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Neil Sedaka

Ivor Novello Special International Award winner, Neil Sedaka speaks to Paul Sexton about anglophilia, Elton John and growing up a mother’s boy

By Anita Awbi 16 Jul 2010

Ruth Theodore

Ruth Theodore has been hailed as a rare talent by critics from The Guardian, Q Magazine and The Observer, no less. The singer-songwriter’s new album White Holes Of Mole Hills is out now.

By Anita Awbi 15 Jul 2010

Cathy Dennis

Cathy Dennis, multiple Ivor Novello Award winner and writer of worldwide pop anthems, reveals the secrets of progressing from pop star to hit writer and publisher

By Anita Awbi 6 Jul 2010

X-Press 2

Xpress-2 are Darren House (Diesel) and Darren Rock (Rocky). Formed in 1992 with Ashley Beedle, the group have been igniting dancefloors ever since. In 2002, their collaboration with David Byrne on Lazy reached No.2 in theUK pop charts and became the sound of summer. M magazine caught up with the group’s Darren House.

By Anita Awbi 21 Jun 2010

Trevor Horn

Trevor Horn won this year’s PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music at this year’s Ivor Novello awards. Paul Morley caught up with the man for whom the term ‘record producer’ was invented

By Anita Awbi 21 Jun 2010

Urban festivals

Festivals these days aren’t just about hanging out in some sprawling greenfield site. Cities host their own versions too - they also have the advantage of being on the industry’s own doorstep, and therefore a great place to be seen by more people who can make a difference to your career.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jun 2010

National trade shows

In recent years, a number of annual events in the same vein as the International trade shows (below) that have sprung up on home soil and provide multiple showcase opportunities for aspiring acts.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jun 2010

Festivals

Festivals these days aren’t just about hanging out in some sprawling greenfield site. Cities host their own versions too - they also have the advantage of being on the industry’s own doorstep, and therefore a great place to be seen by more people who can make a difference to your career.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jun 2010

Pub gigs

For a lot of acts starting out, local live music pubs and bars offer no finer place to grow a fanbase and learn the art of live performance. PRS for Music sponsors the Music Pub of the Year category in The Publican’s annual trade awards. M caught up with some of the shortlisted music publicans to find out more about their showcase nights.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jun 2010
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