Mike Williams (journalist)

Mike Williams (born 4 February 1979, Wrexham), is a British journalist and current editor of the NME.[1] Williams studied at University of Wales, Aberystwyth,[1] before launching the independent music magazine Kruger,[2][3] which closed in April 2010.[4] Williams joined NME as Features Editor in September 2010, was promoted to Deputy Editor in July 2011,[2] and replaced Krissi Murison as Editor in June 2012.[5][6] He was named Editor Of The Year at the 2009 Record Of The Day Awards.[7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NME’s new Welsh editor Mike Williams sets out his vision for the iconic rock ‘n’ roll brand". walesonline. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mark Sweney. "NME deputy editor Mike Williams steps up to edit IPC's weekly music title". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mike Williams named new editor of NME". Pressgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "KRUGER MAGAZINE FOLDS". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mike Williams Named Editor of NME". Billboard. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "NME celebrates 60th birthday but can it reclaim its former glory?". Metro. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Record of the Day". Recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 7 October 2014.