NME announces return of iconic print magazine

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NME is to return to print, relaunching with a new global magazine this summer.The world’s leading music and pop culture brand will be building on its peerless legacy of breaking what’s new and what’s next with a new bi-monthly global print edition – providing a bible that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth, alongside exclusive new franchises, unmissable features, industry insight and expert reviews of the latest music, TV, film, and gaming releasesHaving first launched in 1952, NME‘s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine stopped in 2018 – with NME going on to reach its largest ever readership as a world-reaching online publication, alongside one-off printed specials and a title in Australia.

The new incarnation of the magazine will entertain, inform and inspire entertainment obsessives and the wider industry by harnessing NME’s phenomenal, world-class journalism to galvanise the brand’s status as the world’s leading music and pop culture destination.The return of NME magazine will see a dynamic new design and content refresh.

Each issue will be fronted by an edition of The Cover: NME’s existing flagship editorial property that champions emerging talent, elevating new artists and bands as part of NME’s commitment to global new music discovery.“Print has always been a cornerstone of the NME brand, and we are thrilled to announce the return of an icon,” said NME Networks’ Chief Operating & Commercial Officer of NME Networks Holly Bishop. “Our new global magazine will curate the very best of NME; championing emerging artists and bands and serving as the definitive voice in pop culture.”Group Chief Executive Officer & Founder of parent company Caldecott Music Group Meng Ru Kuok added:.