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PRS for Music supports Gramophone Classical Music Awards

UK collecting societies PRS for Music and PPL are presenting the Special Achievement Award at the 40th Gramophone Classical Music Awards.

By Anita Awbi 10 Aug 2017
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Musicians selected for Pee Wee Ellis residency

The funk legend and James Brown band leader will collaborate with members of Twisted Tubes, Agbeko, Mercury and Mamma Freedom during a four-day funk and jazz residency in Manchester.

By Lucy Doyle 9 Aug 2017
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AIM Awards 2017 nominations announced

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Dave, Jane Weaver and Stormzy are leading the way with three nominations each in this year's awards.

By Lucy Doyle 9 Aug 2017
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Scores of UK artists pledge support to refugee concert series

Kate Tempest, Laura Mvula, Ed Sheeran and Daughter are among the British artists to take part in Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds’ global refugee solidarity concert series.

By Anita Awbi 8 Aug 2017
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FastForward conference announces latest speakers

Taking place in London on 15 September, the event has added new speakers including artist manager Ellie Giles (Charli XCX) and BPI director Chris Tams.

By Lucy Doyle 8 Aug 2017
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New scheme to address gender imbalance in live music

Festival Republic has partnered with PRS Foundation for ReBalance, a three-year programme providing a step-up for female led bands and solo artists.

By Anita Awbi 8 Aug 2017
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Daughter unveil first videogame score

The British dream-pop trio announce their first foray into the world of videogame scores. Listen to taster track Burn it Down...

By Anita Awbi 8 Aug 2017
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FanFair to help customers get refunds from online ticket touts

FanFair Alliance has published an online guide to help customers seeking refunds from secondary ticketing sites.

By Lucy Doyle 8 Aug 2017
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Apply for Best Newcomer in the Production Music Awards

Applications are open for the award, which aims to highlight talented new composers that are bringing something unique to the field of production music.

By Lucy Doyle 8 Aug 2017
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