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UK Music warns Brexit poses 'serious risk' to live music

UK Music chief executive Michael Dugher has written to the Prime Minister, warning of the 'serious risk' Brexit poses to live music.

By Lucy Doyle 27 Nov 2018
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Record Union calls for streaming platforms to support indie acts

The Swedish distributor has called for digital streaming platforms to acknowledge independent music artists by creating a tag for indie content.

By Lucy Doyle 27 Nov 2018
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Production Music Awards 2018 winners announced

BMG Production Music (BMGPM) led the winners at the ceremony, with a record nine wins in its first year of entering.

By Lucy Doyle 26 Nov 2018
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Jade Bird, Sam Fender, Hrvy added to BBC Radio 1 Brit List

The trio are the latest additions to the list, designed to support new British artists before the release of their debut album.

By Lucy Doyle 23 Nov 2018
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Upcoming seminar to explore monetising digital content

The Westminster eForum Keynote Seminar will explore the next steps for monetising digital content - including revenue models, value exchange and options for intervention.

By Lucy Doyle 22 Nov 2018
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Dan Olsen signs deal with Peermusic

The award-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has inked a worldwide deal with the independent music publisher.

By Lucy Doyle 22 Nov 2018
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PRS Foundation funds now open to acts from Northern Ireland

PRS Foundation has announced new partnerships with Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland - enabling musicians from Northern Ireland to apply for vital funding to help support their careers.

By Lucy Doyle 21 Nov 2018
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George Fenton signs deal with Universal Music Publishing

Award-winning screen composer George Fenton has entered into a global administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

By Anita Awbi 21 Nov 2018
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PRS Foundation takes gender balance manifesto to Brussels

PRS Foundation's Keychange initiative will present a manifesto for change at the European Parliament in Brussels today (20 November), with recommendations for achieving a gender balanced music industry.

By Lucy Doyle 20 Nov 2018
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