Billboard U.K. launches inaugural 40 Under 40 list, nominations open through Aug. 19

Billboard U.K. will publish its first 40 Under 40 list in early October 2026, honouring executives under 40 across labels, publishing, streaming, live and rights bodies. Nominees are peer-submitted and editor-selected. Nominations close Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. BST. An event at Beyond The Music in Salford on Oct. 7 will mark the launch.