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BBC Radio 3 to shine a light on ‘lost’ female composers

BBC Radio 3 has launched a new research project with the Arts and Humanities Research Council to find and record lost compositions by female composers.

By Anita Awbi 5 Dec 2016

EFDSS unveils educational workshops and courses

The English Folk Dance and Song Society is to host a series of classes, courses and workshops exploring the world of folk music.

By Jim Ottewill 5 Dec 2016

PPL announces most played Christmas songs for 2015

PPL has announced most played Christmas songs for 2015 with Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas and Last Christmas by Wham! among the top selections.

By Jim Ottewill 5 Dec 2016

BRITs Critics’ Choice Award shortlist announced

Anne Marie, Dua Lipa and Rag’n’Bone Man have been announced as the shortlisted artists for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award.

By Jim Ottewill 2 Dec 2016

Izzy Bizu wins BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year

BBC Music has announced Izzy Bizu as the winner of its BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year Award.

By Jim Ottewill 2 Dec 2016

Labels reinvest over a quarter of revenues in artists, report finds

Record companies remain the largest investors in music, providing more than US$4.5bn (£3.6bn) for Artists and Repertoire (A&R) and marketing in 2015, according to a new report.

By Anita Awbi 30 Nov 2016