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Music industry bodies call on new government to protect music creators

Further to the BMI’s reaction to the election result today (Friday), the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), Bacc for the Future, AIM and UK Music have responded to the Conservative’s landslide victory.

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Dec 2019
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Nominations open for the Scottish Awards for New Music 2020

New Music Scotland have announced that the nominations are now open for the fourth annual Scottish Awards for New Music.

By Bekki Bemrose 12 Dec 2019
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BBC Music Sound of 2020 longlist announced

Arlo Parks, Celeste and YUNGBLUD are among the artists tipped for success next year.

By Bekki Bemrose 12 Dec 2019
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Aya Yoshida takes home the The Zemlinsky Prize for orchestral composition

Yoshida is set to receive $30,000, and a new major orchestral commission for dance, the world premiere of which will be given by CCM's Philharmonia Orchestra and Ballet in December 2020.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Dec 2019
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UK Music chairman and founder to step down

Andy Heath is to step down in 2020 after 11 years at the helm of the UK’s leading trade body for the music industry.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Dec 2019
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General Election 2019: What About The Arts?

There's just one day to go before the UK general election and many voters are still undecided. With that, we’ve rounded up arts and cultural policies as they appear in the manifestos of all major parties.

By Maya Radcliffe 11 Dec 2019
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Wyclef Jean to deliver masterclass at Midem 2020

The leading international music industry event takes place from 2 to 5 June at Palais des Festivals, Cannes and is set to feature an exclusive masterclass with Wyclef Jean.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Dec 2019
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Help shape the future of PRS for Music

Eligible PRS for Music members are being invited to have their say in the 2020 Performing Right Society Limited Annual General Meeting (AGM).

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Dec 2019
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Dirty Hit signs global deal with Ingrooves

The global music distribution and marketing company Ingrooves have inked a distribution deal with Dirty Hit, the independent record label that launched the careers of artists including The 1975, Wolf Alice and Pale Waves.

By Bekki Bemrose 10 Dec 2019
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