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Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Brit Awards, hosted by comedian Peter Kay and sprinkled with special performances by artists including Lily Allen, JLS, Kasabian, Cheryl Cole, Robbie Willia

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has praised the Arctic Monkeys, comparing the indie rockers from Sheffield to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

Cast your vote in the BBC Music Magazine Awards and you could win a Yamaha MCS-1330 Hi-Fi system.

Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order will open a new live music venue – FAC251: The Factory – on the site of the old offices of Factory Records in Manchester.

On the 16th of January Dafydd Iwan will be performing in the London Welsh Centre for the first time since 1996

Legendary live music venue, The Bedford will be presenting an evening of incredible music, unique performance and surprise guests at indigo2 in the o2 arena, London on 29 January 2010.

Young musician Ellie Goulding has come top of the BBC's Sound of 2010 list. The singer-songwriter recently became a PRS for Music member.

Xfm is calling for votes for its New Music Award, which rewards the best British debut album of the year.

To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the BRIT awards, MasterCard is giving a priceless gig to one lucky winner.

ArtVinyl have announced the Muse album – ‘The Resistance’ as the winner of Best Art Vinyl 2009. Manic Street Preachers' 'Journal For Plague Lovers' came second and Fever Ray's self titled album third

Status Quo’s Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi have both received an OBE for services to music and charity.

The PRS for Music Foundation is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a new name and visual identity, as well as a series of events throughout 2010.

Beatles to Bowie explores the leading pop music personalities who helped create Swinging London in the 1960s.

Legendary broadcaster and BBC Radio 2 breakfast stalwart Sir Terry Wogan has been inducted into the PRS for Music Radio Academy Hall of Fame.

James Findlay, a traditional singer, guitarist and fiddler from Dorset has won the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk award 2010.

Creative Business Wales is offering export-ready companies a grant towards attending South by South West (SXSW), a leading trade conference and showcase for music companies.

Ellie Goulding has won the Brits Critics' Choice Award 2010. Ellie follows in the footsteps of other PRS for Music members, Adele and Florence and the Machine.

Biffy Clyro have announced details of a UK tour next year.

Amy Winehouse’s album, Back to Black has been voted best album of the decade in a poll of a hundred of the world’s best music writers.

Waverly Care is launching a nationwide Christmas Carol writing competition in January 2010. Composer Bob Chilcott will be lending his guidance to the contest.

On the next edition of The Record Producers, Richard Allinson and Steve Levine look at the work of a singer, songwriter and producer who was instrumental in establishing Motown Records and is now beg

Legendary Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler went back on a nostalgic visit to where it all began in Deptford ... and admitted they had fiddled the electric meter to give the band free power!

PRS for Music sponsored the Composer of the Year Award and were delighted to recognise the skills of Mairearad Green

The winners of the 2009 British Composer Awards were announced in a ceremony hosted by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composer and Authors (BASCA) at the Law Society, London on 1 December.

The inaugural PRS for Music Heritage Award, honouring the site of Blur’s first gig, was presented to the East Anglian Railway Museum on Monday 30 November.

Legendary British Rock band Dire Straits are to be honoured by the new PRS for Music Heritage Award.

Who would you like to see knighted this year?

Cancer charity the No Surrender Charitable Trust will be holding a special closing night party of the interactive exhibition and auction, The Art of Music ’09 at Proud Camden in London on November 30

The London Sinfonietta are looking for participants for this year’s London Sinfonietta Academy.

THE iconic Britpop band, BLUR, is to be the first group to be honoured and recognised by the new PRS For Music Heritage Award, it was announced today.

A “sonic” poster will be used to promote forthcoming concerts in a collaboration between The Manchester Camerata orchestra and The Bridgewater Hall. The posters advertise a New Year’s Eve Gala and Ne

On Friday 20 November 2009, the Welsh Music Foundation (WMF) present 'All The Right Mov(i)es : Getting your music in film and TV'.

Groundbreaking albums by Daft Punk, Metallica, The Clash and The Streets are to be featured on Zane Lowe's ‘Masterpieces 2009’ radio shows on BBC Radio 1.

ArtVinyl, makers of ingenious frames that enable you to make a work of art out of your record collection, have launched the Best Art Vinyl search for the most exciting record sleeves of 2009.

Q Magazine, QTheMusic.com and Glastonbury Festival are teaming up to offer a band or solo artist the chance to win a slot on the Pyramid Stage at the 2010 festival.

Hands up for Trad and sponsors MG ALBA have announce the shortlist for the 2009 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards

Jarvis Cocker, the legendary former frontman of Pulp, has been awarded a doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University.

PRS for Music is the proud sponsor of Sky Arts’ flagship music TV show Songbook.

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett are working on a new opera with Alan Moore, the comic book writer responsible for Watchmen and V For Vendetta.

The Enemy are to headline this year’s Hogmanay street party celebrations in Edinburgh.

Composer Martin Ward and librettist Phil Porter have written a new children’s opera The Whale Savers, to be premiered at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London.

Tickets for Troops is a new charitable scheme offering members of the Armed Forces free tickets to major gigs and sporting events.

ZZ Top guitarist, Billy Gibbons almost regretted his decision to take the Tube to his band gig last week at Wembley…

The Classic Rock Awards took place at the Park Lane Hotel in London on 2 November.

Robbie Williams is to make his new album Reality Killed The Video Star available on Spotify three days before its release.

Roland’s new ‘toy’, the SonicCell, is an easily portable 128-voice MIDI sound module with a built-in USB audio interface that makes an ideal piece of kit for songwriters and performing musicians.

In the week that Ronnie Scott celebrates its 50th anniversary, London Jazz, a blog featuring personal recommendations from the myriad jazz events in London, has been ranked as Lastminute.com’s top te

The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, in association with PRS for Music, presented the Gold Badge Awards yesterday on 28 October 2009 at the Park Lane Hotel in London.

December Song will be the first single the former Wham! singer has made for commercial release since Last Christmas.

U2 will be performing a free concert on November 5 at the Brandenburg Gate to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Cheryl Cole's first solo single Fight For This Love has gone straight to the top of the UK singles chart. The single is the fastest-selling single of the year so far with over 290,000 sales.

Scene>>Heard, the brand new student filmmaking competition, is now open for entries.

BASCA, The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, has announced today the shortlisted works for the 2009 British Composer Awards.

To celebrate the launch of rock computer game Brütal Legend, Electronic Arts is giving heavy metal fans the chance to win the ultimate limited edition Tenacious D Brütal Legend guitar, a PS3 and copy

Alexandra Burke and Robbie Williams have bagged the top two spots in the UK singles chart this week.

We’re very proud to report that The Stow, a band featuring PRS for Music employee Shiama Young, has won the MEmusic and Nissan QASHQAI’s Online and Ontour competition.

Sir Paul McCartney is to perform at a one-off charity concert for Children In Need, organised by Gary Barlow.

Five pairs of free tickets for a songwriting masterclass with Don Black are available exclusively to members of PRS for Music.

PRS for Music member Jay Sean has become the first British urban artist to have a US No1 with single Down.

The UK Festival Awards are the Oscars of the festival world, celebrating and rewarding festival organisers and artists.

Spandau Ballet made a triumphant live comeback at the O2 in Dublin last night.

Singer Al Martino, who scored the UK's first number one record with Here In My Heart, has died at the age of 82.

Stephen Gately, a lead singer in the band Boyzone, died on Saturday while holidaying in Majorca. He was 33.

PRS for Music has five pairs of tickets for the National Portrait Gallery exhibition to give away.

Amy Winehouse will be appearing on this Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing as a backing singer for her goddaughter, Dionne Broomfield.

Glasvegas will pay a special acoustic set at the This Feeling third birthday at Parker McMillan in East London on 30 October.

The Mail on Sunday will carry covermounts of the Robbie Williams CD Songbook on Sunday 11 October.

Vampire Weekend are to give the first track from their second album Contra for free.

Call for entries for £50,000 prize for creative and exceptional new musical projects that push boundaries.

We are running a number of sessions where you can find out about our activity in Wales

Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury festival have sold out in just one day.

PRS for Music members dominated last night’s MOBO Awards in Glasgow.

Read UK Music's response to the Government's Digital Britain consultation on P2P legislation.

BarBands has joined forces with Metropolis Studios for a competition to win a complete E.P launch worth £750.

