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Iron Maiden - On Board Flight 666

In March 1982 I went down to the Bristol Colston Hall to see a band that for me redefined the word ‘heavy metal’. I was taken aback by their music, their sound, and by their singer’s name.

By Anita Awbi 8 Nov 2011

British songwriters honoured at ASCAP awards in London

ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) held its 31st annual awards in London last night, honouring British composers whose work is licensed by ASCAP in the US.

By Anita Awbi 3 Nov 2011

James receive PRS for Music Heritage Award

Today at 2.00pm, PRS for Music unveiled a Music Heritage plaque to James. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, Deputy Chairman Paulette Long paid tribute to James and The Hacienda, the venue that gave the band its start.

By Anita Awbi 1 Nov 2011

PRS for Music to host BCC WIPO events

PRS for Music is to host two dedicated events to support the British Copyright Council (BCC) and World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) annual London course in Copyright and Related Rights.

By Anita Awbi 31 Oct 2011

Edmundo Ros 1910 – 2011

Edmundo Ros OBE (7 December 1910 – 21 October 2011)

By Anita Awbi 25 Oct 2011

Welsh Music Prize winner

Congratulations to Gruff Rhys, winner of the inaugural Welsh Music Prize.

By Anita Awbi 24 Oct 2011

PRS for Music Honour James and The Haçienda

Iconic Manchester indie band – James, is to be honoured by a PRS for Music Heritage Award on Tuesday 1 November in their home city.

By Anita Awbi 21 Oct 2011

PRS for Music Heritage Award map

The PRS for Music Heritage Awards celebrate the first live gigs of some of the nation's most iconic bands and artists with a beautiful commemorative plaque. As well as honouring the fantastic creators of some of the world's favourite songs, PRS for Music also acknowledge the essential role that live music venues play in the development of our future stars. To date, PRS for Music has awarded seven of these special plaques.

By Anita Awbi 20 Oct 2011

UB40 Music Heritage Award in full

All the UB40 Music Heritage Award features in one handy place.

By Anita Awbi 17 Oct 2011
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