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\tBillboard U.K.<\/em><\/a> hosted its inaugural 40 Under 40 honors event<\/a> at Manchester\u2019s Beyond The Music<\/a> conference and festival on Wednesday (Oct. 7).<\/p>\n \tThe intimate event, held at the MediaCity complex in Salford, Greater Manchester, celebrated the publication of Billboard U.K.<\/em>\u2018s first-ever 40 Under 40 list<\/a>, which recognizes rising executives based in the U.K.<\/p>\n \tA number of honorees from major labels, indie companies, publishers, agencies and beyond were on hand to be celebrated by their peers. During the afternoon\u2019s opening remarks, Billboard U.K<\/em>. editor Thomas Smith praised the honorees\u2019 \u201cnew ideas and new approaches in the way we work.\u201d He continued: \u201cI truly feel like the difference makers in our sector are in this room.\u201d<\/p>\n \tBev Craig, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Oli Wilson, co-CEO of Beyond The Music<\/a> and son of Manchester legend Tony Wilson also made remarks.<\/p>\n