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PPL and PRS for Music launch joint venture

The collecting societies have come together to launch a joint venture to administer the licensing of both members’ music used in public.

By Anita Awbi 28 Feb 2018
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Jazz FM Awards 2018 nominees revealed

The nominees for the 2018 Jazz FM Awards have been announced, led by London five-piece Ezra Collective (pictured) who received three nominations.

By Lucy Doyle 28 Feb 2018
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Martin Mills appointed as WIN chair

The organisation, which represents the interests of the global independent music community has appointed the Beggars Group Founder as its new chair.

By Lucy Doyle 27 Feb 2018
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Third UK act in five years named world’s best-selling artist

IFPI, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has named Ed Sheeran as the world’s best-selling recording artist of 2017, following the record-breaking success of his third album.

By Lucy Doyle 27 Feb 2018
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Next BPI and ERA session will discuss the impact of smart speakers

Everybody’s Talkin’ takes place on 20 March at the BPI in London and will explore the impact of smart speakers and virtual assistants on music consumption.

By Lucy Doyle 26 Feb 2018
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Festivals back PRS Foundation's gender balance initiative

Nearly 50 festivals and conferences have pledged to back PRS Foundation's Keychange initiative, promising to tackle the gender imbalance in festival lineups.

By Lucy Doyle 26 Feb 2018
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Auddly launches #MetadataPays campaign

Song data hub Auddly has launched metadata awareness campaign to help music creators ensure their song data is accurate and help boost their royalties.

By Anita Awbi 26 Feb 2018
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Call for increased funding of music therapy in dementia care

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) has expressed the need for increased funding of music therapy in dementia care, following a report by the Commission on Dementia and Music.

23 Feb 2018
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ISM calls on musicians to participate in sexual harassment survey

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is urging musicians, songwriters and composers to take part in a survey on sexual harassment and discrimination in the music industry before it closes on 28 February.

22 Feb 2018
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