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PRS for Music scholarship programme begins

Last week, five students enrolled at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) under a new PRS for Music scholarship scheme.

By Anita Awbi 19 Oct 2012

Musicians’ Union re-elects General Secretary

John Smith has been re-elected as General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union (MU) this week, and said it is his priority to improve musicians' pay over next five years.

By Anita Awbi 19 Oct 2012

British songwriters enjoy record overseas success

Royalty income from UK music abroad has doubled in the last decade, while 2012 has been a record year in the US.

By Anita Awbi 19 Oct 2012

IC Tomorrow offers £150k for digital music innovation

IC Tomorrow's new Digital Innovation Contest is offering funding of up to £24,000 to six businesses with an innovative proposal that will aid the digital music industry.

By Anita Awbi 18 Oct 2012

Jude Kelly OBE criticises new music education plans

Jude Kelly OBE used her acceptance speech at the Gold Badge Awards ceremony yesterday to urge the music industry to question government plans for a new Baccalaureate education system.

By Anita Awbi 18 Oct 2012

Metropolis Studios opens doors to emerging artists

London’s Metropolis Studios is offering emerging artists the chance to record at its world class facilities at a vastly reduced rate, and has teamed up with The Vinyl Factory and PledgeMusic to offer deals for funding and manufacturing albums.

By Anita Awbi 17 Oct 2012