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Opera

International Opera Awards 2019 finalists announced

The finalists for the 2019 International Opera Awards have been revealed with London’s Royal Opera House leading this year’s shortlist.

By Bekki Bemrose 30 Jan 2019
PPL

PPL announces record breaking international collection

In 2018 PPL, the collecting society for performers and record labels, achieved its largest ever annual collection of £70.9 million.

By Bekki Bemrose 29 Jan 2019
XpoNorth

Applications open for XpoNorth 2019 showcase

The Inverness-based creative industries festival has opened applications for the 2019 edition of the event, and musicians can now enter for a chance to secure a showcase spot.

By Bekki Bemrose 28 Jan 2019
music managers forum

MMF publishes Fan Data Guide

Music Managers Forum (MMF), the professional voice of managers and their artists, have published the next instalment of their Dissecting The Digital Dollar initiative, which aims to clarify audience data and open up its value.

By Bekki Bemrose 25 Jan 2019
Earphones

UK Music CEO tackles big tech and copyright challenges faced by the music industry

‘What happens over the coming days and weeks in Brussels over Article 13 and copyright changes is pivotal to protect creators,’ says chief executive officer of UK Music and a former shadow culture secretary Michael Dugher.

By Bekki Bemrose 24 Jan 2019
BBC Radio 3

Controller of BBC Radio 3 hails classical ‘boom time’

Following the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) report that classical music sales and streams have risen more that 10 percent, Alan Davey cites new talent as a factor and pledges continued support for the genre.

By Bekki Bemrose 23 Jan 2019
yazmin lacey music

Swim Deep and Yazmin Lacey amongst latest Momentum Fund grantees

Indie rock band Swim Deep and soul-singer Yazmin Lacey are among the next 12 acts who will receive support from PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund.

By Bekki Bemrose 23 Jan 2019
Mic

Europe for Creators launches tool to fight Google’s ‘misinformation’ copyright campaign

Europe for Creators is launching a new website and newsletter in an effort to counter Google’s campaign of disinformation surrounding Article 13 of the European Copyright Directive.

By Bekki Bemrose 16 Jan 2019
Youth-Orchestra

SYO announce 75th anniversary auditions

Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra (SYO) have opened applications to audition for their 75th anniversary season, which is set to feature concerts at Cadogan Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall.

By Bekki Bemrose 16 Jan 2019
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