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The Ivors Composer Awards 2021 winners announced

Six of the winners won their first Ivor Novello Award, highlighting a fresh and vibrant year for the UK composing scene.

By Jamie MacMillan 9 Dec 2021

Robbie Shakespeare dies at age 68

The reggae bassist, who was famed for his work with collaborator Sly Dunbar, was regarded as one of Jamaica’s greatest musical exports.

By Maya Radcliffe 9 Dec 2021

Female artists dominate as BBC Sound of 2022 longlist announced

Wet Leg, Yard Act and ENNY are amongst a host of names as the longlist for BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2022 is revealed, with ten new artists tipped for success next year.

By Jamie MacMillan 6 Dec 2021

PRS Members Fund Winter Heating Scheme M Magazine

Help for PRS members with their winter heating bills

Applications for the PRS Members’ Fund’s annual winter heating scheme are open to eligible members

By Nicole Ojomo 30 Nov 2021

The British Music Embassy returns to SXSW in 2022

Having moved to virtual showcases in the interim, 2022 sees the return of one of the largest, and most prestigious, international new music festivals bringing together music artists and professionals in Austin, Texas for a week-long celebration of music and creativity.

By Jamie MacMillan 30 Nov 2021