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Billboard U.K.<\/em>\u2019s inaugural 40 Under 40 list is set to arrive this autumn in conjunction with an exclusive launch event at the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n \n\tAn extension of Billboard\u2019s<\/em> 40 Under 40 franchise, the list and event will celebrate the young executives and difference-makers across the sector, including labels and distributors, management, publishing, streaming companies, the live business, rights associations and more.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tManchester\u2019s Beyond The Music Announces First Speaker Lineup for 2026\u00a0Event\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n \n\tSet to be published in early October, the 40 Under 40 list will be nominated by executives\u2019 peers and companies, and selected in full by Billboard U.K.<\/em> editors. Nominations are now open here, and close on Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. (BST). Eligible executives must be under the age of 40 on Oct. 7, 2026 and based in the U.K.<\/p>\n \n\tThe list will be celebrated with an exclusive event at the Beyond The Music on Oct. 7 as part of the conference\u2019s official programming.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe U.K.\u2019s music industry remains a world-leading sector where ambition meets expertise. Billboard UK<\/em>\u2019s inaugural 40 Under 40 List will honour rising and established executives whose innovative thinking and limitless vision are shaping the future of the market,\u201d Mo Ghoneim<\/strong>, president, Billboard U.K<\/em>, said in a statement.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWe look forward to recognising this year\u2019s honourees at Beyond The Music 2026, where this shared ethos is fiercely championed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tBeyond The Music returns to MediaCity in Salford, Greater Manchester between Oct. 6-9. The music and creative industry conference will open with a 24th anniversary premiere of 24 Hour Party People<\/em> on Oct. 6. The screening will be accompanied by a keynote conversation with director Michael Winterbottom and actor Steve Coogan, who played the role of Factory Records co-founder Tony Wilson in the film.<\/p>\n \n\tElsewhere, the event will encompass panel discussions across AI, regional investment in the arts, the creative wealth gap, the live sector and more. Closing the programme will be the All Content AI Summit<\/em>, convened by the newly appointed prime minister and former mayor of Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham<\/strong>. According to a press release, the session will look at how the industry can \u201calign on a shared, rights-based position for AI and ways to protect art and its creation, whilst ensuring commerce can grow and flourish alongside modern technology.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tConfirmed speakers to appear at the conference so far include Tommas Arnby<\/strong> (manager, Yungblud), Stacey Tang<\/strong> (co-president, RCA U.K.), Dr. Jo Twist<\/strong> (CEO, BPI), Tom Gray<\/strong> (chair, The Ivors Academy) and more.<\/p>\n [analyse_source url=”https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/billboard-uk-40-under-40-list-2026-nominations\/”]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo-40under40-1800×1200-1E.png?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Billboard U.K.\u2019s inaugural 40 Under 40 list is set to arrive this autumn in conjunction with an exclusive launch event at the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, Greater Manchester. 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