Business and Money

AIM

The AIM Crisis Fund receives huge cash injection

The new donations will allow the fund to reach hundreds more applicants who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Maya Radcliffe 30 Sep 2020
live music

UK Music Makers call on Government for specialist support

Made up of the FAC, The Ivors Academy, MMF, MPG and the MU, the CMM have written an open letter which warns of a significant loss of highly-trained and skilled workers if support isn’t granted.

By Maya Radcliffe 28 Sep 2020
BJORN

CISAC upgrades music coding system

Music creators stand to benefit from new improved technology that will help track their works better and remunerate them faster in the increasingly important music streaming environment.

By Maya Radcliffe 24 Sep 2020
kassner

Alexander Kassner newly appointed to PRS Board

Kassner was appointed today at PRS' virtual 2020 AGM.

By Maya Radcliffe 18 Aug 2020
prs

Historic governance changes approved at this year’s PRS AGM

With over 1,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members engaged either on the day, or through the voting process, this year’s AGM set a record for the highest participation in PRS AGM history.

By Maya Radcliffe 18 Aug 2020
BPI Fund

BPI announce further support for artists and musicians in need

Assistance for managers and live music venues also announced as part of £270,000 package – overall donations made during the COVID-19 emergency now total nearly £1.62 million

By Maya Radcliffe 11 Aug 2020
grassroots venues

Government announces £2.25 million emergency funding

The support package will be administered by Arts Council England (ACE) and will specifically target venues identified by the Music Venue Trust to be at severe risk of closure.

By Maya Radcliffe 27 Jul 2020
Qatar

PRS copyright case against Qatar Airways to go to court

The High Court has ruled in favour of PRS in a question over whether a landmark copyright infringement case against Qatar Airways should be heard by the English courts.

By Maya Radcliffe 17 Jul 2020
headphones

Ivors Academy and IMPF to strengthen ties between music creators and publishers

The two organisations will work together on areas of common interest between international music publishers and music creators, including lobbying and advocacy, research and representation to Governments and industry.

By Maya Radcliffe 16 Jul 2020
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