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YouTube Music reveals #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class 2023

Seven UK artists have been selected for the initiative, with 30 additional UK-based creatives receiving grant funding.

By Liam Konemann 15 Nov 2022
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UK independent music sector on course to grow market share for fifth consecutive year

Indie labels’ share of the UK music market was 28.6 percent during the first 10 months of 2022, up from 26.9 percent for the whole of 2021.

By Liam Konemann 14 Nov 2022
Nova Twins perform at PRS Presents

Nova Twins win Women in Music New Artist Award sponsored by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation

The ceremony took place on Friday 11 November at new home Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

By Liam Konemann 14 Nov 2022
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MOBO Awards announce nominations for 2022

The 25th anniversary celebration will take place on 30 November at OVO Arena Wembley.

By Liam Konemann 11 Nov 2022
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Latest round of MEGS funding sees £500,000 distributed to 28 artists

UK artists have been backed with close to £5 million in exports investment since the launch of the Music Export Growth Scheme in 2014.

By Liam Konemann 9 Nov 2022
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The Oram Awards announce 2022 winners

The ceremony will take place in November at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 7.30pm at Bates Hall.

By Maya Radcliffe 31 Oct 2022
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PRS Members' Council appoints Julian Nott as new Chair and Alexander Kassner as Deputy Chair

Julian Nott and Alexander Kassner will take up their posts effective 1 January 2023, while award-winning singer-songwriter Michelle Escoffery is re-appointed President.

By Liam Konemann 25 Oct 2022
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Little Simz wins 2022 Mercury Prize

Sometimes I Might Be Introvert was named the winner at last night’s rescheduled ceremony at Hammersmith's Eventim Apollo.

By Liam Konemann 19 Oct 2022
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The Ivors Academy announce nominees for Ivors Composer Awards 2022

40 composers across classical, jazz and sound art are in the running for the 20th edition of the Awards.

By Liam Konemann 18 Oct 2022
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