Many stars attended an after party, which was hosted by Universal Music, at 108 The Strand In Convent Garden, on Saturday evening. Aitch, Lewis Capaldi, Mabel, Shania Twain, Mnek, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ardee, Sigrid and Talia storm were all among musical talent who attended the after party event. Lewis Capaldi was seen turning up to the event, following on from Mo Gilligan introducing him to the Brits audience as ‘Sam Capaldi,’ to which he then performed his single, ‘‘Forget Me.” He was seen turning up in a cheerful and ecstatic mood.

Designed by Matt Dosa, the event hosted a range of DJ’s throughout the evening. Universal Music Group and Universal Music UK, posted a video to their Instagram’s, providing an exclusive insight into the after party event. During the video, posted to the Universal Music Group’s Instagram, Lewis Capaldi is seen posing in front of the camera and sprawling himself on the floor. He also posed for snaps with fellow Chart topper, Mabel.

The caption to their post stated,

‘’A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the Universal Music BRITs party 2023 – our first party in three years and certainly one to remember!

Special shout out to our incredible @umusicar team and the brilliant @matt.dosa for bringing his art to the room.
#UmusicBRITs ‘’

Coca Cola hosted a private after party in support of their new Movement drink, on a boat in the River Thames. Maya Jama, AJ Odudu, Chunkz and Snoochie Shy were among the attendees. DJ’s Continental GT, Tiffany Calver and DJ Corey provided music for the guests.

Harry styles celebrated his big four Brit award wins at the Sony Music afterparty at Londons Nobu hotel. Roman Kemp, Tom Grennan, Ellie Goulding, Mimi Webb and Cat Burns were among stars who also attended the Sony Music after party. Sony Music UK posted a series of snaps of the stars at the Brits after party with the caption,

‘’step right this way for the sony music brits afterparty  #brits”

DJ Jodie Harsh, Sugababes, Mike Skinner and Eliza Rose all provided entertainment at the Ciroc x Warner Music, Brits after party, which was held at the NoMad hotel in London’s Convent Garden. Charli XCX, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sam Ryder, Mahalia and Sugababes, all attended the after party. Charli XCX poked fun at her loss to Harry Styles in the Pop/R&B category, as she was pictured wearing a t-shirt which had written on it ‘Real Winner.’

Warner Music UK posted a video to their Instagram, which provided an insight into the event.

The caption to their post said,

‘’ The Warner Music UK x Ciroc #brits (capitals) afterparty was NEXT LEVEL

Shout out to our partners Ciroc and our incredible global events team! ”

There was sure to be a few sore heads following the 2023 Brits after parties, as artists who attended the event all celebrated the biggest night of the year for British music.

They expressed concern at the so called ‘safe harbour,’ defence which has been plaguing the music streaming debate for a while now which involves services finding ways to avoid paying royalties to artists despite hosting their music. Leathem in particular expressed a strong willingness to work with the government in enforcing new regulations on the industry which may require streaming services or social media platforms to pay more royalties to musicians. However, while both Leathem and Martin did show a willingness to work with the government if new legislation was to be brought into place, there were some areas which both parties were keen to state that these were issues which ought to be raised with record labels, such as the controversial breakages clauses included in record deals where the majority of revenue is generated through streaming.

Artists have argued that clauses which stipulate a deduction of often as much as 10% be taken from their royalties to cover the cost of broken vinyl or CDs, are unfair when physical copies are not making up a significant amount of that revenue, with some even going so far as to claim that the labels are seeking to their own loss of revenue due to streaming at the artist’s expense.

Tune in to our third #MusicStreamingInquiry session with CMOs & music company CEOs:

– Andrea Martin, @PRSforMusic & Peter Leathem, @PPLUK
– David Joseph, @UMusicUK, Jason Iley, @SonyMusicUK & Tony Harlow, @WarnerMusicUK

More info: https://t.co/SheCv5v3Rk https://t.co/3H91Qmq9RY

— Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (@CommonsDCMS) January 19, 2021

In the second portion of the inquiry held yesterday, which is the third instalment in a series of hearings which have been running periodically since October last year with a variety of witnesses being called, consisted of a tense series of questions being posed to record label bosses which was characterised by serial evasiveness by the bosses and increasing frustration for the MPs.

The most difficult question for the bosses to handle was in reference to Spotify claiming that certain labels had in 2017 agreed to allow them to reduce royalties in return for meeting certain economic targets. The MPs pressured the label bosses to state whether or not artists had suffered a reduction in royalties as a result of this deal but none of the executives were able to give a convincing answer, despite claiming that the amount of money they paid to artists has increased.

Brothers Alec and Alex Boateng will head their new UK project as industry executives. Alex Boateng has been a part of Universal Music for ten years, and up until recently fulfilled the role of President of Island Records’ Urban Division. Giggs, Drake, Tiwa Savage and Ray BLK are just some of the artists who have collaborated on campaigns with Island Records.

Up until Universals’ latest announcement, Alec Boateng served the great responsibility as Co-chair of A&R at Atlantic Records. The growing superstardom of both Burna Boy and Jess Glynne was all overseen by Alec Boateng.

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Amy Tetty, a former colleague at Island Records with an eleven-year alumni, will join Alec and Alex Boateng on 0207 Def Jam. In a statement, Alex Boateng relayed his excitement towards the new project: “Especially in these times, this is a real privilege. I’m proud our collective journey now includes partnering a legendary label with a style that only London and the UK can provide. Looking forward to watching and guiding where the music and art takes the journey next.”

Alec Boateng declared his anticipation and gratitude towards his new role, showing his high appreciation for today’s artists: “Music, art and artists really, really matter. I’m super excited to play a leadership role in this brilliant new space we’re creating for amazing music and talent to live and evolve. A space which will support both our teams and our artists to be the best version of themselves.”

The interim Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings Jeff Harleston was immensely pleased at the news of Alec and Alex Boateng heading 0207 Def Jam. Harleston said in a statement: “It is a perfect fit having Alex and Alec at the helm of 0207 Def Jam.”

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Harleston continued, conveying his upmost respect for the Boateng brothers. Harleston said of the Boatengs: “Their creativity, artist relationships, and connection with culture are all key elements that have made Def Jam such an important label for over 35 years. I have no doubt that Alex, Alec and their team will only make the label and the brand even stronger.”

Def Jam Recordings was founded in 1984 by legendary producer Rick Rubin. Originally starting from his University dorm room in New York City, Rubin started Def Jam Recordings to release a song by his then punk group, Hose. Russell Simmonds joined Def Jam as a partner soon after, following an introduction to Rubin by DJ Jazzy Jay.

Since then, Def Jam Recordings have signed, supervised and overseen some of the world’s biggest artists and their respective rises to superstardom. From LL Cool J and Jay Z, to Rihanna and Stormzy, Def Jam have continuously reigned as the music industry’s most dynamic record label.