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John Walker 1943 - 2011

John Walker, the singer, songwriter, musician and co-founder of the clasic 60s group The Walker Brothers has died aged 7 May at his home in Los Angeles.

Dinosaur Pile-Up Q&A: The Great Escape

Mano de Dios interview

Watch our exclusive interview with Mano de Dios which includes a fantastic performance of Crème Caramel at BMB Advertising Agency with Platinum Rye Entertainment.

Great Escape: tips to kickstart your career

Are you a musician or songwriter at the start of your career? If so, get yourself along to three masterclasses at The Great Escape this Thursday, for expert advice on media, live and legal issues. The sessions, which run from 10.35am until midday on 12 May in The Old Courthouse, Brighton, are designed for those at the start of their music career, and are supported by the Arts Council England.

Mano de Dios live performance

Watch M's exclusive video of Mano de Dios performing their song Lo Quiere Todo.

M at The Great Escape

The Great Escape convention begins in Brighton next week, and M will be there to bring you highlights from the event’s essential panel discussions and most vital gigs. M will host a week of coverage from The Great Escape, beginning on Monday 9 May, with a series of artist interviews, gig reviews and industry news.

Stephen Navin on The Hargreaves Review

The Hargreaves Review, which was announced by Mr Cameron back in November whilst on a visit to the east end of London (and which has become famous because of his introductory remark: 'the founders of Google have said they could never have started their company in Britain') required that responses to the call for evidence be made to Professor Hargreaves and his team by the 4th of March.

The Know How - free seminars

The Know How, an annual series of free music industry seminars in the North-East of England takes place between 23-26 May. All the seminars take place between 6pm - 8pm.

Great Escape global networking opps

British industry body UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is hosting an international mentoring session at next month’s Great Escape showcase in Brighton called ‘Around the Word in 80 Ways’.