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PRS for Music announces anti-piracy success

PRS for Music’s new anti-piracy tool has made a significant impact in the fight against copyright infringement, with more than 57,000 successful take-down notices issued to offending websites.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Aug 2016
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Elf Kid to take UK grime to the Rio Olympics

Rising London grime MC Elf Kid and UK rapper Nadia Rose will be taking UK urban sounds to the Rio Olympics, performing at the London Soundtrack showcase.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Aug 2016
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PRS Foundation bids for SXSW diversity panel

The PRS for Music Foundation has pledged its commitment to helping close the gender gap in music by pitching a debate on the subject for SXSW 2017.

By Anita Awbi 12 Aug 2016
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Vinyl revival boosted by ‘middle-aged nostaligia’, says report

The resurgence in vinyl sales is being driven by ‘middle-aged nostalgia’ and not young music lovers discovering the format, a new report has claimed.

By Jim Ottewill 11 Aug 2016
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Evelyn Glennie wins new central London residency

Virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie has been selected as the new Kings Cross Musician in Residence.

By Anita Awbi 11 Aug 2016
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UK rappers lead Brapp app's YouTube launch

Hackney rapper Mikill Pane and grime MC Devilman lead Brapp app’s new Brapp TV channel launch on YouTube.

By Anita Awbi 11 Aug 2016
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Meet the commissioners with BASCA

Calling all composers - learn all there is to know about commissions with BASCA and a panel of classical music experts.

By Jim Ottewill 10 Aug 2016
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ACM’s BASCA Scholarship 2016 finalists announced

Tom Gortler, Autumn Caveny and Anya Lang are among the finalists for the Academy of Contemporary Music’s (ACM) BASCA Scholarship.

By Jim Ottewill 10 Aug 2016
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Sony Music UK acquires Ministry of Sound Recordings

Sony Music UK has acquired dance music label Ministry of Sound Recordings, including its current roster, back catalogue and compilations arm.

By Anita Awbi 10 Aug 2016
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