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YGN-2019

How to build a music career while holding down a day job

The next YGN session will focus on how artists can balance their creative work with their day job, side hustle, freelancing opportunities or music education projects.

By Anita Awbi 20 Jun 2019
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The Shires sign to BMG

UK country duo The Shires have signed to BMG and will release their next album through the company.

By Anita Awbi 19 Jun 2019
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Grants available for UK-Russia Year of Music

The British Council are now offering a second round of their new grants scheme to UK musicians and professionals seeking creative development opportunities in Russia.

By Bekki Bemrose 18 Jun 2019
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‘Stop silencing musicians’ Krept & Konan tell UK courts

London rap duo Krept & Konan have accused the Crown Prosecution Service of penalising drill musicians and have launched a petition calling on it to stop using the Serious Crime Act against rappers.

By Anita Awbi 18 Jun 2019
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Rumer signs to Cooking Vinyl

The award-winning British singer has signed a worldwide royalty deal with Cooking Vinyl for a special Nashville album.

By Bekki Bemrose 18 Jun 2019
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Applications open for Edinburgh International Festival bursary

Edinburgh International Festival is calling on students from across the performing arts to apply for its Sir Ian McKellen Bursary.

By Anita Awbi 18 Jun 2019
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Get free tickets to EIFF composer event

Organisers behind the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) are offering PRS for Music members free entry to an evening featuring composer Craig Armstrong.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jun 2019
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Music and millennials driving podcast boom

According to a new report produced for the BPI the thriving podcast market is being fuelled by a growing listenership among millennials and by artists and record labels engaging with fans.

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Jun 2019
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2019 Oram Award winners announced

The winners of the third annual Oram Awards have been revealed as Ain Bailey, Andie Brown, Cee Haines (CHAINES), Natalie Sharp (Lone Taxidermist), Nwando Ebizie (Lady Vendredi) and Steph Horak (SheIsRevolting).

By Bekki Bemrose 14 Jun 2019
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