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PRS Foundation's Beyond Borders opens for applications

Beyond Borders was established in 2010 to support high quality co-commissions and tours, stimulating collaboration between composers, performance groups and music organisations across the four UK countries and, since 2014, the Republic of Ireland.

By Maya Radcliffe 14 Jul 2022
Composing

First Artists Management launches UK Composer Assistant and Mentor Programme

Aspiring young film and TV composers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for the mentoring scheme and opportunity for a full-time paid placement.

By Liam Konemann 14 Jul 2022
BRIT School Performance

PRS for Music honours The BRIT School with Heritage Award

The accolade is presented to BRIT School to acknowledge its contributions to music, in conjunction with 30th anniversary events.

By Liam Konemann 13 Jul 2022
YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown appointed chair of BPI

A champion for the importance of music education, YolanDa Brown will replace outgoing chair Ged Doherty after an extensive search.

By Liam Konemann 13 Jul 2022
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SeatlabNFT announces million dollar Event Creator Fund

Applications for the fund's non-repayable grants are now open from artists and events organisers around the world.

By Liam Konemann 13 Jul 2022
Pitch 2022

Pitch Scotland opens applications for two artists to perform at its 2022 showcase

The conference has also announced support from PRS Foundation’s Open Fund, and new additions to its programme.

By Liam Konemann 12 Jul 2022
Mobile piracy block

Mobile providers to block music piracy websites

The move follows the record industry’s success in blocking pirating sites on broadband networks, and is in accordance with High Court Orders obtained by the BPI.

By Liam Konemann 12 Jul 2022
Talent House

Creative hub for Black music and culture The Talent House opens in East London

Ray BLK has been appointed as the first Ambassador for UD’s state of the art creative hub.

By Liam Konemann 11 Jul 2022
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UK Music urges culture secretary to abandon plans to allow firms to data mine music

In a letter to the culture secretary, the organisation warns the plan could have drastic consequences for the UK music industry.

By Liam Konemann 7 Jul 2022
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