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BBC Radio 3 hosts diversity in classical music event

BBC Radio 3 is presenting a pan-industry conference to encourage greater inclusion from the UK’s black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in classical music.

By Anita Awbi 15 Jul 2016
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Music cannot be free in streaming age, says policy expert

The value of music must be upheld across all platforms in order for streaming to become sustainable, PRS for Music’s head of policy and public affairs John Mottram has warned.

By Anita Awbi 14 Jul 2016
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Artist managers unite to stamp out online ticket touts

The managers of Arctic Monkeys, One Direction, Mumford & Sons and PJ Harvey have launched the FanFair Alliance - a new campaign to unite businesses, artists and fans against online ticket touting.

By Anita Awbi 14 Jul 2016
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Tinie Tempah extends deal with Sony/ATV

UK rapper Tinie Timpah has re-signed worldwide publishing deal with long term partner Sony/ATV.

By Anita Awbi 13 Jul 2016
Attitude is everything

Disabled fans attending gigs rises 26%

Disabled and deaf music fans attending live gigs and festivals rose by 26 percent in 2015, according to new research.

By Anita Awbi 12 Jul 2016
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More rightsholders pile pressure on EU to curb YouTube

Following a recent letter of complaint signed by over a thousand pop stars and sent to the EU president, YouTube is once again under fire from rightsholders.

By Anita Awbi 12 Jul 2016
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Music biz must unite for best Brexit deal, experts agree

A panel of experts from across the music business have called for industry unity to secure the best deal from the government following Brexit.

By Anita Awbi 12 Jul 2016
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XL boss to receive AIM Pioneer Award

Richard Russell, founder and owner of XL Recordings, will be honoured with the Pioneer Award at the 2016 AIM Awards in September.

By Anita Awbi 11 Jul 2016
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New fund to support disabled artists

Are you a musician with a disability, special educational need or autism? If so, check out EVOLVE, which is offering mentorship and support to one outstanding talent.

By Anita Awbi 8 Jul 2016
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