a crucial partner in the R&B Season. MTV Base screened a month long series of programmes and pieces concentrating on 60 years of Rhythm and Blues.



Music Week is read by thousands of music industry members every week and provides an insightful look at the working of the music business.



Henrys House provide PR for some of the worlds most successful brands and entertainment properties and supported Music Matrix for the R&B Season.



Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural heritage, Design, Music, Performing, Literary and Visual Arts. We are an industry-led organisation promising to have real influence over the supply of education and skills across the UK.



BACS are the voice of the composer and songwriter, regularly talking to UK and EU politicians, civil servants and government agencies, engaging with other areas of the music industry and campaigning to protect the value of copyright and to create a better environment in which music writers can flourish.



Supersonic PR is a specialist music and entertainment PR agency, with over a decade of experience in looking after artists such as Dr. Dre, Gabrielle, Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, Gwen Stefani, Scissor Sisters and Girls Aloud. In an ever-changing media landscape, we provide award winning, bespoke press campaigns for artists and events.