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October 5, 2026
BEGGARS GROUP EXPANDS WITH ADDITIONS TO THE MARKETING TEAM AND BRAND NEW RADIO AND MUSIC DISCOVERY ROLES
The Beggars Group of Labels (4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young) is excited to announce the addition of four new staff members and a brand-new department.
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August 3, 2026
Mercury Prize albums of the year
We are so happy that HELP(2) has been included amongst the Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums Of The Year’. The awards show is on October 22nd. Here is the full list. […]
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about beggars
The Beggars Group is the home of 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young.
The Beggars Group in the last decade has gone from strength to strength, not only confirming their position as one of the largest independent groups of labels in the world, but also, by allowing their artists the time to develop, affording them freedom and support, releasing the best the decade had to offer.
The Beggars Group in the last decade has gone from strength to strength, not only confirming their position as one of the largest independent groups of labels in the world, but also, by allowing their artists the time to develop, affording them freedom and support, releasing the best the decade had to offer.
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sustainability
Like many artists and music fans, we’re concerned about the impacts of the climate emergency. The landscape we work in is changing rapidly. According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we have until 2030 to avoid substantial climate and ecosystem breakdown.
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