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UK indie label acts receive overseas investment boost

The Music Exports Growth Scheme (MEGS) has awarded almost a quarter of a million pounds to UK indie music labels and companies to support 21 acts in overseas promotional touring and marketing.

By Jim Ottewill 9 Jan 2017

Imagem Music UK appoints Ed Poston as senior A&R

Imagem Music has announced the appointment of Ed Poston to the role of senior A&R.

By Jim Ottewill 9 Jan 2017

M presents… Pictish Trail + Manuela + Graceland for Independent Venue Week

We’re excited to announce we’ve teamed up with Independent Venue Week and London venue the Sebright Arms once again for a night of wonky sounds, live surprises and fab records.

By Anita Awbi 6 Jan 2017

Music learning improves children’s brain function, two studies show

Music instruction can accelerate brain development in children and can help teens to focus and process sound, according to two new academic papers.

By Anita Awbi 5 Jan 2017

Music, video and games sales reach all-time high

Digital services have helped the music, videos and games markets achieve record sales of £6.3bn in 2016, according to new data from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).

By Anita Awbi 5 Jan 2017

New concert series opens inaugural call for scores

The Night With…, a new Glasgow-based concert series, has opened its inaugural call for scores from anonymous emerging composers.

By Anita Awbi 4 Jan 2017

Ray Davies, Evelyn Glennie among New Year’s Honours recipients

The Kinks’ Ray Davies and Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie are among the songwriters and musicians celebrated in Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2017.

By Anita Awbi 3 Jan 2017

Streaming surge and vinyl revival fuel rise in UK music consumption

The ongoing surge in audio streaming and steady demand for vinyl LPs have helped the British music industry notch up another successful 12 months, according to official figures.

By Anita Awbi 3 Jan 2017