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New EU presidency ‘unmissable opportunity’ to close value gap

The EU’s incoming Bulgarian president Boyko Borisvo brings an ‘unmissable opportunity’ to address the issue of transfer of value from creators to digital platforms, industry experts have advised.

By Anita Awbi 31 Jan 2018
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Apply to Urban Development’s Accelerator programme

Attention all unsigned artists and managers - apply to Urban Development’s Accelerator programme to help get your music career off the ground.

By Lucy Doyle 31 Jan 2018
Attitude is everything

Attitude is Everything joins with IVW

The charity is teaming up with Independent Venue Week to showcase how grassroots live music can be made more accessible to for deaf and disabled audiences.

By Anita Awbi 30 Jan 2018
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Clark signs to Decca Publishing

British electronic composer Chris Clark (aka Clark) has signed a global deal with the newly launched Decca Publishing.

By Anita Awbi 30 Jan 2018
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Register for National Youth Folk Ensemble's sampler day

Registration for the free sampler day is now open to instrumentalists aged 14 to 18. Take part in a day of creative folk music workshops and an optional short audition if you wish to join the ensemble.

By Lucy Doyle 29 Jan 2018
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The Stones, Ed Sheeran soar at Grammys 2018

The Rolling Stones and Ed Sheeran received three awards between them, while the list of UK nominees spanned all generations and genres.

By Anita Awbi 29 Jan 2018
Brexit

Creative industries face Brexit funding fall-out, warns MP

EU funding deficits, new immigration rules and regulatory reforms could hit the UK’s creative industries if the government fails to act, Damian Collins MP has warned.

By Anita Awbi 26 Jan 2018
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Mark E Smith RIP

It’s with a heavy heart we post the sad news of Mark E Smith’s passing – one of the UK’s last great musical mavericks.

By Anita Awbi 25 Jan 2018
Elton John

Elton John announces farewell tour

After more than half a century on the road, the music icon has announced his three-year long Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour that will take in over 300 dates.

By Lucy Doyle 25 Jan 2018
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