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Free public speaking course for women in music

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) and the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) are offering a free public speaking course for women working in music as part of their commitment to championing diversity in industry.

By Jim Ottewill 17 Jan 2017

PRS for Music and PPL launch new joint licence for radio

Music licensing organisations PPL and PRS for Music have introduced a new joint licence for community radio stations broadcasting on AM or FM.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jan 2017

MCPS publishes details of CRM Directive relationship

Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Limited (MCPS) has published details of 'its alignment' with regulations implementing the Collective Rights Management (CRM) Directive.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Jan 2017

BRIT Awards nominees announced

Skepta, Kano and Christine and the Queens are among the shortlisted artists for The BRITs 2017.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Jan 2017

Ed Sheeran makes chart and music streaming history

Ed Sheeran has made history with his two new singles Shape of You and Castle on the Hill entering at number one and number two in the official charts.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Jan 2017

Apply to be a part of Found Sounds

Attention all music makers and composers - Brighter Sound is looking for 15 artists to take part in its Found Sounds project.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Jan 2017

Apply to the Sound and Music Summer School

Calling all young composers - the Sound and Music Summer School is now open for applications.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Jan 2017

PIPCU takes on digital piracy with business visits

Officers from the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) have visited organisations advertising on websites involved in digital piracy.

By Jim Ottewill 13 Jan 2017