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Remix David Attenborough and perform at Songlines Music Awards 2019

World music magazine Songlines have partnered with PRS Foundation to offer UK music creators the opportunity to remix a David Attenborough field recording, and the winner will receive an award at this year’s ceremony.

By Bekki Bemrose 8 May 2019
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UK musicians’ fears over Brexit hit new levels

A new study highlights the rising concerns of musicians over Brexit, with almost 50 percent of respondents identifying an impact on their professional life since the 2016 referendum.

By Anita Awbi 7 May 2019
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Artist wellbeing drop-ins new for The Great Escape 2019

Heading to The Great Escape later this week? Help Musicians UK is hosting a space to support artists through private drop-in sessions and workshops led by industry professionals.

By Anita Awbi 7 May 2019
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Jazz FM Awards 2019 winners revealed

Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia, Poppy Ajudha and Cassie Kinoshi were among the new wave of UK talent to be honoured at this year’s Jazz FM Awards.

By Anita Awbi 1 May 2019
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Vanessa Reed exits PRS Foundation

Vanessa Reed has been appointed president and chief executive of New Music USA, following 11 years at the helm of PRS Foundation.

By Anita Awbi 29 Apr 2019
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PRS for Music reveals royalties rose 4.4 percent in 2018

PRS for Music, which represents 140,00 songwriters, composers and publishers, has reported its end of year figures for 2018 with royalties rising to a record £746m.

By Bekki Bemrose 29 Apr 2019
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New artist showcase and song camp launches

UK artists are invited to play for the American music industry at the upcoming LA Sync Licensing Mission and join a songwriting camp before the event.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2019
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Fierce Panda signs Desperate Journalist as part of Bucks Music Group joint venture

The London-based independent record label has signed the post-punk quartet to its Fierce Panda publishing arm under a joint venture agreement with Buck Music Group.

By Bekki Bemrose 26 Apr 2019
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Apply for flash funding to release a record

Calling all artists, songwriters and bands – PRS Foundation’s Flash Funding for Vinyl initiative has opened for 2019. Get your applications in this week!

By Anita Awbi 25 Apr 2019
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