BBC Blast and BAFTA have teamed up to create an exciting opportunity for young composers looking to get into television.

Country blues band Hey Negrita will be touring the UK to launch and promote the forthcoming Burn The Whole Place Down album.

Top 10 busting rock band Biffy Clyro have released the video for upcoming single The Captain.

Mercury nominees The Horrors are to release their next single on 2 November.

More songwriters and artists have weighed in on Lily Allen's file-sharing debate.

BBC Radio 3 is to commission composer John Surman to write two chamber jazz pieces for Brass Jaw.

Robbie has launched a music publishing company Farrell Music, in partnership with music publisher Notting Hill.

PRS for Music membership representatives were on hand when the SoundSurf09 tour rolled into London last week.

Carlin Music founder and music industry legend Freddy Bienstock has died at home, aged 86.

PRS for Music is delighted that many of its members have been nominated for the MTV Europe Awards.

Robbie Williams will perform his first full concert for three years at the BBC’s Electric Proms on 20 October at the Roundhouse in London.

British R&B star, Taio Cruz tops the UK singles chart with Break Your Heart.

PRS for Music members, Muse have notched up their third UK number one album.

Lily Allen's campaign against the illegal downloading of music has gained the support of Gary Barlow and James Blunt.

Vodka brand Absolut takes inspiration from the crazy world of the rock ‘n’ roll ‘rider’ and general backstage revelry and excess with it’s new Rock Edition bottle.

The Roundhouse in Camden Town has joined forces with EMI Music to create 3030, a youth music project aimed at developing emerging talent.

Muse released their fifth album, Resistance on September 14. The LP was recorded in Italy and follows 2006’s Black Holes and Revelations.

PRS for Music members, Doves and Dizzee Rascal are to headline the BBC Electric Proms, with Motown legend Smokey Robinson.

Snow Patrol's upcoming collection album is to feature three brand new tracks.

The Beatles remastered catalogue went on sale today.

The Mercury Music Prize winner was announced last night.

Some of the UK's hottest musical talent performed at V festival over the weekend, here's a round up of just a few.

VV Brown and Miike Snow are to perform on the XFM stage as part of Get Loaded in the Park.

Belfast's Snow Patrol are to play reinvented songs from their 15 year career in a winter tour.

In a Willy Wonka-like move, Arctic Monkeys have hidden tickets to Reading and Leeds Festivals in their charity single.

Stellify, the first single from Ian Brown's sixth studio album, will be released on 21 September.

David Bowie will re-release his iconic 1969 album to mark its 40th anniversary.

With just over a month to its release date, the 11 tracks that make up Tongue 'N' Cheek are revealed.

Mika has revealed which tracks made it onto The Boy Who Knew Too Much.

Commissions by the winners of 2008's Inspire Young Composers' Competition will be performed at 5.45pm today.

Mercury nominees The Horrors' London club night will be making its return to the Buffalo Bar this August.

Robbie Williams will release Reality Killed The Video Star on 9 November this year.

Will Young is set to release his first greatest hits collection this winter.

A 1984 portrait of Michael Jackson will go on display for the first and possibly last time ever in Europe.

The Big Experiment is a series of workshops, sessions and tutorials designed to push the boundaries of traditional Welsh music.

The PRS Foundation, the largest independent funder of new music of any genre in Britain, continues its support of new music in Wales.

A joint project between PRS and the Welsh Music Publishers and Composers Alliance (WMPCA) has improved the accuracy of general performance payments for Welsh language music.

PRS and MCPS members' works was to the fore at this year's annual ‘Gwyl Cerdd Dant’ (Cerdd Dant Festival).

Congratulations to Duffy who has been honoured with a win at this year's Q Magazine Awards.

Welsh metalcore band Bullet For My Valentine will play their only UK festival at Sonisphere this year.

The Welsh rockers have announced that their recent single. ‘You and Me’, will be appearing on Guitar Hero 5

The PRS New Music stage played host to nine new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe in August.

The PRS Foundation continues its support for new music in Scotland.

The Scottish songwriting competition goes international for the first time.

Over 60 members from across Scotland attended a networking session in September.

Paolo Nutini, Glasvegas and Michelle McManus are amongst the acts scheduled to perform.

Glasvegas have revealed that they have completed work on a Christmas album.

B Raymond and the Voicettes' tune Old Man Marley is being be used in Brylcream’s latest advertising campaign.

The PRS Foundation continues its support for new music in Northern Ireland.

Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol have announced a UK tour in support of their latest album, A Hundred Million Suns.

Members from across Northern Ireland attended a networking session at Belfast’s Oh Yeah music centre.

Derry band General Fiasco played at this year’s BBC Electric Proms Festival.

Innovative modern music comes to Belfast with the Moving On Music Festival 2009, supported by the PRS Foundation.

To coincide with her arena tour in October and November, Katie is releasing ‘The Katie Melua Collection’.

PRS for Music are sponsoring the 5th Belfast Nashville.

Mae'r PRS Foundation, yr ariannwr annibynnol mwyaf o unrhyw genre ym Mhrydain, yn parhau i gefnogi cerddoriaeth newydd yng Nghymru.

Mae Yr Arbrawf Mawr yn gyfres o weithdai, sesiynau a tiwtorialau wedi ei gynllunio i wthio ffiniau cerddoriaeth draddodiadol Gymreig.

Bydd defnydd o weithiau aelodau PRS a MCPS yn yr Wyl Gerdd Dant eleni.

Mae’r diwydiant yn newid. Mae technoleg yn trawsffurfio’r diwydiant cerddoriaeth, sianeli a fformatau newydd yn ymddangos a’r ffiniau yn pylu.

Llongyfarchiadau i Duffy a enillodd wobr yng Ngwobrau Cylchgrawn Q.

Mae prosiect ar y cyd rhwng PRS a Cynghrair Cyhoeddwyr a Chyfansoddwyr Cerddoriaeth Cymru wedi gwella cywirdeb taliadau perfformiadau cyffredinol ar gyfer cerddoriaeth yn yr iaith Gymraeg.

Yahoo has announced it will be launching a new website offering authorised lists of lyrics.

Early 1980s duo Yazoo are set to reform for a UK tour this year.

X-Ray Spex have played to a sell-out crowd at London's Roundhouse.

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood is to play on Starsailor's upcoming album.

Hero cover is number one for a second consecutive week.

Liverpool trio are to make a guest appearance on Neighbours.

The trio are trying to enlist the vocal talents of Liverpool heroes Les Dennis and Paul O'Grady.

Amy Winehouse is to perform at the Isle of Wight event.

PRS celebrates its winners at the BBC Jazz Awards and Mercury Music Prize.

Amy Winehouse has enters at number seven on the US Billboard 200.

Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson are reported to be working on Quantum of Solace theme.

White Lies' debut album To Lose My Life has gone straight to the top of the charts in its first week.

22 Dreams debuts at number one, holding off competition from the likes of Radiohead and The Zutons.

Joel Cahen's sound art installation serenades bathers in open air pool.

Pink Floyd man loses inflatable pig to Californian winds.

Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher are to release a co-penned single.

Two families will share £5,000 reward after finding remains of stage prop.

7digital.com are to distribute Warner Music's repertoire DRM-free.

Details for this summer's Wakestock festival line-up have been revealed.

A War Child album of cover tracks is set for a November 2008 release.

Vodafone has joined forces with Omnifone to launch a music rental service.

Vodafone Live Music Awards reveal this year's nominations.

Sales of 7in singles have risen by 13% in the first half of 2007.

V festival organisers have announced some of the acts due to perform at the August 2008 event.

McFly are the latest addition to the line-up for this year's V Festival.

The Verve have revealed further details on their follow-up to Urban Hymns.

Kasabian, Paolo Nutini and Lily Allen are just a few of the must-see artists this weekend.

The Verve release new single from their hotly-anticipated album Love is a Noise.

Eric Idle celebrated over the weekend after launching his hit musical Spamalot in Las Vegas.

The Verve and Katy Perry hold onto their number one chart positions.

V2 Music Group has been bought by Universal Music Group.

USB compilations and albums could soon be chart eligible.

James Blunt and KT Tunstall have both debuted in the US Billboard 200 Top 10.

A news report on Billboard.biz suggests that Universal Music is prepared to drop Rondor Music.

Lyrics written by John Lennon but never published are now part of the White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon exhibition.

The European Commission has conditionally approved Universal Music’s takeover bid.

