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53 Degrees North returns for its second year

Following last year's successful inaugural edition, Hull’s leading industry conference returns in June with music panels, masterclasses, keynote speakers, live showcases and lots more.

Scottish Awards for New Music winners announced

Mr McFall’s Chamber, Sir James MacMillan, Pippa Murphy and Karine Polwart were among the winners of the Scottish Awards for New Music.

Trinity Laban college to abolish all-male composer concerts

The leading international music college announced today on International Women's Day (8 March) its plans to effectively abolish concerts which feature music only by men.

UK's first National Talent House for urban culture announced

Music talent development organisation, Urban Development, and talent incubator and educator, East London Dance, have announced plans to create the UK’s first National Talent House for urban culture.

Patrick Doyle RIP

The Veronica Falls drummer and Boys Forever singer-songwriter has sadly passed away, aged 32.

PRS for Music calls for copyright overhaul with #MakeInternetFair

PRS for Music and its European sister societies have relaunched the #MakeInternetFair petition, calling for EU law makers to protect the rights of music creators' in what would be the first copyright overhaul in 17 years.

Misleading prices banned on secondary ticketing sites

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) clamped down today on the four main secondary ticketing operators, banning them from misleading ticket prices.

Plans unveiled to grow Liverpool’s music scene

UK Music and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram revealed plans to safeguard the city's famous music scene, which could include improving transport links, protecting music venues and increasing rehearsal spaces.

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