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PPL Performer Board chair to stand for re-election

Gerald Newson, PPL Performer Board Chairman, is to stand for re-election at the collecting society’s next Annual Performer Meeting (APM).

Classical Brit winners Blake fan-fund new album

Classical Brit Award winners Blake’s new album is part-funded by direct-to-fan website PledgeMusic.

Orchestras are dying out, says report

The UK orchestra is in danger of dying out due to a shortage of double bass players, a new report has revealed.

Faithless music heritage award in full

Universal takeover bid for EMI given go-ahead

Universal Music Group’s (UMG) takeover bid for EMI has been approved by EU regulators, subject to certain conditions.

Music 4.5 seminar to explore future of digital

Music industry professionals are invited to discuss issues surrounding radio and online audio in the upcoming Music 4.5 Smart Radio seminar.

Faithless receive Heritage Award today

Influential dance music act honoured by PRS for Music.

Electronic Music Day at the Science Museum

London's Science Museum will hold a one-day event to explore the origins of electronic music on 29 September.

The xx steam ahead in the mid-week chart

South London trio The xx are on course to score their first number one with sophomore album Coexist.