New Arts centre in Didcot to be opened by Ukulele troupe.

British Council launch new award to celebrate young innovators in the music industry.

UKTI is the lead government organisation providing support for UK companies looking to develop their international business.

Alliance online licensing approach is endorsed.

23 of the 100 best-selling albums in Europe last year were by UK artists.

The commercial radio industry has announced plans for UK Music Week.

The UK Government has backed the Gowers Review on copyright term.

A new Web site has been unveiled as part of continuing efforts to tackle copyright theft.

UK artists are enjoying record sales success in the US.

Adele, The Cribs and British Sea Power to head to the States.

U2 have been working on their upcoming studio album in the south of France.

U2 performed on the steps of the Palais at the Cannes Film Festival.

Pete Townshend unveils new website 'The Method'.

James Morrison, Seal and Bryan Ferry to play at Tower Music Festival.

Top of the Pops is set to return on Christmas day for a one hour special

Dizzee Rascal will perform six shows throughout the UK in February 2008.

The Manic Street Preachers are on course for their third number one single.

The BBC have confirmed that the 2008 Top of the Pops Christmas Special will go ahead.

Tony Wilson, founder of Factory Records has died at the age of 57.

The original Rolling Stones' Tongue artwork has been purchased by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Tickets for T in the Park have sold out within 65 minutes.

Tom Jones is to busk on the streets of London at 3pm today.

The Ting Tings are to appear in avatar form on Habbo Hotel site.

Franz Ferdinad also lined-up to play at the end of summer bash.

Katie White and Jules De Martino have revealed the approach they are to take recording their second album.

The Ting Tings receive their second nomination for the MTV Music Video Awards.

The Ting Tings have hit the top of the album charts with their debut release, We Started Nothing.

Labour MP Ben Chapman has called for a shake-up for concert ticket bookings.

The launch of The Who's subscription website will take place on 5 November 2007.

The Tings Tings announce dates for a second UK tour early next year.

The Ting Tings have scored their first number one this week with That's Not My Name.

Live music venue The Spitz in Spitalfields, East London is battling against closure.

The Streets and The Last Shadow Puppets are lined up to open the Electric Proms in October.

2 Tone ska legends The Specials have added Dublin and Belfast to their November tour list.

Ska stars The Specials have announced they will reform for a live tour of the UK in 2009.

PRS Foundation offers grant opportunity for Welsh dance companies to work with music creators.

The deadline for applicants is Friday 2 November 2007.

The Prodigy to tour in support of their forthcoming release Invaders Must Die.

The Proms is set to start its eight-week summer season of classical music this Friday.

The Power of Song event is due to take place in Edinburgh on 15 November 2008.

The Police's reunion world tour was the highest-grossing tour of 2007.

The Police have announced that they will play at the famed Louisville racetrack.

PRS and PPL are joint sponsors for the 2007 Music Industry Trust's Award.

Pete Doherty serves up an antidote to the tabloid obsession of him in March when Orion Books publish a volume of his journal writings.

Stars of the BBC comedy are to lend their support at a TCT event.

The Publican 2008 music pub of the year has been announced.

The Harder They Come receives its West End debut at London's Playhouse theatre.

PRS members The Good, The Bad and The Queen have released their album without DRM.

The 34th annual Gold Badge Awards are due to take place on Wednesday 24 October 2007.

PRS members The Fall performed the final gig at the Hammersmith Palais.

The Fratellis will receive a 2008 European Border Breakers Awards.

Rod Stewart has revealed that The Faces are to reunite for rehearsals.

London band due to tour the UK.

The Duke Spirit are to embark on a 21-date tour of the States.

The Charlatans are to offer up their latest album as a free Internet download.

The Cure are to be honoured at the 2009 NME Awards with the prestigious Godlike Genius Award.

Tim Burgess and his group are to take over the Big Top at the Isle of Wight Festival.

The Brickmakers Pub in Norwich wins the Music Pub of the Year Award.

The CD is celebrating its 25th year today.

Welsh rockers announce single, album and tour.

Following a record number of pre-orders, Take That have released their second comeback album at a Paris nightclub.

Take That have been confirmed to perform at Concert For Diana.

Take That's recently-released DVD has become the fastest-selling music DVD in UK chart history.

The follow-up to Beautiful World will hit the shelves on 1 December 2008.

Organisers of the Taichung Jazz Festival are launching a bid to assemble the largest ever saxophone orchestra.

Fans are to decide on Super Furry Animals' setlists on US tour.

The 2008 Swn festival is due to take place from 14-16 November 2008 in Cardiff.

Former Madness frontman to raise funds for Cancer Research UK by busking.

LIVE UK magazine has announced the launch of The Summit.

The Sugababes are set to kick off this year's event.

The Streets are set to release their fourth album on 15 September.

Ivor Novello winner Stuart Price will work with Kylie Minogue.

All four members of the Stones are greeted by fans at the Leicester Square premiere.

Veteran rockers are to field fans' questions via the video site.

The Rolling Stones have announced a string of European dates.

The fourth single from Silver Spoons and Broken Bones will be Start of Something.

The Rolling Stones and The Courteeners score top five entries in the album chart.

Welsh Rugby Union organise musical extravaganza at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Musical stars lend their names to the Hear the World initiative.

PRS for Music has presented Cypriot composer, Stelios Pisis, with an award that recognises his contribution to music.

Leona Lewis' debut shifts over 200,000 units in first week.

Manchester band cover U2 classic at Brussels charity gig.

Leona's re-released debut holds off competition from Dido.

The first London reunion concert for the Spice Girls sold out in 38 seconds.

The Spice Girls world tour opened Sunday 2 December in Vancouver, Canada

The Spice Girls reveal the new city added to their forthcoming world tour.

After months of rumours and speculation it appears that the Spice Girls may be reuniting.

The Spice Girls held a press conference yesterday to announce an 11-date 'farewell' world tour.

Members of the legendary ska band are rehearsing together once again.

South by Southwest, the record industry’s annual conference wraps up on Sunday.

The SOUNDTRACK Festival is due to take place in the Bay area of Cardiff from 26-29 November 2008.

Sony BMG has created the Masterworks International Repertoire Center (IRC).

Sony BMG has signed a deal with social networking site Last.fm.

A writers' workshop is due to take place in Iceland next month.

Sky Arts (Sky channel 267) broadcast an exclusive interview with Albert Hammond on Thursday 12 February.

Sky Arts (Sky channel 267) will broadcast an exclusive interview with Ian Broudie on Thursday 26 February.

It was forty years ago today...Some Velvet Morning recreate historic Beatles rooftop gig.

Sónar Festival will descend upon Barcelona tomorrow.

The line up for The Summer Series at Somerset House in London has been announced.

Snow Patrol announce date for their new album release.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher has revealed plans for his first solo album.

Snow Patrol’s fourth album, Eyes Open, has sold over 1m copies in the US.

Gary Lightbody hails Welsh act "our generation's Beatles".

Northern Irish rockers announce UK tour in support of their latest album, A Hundred Million Suns.

Mike Skinner is writing a composition to be performed at a charity concert at Sadler's Wells.

Mike Skinner has revealed that he is to retire The Streets after his fifth album.

Sir Paul McCartney celebrated his latest album reaching numer three in the US Billboard charts.

The number of people who listen to radio digitally has risen significantly.

Ben and Jerry's have created an ice cream in Sir Elton John's honour.

The High Court judge who shaped copyright and performing rights law has died, aged 62.

A proposal to change the release of physical singles from Monday to Friday is being discussed by Universal records.

Sir Cliff is aiming to be the first artist to score number one hits in six consecutive decades.

Simply Red has a surprise for everyone who owns the band’s latest CD Simply Red 25 – The Greatest Hits.

Sigur Ros have released a feature-length documentary on video-sharing site, YouTube.

Simple Minds have announced a UK tour to celebrate 30 years of being in the music business

The Icelandic band showcase material from their latest album.

Sharleen Spiteri lends her support to music charity Nordoff-Robbins by visiting a music therapy school.

Travis announce their upcoming UK tour in support of their new album release.

The first ever live DVD of the Sex Pistols is to receive a June 2008 release.

Drumskin used on the cover of the classic Beatles album goes for a song.

The Sex Pistols are to play a one-off show at Brixton Academy.

Acclaimed folk singers Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby are confirmed for Teenage Cancer Trust's first folk night.

