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PRS Foundation announce latest recipients of Momentum Music Fund support

Brighton band Squid, ‘folk float’ three-piece I See Rivers, C86 revivalists The Orielles and grime MC Maxsta are among the artists to receive funding from the charitable foundation.

By Bekki Bemrose 21 Aug 2019

Have your say in government survey on Brexit

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has launched a survey to determine how it can best support the arts as Britain prepares for Brexit.

By Anita Awbi 21 Aug 2019

HMV to welcome unsigned bands to play in-stores

The chain recently announced a major vinyl expansion plan, in addition to a website relaunch to dive pre-orders, and has now revealed it will increase in-store performances.

By Bekki Bemrose 21 Aug 2019

Get it Right anti-piracy campaign steps up a gear

Get it Right, the campaign working to reduce copyright infringement among young music and culture fans, has announced its next phase.

By Anita Awbi 19 Aug 2019

AIM Innovator and Indie Champion Award winners announced

Merlin chief executive Charles Caldas and Eleven Seven Music chief executive Allen Kovac are to be honoured at the upcoming AIM Awards.

By Anita Awbi 14 Aug 2019

ISM says government must cover musicians’ extra cost in event of no-deal Brexit

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has called on the government to pay additional costs that musicians will incur when travelling to the EU27/EEA, should the UK leave the EU without a deal.

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Aug 2019

PRS Foundation reveal new partner for Women Make Music Fund

AWAL have announced a partnership with PRS Foundation, including a £50,000 cash contribution and mentoring programme to support outstanding women music creators.

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Aug 2019

Women Connect hosts mental health in music event

The next Women Connect event will gather experts from across the music industry to discuss the impact of mental health on creators and their support networks.

By Anita Awbi 13 Aug 2019