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AJ Tracey

Little Simz and AJ Tracey to be honoured at AIM Awards

Both artists will perform during the virtual award ceremony on 7 August, while Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso will curate a tribute to the late Tony Allen.

By Maya Radcliffe 28 Jul 2020
sports team

Almost half of Mercury nominees supported by PRS Foundation

PRS Foundation’s impact demonstrated once again as five Mercury Prize 2020 nominees have been supported through various programmes.

By Maya Radcliffe 24 Jul 2020
Let us dance

#LetUsDance: Dance music sector issues plea to Government

Key figures in electronic music and events including festivals and nightclubs, have issued an urgent plea for support from the Government that the dance music clubs & events sector must be protected and recognised as an important part of the nation’s art and culture.

By Maya Radcliffe 23 Jul 2020
porridge radio

2020 Mercury Prize nominees announced

Lauren Laverne announced the shortlist, which includes Stormzy, Sports Team, Porridge Radio and Laura Marling, on her BBC Radio 6 Music show on Thursday morning.

By Maya Radcliffe 23 Jul 2020
Music venue

UK Music welcomes 'watershed' MPs' report

The report on COVID-19 and music urges further action from Government, including tax relief and clear timelines for reopening.

By Maya Radcliffe 23 Jul 2020
MCMP

Music Creators Mentoring Programme now accepting applications

The Music Creators Mentoring Programme will run from September 2020 to March 2021, and forms part of a pilot project which will influence the development of Help Musicians’ National Mentoring Bank.

By Maya Radcliffe 22 Jul 2020
Afrobeat chart show

UK's first ever Official Afrobeats Chart to launch

The Official UK Afrobeats Chart is to be compiled using UK sales and streaming data from over 9,000 outlets, incorporating physical sales, downloads, audio streams and video streams.

By Maya Radcliffe 21 Jul 2020
mercury prize

Mercury Prize Albums of the Year to be announced on Thursday 23 July

The albums will be announced one-by-one and there will be interviews with some of the shortlisted artists.

By Maya Radcliffe 21 Jul 2020
gig

UK Music Makers call for Arts Council England funding

The open letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden asks that the Government support culture recovery with open venues and live performance, not prolonged closures.

By Maya Radcliffe 20 Jul 2020
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