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Independent Festival Awards 2018 winners announced

Black Deer Festival, Truck Festival and Henge were among the winners at last night's awards in Sheffield, hosted by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF).

By Lucy Doyle 7 Nov 2018
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UK independent festivals contribute £1bn to economy

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has published a 10-year report today showing that its member festivals contributed an estimated £1bn to the UK economy between 2014 and 2017.

By Lucy Doyle 7 Nov 2018
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Shortlisters revealed for Scots Trad Music Awards 2018

Elephant Sessions’ Alasdair Taylor, Julie Fowlis, Lauren MacColl and folk outfit Imar are among the talent nominated for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.

By Anita Awbi 6 Nov 2018
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Poorer children being priced out of music lessons, data shows

Many parts of the UK are at risk of under-representation in the music industry as lower income families are unable to afford music lessons, new figures reveal.

By Anita Awbi 6 Nov 2018
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New Emerging Artists Fund recipients revealed

Sunken, Louis VI, Kamakaze and The Tin Pigeons are among the latest acts selected for PledgeMusic and PRS Foundation’s Emerging Artists Fund.

By Anita Awbi 5 Nov 2018
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How is music faring in the attention economy?

A new music industry session will explore the constant battle for the public’s attention, and how content is adapting to meet the new short-form trend.

By Anita Awbi 5 Nov 2018
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Downtown acquires Jimmy Napes’ publisher

Downtown Music Publishing has acquired independent publisher Salli Isaak Music, home to Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Napes.

By Anita Awbi 5 Nov 2018
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Gary Numan signs to Big Deal Music

The indie publisher will exclusively represent Numan's catalogue, including hit songs Cars and Are Friends Electric.

By Lucy Doyle 2 Nov 2018
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Jamie Oborne to be honoured at Artist & Manager Awards 2018

Manager and label founder Oborne, who has helped build the careers of The 1975, Wolf Alice and Pale Waves, will pick up Entrepreneur of the Year at the awards later this month.

By Lucy Doyle 2 Nov 2018
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