Tinie Tempah says nightlife crisis means ‘losing that physical connection'
'As a dad, I've seen how different things are for this generation,' said Tempah, who has not released a studio album since 2017's Youth, as he appears to have focused towards his children and taken a break from music.
'We're losing that physical connection, the joy and energy that you get from dancing, meeting new people from all backgrounds and being free.
'I didn't want to just talk about it – I wanted to do something. Music brings people together – and nightlife is where that magic happens.'
The campaign calls on the Government to step up and provide urgent financial support for night-time venues as well as cultural protection for 'iconic clubs'.
The NTIA released data last year showing 37% of nightclubs had closed across the UK since March 2020.
Tempah has returned to the studio and is developing a collaboration with gaming platforms Roblox and Fortnite to integrate music and virtual life, according to the NTIA.
He is also creating a short film and a series of live events focused on 'driving energetic movement and nightlife', which will be unveiled at technology, creative and business conference SXSW London on Friday.
He will be joined at the event at London nightclub XOYO by NTIA chief executive Michael Kill, north London musician and DJ Majestic and BBC Radio 1 DJ Charlie Tee for a 'one-off evening of music, culture and conversation about the future of the UK's night-time economy'.
A post shared by SXSW London (@sxswlondon)
Mr Kill said: 'It's been amazing to see how Tinie Tempah has resonated with The Last Night Out's message.
'He really understands what's at stake – not just for club culture, but for society.
'Nightlife isn't just entertainment; it's a space for freedom, creativity, connection and movement. We're thrilled to have Tinie Tempah bring his voice, his energy and his music to the campaign.'
Introduced to the NTIA by the Mayor of London's office, Tempah believes the shared experience of nightlife is an important part of the UK's future society.
Tempah, known for hits including Written In The Stars and Pass Out, has presented the six-part art show Extraordinary Portraits as well as a property programme called Extraordinary Extensions.
His recent music has included the 2021 track Love Me Like This with Swedish singer Maia Wright, and 2023 song How You Samba, a collaboration with Dutch DJ Kris Kross Amsterdam and Mexican singer and songwriter Sofia Reyes.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
Love Island fans ‘work out' the THIRD star to be dumped after cruel twist as they claim girl is doomed
LOVE Island fans claim they have "worked out" who the THIRD star to be dumped will be after tonight's cruel twist. The latest episode was packed will high drama which saw two Islanders dumped and another sent packing soon. 5 5 5 5 Tonight, viewers saw the Islanders be treated to their very own Love Island festival headlined by Tinie Tempah. But as they relaxed and started to enjoy themselves, in walked Maya Jama with some devastating news. Viewers watched as she told the Islanders the public had been voting for their favourite boy and girl - which meant a pair would be dumped immediately. It was then revealed that Boris and Emma had received the least amount of votes, and their time on Love Island was up. However, at the end of the show there was another twist, when host Maya returned to the villa. She revealed a THIRD third person would also be axed, as there were more girls than boys. Maya then told the Islanders that Billykiss and Angel are at risk of being dumped from the island as they were in the bottom three of the public vote. As Yasmin and Toni were voted the top favourite girls, and Cach and Ty the top boys, they now have to decide who to send home. Fans immediately took to social media to speculate on who they think will go. They are convinced it will be Billykiss as Angel is coupled up with Ty, and they are going really well. Love Island shock as superstar rapper performs for cast at surprise Love Island festival party One fan said: "Well we all know Toni's going to force the authority to get her way and dump Billykiss. Ty is forming a connection with Angel." Another added: "We know Billykiss doesn't stand a chance sadly." This one said: "They are defo getting rid of Billykiss." This one agreed: "Billykiss' fate is sealed then." 5 RED HOT MAYA Meanwhile, Love Island host Maya made sure she looked red hot tonight to deliver the news about the triple dumping. Strutting into the party, she was seen wearing a cutout dress that plunged at the front. The risky outfit showed off her incredible figure, including her toned tum. For the second dumping of the evening, she returned to the villa in a stunning black dress. Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel. Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo: The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. Yaz Broom: Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. Andrada Pop: Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Caprice Alexandra: The 26-year-old bombshell owns a nursery in Romford. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means: The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell Megan Clarke: An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos. Alima Gagigo: 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'.
