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Dua Lipa leads BRIT Awards nominations

The New Rules singer has made Brit Awards history, becoming the first female artist to receive five nominations in a single year.

By Lucy Doyle 15 Jan 2018
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Facebook inks more licensing agreements

Facebook has signed another three significant licensing agreements with rightholders, following revelations of recent deals with Sony/ATV and Universal Music Group.

By Anita Awbi 12 Jan 2018
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BBC Sound of 2018 reveals top five

Rex Orange County (pictured), IAMDDB, Khalid and Pale Waves make up the top four, with Sigrid crowned the winner.

By Lucy Doyle 12 Jan 2018
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Round Hill Music buys Carlin Music Publishing in nine-figure deal

Carlin Music Publishing, home to classic songs by the likes of Elvis Presley, James Brown, AC/DC and Billie Holiday, has been bought by Round Hill Music for a reported £177.8m ($240m).

By Lucy Doyle 11 Jan 2018
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BBC R3 seeks unsigned women composers

Are you an under-the-radar female classical composer or performer looking to get noticed? Get involved in BBC Radio 3’s new initiative...

By Anita Awbi 11 Jan 2018
Pale Waves

SXSW announces more UK performers for 2018

Girl Ray, Jade Bird, Pale Waves and Superorganism are among the UK acts confirmed to play the iconic global music industry showcase.

By Lucy Doyle 11 Jan 2018
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Helena Kay wins Peter Whittingham Jazz Award

Rising Scottish tenor saxophonist Helena Kay is the latest recipient of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award.

By Anita Awbi 11 Jan 2018
PRS for Music

Tech veteran joins PRS for Music

PRS for Music has hired Nigel Hall, former managing director of KPMG UK, as its new chief operating officer.

By Anita Awbi 10 Jan 2018
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New era sync deals explored

The first Music 4.5 seminar of 2018 will explore how the sync market is evolving in the face of growing user generated content, games and entertainment platforms.

By Anita Awbi 10 Jan 2018
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