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Mark Hollis, lead singer of Talk Talk, has reportedly died

Reports came in last night that Mark Hollis, of post-rock pioneers Talk Talk has died at the age of 64.

Skepta to receive MPG 2019 Inspiration Award

Mercury Prize winner and BRIT Award nominee Skepta will be honoured with the 2019 Inspiration Award at the annual Music Producers Guild Awards (MPG).

Midem and Universal Publishing artist initiative open for entries

The business to business music event Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale (Midem) is inviting artist, songwriters and producers to apply to attend mentoring meetings with the Universal Publishing team.

The 1975 lead the Brits with two big wins

PRS for Music members The 1975 were the big winners at the 2019 edition of the Brit Awards, taking home the gongs for best British group and album of the year.

UK Music announces panel for post-Brexit music industry discussion at SXSW

UK Music has unveiled a line up of senior MPs and music business leaders who will discuss how to maintain the UK’s music industry after Brexit.

SongWriter Camps announce their latest event

The next SongWriter event has been announced and will take place in Palm Springs in May and has been created for aspiring songwriters to improve their skills with the support of industry professionals.

European Union agrees on copyright directive text

PRS for Music’s Robert Ashcroft welcomes the latest development in the European Union’s plan to reform copyright legislation as a step forward in protecting creators.

ISM launches How To series for musicians

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has announced a brand-new series called The Empowered Musician’s How To Series in collaboration with industry experts.

Discount for PRS members to Urban Development’s Industry Takeover All dayer