West Country folk star to embark on extensive tour of the UK.

Fresh from his US tour, Seal is bringing his Soul tour to the UK.

Sense of Sound will be performing Damon Albarn's new opera, Monkey: Journey to the West.

Finalists for the PRS-sponsored Music Pub of the Year Award have been announced.

Scroobius Pip and Dan Le Sac are to tour North America in support of US release of debut album.

Legendary US director Martin Scorcese is to film a movie about the reggae legend.

Universal has announced the closure of Sanctuary's UK recorded music business.

UK acts are to join the line-up at the forthcoming US Sasquatch! festival.

For all those who missed it first time around, Sarah Cracknell's band are touring their classic 1991 album.

Marc Almond has announced a three-album deal with Sanctuary Records.

SABAM have won an important legal ruling against TISCALI.

Starsailor's latest single Tell Me It's Not Over will feature Rolling Stone's Ronnie Wood on guitar.

Rough Trade has announced the opening of a brand new shop.

A new study released has revealed that rock'n'roll seriously damages musicians health.

Ex-Moloko singer to embark on 18-date tour.

A new initiative encouraging school pupils to play rock music is proving to be a success.

Fatboy Slim and Razorlight are due to headline.

The results are in from the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 and rock bands are back!

Ringo Starr has given permission for his solo catalogue to be released online.

Rick Wakeman is to perform his seminal 1972 album The Six Wives of Henry VIII at Hampton Court in May.

PRS has over £300,000 in royalties, from 1p to £15,000, unpayable.

The family of Richey Edwards have officially declared him dead.

Following the death of Michael Jackson on Thursday June 25 your tributes have been flooding in to our online condolence book.

American singer-songwriter and PRS member Dean Friedman is currently hosting a radio series.

The MCPS –PRS Alliance financial results for 2006 were announced yesterday.

Anglo-Swedish band Razorlight are to kick off their UK tour at Glasgow's King Tut in May.

Organisers have announced the addition of the Alternative Stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals.

Razorlight took to the stage in aid of the climate change campaign.

Razorlight performed last night at the Voice of Slavery concert.

Former Kinks frontman is to play himself in his new musical, Come Dancing.

Dance Wiv Me holds off challenge from McFly to top chart for third week.

Dance Wiv Me stays at number one for a fourth consecutive week.

A collaboration between the recent chart-toppers is on the cards after Glastonbury encounter.

Composer A.R. Rahman has won two Oscars for his work on Slumdog Millionaire.

The band will start work on the follow-up to In Rainbows after completing touring commitments.

Radiohead are to play a free gig at the BBC's Broadcasting House HQ on 1 April 2008.

Radiohead are set to headline this summers All Points West festival in New York.

Clement Picon's animation is to be the official video for new single Reckoner.

Radiohead have provided the score to Choke, an upcoming movie based on the latest Palahniuk novel.

Latest video from In Rainbows eschews cameras in favour of new laser technology.

Radiohead's seventh studio album, In Rainbows, is poised to top the first album chart of 2008.

Radiohead are set to perform at a new summer festival in San Francisco.

Scottish Ballet production based on Kid A to tour the country.

Radiohead have announced dates for a North American tour commencing 5 May 2008

Radiohead announce tour of North America as In Rainbows hits number one position in the States.

Radiohead are to give a 'green performance' on US TV chat show.

Radiohead offer their latest single in split tracks for fans to create their own mixes.

Music legend Quincy Jones won the Special International award at the 52nd Ivor Novello Awards today.

Radio 2 listeners have been asked to choose their favourite Live Act for the upcoming Brit Awards.

The annual Queen's Birthday Honours list has been announced.

PRS members win at the Q Awards.

Kaiser Chiefs, Muse and the Arctic Monkeys are all up for awards at this year's Q Awards.

Album sales for Q1 were down 8.94% compared to the same period in 2006.

Coldplay head the nominations for the annual Q Magazine awards.

PRS are delighted to be sponsoring this year's Belfast Nashville, 20-24 February 2008

Songwriter, producer, video maker and superstar DJ, Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim has won the PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music award.

PRS sponsor new TV series currently being aired on Sky Arts.

PRS announces line-up for Edinburgh Fringe Sunday.

Fringe Sunday takes place this weekend (12 August).

Leona Lewis, Coldplay, Estelle, Ting Tings and Duffy up for MTV Video award.

PRS member Trevor Lyttleton has received an MBE.

A number of PRS members have been lined up to perform at the Coachella festival this April in California.

A number of gongs made their way into members' hands at the Brit Awards.

PRS members have scored the music for A Mighty Heart.

Stanley Tracey, Jazzy B, and Ian Anderson have all been honoured by the Queen in the 2008 New Year's Honours list

PRS members Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae have been nominated for 2008 Grammys

PRS members are honoured at the 2007 BMI London Awards.

Marc Almond to perform at concert to raise money for the PRS Members' Fund.

Items from Corinne Bailey Rae and Chris Martin have been donated to Oxfam's Darfur and Chad appeal.

Song Flying The Flag (For You), written by PRS members will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow.

PRS members were honoured by U.S collecting society, ASCAP last night in London.

PRS members Morten Schjolin, Andrew Hill and Paul Tarry claimed victory on Saturday night.

The PRS Foundation for New Music will award up to £1.25m in 2007.

Sky Arts' second series of Songbook is just starting and once again PRS for Music is sponsoring the show.

PRS Foundation and Fopp reveal new music award for unsigned bands.

Steve Race OBE died on 22 June, aged 88.

Speech Debelle who performed at the June Almost Famous Showcase has been nominated for Best Album.

The Prodigy will return to the Download festival at Donington Park in June.

Fragmented Orchestra proposal wins PRS Foundation New Music Award.

Dance pioneers close Oxegen stage with mixture of old favourites and new tracks.

The Prodigy has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for 2009’s Rock Ness.

Scottish twins to play 17-date tour of the States.

Portishead have announced that they will perform a comeback gig.

Portishead are to release their latest album as a streamable download on Last.fm.

Police song voted number one for most commonly misheard lyrics.

The Police are to play their last ever show together at a benefit concert in New York.

Police have launched their worldwide reunion tour in Vancouver, Canada.

Apply now to feature on the PRS new music stage at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Rock band Placebo is to release its first new album since 2006's Meds.

KT Tunstall is amongst the artists whose music will be available through Playlouder.

Scroobius Pip vs Dan Le Sac are to embark on a UK-wide tour of libraries.

Rick Wright, key player for Pink Floyd dies age 65.

Pink Floyd are presented with Sweden's biggest music award.

Chairman Nick Phillips has announced he will be leaving Warner UK.

Chuting Blancs amongst line up for the inaugural Hogmanay party at the new live music venue in Edinburgh.

The composer has been commissioned to produce a Walt Disney-themed opera.

Pet Shop Boys have renewed their record contract with label Parlophone.

Pet Shop Boys are to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the 2009 BRIT Awards.

Groove Armada and the Pet Shop Boys are headlining Second Fest.

Peter Gabriel has been named 2008 Midem personality of the year.

Peter Gabriel is the Amnesty International 2008 Ambassador of Conscience.

Matinee star enlists the help of big beat legend for new album.

Stradivarius violin which once belonged to Barbara Penny sells at auction.

Annie Lennox to perform at a concert in aid of global peace.

Sir Paul McCartney has won the best album award at the Classical Brit awards.

World famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti has died.

A waxwork head of Sir Paul McCartney has been left on a train.

Paul McCartney performed in Israel for the first time in his career yesterday.

Music legends Paul McCartney and Yusuf have worked together on a new song with Dolly Parton.

Sir Paul McCartney to guest present during Radio One's 40th anniversary.

Paul McCartney's Memory Almost Full to be given away with The Mail on Sunday.

Mere months after unleashing The Bachelor, Patrick Wolf is preparing to perform a track from The Conqueror.

Paolo Nutini is teaming up with Amy Winehouse for a US tour in September.

Tony tells us the most played songs on his iPod.

The MCPS-PRS Alliance recently signed deals that mark the beginning of pan-European licensing.

Bloc Party are to release their next single One More Chance on 10 August.

Tickets for Oasis' upcoming UK tour sell out in record time.

Manchester act set to embark on 18-month marathon.

Following three performances at Wembley Stadium, Oasis have announced their next non-festival venue.

London gig to be aired live on MTV.

