Billboard U.K.’s 2026 40 Under 40 List: Revealed
These 40 executives are setting the standard for their peers in the U.K. music industry.
Billboard U.K. has unveiled its inaugural 40 Under 40 list for 2026, highlighting rising executives who are shaping the country's music industry. The nominees, ranging from 20 to 39 years old, have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovative approaches in their respective roles. The nominations opened in August, with executives submitting their peers through an open nominations form, which were then reviewed by Billboard U.K. editors.
The selected honorees will be celebrated at a special event during the Beyond The Music conference and festival in Salford, Greater Manchester on October 7. This new list follows Billboard U.K.'s Power Players list, published in June, which recognized senior leadership at selected companies. The 40 Under 40 list aims to identify and celebrate the industry's future leaders who are pushing the envelope and contributing to the growth and diversification of the U.K. music scene.
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