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Sadiq Khan meets with UK artists at SXSW

Blue Lab Beats, Rachel K Collier, Chagall and Otzeki were among the artists to meet with Mayor of London at SXSW to discuss the future of British music.

By Anita Awbi 12 Mar 2018

Cassette player sales on the up

Tesco has seen a 24 per cent increase in sales during the past year, while Groove-e has reported selling 20,000 units in the past two years.

By Lucy Doyle 12 Mar 2018

Facebook signs another licensing agreement

The social media site has secured a deal with Warner Music and Warner/Chappell, following recent deals with ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing and Sony/ATV.

By Lucy Doyle 12 Mar 2018

Attend AVA's electronic panels and tech talks in London

The free day of talks and performances includes the panels Breaking into the Music Industry and Developing a Career in Radio.

By Lucy Doyle 12 Mar 2018

Unsigned Music Awards 2018 nominees announced

Kojey Radical, Dave, Poppy Ajudha, Ezra Collective and IDLES are among the nominees announced for the Unsigned Music Awards.

By Lucy Doyle 9 Mar 2018

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.

By Lucy Doyle 9 Mar 2018

Geoffrey Ellis RIP

Geoffrey Ellis, who worked closely with the Beatles and manager Brian Epstein during the sixties and ended his illustrious career at PRS for Music, has sadly passed away aged 87.

By Lucy Doyle 9 Mar 2018

Harriet Harman launches Venus Blazing at Trinity Laban college

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.

By Lucy Doyle 8 Mar 2018