An exhibition of Oasis photographs is to be shown at London's Roundhouse.

PRS member Gaynor O’Flynn performed on 22 stages at Glastonbury Festival.

Dig Out Your Soul has gone to number one on the UK album charts in its first week of release.

Michael Nyman is to host a three-day festival showcasing some of his work at London's Cadogan Hall.

A new service offering video tutorials from artists including KT Tunstall is due to launch

Note for Note is coming to London on 15 November 2007

The Note for Note Roadshow will descend upon Brighton tomorrow.

Note for Note is to be held in Birmingham on 2 November 2007

Ash have announced that their next album will be their last.

Norman Cook is to retire his Fatboy Slim stage name.

Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has launched the Nokia Music Store.

Nominees for the prestigious 52nd Ivor Novello Awards, sponsored by PRS, were announced this morning.

Noah and the Whale have announced a tour of North America in support of the release of their debut album.

Arctic Monkeys and Klaxons claim the top gongs.

Arctic Monkeys and Clash guitarist win at inaugural NME Awards USA.

Nigel Kennedy is set to perform at the Classical Brit Awards.

PRS member Nick Hooper is enjoying success at the box office.

British Sea Power and The Jesus and Mary Chain are to honour Nick Sanderson.

You can now find out the latest news and events for PRS and MCPS members in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Newton Faulkner is set to climb into the top five on the singles chart this week.

The first episode of the series airs tonights with performances from The Wombats and The Mystery Jets.

New Order has split after 27 years, according the band's bass player Peter Hook.

The Academy Music Group is redeveloping live music venue The Zodiac in Oxford.

The OCC announces plans for subscription site chart rundown.

EMI are to take DRM (Digital Rights Management) off their music sold through download services it has been announced.

A new award will be presented at the Brit Awards 2008 for best up-and-coming British act.

MT9 format will permit listeners to edit their music.

Composer member Imran Hanif beat a shortlist of 12 composers.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is hoping to release her fourth album later this year.

Oasis have confirmed an album release date for September.

Gloucester Cathedral and St Andrew's, Fulham Fields in London are two of the selected locations.

Natasha Bedingfield and Just Jack have been confirmed to play T4's On The Beach festival.

Natasha Bedingfield is preparing for the release of a brand new single and album.

Delegates attending Music Week’s Live and Direct conference will be given tickets to Vodafone Live Music Awards.

Paul McCartney has confirmed the existence of Carnival of Light.

The 2007 Music Week awards took place last night at The Grosvenor, London.

Virgin Radio has announced a deal which will see music from its digital networks made available on games consoles.

Astronauts will take a compilation of music to the International Space Station in an upcoming mission.

PRS for Music takes a look at the life and work of David Ferguson.

A man allegedly involved with Russian download site allofmp3.com has been arrested.

Thom Yorke and others are to feature on an album of classical remixes.

Festival tickets sell-out despite the wettest July on record.

The winner of the inaugural Musical Marriage Award has been announced at the 2008 IOV awards ceremony.

MCPS-PRS can claim a 15% discount on the price of a ticket to MUSEXPO.

To promote the LM Licence, we asked leading videographers to send in their best wedding videos.

USB sticks, hidden across the world, hold the key to unlocking Muse's latest track, United States of Eurasia.

Muse will play at the Royal Albert Hall in April in aid of the TCT.

Muse have completed new songs for their fifth album.

Muse have been awarded honorary Doctorates of Arts by the University of Plymouth.

Muse have cancelled dates on their US tour with My Chemical Romance after members of the entourage became ill.

The nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards have been announced.

The brand new series of popular sci-fi show Doctor Who is due to begin.

The Select Committee for Culture, Media and Sport has announced a government inquiry to investigate ticket touts.

The former Smith frontman is writing his autobiography.

The Kills' Alison Mosshart reveals that she has recorded a track with Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner.

The former Smiths man is to release a live DVD recording of a recent Stateside show.

Glastonbury confirms extra acts for the iconic festival as the deadline for registration approaches.

Adele and The Pigeon Detectives confirmed for Weston-super-Mare event.

Damon Albarn's modern opera is to take its London bow at the Royal Opera House.

Amy Winehouse is leading the nomination tally for the Annual Mojo Awards.

The nominations for the 2007 Mobo awards have been announced.

Who manager Bill Curbishley was inducted to the Music Managers Forum (MMF) Hall of Fame.

Universal's Lucian Grainge was presented with the 2008 Music Industry Trust Award.

Microsoft has announced a change in its position on DRM protected downloads.

Mika revealed that he felt very nervous when his latest single debuted on BBC Radio 2 yesterday.

M.I.A.'s US hit record is to receive its UK release.

London rapper to help build schools in Liberia.

British songwriter MIA gave birth to a baby boy just hours after her Grammy performance on 8 February.

Adele, Radiohead and Estelle amongst nominees for 2008 Mercury Prize.

Mick Jagger and Phil Collins are to attend a private memorial for Ahmet Ertegun.

A series of intimate fundraiser gigs will take place at Islington's Union Chapel.

Members have received a new MTV award for most-played music videos

The MCPS-PRS Alliance and Sweden’s STIM are working together to create a jointly-owned commercial service centre.

MediaGuardian has published its annual list of the 100 most powerful people in the media industry.

Members to receive royalties under ground breaking agreement

McFly has entered the UK singles chart at number one.

Steve Porter is announced as new Chief Executive

Sir Paul McCartney is to continue his relationship with EMI.

McFly have been confirmed to perform at this year's T4 on the Beach.

Sir Paul McCartney is the first signing to Starbucks' new music label.

Sir Paul McCartney, is to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2008 Brit Awards.

A homeless man has scooped a £2000 reward after finding a waxwork head of Sir Paul McCartney.

Sir Paul wows a 36,000 strong crowd at Anfield homecoming show.

Ex-Beatle plays at province's 400th anniversary event.

2008 Meltdown Festival will be curated by PRS members Massive Attack.

Paul McCartney’s entire back catalogue will be available to download.

Bristol trip hop legends Massive Attack have been announced as headline act for Bestival.

Laura Marling is to play two gigs in New York in anticipation of the US release of her debut album.

The legendary Marquee Club returns to London’s live music scene next month.

Mark Ronson has been added to the line-up for the 02 Wireless Festival.

Mark Ronson has been confirmed to play at this year's BBC Electric Proms.

Dario Marianelli has won the Oscar for best film score at a Hollywood ceremony.

Manic Street Preachers are to host Xfm’s show The Xfm Residency.

The Manic Street Preachers are to receive the NME's Godlike Genius award

The Manic Street Preachers are to participate in the Heavenly Forever festival.

New album to contain lyrics penned by missing member Richey Edwards.

The Mama Group has acquired six London venues.

Manic Street Preachers have finished recording their latest album, with a working title Journal For Plague Lovers.

The next issue of the Alliance's members' magazine M is out now, and celebrates the Ivors and profiles our Outstanding Contribution to British Music winner and cover star, Norman Cook

Practical advice on engaging fans and making money from your music.

PRS Board member, Lynsey de Paul has announced the release of her self-defence DVD.

Lostprophets have won the best British band award for the second year running.

Act who performed at the PRS New Music Stage at Fringe Sunday make progress on Orange Unsigned Act.

Welsh seven-piece to tour the States.

Welsh rockers to embark on UK mini-tour.

Feargal Sharkey praises Ken Livingstone's commitment to the capital's live music scene.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to pen the United Kingdom's entry for 2009's Eurovision Song Contest.

Andrew Lloyd-Webber is to receive the lifetime achievement award at the 2008 Classical Brits.

Live Earth's organisers have confirmed the final line-up for the London concert on 7 July.

Keane, Razorlight and Snow Patrol are amongst the acts announced to play Live Earth.

Saturday's Live Earth concert in Rio may be cancelled.

Live Earth will take place tomorrow.

Lily Allen is to lend her vocal talent to the Kaiser Chiefs' upcoming release.

Stage adaptation of Disney musical tops £1.5billion.

London singer-songwriter Lily Allen will use MySpace to broadcast three secret gigs from three locations across the world.

Lily Allen has postponed her May-June US tour.

Lightspeed Champion to cover Cat Stevens at BFI gig.

Lily Allen’s clothing collection, ‘Lily Loves’ launches today in New Look stores.

Leona Lewis is at number one in both singles and album charts.

Brighton folk rockers to debut new material at intimate London gig.

