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UK Music boss brands Chancellor’s Spring Statement a ‘missed opportunity’

UK Music’s chief executive officer Michael Dugher has vowed to continue the campaign to support grassroots venues faced with crippling business rates despite the Chancellor’s Spring Statement being a ‘missed opportunity.’

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Mar 2019
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PRS for Music supports EU Copyright Directive for Creators

Later this month MEPs will vote on the Copyright Directive after the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament agreed on the final text in February, and PRS for Music are in full support as it’s a big step forward for creators.

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Mar 2019
Attitude-is-Everything

Winners announced for Outstanding Attitude Awards 2019

BST Hyde Park collected two gongs at the new event from the charity Attitude is Everything, which celebrates excellence and innovation in live music accessibility for disabled audiences.

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Mar 2019
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Final call for early-bird entries for the Music + Sound Awards 2019

Screen composers and music publishers have until 15 March to make their submissions for the eighth annual ceremony before the entry fee increases.

By Bekki Bemrose 12 Mar 2019
UK-Music

SXSW is perfect vehicle for post-Brexit music industry discussion says UK Music boss

‘SXSW is a perfect opportunity for the British music industry to talk about how to maintain our position as a global leader in music and how we continue to meet the demands of a fast-changing world in the post-Brexit environment,’ says chief executive officer of UK Music and a former shadow culture secretary Michael Dugher.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Mar 2019
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UK Music-led cross-party group calls on chancellor to end grassroots venue discrimination

A cross-party group of 59 MPs and peers that form the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond urging him to use his Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March to ensure music venues benefit from the new business rates retail discount scheme.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Mar 2019
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BBC Radio 3 devotes schedule to female composers for International Women’s Day

For the fifth year in a row BBC Radio 3 is dedicating its entire schedule to women composers to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), and this year the station has a special focus on women in music leadership.

By Bekki Bemrose 8 Mar 2019
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Cheltenham Music Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary under new artistic director

The 2019 edition of the event marks the inaugural festival programmed by artistic director Alison Balsom, and will feature 20 world premiers for its 75th anniversary.

By Bekki Bemrose 8 Mar 2019
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PRS for Music celebrates International Women’s Day with Girls I Rate

On the eve of International Women’s Day PRS for Music joined forces with Girls I Rate to host live performances from Etta Bond, Miraa May, Paigey Cakey and Amaria.

By Bekki Bemrose 8 Mar 2019
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