By Malcolm Owen Thursday, March 08, 2018, 10:51 am PT (01:51 pm ET) Apple Music has announced it is sponsoring a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, UK starring artist Anderson .Paak on March 13, with tickets for the one-night-only event being made available free of charge from Friday morning —but don't plan on using your iPhone in the venue. Announced through the Apple Music Twitter account, the Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals "One Night Only" performance is being presented by Dr. Dre, with the marketing showing its association with Apple Music, Beats, and Beats One station. The show will be held at the O2 Academy Brixton in south London, a well-known concert venue known for its musical and comedy performances. Tickets for the event will be available via Ticketmaster starting from 9am local time (4am Eastern) on March 9, with orders limited to two tickets per person. Attendees must be aged over 16 to be admitted, with photographic ID required not only to get … [Read more...] about Apple Music sponsors free Anderson .Paak ‘One Night Only’ performance in London on March 13
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London tech salaries falling behind other countries
Technology workers looking for a big payday may be better off leaving the UK, new research has revealed.According to a report from employment experts Hired, the salary of tech workers in the country is among the lowest in the world.The report says that businesses in the UK pay £58,000 a year to tech workers -The report also says that Brexit is rearing its ugly head once again, as the rate of hiring candidates outside the country has dropped seven per cent. However, locals seem to be earning less than foreigners, as technology workers from abroad relocating to the UK are set to earn almost £12,000 more than natives.Compared to San Francisco, tech workers in London earn 42 per cent less. This result even factors in things like cost of living. Salaries in the UK grew 1.24 per cent in the last year, while inflation grew 2.8 per cent.“This year’s report uncovered promising trends for the tech industry and economy at large, but our data also revealed a story of … [Read more...] about London tech salaries falling behind other countries
London’s tech talent pool better than most of Europe
When it comes to people working in the financial services industry, London has the best talent, according to new research.A report from the City of London Corporation found that London is a world leader when it comes to attracting the best workers, with 89 per cent of global institutional investors backing this statement.More than half of institutional investors (58 per cent) see London as the best European city for business.A number of reasons were given for this, including the number of potential clients and tech hubs, the width and depth of expertise on offer across in industries such as financial and professional services, as well as great transport infrastructure.“People and talent are more crucial than ever to business operations, decisions and global competitiveness. It is clear that London continues to lead the way as an international business centre and location for companies seeking access to its unrivalled talent and amenities,” said Catherine McGuinness, Policy … [Read more...] about London’s tech talent pool better than most of Europe
Facebook’s first in-house incubator, LDN_LAB, launches in London
Facebook has officially opened its first in-house incubator, which will be held in its London headquarters. The company first announced LDN_LAB back in December when it opened its new HQ in the U.K. capital. The incubator will launch three 12-week courses throughout 2018, and seven U.K. startups will participate in the inaugural program, which kicked off on Monday. Each three-month program will focus on helping startups grow their business, with the first intake aimed specifically at those using technology to build communities. This feeds into Facebook’s broader mission to help people have more meaningful social interactions. Indeed, Facebook launched its first Communities Summit in the U.S. last year to bring group and page admins together under one roof, and it later expanded the program to Europe. A few weeks back, Facebook also pledged up to $10 million in grants for a new community leadership program. Facebook’s new HQ in London’s West End is the company’s … [Read more...] about Facebook’s first in-house incubator, LDN_LAB, launches in London
Rovio closes London studio as shares slide
Rovio, the mobile game development studio best known for creating the Angry Birds franchise, is closing down its London studio. The news was delivered alongside Rovio’s fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial report on Friday. Rovio for the fourth quarter reported revenues of €73.9 million ($90.7 million) and earnings per share of 10 cents. Analysts, meanwhile, were expecting €77.33 million and 11 cents per share. For the full year, Rovio brought in €297.2 million ($365.8 million) versus the €298 million analysts anticipated. CEO Kati Levoranta said that although Rovio’s business has a healthy foundation, they are not satisfied with the current performance. In the fourth quarter, the firm’s three new games – Angry Birds Match, Angry Birds Evolution and Battle Bay – landed short of their expectations. Levoranta also pointed to increased competition which led to a significant increase in user acquisition costs. The London studio … [Read more...] about Rovio closes London studio as shares slide