Lesley Douglas has been appointed as BBC’s controller of popular music.

MCPS-PRS to support industry Q&A and showcase.

Leona Lewis' single Bleeding Love was the top-selling single in the UK in 2007.

Bleeding Love tops the iTunes download charts as the X-factor graduate appears on Oprah.

Leona's cover of Snow Patrol's Run has claimed the title of 'fastest-selling download ever'.

Leona Lewis is topping charts across the globe.

The piano on which John Lennon composed Imagine is to tour world sites of past violence to promote peace.

Julian Lennon has sold a stake of his share in the songs his father wrote for The Beatles.

Laura Marling is to play an intimate show in East London before heading to Bestival.

A piano used by John Lennon on the day he died has been put up for sale.

Reading singer is to embark on a mini-tour of UK churches.

The Buena Vista Social Club album began a Cuban music boom.

New Later Live... With Jools Holland show is to air live in a half-hour prime time slot on BBC2.

Fresh from supporting the Ting Tings, Ladyhawke has announced a tour of her own.

PRS and PPL are joint sponsors for the 16th annual Music Industry Trust's Award.

KT Tunstall is to judge the final of the Shure Creative Award.

KT Tunstall is to educate children about global warming.

KT Tunstall is to choose the winner of the Shure Creative Award.

The Kooks have announced two special gigs, Stateside, to preview material from their forthcoming album.

The Klaxons pick up Best Album and Best Single awards in NME polls.

Klaxons have revealed that their second album will move away from the 'new-rave' sound of their debut.

Klaxons claimed a surprise victory at last night's Nationwide Mercury Prize.

Jamie Reynolds has postponed the band's forthcoming tour of Australia after breaking his tibia.

Ray Davies has hinted that the original members of The Kinks will reunite for some live shows in 2008

The Kinks shrine currently displayed in The Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill is to stay.

London-based duo are to support The Raconteurs.

New centre to be new home for orchestras and the International Guitar Foundation.

Keane to release their third album in October.

The violin virtuoso is to make his first appearance at the annual festival since 1987.

Keane to play BBC Electric Proms this October.

Piano rockers' third album almost ready for release.

After five years of courtroom squabbles, unlicensed filesharing giant Kazaa has settled its differences.

Katie Melua's cover of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" is at number one.

Kate Nash’s debut album has reached number 1 in the UK album chart.

New Forces sweetheart Katherine Jenkins serenaded Dame Vera yesterday.

Leicester band announce series of gigs in advance of festivals.

Leicester band sign up for anti-seal cull campaign.

The Kaiser Chiefs are to headline the opening night of the Isle of Wight Festival on 13 June 2008.

Kaiser Chiefs announce dates for a UK tour later this year.

A biopic on Ian Curtis, leader signer of Joy Division will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cellist is to perform improvisation with backing orchestra at New Generation Arts Festival.

Joss Stone entered the US album chart this week at number two.

Joss Stone is to make her debut as the new 'Flake Girl' on British TV.

Teenage singer/songwriter Joni Fuller has won the Make it Break it award.

Later...With Jools Holland is to have three runs a year with an extra six editions.

PJ Harvey and regular collaborator John Parish are to work in the studio together again.

Former Stone Roses guitarist is to launch an exhibition of his art at a London gallery.

Johnny Marr is celebrating success after scoring a number one album on the US charts.

Johnny Greenwood was awarded the prize for Best Composer at the Critics Choice awards

John Martyn receives lifetime achievement award at BBC Radio 2 ceremony.

A pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses worn by John Lennon are up for sale.

John Lennon's solo catalogue is now available DRM-free through iTunes.

Ben and Jerry's have used the Beatles legend as inspiration for a new flavour.

Billy Bragg will headline Arms Aloft in Acton Town, a tribute concert to the late Joe Strummer.

Jarvis Cocker will include spoken word sections in his upcoming gigs.

PRS member Jamie Cullum was among the winners at the Ronnie Scott jazz awards, held last night in London.

Jarvis Cocker will tour four venues in June to promote his second solo album.

You're Beautiful star to play army gig despite injury.

James Blunt has announced 10 dates for a U.K tour

Fresh from the launch of Everything Is New, Jack Penate has announced he will be part of the Reading Festival line-up this year.

22-year old singer/songwriter Jack Penate is threatening to end Rihanna's six week reign.

The nominations for the 53rd Ivor Novello awards in association with the PRS have been announced.

The PRS sponsored 52nd Ivor Novello Awards took place today.

The winners of the Ivor Novello Awards for the year 2007 have been announced.

Acts for the 2008 iTunes festival have been announced.

iTunes is selling live tracks from Radio One’s Big Weekend festival.

The PRS Members Fund is being re-branded as the PRS for Music Members Benevolent Fund.

Bruce Dickinson flies to the aid of stranded holidaymakers following the collapse of XL.

Most insurance policies fail to cover the loss of digital music according to new research.

Band show their benevolent side on London's Oxford Street.

Radiohead's latest has sold more hard copies than their previous two albums.

Bjork and Sigur Ros to play free gig to raise awareness on environmental issues.

Legendary rock singer-songwriter Ian Gillan is to release One Eye To Morocco on 23 March, his first in 12 years.

MCPS board director Ian Wright, has died aged 57.

Madchester icon writing sixth solo album whilst touring the festivals.

Late Joy Division icon's headstone taken from Macclesfield cemetery.

The Human League are to embark on a tour of the UK in support of their first new album in seven years.

Music fans will find out today if they have been selected for Live Earth tickets.

Paolo Nutini, Glasvegas and Michelle McManus scheduled to perform at Edinburgh's New Year celebrations.

London band announce that they are to play dates in the US and Canada in late 2008.

The Fopp brand has been bought by HMV.

The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters is inviting entries for 2007.

Katie Melua, Deacon Blue and The Proclaimers have been announced as headline acts.

The Happy Mondays have announced a series of small concerts in the UK.

Hard-Fi are currently at number one in the album chart midweeks.

Musicians take part in the Gibson Guitartown London charity exhibition.

Glastonbury kicks off today and one highlight is guaranteed to be Guilty Pleasures.

Gramophone magazine are to publish their entire archive online.

A new initiative to make music festivals more environmentally-friendly has launched today.

The Government is to help live music venues across London

The Good, the Bad and the Queen, are to play the penultimate concert at the Hammersmith Palais.

Animation based on Chinese folklore tale to introduce BBC's coverage of Beijing games.

Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party and The Automatic lined up for MTV2 dates.

The line-up for the 2008 Lovebox Weekender has been announced with Goldfrapp headlining the festival.

Goldfrapp are to embark on a tour of the US and Canada in September 2008.

Six-track release to include version of Silent Night.

Plans for East Sussex opera house wind turbine construction have been approved.

Glastonbury organiser Micheal Eavis has announced changes to the way tickets will be sold.

Tickets for this years Glastonbury were sold in a record time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Thousands of return tickets for Glastonbury went on sale yesterday morning.

The full line-up for Glastonbury festival has been announced.

Glastonbury drew to a close last night.

The Verve have brought the 2008 Worthy Farm event to a close.

Early forecasts suggest that this year's Glastonbury could suffer from excessive sun.

Glastonbury is running a competition for emerging talent to play this year's festival.

PRS and the Royal Philharmonic Society are to honour Gillian Moore for services to contemporary music.

English jazz and blues singer/songwriter George Melly died this morning.

Martyn Ware has once more turned his mind to the future of music.

The June 1st deadline for applications to perform at Fringe Sunday has now passed.

The deadline for Fringe Sunday applications has now passed.

The Fratellis release their new single on a USB memory stick.

The Fratellis scooped the SECC Tartan Clef award on 22 November 2008.

Franz Ferdinand are set to appear at the Glastonbury festival this summer.

Franz Ferdinand have revealed that they have completed work on their third album, set for a 2009 release.

The Scottish four-piece are a last minute addition to the Worthy Farm festivities.

The recipients of the PRS Foundation New Music Award are asking for site nominations from the public.

Fopp has closed its doors.

Musicians, journalists and fans will discuss the present state of Britain's folk scene.

Oxford's Foals are to play at The Lexington on 1 July in preparation for supporting Blur on 2 July.

Oxford rockers play headline set at London one-dayer.

Foals are releasing two tracks recorded at a recent London show on their website.

Barry Gibb's home, the former home of Johnny Cash, has been destroyed.

