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‘Potential for growth is huge,’ says music streaming expert

Simon Wheeler, director of digital at Beggars Group, has said that the potential for growth in streaming is ‘huge’ - especially overseas - as the market develops rapidly.

By Anita Awbi 25 Jan 2017

Mica Levi shortlisted for an Oscar for Jackie score

Mica Levi, experimental artist and composer, has been nominated for an Oscar for her soundtrack to the film Jackie.

By Jim Ottewill 25 Jan 2017

Swifta Beater signs deal with Warner/Chappell Music

Swifta Beater, a producer for UK grime stars JME and Wiley, has signed a global music publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music.

By Jim Ottewill 25 Jan 2017

UK Music host An Introduction to the Music Industry in Glasgow

Calling all Scottish songwriters and composers - UK Music is hosting An Introduction to the Music Industry in Glasgow in March.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Jan 2017

Latest Momentum Music Fund acts announced

The Comet is Coming, Darq E Freaker and Jammz are among the latest artists to receive backing from the PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Jan 2017

Attitude is Everything partners with Independent Venue Week

Independent venues in Manchester, Brighton, London and Guildford are backing Attitude is Everything to raise awareness of disabled access at live gig venues.

By Jim Ottewill 24 Jan 2017

London music venue numbers now stable, says report

The number of grassroots music venues in London is now stable for the first year since 2007, a new report has claimed.

By Jim Ottewill 23 Jan 2017

Tony Visconti to receive outstanding contribution award

David Bowie producer Tony Visconti is to receive the PPL sponsored Outstanding Contribution to UK Music award at the 2017 Music Producers Guild Awards.

By Jim Ottewill 23 Jan 2017