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Spotlight on streaming

The final quarter of 2014 has brought another tumultuous episode in the ongoing streaming saga. We ask Clive Gardiner, one of the UK pioneers of digital music licensing, to look behind the headlines and give us his perspective.

By Paul Nichols 22 Dec 2014

Sam Smith scores million-selling LP in both UK and US for 2014

Sam Smith has passed one million album sales in both UK and the US in 2014 with his debut In the Lonely Hour.

By Jim Ottewill 19 Dec 2014

Peter Hook named as key note speaker for Focus Wales

New Order and Joy Division bassist Peter Hook and BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens are among the panellists confirmed for Focus Wales 2015.

By Jim Ottewill 19 Dec 2014

Help Musicians UK announces new Artist Development Partners

The Oh Yeah Music Centre and Generator North East are among Help Musicians UK’s new partners receiving funding to develop new artists.

By Jim Ottewill 17 Dec 2014

Classic FM’s Darren Henley joins Arts Council England

Classic FM's Darren Henley has been named as the new chief executive of Arts Council England (ACE).

By Jim Ottewill 17 Dec 2014

Trevor Jackson to release F O R M A T

Producer, DJ and graphic designer Trevor Jackson is to release F O R M A T, a new album to be initially released across 12 physical formats.

By Jim Ottewill 17 Dec 2014

Ringo Starr inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Ringo Starr has been named among the next wave of artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

By Jim Ottewill 16 Dec 2014

Nile Rodgers and Black Butter Records for LEAF

Nile Rodgers, Black Butter Records and DJ Harvey are among the dance music luminaries appearing at the London Electronic Arts Festival (LEAF).

By Jim Ottewill 16 Dec 2014
Shrigley

Just Joined Dec 2014

Visual artist David Shrigley, girl group JUCE and contemporary classical composer Daniel Kidane are the latest acts to join PRS for Music…

By Paul Nichols 16 Dec 2014
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