MUSIC mogul Steve Harrison has pulled the plug on his Omega empire.

He placed the firm into voluntary administration - just months before its 18th birthday.

"This is definitely the end of Omega Music," he said yesterday (Tuesday). "It's pretty devastating."

Mr Harrison, who also manages Northwich band the Charlatans, decided to close the business three weeks ago. He blames the firm's accountant, who was recently convicted of fraud.

"It's a direct result of Trevor Williams and his accountancy practice, there's no two ways about it," he said. "There was a lot of negativity surrounding the company."

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