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PRS Foundation announces first PPL Momentum Sbardun | Accelerator recipients

Music creators ALEKXANDR, HMS MORRIS and Endaf receive PPL Momentum Sbardun | Accelerator grants of up to £5,000.

By Liam Konemann 9 Dec 2022

The Great Escape confirms keynote speakers for 2023

Michelle Escoffery, YolanDa Brown, Smade and David Marcus will present in-conversation keynotes at next year’s conference.

By Liam Konemann 9 Dec 2022

Girls I Rate announces winners of 2022 GETHEARD Future Hitmaker Competition

Leeds americana artist Ramona Rose and London rappers Abigail Asante and Kween Deekayy were selected from over 600 applicants.

By Liam Konemann 9 Dec 2022

AIM appoints Silvia Montello as CEO

She replaces Paul Pacifico in leading AIM’s overarching operations and strategy, as it continues to support the UK’s growing independent music sector.

By Liam Konemann 7 Dec 2022

Launchpad and PRS Foundation announce joint Talent Development Conference

Open to everyone involved in music at any level, the conference will take place at Leeds Beckett University on 24 February 2023.

By Liam Konemann 5 Dec 2022

Little Simz, Knucks and more win at 25th MOBO Awards

Craig David, Nile Rodgers and Jamal Edwards were also honoured at last night’s ceremony.

By Liam Konemann 1 Dec 2022

Cat Burns, FLO and Nia Archives shortlisted for BRITs Rising Star Award 2023

The winner will be announced on 8 December, ahead of the BRIT Awards ceremony at the O2 on 11 February.

By Liam Konemann 29 Nov 2022

Roxanne de Bastion and David Lee elected as PPL Performer Directors

Singer-songwriter Roxanne de Bastion was re-elected, and horn player David Lee was elected for the first time, at PPL's Annual Performer Meeting last week.

By Liam Konemann 28 Nov 2022