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South West tech firm to bring fans closer to the action at this weekend's BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards 2023 take place this Saturday, and for the first time fans at home will be able to get involved thanks to technology developed in the South West.

Totnes-based fan engagement platform Filmily will provide digital solutions for the event's organisers to integrate user-generated content into BRIT's social media activity.

Filmily has previously developed AI...

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Interview: Sam Bates, founder of Bristol music-tech start-up Amplify.link

Sam Bates was a familiar name on the Bristol music scene for nearly 20 years as a DJ specialising in dubstep, grime and hip hop. He saw up close the creative spirit and talent of the city’s independent musicians – and also witnessed the struggles they experienced to share their music online to the widest possible audience.

That inspired him to start a tech business. Amplify.link , a...

Bristol's music-tech start-up Amplify.link adds to 80,000 users with new launch

Amplify.link, a smart linking tool and digital marketing platform for artists, has released an upgrade to its beta version as it aims to add to its 80,000 users.

This latest version builds on previous capabilities focused at helping artists gain profile in a vibrant independent global music scene. The platform has been used by established stars to boost their profile, including...