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Stealing Sheep, These New Puritans win Momentum funding

Stealing Sheep, Bo Ningen, Soulsavers and These New Puritans are among the latest acts to receive financial support via PRS for Music Foundation’s second round of Momentum Fund grant awards.

By Anita Awbi 12 Nov 2013

MU criticises Camden Council’s new busking policy

The Musicians’ Union (MU) has criticised Camden Council following its decision introduce a buskers’ licence for musicians wishing to perform on the streets of the north London borough.

By Anita Awbi 12 Nov 2013

Orbital receive Heritage Award

Seminal dance duo Orbital received a PRS for Music Heritage Award today to mark the spot of their first full gig – The Garage in Highbury, London.

By Anita Awbi 12 Nov 2013

The X Factor column: Week Five

We are now halfway through The X Factor’s live shows and after last Saturday’s hugely entertaining disco extravaganza, it was big band week for the remaining eight acts, says Russell Iliffe.

By Anita Awbi 12 Nov 2013

Voting opens for Scots Trad Music Awards

Organisers of the Alba Scots Trad Music Awards are calling on the public to help decide the winning songwriters and musicians for this year’s ceremony, held on 7 December.

By Anita Awbi 12 Nov 2013

Youth Music offer £120,000 to new music partnerships

The National Foundation for Youth Music has launched a new initiative to fund partnerships between schools and music education providers.

By Jim Ottewill 11 Nov 2013

Belfast Music Week to host ‘Making it Pay’ session

Are you attending Belfast Music Week? If so, check out the Making it Pay educational panel on getting ahead in the music business, featuring PRS for Music’s Stuart Fleming.

By Anita Awbi 11 Nov 2013