The New Music Generator is a platform that supports emerging musicians from across East Anglia.
The New Music Generator (NMG) airs every Wednesday evening from 7pm hosted by Tim Willett
The two-hour flagship show includes the latest submissions to the programme, live sessions, interviews and previews of upcoming gigs and events.
In addition to the radio show, New Music Generator also hosts an annual awards ceremony recognising the achievements of the local scene – The NMG Awards. 2026 sees the 13th running of this event.
Tim Willett is the host of The New Music Generator radio programme on Wednesdays and creator of the brand. Tim is 39 years old and resides in Ely – working for radio as well as in live events and artist management through Off The Chart Artist Management, Tim has judged the Cambridge Band Competition and co-organises BurySOUND, he’s chaired the judging panel for the NMG Awards and programmed stages at Strawberry Fair for 13 years as well as stints involved with Cambridge Rock Festival, Homegrown Music Festival and The Big Weekend. In 2024, Tim co-founded Bandmade Merch Co to help emerging artists buy merchandise in affordable quantities.