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Rick-Boardman

Rick Boardman signs publishing deal with Warner/Chappell

The prolific songwriter and producer, and founder of the Manchester-based songwriting collective The Six, has signed a global publishing deal with the publishing arm of Warner Music Group.

By Bekki Bemrose 20 Mar 2019
Sound-Diplomacy

New report reveals music can drive growth in cities

The London-based consultancy company Sound Diplomacy has made the case for investment in music as a catalyst for economic growth and social benefit.

By Bekki Bemrose 19 Mar 2019
Mic

UK Music welcomes ‘landmark’ DCMS Committee report

UK Music boss Michael Dugher has described the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee’s Live Music Report as a ‘wake-up call’ towards safeguarding the live music industry.

By Bekki Bemrose 19 Mar 2019
Anil-Aykan

WPM launch innovative composer and producer collaboration series

The artist and producer-led non-profit organisation Women Produce Music (WPM) have announced !N_KoLAB their latest initiative designed to support music makers, audio engineers through collaborative projects.

By Bekki Bemrose 18 Mar 2019
MPA

MPA opens applications for Richard Toeman Scholarship

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is now inviting budding music publishers to apply for the 2019 Richard Toeman Scholarship (RTS), which is part of their roster of training and professional development events.

By Bekki Bemrose 15 Mar 2019
Live-music

UK Music boss brands Chancellor’s Spring Statement a ‘missed opportunity’

UK Music’s chief executive officer Michael Dugher has vowed to continue the campaign to support grassroots venues faced with crippling business rates despite the Chancellor’s Spring Statement being a ‘missed opportunity.’

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Mar 2019
No-Music-No-Life

PRS for Music supports EU Copyright Directive for Creators

Later this month MEPs will vote on the Copyright Directive after the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament agreed on the final text in February, and PRS for Music are in full support as it’s a big step forward for creators.

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Mar 2019
Attitude-is-Everything

Winners announced for Outstanding Attitude Awards 2019

BST Hyde Park collected two gongs at the new event from the charity Attitude is Everything, which celebrates excellence and innovation in live music accessibility for disabled audiences.

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Mar 2019
music and sound awards

Final call for early-bird entries for the Music + Sound Awards 2019

Screen composers and music publishers have until 15 March to make their submissions for the eighth annual ceremony before the entry fee increases.

By Bekki Bemrose 12 Mar 2019
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