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Metro mayors can help boost local music scenes, says UK Music

UK Music has hailed the election of six new metro mayors as an opportunity to boost the music scenes in each of the regions.

By Jim Ottewill 8 May 2017

Frank Turner to host OneFest at London’s Roundhouse

Frank Turner is to host OneFest at London’s Roundhouse in May, offering a range of live performances and panels.

By Jim Ottewill 8 May 2017

Get tickets to New Music Biennial performances

Tickets are now available for performances of the PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial pieces in Hull.

By Jim Ottewill 8 May 2017

Economics of streaming comes under experts' scrutiny

Academics and industry experts are to gather in London next month to discuss the profitability and sustainability of music streaming.

By Anita Awbi 8 May 2017

New advice issued for UK artists travelling to US

The Musicians’ Union (MU) and British Underground have issued fresh advice for artists travelling to the US, following several cases of revoked visas at this year’s SXSW.

By Anita Awbi 8 May 2017

Music industry needs to change top tier of ‘old white boys’, says diversity champion

The music industry needs to come together to ensure the top tier of the music industry is diverse and not just ‘full of old white boys’, a diversity champion has urged.

By Jim Ottewill 5 May 2017

Applications now open for Adopt a Composer 2017

Calling all composers - the Adopt a Composer scheme - which pairs amateur choirs and orchestras with a composer - is now open for applicants.

By Jim Ottewill 5 May 2017

Festivals to 'black out' their websites to promote safe spaces

More than 25 festival websites including Bestival, Boomtown Fair and Parklife are to be “blacked out” for 24 hours on 8 May to increase awareness about sexual assault at events.

By Jim Ottewill 5 May 2017