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama looks incredible in sexiest Love Island outfit yet as she returns to villa for ‘horrifying' dumping
Scroll to find out the exclusive details about tonight's brutal Love Island cull. OH MAYA! Maya Jama looks incredible in sexiest Love Island outfit yet as she returns to villa for 'horrifying' dumping MAYA Jama looks incredible in her sexiest Love Island outfit yet, as she joins the Islanders for tonight's episode. However not everyone will be pleased to see her, as she will be telling the cast that THREE people are being dumped from the villa. Advertisement 8 Maya Jama wore one of her sexiest outfits yet for the next brutal Love Island dumping Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 The sexy star arrives to tell the Islanders some shocking news Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Maya looked stunning in her racy outfit Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Maya will deliver the news as the Islanders as they enjoy a Love Island festival Credit: Eroteme Tonight, viewers will watch the Islanders be treated to their very own Love Island festival headlined by Tinie Tempah. But as they relax and start to enjoy themselves, in walks Maya with some devastating news. However, to deliver this bombshell the Love Island host made sure she looked red hot. Strutting into the party, Maya is seen wearing a cutout dress that plunges at the front. Advertisement The risky outfit shows off her incredible figure, including her toned tum. Maya is known for her sexy looks on Love Island, and this one is up there as one of the raciest. Viewers will watch as she tells the Islanders the public have been voting for their favourite couple - which will mean a pair will go home. However, there is a twist as a third person will also be axed which leaves the villa horrified and in tears. Advertisement The Sun revealed earlier today that the trio includes a girl who has been involved in a lot of villa drama. A source said: 'Love Island fans know a dumping usually follows a favourite couple vote and it often happens during format points like themed parties - so there's no surprise in that. Love Island shock as superstar rapper performs for cast at surprise Love Island festival party 'But the fact a third islander got the boot is a real shock twist and it left the cast horrified and in tears. 'They thought the cull was over after a couple were shown the door. Advertisement 'The trio includes a girl who has been a big part of this year's most dramatic moments.' The bombshell news comes as the Islanders are treated to their very own music festival headlined by Tinie Tempah. In a first look at tonight's episode, he can be seen surrounded by the cast during an electric performance, telling them: "Make some noise!!" He even adds a warning to one of the boys: "I've been seeing you man, behave!" Advertisement 8 Maya is known for her sexy Love Island outfits Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 The popular presenter always turns heads when she struts into the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 At least one girl has been booted from the villa Credit: Eroteme 8 Tinie Tempah is headlining Love Island Fest Credit: Eroteme
BBC News
20 hours ago
- BBC News
Record labels sign deal to boost musicians' pay
Songwriters and session musicians will receive better rates of pay, under a landmark deal agreed by the music industry and the the first time, songwriters will get daily payments of £75, plus travel and food expenses, any time they attend a session or songwriting camp. Previously, they were expected to cover their own fees, and might only get paid when a song was situation was highlighted by Raye at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards, where she told record label bosses it was "an insult" that songwriters were expected to "work for free". The new deal also gives session musicians a pay increase of up to 40% when they attend recording sessions. Pop musicians will see their standard fee rise from £130 to £182. Orchestral musicians will receive a smaller 15% increase - rising from £92.96 to £106.90 for a principal violinist, for changes were announced by the government's Creator Remuneration Working Group (CRWG), which was established in 2024 to help address the shortfall in musicians' income in the streaming group is led by creative industries minister Sir Chris Bryant, who said he was "sick and tired of musicians having to live with paltry amounts of money" for producing songs that "everybody loves dancing to around their kitchen".Addressing the paltry royalties that many artists receive from streaming services, Sir Chris added: "I can't transform the worldwide streaming situation, but what I can do is make sure that we in the UK have the best deal for artists possible." The new framework has been agreed by all three major record labels, with support from the Musicians Union, the Ivors Academy for songwriters, the Association of Independent Music and the Council of Music also allows musicians who signed a recording contract before the year 2000, before the advent of streaming, to renegotiate their contract and receive higher rates of will also have any debts to their record label cancelled, with additional support to get "missing" songs added to streaming platforms. Overall, the changes will deliver "tens of millions of pounds" to musicians by 2030, Sir Chris the Musicians Union and the Council of Music Makers said they were "disappointed" that the package did not do more to tackle "the fundamental problems with music streaming economics".They are seeking a minimum royalty rate for all artists, and a change to copyright law that would allow artists and songwriters to reclaim the rights to their songs after a set period of time. Of the new changes, the new pay deal for songwriters is possibly the most streaming, songwriters would get paid any time a CD or vinyl record was sold. Today, they get a fraction of the £0.003 royalty that's generated every time a song is played on streaming services.A 2024 report by consulting firm Midia Research suggested that only 10% of working songwriters earned more than $30,000 (£22,000) per year. More than half earned less than $1,000 (£741), with most citing the "lack of meaningful streaming income" as their primary cause was taken up by people like Abba's Björn Ulvaeus, who said the industry was "cheating songwriters" with a payment system that was "dysfunctional at best". 'Small step in a marathon' "It's been a pretty dire existence up to this point," says Ines Dunn, who has written for artists including Mimi Webb, Maisie Peters and Holly Humberstone."To even attend a session, you have to pay for your trains, you have to pay for your lunches. So everyone, before they even reach the studio, is already out of pocket."She describes the new payments as "a small step in a marathon" ."I think it's important to state this doesn't solve problems in the long term," she adds. "This isn't the extent of what songwriters deserve, but it is a really vital step in ensuring people can just show up and do their job."There's so many writers who are Uber drivers or have part-time jobs just to stay afloat. There are songwriters who can't afford childcare - and these [payments] can help with that, even if that's all they spend it on."I just want there to be a day where songwriters can be songwriters, and that's enough." The payments help to address a "huge power imbalance" in the music industry, adds Simon Barber, associate professor of songwriting at Birmingham City University and co-host of the Sodajerker On Songwriting podcast."If you think about the fact that songwriters are essentially the fount of new material for these massive corporations, to ask for expenses like travel and meals to be covered, is a very basic requirement that you would expect most industries to participate in. "So I think it's a really positive step forward. And I think it probably encourages songwriters from more diverse backgrounds, who don't necessarily have the means to work for free, to participate more."The BBC understands that two of the three major labels - Warner Music and Universal - have agreed to introduce the "per diem" payments for writers. Crucially, the money will not be paid by the artist hosting the session, but by the labels third major, Sony Music, has established a £100,000 fund, managed by The Ivors Academy, to cover per diems. The fund will also provide "broader support" to writers "to help increase access and opportunities across the music industry". More changes to come The changes come after MPs called for a "complete reset" of the streaming market to make sure artists got a "fair share" of the streaming market - which now generates more than £1 billion annually for the UK music Chris told the BBC that the new framework would be reviewed after 12 months. "If we find, in a year's time, that this hasn't really delivered an improvement to artists' and musicians' remuneration, then we always have the option of of going to legislate."The Creator Remuneration Working Group will continue to push for further changes - with a meeting in September to look at the issue of streaming pay for session musicians, who play on records by artists like Harry Styles, Adele and Lewis Capaldi, receive royalties when those songs are played on radio and TV. However, there are no equivalent royalties for digital streaming or on-demand radio services.