Overwhelming demand has led Florence and the Machine to add an extra date to the tour.

Festival line-up details are beginning to filter through.

Bryan Ferry is on tour this spring to co-incide with the launch of his new album.

A number of Festivals take place this weekend.

Fender recreate David Gilmour's much-modified Stratocaster.

DJ Fatboy Slim has been given the green light for two Brighton beach parties.

Norman Cook has revealed the line up for his upcoming Big Beach Boutique event in Brighton.

The Fair Play For Creators website has evolved.

A new musical project from a former member of the Artic Monkeys.

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood claims best film score prize.

A clamp down on music piracy is expected when the European Parliament vote on April 27th.

The PRS responds to the European Commission decision on the collective administration of rights across Europe.

The European Parliament comments on online licensing.

Estelle pips Duffy for top spot in the UK singles chart.

Estelle is joined by competition winner at Manchester show.

Estelle and Leona Lewis pick up two MOBOs each whilst Dizzee Rascalis named Best UK Male.

Estelle has received five nominations for the 2008 MOBO awards.

British pop stalwarts Erasure are celebrating their career by releasing a limited edition CD/DVD box set.

Sony BMG has announced the return of its Epic Label with immediate effect.

Ten celebrity representatives champion the musical merits of their cities.

Enter Shikari have emerged as the frontrunners at this year's Kerrang! Awards.

A number of PRS members hace been nominated for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards.

EMI and tourism body Visit Britain launch a new music store.

EMI Group has agreed to be bought by Terra Firma.

Hound Dog has re-entered the charts at number 14.

Elton John begins celebrations for his forthcoming 60th birthday.

Elton John has been forced to cancel a number of dates on the European leg of his Red Piano tour.

The PRS Board has re-appointed Ellis Rich for a second three-year term

Mercury Music Prize winners working on new project.

Accounts register suggests Eleanor Rigby was a hospital scullery maid.

Bury band hold off competition from the likes of Radiohead, British Sea Power and Burial.

Elbow have a free treat for fans who don't have tickets to their show with The Halle.

Edwyn Collins has enlisted the services of a number of colleagues to create artwork for latest release.

Collins and The Magic Numbers' Romeo Stodart to headline the Forever Heavenly Acoustic Sessions.

Mark Ronson and Duran Duran are to perform together at Paris gig.

Liverpool band to perform classic album in its entirety at New York gig.

The Duke Spirit are to play a number of dates in the US and Canada.

The Doghouse won the PRS-sponsored Music Pub of the Year Award.

New soul singer Duffy has emerged top of this week's charts with her debut single Mercy

Nominees for the 2008 Mojo awards have been announced.

Rockferry and Mercy hit number one in Euro charts.

Welsh songstress has the year's best selling album and single.

Mid-week chart predictions suggest that Duffy will reign supreme once again this weekend.

Welsh songstress Duffy took the 29th BRIT awards by storm, winning three awards.

Mercy has won the 2008 Mojo award for best song.

Duffy's Rockferry has debuted at number four in the US charts.

Duffy is sitting atop both album and singles charts with her debut album Rockferry and current single Mercy

Apple today introduced its DRM-free music downloads to the iTunes.

7digital is the first digital retailer to offer The Rolling Stones catalogue DRM-free.

Reading band will play dates in the US and Canada in August and September.

Reading band to tour the UK in October 2008.

Maths + English is to get a physical release in the US this April.

Dizzee Rascal tells Jeremy Paxman he wants to be Prime Minister on the BBC's Newsnight programme.

Dance Wiv Me claims top spot in the singles chart whilst Coldplay hold onto album crown.

A new report by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has revealed that CD sales have dropped.

The deadline for the new national digital multiplex licence application approaches this week.

Dido to make music scene comeback following the release of her new album.

Depeche Mode have revealed the track listing for their upcoming album Sounds Of The Universe.

James Blunt is not playing at the forthcoming memorial Concert For Diana.

Chris De Burgh is to play a groundbreaking concert in Tehran.

David Bowie has announced a new collaboration with Hollywood star, Scarlett Johansson

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is to stand as Labour candidate at a council by-election in Marylebone.

Eurythmics star to tour North America with a 30-strong backing orchestra.

Pink Floyd man honours late bandmate during BBC show.

Dario Marianelli wins Best Score of 2007 at the International Film Music Critic Association Awards

Gibson's latest, limited edition guitar is scheduled for a December release.

Dario Marianelli has been nominated for four awards at the International Film Music Critics Association Awards.

Damon Albarn is preparing to premiere his brand new opera.

Electrical retailer Currys has announced it will stop stocking the humble audio cassette.

Jamie Cullum is to launch an interactive Advent calendar on his webite.

The X Factor finalists are set to score the fastest selling single of 2008.

Craig David to become a Doctor of Music.

The House of Commons Culture Committee has said the 50 year copyright rule for sound recordings should be extended.

The Courteeners will release a EP with four live tracks.

Supergrass frontman covers for an unwell Dave Grohl at an LA Who tribute gig.

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance has announced the launch of over £30,000 worth of scholarships.

Norman Cook has debunked reports that he is due to retire his Fatboy Slim moniker.

The Proclaimers are on course to leap to the top of the charts.

Conil and his band are to play one last UK show before heading to Austin, Texas for the SXSW music festival.

Coldplay have announced details about their upcoming tour of North America.

Coldplay have been named the biggest-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards in Monaco.

Coldplay's upcoming studio album is nearing completion.

Viva La Vida hits the number one spot just three days after being put on general release.

Band earn US number one on download sales alone.

Coldplay are set to perform the headline slot at the inaugural Pemberton Festival in Canada.

Coldplay are offering their latest single as a free download.

Coldplay's upcoming release is to feature on a US-based Sports channel's coverage of the upcoming Euro 2008 football.

Coldplay have given a primary school a £3,000 piano after it lost all of its musical instruments in floods in 2007.

Coldplay's new song Death Will Never Conquer is available for free download.

Grammy-winning Coldplay can add 'best-selling album of 2008 globally' to their achievements.

Viva La Vida goes straight in at number one.

US charts dominated by UK band's Viva La Vida.

Coldplay have added four dates to their Autumn tour of the US.

Coldplay has teamed up with Kylie to produce a charity single, Lhuna, in support of World AIDS Day.

Jarvis Cocker to give a talk on lyrics as part of the 2008 Brighton festival.

Jarvis Cocker is to write the soundtrack to Wes Anderson's upcoming Roald Dahl big screen adaption.

Congratulations may belatedly be crowned Eurovision winner.

Cliff Richard and The Shadows are to reform for a UK-wide arena tour in 2009.

Albums from Coldplay and Radiohead are to be re-released on limited-edition vinyl.

Sting and Sir Paul McCartney will compete for Album of the Year at the 2007 Classical Brit Awards.

A recording of a celebrated gig by The Clash is to receive an official release.

Take That's upcoming album release has become the most pre-ordered album of all time.

City Showcase is now accepting applications for its June festival in London.

The Official Charts Company (OCC) and the Chart Supervisory Committee have amended a chart rule.

The Chemical Brothers have confirmed they will play at Glastonbury.

The Charlatans are to play at the Ben And Jerry's Sundae On The Common festival.

Rihanna is set to challenge Wet Wet Wet's by making chart history.

Singles releases carried on USB memory sticks will be allowed into the chart.

PRS member Cathy Dennis has announced plans to release a new album

Carling Weekend organisers Mean Fiddler, have announced the return of the Topman Unsigned Stage.

Capital 95.8 radio has announced details of a six-figure sponsorship deal.

Laptop falls prey to Heathrow luggage chaos.

Amy Winehouse has been announced as one of the headline acts for the 2007 Camden Crawl.

Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Stryder are the latest additions to the Big Reunion festival.

David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal are set to collaborate on an upcoming Brighton-based project.

Georgina Callaghan is making a bid to enter the charts without a record label or manager.

The Ting Tings have also vocalised their support for the return of TOTP.

Coldplay, Radiohead and Bloc Party pick up multiple nominations.

Welsh metalcore band Bullet For My Valentine will play their only UK festival at Sonisphere this year.

Matt Goss says that the Brossettes could have reason to scream again as Bros plan a tour.

Kate Nash and Laura Marling have been entertaining Texan crowds at SXSW.

The Broadcast Live exhibition launches today in Earl’s Court London.

