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Spotify

Spotify has launched new feature Songwriter Pages in beta

Spotify is introducing a new feature designed to give songwriters more prominence and allow users to discover more of the music they enjoy. 

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Feb 2020
AMP2020

Second wave of speakers and topics revealed for AMP 2020

Annie Mac has revealed further details for the Annie Mac Presents AMP London conference, with Ellie Goulding, Olly Alexander and TikTok's Paul Hourican all added to the line-up.

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Feb 2020
OnlineHarms

BPI responds to Government consultation on Online Harms

BPI has today responded to the Government following the publication of an initial consultation response to the Online Harms White Paper.

By Bekki Bemrose 12 Feb 2020
SXSW2020

British Music Embassy Line-up Announced For SXSW 2020

The British Music Embassy will once again return to Austin to host some of the UK's finest talents at SXSW 2020.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Feb 2020
Sir Elton John Bernie Taupin

Sir Elton John wins Oscar with long-time writing partner Bernie Taupin

John performed (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again which also won a Golden Globe in early January at the ceremony, which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and video of the performance can be watched below.

By Bekki Bemrose 10 Feb 2020
UK Music

UK Music welcomes new National Plan to shape the future of music education

The government has asked music industry experts to consult on music education ahead of their proposed refresh of the National Plan.

By Bekki Bemrose 10 Feb 2020
PPL international collections

PPL international collections hit record high of £86.7 million

PPL has today announced that it collected £86.7 million in international monies in 2019. This represented growth of £15.8m (22 percent) on the total achieved in 2018 (£70.9 million), a new high for the company.

By Bekki Bemrose 7 Feb 2020
Brexit

ISM launches post-Brexit survey for musicians

In light of Brexit, the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has launched a first-of-its kind survey to gather evidence from music creators. The aim is to give creators the chance to shape the government's future trade deals around the world.

By Bekki Bemrose 6 Feb 2020
Young Songwriter Competition

Young Songwriter Competition 2020 is now open for entries

Song Academy's Young Songwriter Competition has returned for 2020. Once again, they're looking for budding songwriters aged eight to 18 to submit their music.

By Bekki Bemrose 6 Feb 2020
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