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Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud tops 500m Spotify streams

Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud has become the first song to reach 500m streams on Spotify.

By Jim Ottewill 13 Oct 2015
Guy Garvey

Guy Garvey to curate Meltdown Festival 2016

Manchester singer songwriter Guy Garvey is to curate the line-up for the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival 2016.

By Jim Ottewill 13 Oct 2015
letitbeeb

Sam Smith and Sir Paul McCartney back LetItBeeb campaign

Sam Smith, Sir Paul McCartney and Coldplay are among the musicians voicing their support for the BBC as part of the #LetItBeeb campaign.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Oct 2015

Jane Weaver signs to Heavenly Songs/Bucks Music Group

Manchester singer songwriter Jane Weaver has signed a new deal with Heavenly Songs and Bucks Music Group.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Oct 2015

Rudimental top album charts with We The Generation

Rudimental have topped the album charts for the second time with their new album, We The Generation.

By Jim Ottewill 12 Oct 2015
Attitude is Everything charity

Attitude is Everything partners with Venues Day 2015

Disability charity Attitude is Everything throws its weight behind this year’s Venues Day.

By Anita Awbi 10 Oct 2015

International Showcase Fund to support UK acts in India, Mexico, US

Koreless, Outfit and Hidden Orchestra are among the 15 acts to receive support through the International Showcase Fund to perform in Mexico, India and the US.

By Anita Awbi 10 Oct 2015
Ben Drury 7Digital

‘Carnage coming to radio’, warns 7digital boss

7digital chief strategy officer Ben Drury has warned of ‘casualties’ across radio if the music business – led by streaming platforms – reclaims ‘lost ground’ from the broadcast media.

By Anita Awbi 10 Oct 2015

Nicola Benedetti appointed NCO vice-president

Classical musician Nicola Benedetti has been appointed as vice-president of the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO).

By Jim Ottewill 8 Oct 2015
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