PRS members to perform at 2008 Brits nominations launch party.

Robert Plant, Coldplay, Adele, Radiohead, Duffy and Pater Gabriel did Britain proud at the 51st Grammy Awards.

Coldplay and Duffy lead the list of UK artists nominated for the 2009 BRIT awards.

British Music Rights announce the appointments of Feargal Sharkey and Andy Heath to the positions of CEO and Chairman.

Brighton band set to rock the Natural History Museum.

The UK’s first permanent Hall of Fame has been rumoured for the O2

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PRS are proudly sponsoring the annual British Composer Awards for the fifth year.

The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters have announced the winners of the 2008 British Composer Awards.

Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis are enjoying chart success on both sides of the Atlantic.

The weather outside may be chilling, but Laura Marling and Supergrass are planning to heat things up.

Take That and Leona Lewis lead the nominations for this year's Brit Awards.

The Irish songwriter earns award for 1m plays on US radio.

The Go! Team and British Sea Power are in the running to have their songs played at the Brighton Dome.

David Bowie is to release a compilation of his favourite songs.

A collaboration between Billy Bragg and Kate Nash has been rumoured.

The U2 frontman will pen a selection of articles for the New York Times.

David Arnold scores another Bond hit whilst Channel 4 went Bond crazy.

Bono has accepted an honorary knighthood.

The prestigious Indian film industry event IIFA 2007 launches today in Yorkshire.

Demand for the newly reformed Blur is so great that the band have announced another date for 2009.

Blur plan to give their newest compositions a road test at their upcoming summer gigs.

Bloc Party set to play iTunes concert at Apple store.

Blur have agreed to meet for a recording session that may lead to a ‘comeback’ album after years of silence.

Bloc Party are heading to Glasgow, Manchester, Wolverhampton and London in early 2009.

Bjork has scored a hat-trick of UK Music Video Awards at a ceremony in London.

Black Kids wow crowds at Virgin Megastore show in New York.

Organisers of T In The Park have revealed details of their new festival Connect.

PRS member Bjork has released her new album Volta today.

Billy Bragg has announced that he will be releasing his first solo album in six years.

Following a great gig at Glastonbury, two rising stars of Bragg's prison initiative will play a special showcase on 30 July.

Billy Bragg is to embark on an autumn tour of the US.

The Glastonbury Festival has been granted a four-year licence.

Radio One has announced the line-up for the Big Weekend.

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro will join Fatboy Slim, Dizzee Rascal and Reverend and the Makers for the Snowbombing festival.

The line up for thelondonpaper HEADLINERS has been announced, with over 50 acts performing in Soho, London.

PRS is sponsoring the fifth Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival in February 2009.

Ash are to headline the fourth Ben and Jerry's Sundae festival on Clapham Common.

The Bee Gees will be honoured as icons at the Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Music Awards.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb has been elected President for Cisac.

The Bee Gees were honoured at the 55th Annual Pop Awards hosted by BMI.

Natasha Bedingfield’s Pocketful of Sunshine, has debuted at number three in the States.

Natasha Bedingfield to launch her new album on credit card size cards

Bebo has announced a deal with iTunes which will allow Bebo members one free download every week.

A selection of Beatles tunes to feature in a game from the people behind Rock Band.

NASA have aired The Beatles' Across The Universe in space.

Beatles murals have been unveiled in Liverpool.

The Beatles have settled a row with EMI which will see their back catalogue available for download for the first time.

The first ever contract between The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein is to be sold at auction.

Research by the University of Leeds has found Beatles music has the ability to act as a strong memory trigger.

The nominees for the upcoming British Composer Awards have been revealed.

New additions to playlists for Radio One, Radio Two and BBC 6Music have been announced.

BBC in licensing talks over deals to allow access to its archived music

The BBC and EMI have struck a deal which could see the release of a number of rare recordings.

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's Olympic film is revealed.

BBC2 has announced plans to launch Sound, a new music show aimed at teenagers.

The BBC have announced that they will be closing their Maida Vale studios.

2008 Classic Rock Roll of Honour nominations announced.

Natasha Khan is to promote her upcoming Bat For Lashes album with a UK tour.

Bat For Lashes will contribute to a compilation of Cure covers.

Brighton star to play in Oxford and Liverpool before joining Radiohead tour.

Natasha Khan is going back to her teenage years for Bat For Lashes' next single, Daniel.

Basement Jaxx will be headlining the first night of this year's Wireless Festival.

The Enemy, The Automatic and others are set to play at the 4Freeze In London festival.

The nine winning bands performed at Fringe Sunday on 12 August 2007.

Dirty Pretty Things and Reverend and the Makers to play at Hackney event.

PRS members win at the MOBOs and Vodafone Live Music Awards.

PRS members are to go head-to-head in the Music category at the upcoming Bafta Awards.

Congratulations to members who enjoyed success at top award ceremonies.

Van Morrison to perform classic album at landmark gigs.

MCPS and PRS members picked up prestigious awards.

Rick Astley has been named Best Act Ever at the MTV Europe Awards.

Proceeds from single sales to go to homeless charity Crisis.

Have your work displayed in Berners Street art exhibition.

Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli and Sting have performed at a benefit concert in honour of Pavarotti.

A.R. Rahman to found first ever orchestra of Indian musicians.

With seven nominations under their belt, PRS members, Arctic Monkeys, lead the way for this year's NME Awards.

The Sheffield-based band's comeback single is available to buy as a download one month before its physical release.

The Arctic Monkeys have sold 60,000 copies of their second album ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’ since its release yesterday.

The Arctic Monkeys are on course to register 15 songs in the singles chart this weekend.

The video for the band's latest single will premiere online from midnight tonight.

Apple has announced it will host a month of free gigs at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA).

Arctic Monkeys are fighting it out to hit the number one spot on the charts.

Annie Lennox has scooped the Award of Merit lifetime achievement award at the American Music Awards.

Aphex Twin will make a rare appearance with Oasis and Bloc Party to headline the Melt! music festival.

Razorlight drummer working on solo album in aid of charity.

Amy Winehouse will perform on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury festival.

Amy Winehouse's Back to Black was the most downloaded album in the UK in 2007

Amy Winehouse married fiancé Blake Fielder-Civil in a surprise ceremony.

Amy Winehouse picks up five gongs at the 2008 Grammy Awards

Amy Winehouse plays a set at the Brit Awards ceremony at Earls Court.

Amazon has announced plans to launch a digital store later this year.

Amazon is finalising plans to launch an online music store.

The MCPS-PRS Alliance have chosen the Teenage Cancer Trust as their adopted charity

Music creators benefit from improved royalty collections

Album sales were at one of their highest points so far this year last week.

Herefordshire guitarist Albert Lee is to give a masterclass at London guitar weekend event.

Album sales in the US have dropped by 15.1% for the first half of 2007.

Gorillaz front man's upcoming release to feature up to 130 musicians.

Adele's debut album is to be released in the US this Summer.

The MCPS-PRS Alliance attended the Association of Independent Music's (AIM) Connected digital music convention yesterday.

Primal Scream and Reverend and the Makers are to headline.

Adele and Leona Lewis are to join Kelly Clarkson and Miley Cyrus for VH1's Divas concert.

Artists including The Prodigy, The Fratellis, The Hoosiers and Kaiser Chiefs have been named for T in the Park

Will Young, Scouting For Girls and The Feeling amongsts acts lined up for huge London gig.

The Hoosiers and The Feeling set to play at Somerset gig.

Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse and Razorlight set to perform at 90th birthday concert.

Travis, The Killls and Adele are set to perform at Swiss festival.

The Balearic island will welcome The Fratellis and The Wombats amongst many others.

Duffy, The Ting Tings and Feeder are added to the Weston-Super-Mare bill.

Hot Chip and Roisin Murphy to play at Worcestershire festival.

A new music venue is to be opened in Brixton, South London by Fridge founder Andrew Czezowski.

24 Fragments is 24 hours of music, neuroscience and performance at 24 sites across the UK.

Appearances at this year's V Festival from The Verve, Muse, Amy Winehouse and Ian Brown.

Line-up announced for Europe's largest drumming festival.

The winners of the 2007 British Composer Awards were announced at a ceremony on 5th December.

British Composer Awards took place, 5 December 2007, at Southbank's Glazier's Hall

MySpace has revealed that 10m UK users are now signed up to the social networking site.