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Jessie Ware joins Little Noise Sessions line up

Mercury Music Prize nominated Jessie Ware has been added to the line up for the 2012 Mencap Little Noise Sessions.

By Jim Ottewill 26 Oct 2012

Nitin Sawhney to appear ‘In Conversation’

Acclaimed producer and composer Nitin Sawhney is to appear at an ‘In Conversation With’ evening at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.

By Jim Ottewill 26 Oct 2012

2012 British Composer Awards shortlist announced

The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2012 British Composer Awards.

By Jim Ottewill 25 Oct 2012

Stones concerts reignite secondary ticketing row

Last Friday, when tickets for the Rolling Stones 50th anniversary concerts sold out in seven minutes, the secondary ticketing market went into overdrive, with prices rising to as much as £15,000 per stub.

By Anita Awbi 24 Oct 2012

BASCA hosts copyright advice session

BASCA has announced the final session in this year’s new Professional Business Development Programme, which supports songwriter and composer career development. Book your place now.

By Anita Awbi 24 Oct 2012

Brit songwriters invade US charts

CHART ANALYSIS: While Adele and One Direction are the obvious headliners, there are a number of other UK acts currently making big waves across the pond.

By Anita Awbi 23 Oct 2012

Girls Aloud reveal reunion plans

Girls Aloud have announced that their first performance in three years will be on 19 November for Children in Need, and a nationwide arena tour will follow.

By Anita Awbi 22 Oct 2012