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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

UK Music to launch new Music Academic Partnership data hub

UK Music has unveiled details of a new music industry research hub for members of its Music Academic Partnership (MAP).

By Jim Ottewill 25 May 2016

YouTube’s music stars make more money outside the platform, says TGE panelist

YouTube is a starting point for the platform’s music stars with the majority using it to embrace new revenue streams, a panelist at the Great Escape has said.

By Jim Ottewill 24 May 2016

Join an online orchestra for The Last Night of the Proms

Calling all music lovers - BBC Music is recruiting an online virtual orchestra to be part of the BBC’s Last Night of the Proms.

By Jim Ottewill 24 May 2016

UK acts claim 17.1% share of global music market, says BPI

UK music enjoyed a ‘stellar year’ with artists claiming a 17.1 percent share of the global music market in 2015, a new BPI report has revealed.

By Jim Ottewill 23 May 2016

ICE Services inks first licence with Google Play

ICE Services, a new pan-European music licensing and royalty processing venture, has announced its first licence agreement with Google Play Music.

By Anita Awbi 23 May 2016

Lonelady and C Duncan for LA Sync Mission

Lonelady and C Duncan are among nine artists joining the UK music industry’s Sync Licensing Mission to play a live showcase in LA.

By Jim Ottewill 23 May 2016

‘Stop divide between physical and digital music’, says exec

Physical and digital music formats should be viewed as part of one ‘big landscape’ rather than competing against the other, a music industry executive has advised.

By Jim Ottewill 23 May 2016