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Apply to City Music Foundation's Artist Programme

Calling classical soloists and chamber ensembles plus jazz, folk and world musicians: entries are now open for the two-year artist development scheme. Find out how to apply here...

By Lucy Doyle 6 Mar 2018
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Blind musicians to pilot world’s first multi-line braille e-reader

A group of professional musicians – all blind – will demonstrate the world’s first multi-line braille e-reader on 16 March at London's Royal National Institute Of Blind People (RNIB).

By Lucy Doyle 6 Mar 2018
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George Moore signs to Warner/Chappell Music

The songwriter and producer – best known for his writing on Kwabs' debut album – has signed a global deal with the music publishing company.

By Lucy Doyle 5 Mar 2018
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AJ Tracey heads 1Xtra and PRS line-up at SXSW

The cream of new UK grime and hip-hop talent – including AJ Tracey and Yungen – will play BBC Radio 1Xtra’s showcase at SXSW, in association with PRS for Music and PPL.

By Anita Awbi 5 Mar 2018
Catherine Marks - Music Producers Guild Awards

Music Producers Guild Awards 2018 winners announced

Catherine Marks took away the top accolade of UK Producer Of The Year at the ceremony last night in London.

By Lucy Doyle 2 Mar 2018
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UK music and entertainment sales overtake print for first time

The streaming boom has seen entertainment sales overtake books, magazines and newspapers for the first time, according to figures published by the Entertainment Retailers Association.

By Lucy Doyle 2 Mar 2018
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Justin Parker signs publishing deal with Concord Music

The Ivor Novello award winning writer – who has written for Lana Del Ray, Rihanna and Bat For Lashes – signed a global publishing deal with the company.

By Lucy Doyle 1 Mar 2018
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Imogen Heap to be honoured at Music Producers Guild Awards

The PRS for Music board member will receive the prestigious Inspiration Award at this year's awards, organisers have announced.

By Lucy Doyle 28 Feb 2018
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Girls I Rate to mark International Women’s Day

'The groundswell of support for women’s equality has grown and grown, but there is still much work to be done,' Girls I Rate founder Carla Marie Williams announces her plans for International Women's Day 2018...

By Anita Awbi 28 Feb 2018
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