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Bestival to host musical celebration at Goldsmiths

Isle of Wight’s Bestival is teaming up with Goldsmiths, University of London to host a one-day celebration of music and culture.

By Jim Ottewill 26 May 2016

John Leckie to head up the Art of Making Records

Calling all aspiring music producers - four of the UK’s top producers will be at the XpoNorth to explore The Art of Making Records.

By Jim Ottewill 26 May 2016

Charlotte Dryden appointed Oh Yeah Music Centre new CEO

The Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast’s dedicated music hub, has appointed Charlotte Dryden as its new chief executive officer.

By Jim Ottewill 26 May 2016

UK ranked among most ‘digitally advanced’ in Europe

The European Commission (EC) has placed the UK in the top 10 most digitally advanced member states, but has highlighted the country’s slower than average uptake of online cultural services, including digital music use.

By Anita Awbi 26 May 2016

Win a live performance at hip hop festival Boom Bap

Calling all aspiring hip hop artists - music industry start up Brapp is offering rappers and vocalists the chance to win a live performance slot at the Boom Bap festival.

By Jim Ottewill 25 May 2016

Grime is taking UK government by storm, says minister

Ed Vaizey, the Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, has said that MC Stormzy and The Square crew have helped grime ‘take the British government by storm’.

By Anita Awbi 25 May 2016

Music industry going down ‘Blockchain rabbit hole’

The music industry is preparing to go down ‘the rabbit hole’ of Blockchain, PledgeMusic’s Benji Rogers has said.

By Jim Ottewill 25 May 2016

UK artists still facing acute US visa issues, panel warns

British acts still face massive problems securing US visas, which is damaging cultural exchange between the two nations, a panel of experts at The Great Escape has warned.

By Anita Awbi 25 May 2016