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IFPI 2016

Global recorded music revenues rise by 5.9%, says IFPI

The global recorded music market grew by 5.9 percent in 2016 to reach $15.7bn (£12.2bn), the latest IFPI Global Music Report has revealed.

By Jim Ottewill 25 Apr 2017
London-SinfoniettaLondon Sinfonietta

Writing the Future opens search for composers

Calling all classical composers - the London Sinfonietta has launched a search for music creators looking to work with the ensemble.

By Jim Ottewill 25 Apr 2017
mac & phil music

Songwriting duo Mac & Phil sign to Warner/Chappell

Songwriting and production duo Matthew Holmes and Phil Leigh (aka Mac & Phil) have signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell UK.

By Anita Awbi 24 Apr 2017
DIT

Government targets Chinese music industry in new mission

The government is launching a Music Mission to China in order to tap into the country's £134 million music industry.

24 Apr 2017
sound and music charity

Music for Young Players project opens call for composers

Sound and Music is looking for two Yorkshire-based composers to work with music from the British Music Collection as part of a new project.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Apr 2017
Musicians against homelessness

Win studio time with Musicians Against Homelessness

The Musicians Against Homelessness (MAH) Soundcheck competition is open for submissions with the winner receiving studio time and gig opportunities.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Apr 2017
Girls I Rate

Get your music heard with Girls I Rate

Calling all young female artists - submit your music for the Girls I Rate #GETHEARD A&R Weekender and showcase your sounds to leading A&R professionals.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Apr 2017
gordon langford composer

Gordon Langford RIP

British composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Langford has sadly passed away, aged 86.

By Anita Awbi 24 Apr 2017
PRS for MusicPRS for Music 2016 Financial Results Infographic

PRS announces record royalties for creators in 2016

The Performing Right Society (PRS) has announced it paid out more than half a billion pounds in royalties to songwriters, composers and publishers last year, in its strongest performance to date.

By Anita Awbi 21 Apr 2017
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