PlaylisterUK.co.uk is published and operated by Harbour Sound Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 126847). Our registered office is Suite 3.14, World Trade Center, 6 Bayside Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. As a UK-focused digital music media publication, our editorial mission—covering UK music news, British artists, playlists, releases, streaming trends, radio culture, independent music, festivals, and live events—is entirely distinct from our corporate structure. No external shareholders, investors, or editorial stakeholders outside Harbour Sound Media Ltd. have any influence over our journalistic output. The company’s registration in Gibraltar reflects operational logistics, not editorial direction: our content, team, and audience are squarely rooted in the United Kingdom. For more on our team and mission, see About Us and Our Team.
How We Are Funded
PlaylisterUK.co.uk is supported by a diversified revenue model that ensures our independence and sustainability. Our funding sources include:
- Display advertising served across the site
- Affiliate links, including ticketing and music platform affiliate links (e.g., ticket vendors, streaming services, and merchandise partners)
- Commercial partnerships with brands, labels, and music-industry organisations
- Sponsored content, clearly labelled as such
- Newsletter sponsorships
- Content licensing to third-party platforms and media
- Event and media partnerships
- Playlist partnerships with streaming services and curators
Every piece of commercial, sponsored, or affiliate material on PlaylisterUK.co.uk is clearly labelled. For full details, please read our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsored Content Policy. We never present paid placements, including playlist placements, as independent editorial selections. Our Playlist Policy sets out clear boundaries between editorial curation and commercial partnerships.
Editorial Independence Guarantee
No advertiser, sponsor, artist, label, manager, PR agency, venue, festival organiser, ticketing platform, streaming service, or any external party controls, directs, or influences our editorial coverage. This is a non-negotiable condition of our operation. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Oliver Kingsley, who is accountable for all content published. We do not accept payment for news coverage, reviews, or interviews; any sponsored or commercial content is always clearly separated from independent journalism. For the full framework, see our Editorial Policy.
Governance and Accountability
Our Editor-in-Chief, Oliver Kingsley, oversees all editorial policy, corrections, content quality, and compliance with our standards. He is the final point of decision on matters of editorial integrity. Our team, including Managing Editor Amelia Ward, Music News Editor Sophie Larkin, Playlists & Discovery Editor Daniel Mercer, Live Events & Festivals Correspondent Charlotte Hayes, and Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Thomas Ellery, operates within a clear chain of editorial authority. More details on each role are available on Our Team page.
Advertising and Partnership Enquiries
For advertising opportunities, commercial partnerships, and sponsorship inquiries, please contact our team at advertising@playlisteruk.co.uk or partnerships@playlisteruk.co.uk. For general contact, visit our Contact page.
We believe that transparency about ownership and funding is essential to maintaining trust with our readers. If you have any questions about how we operate, please do not hesitate to get in touch.