Creators

AIM Connected: What we learnt

‘We actually think it’s going to be one of the main revenue streams that are left, especially as artists can still make a lot of money that isn’t diluted.’ Says Tersha Willis, co-founder, Terrible Merch.

Help Musicians UK opens round two of its 360-degree fund

The independent charity for musicians, Help Musicians UK, has today (Monday) opened the second round of the fund Do It Differently.

What we learned at the AMP conference

‘I wanted to create discussions that I really wanted to hear, involving voices that I really want to hear from,’ says BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac.

PRS Foundation’s Composers’ Fund open for submissions

The scheme gives direct access to funding for composers with a strong track record at a pivotal stage in their career, and PRS Foundation are now taking submissions until 28 May.

Just Joined Spring 2019

Presenting our round-up of some of the newest and exciting members to join PRS for Music in the latest quarter, including BBC Sound 2019 winner Octavian and forthcoming PRS Presents performers Black Midi...

CMN partner with Sony Music UK for mentor programme

London-based charity Creative Mentor Network (CMN) has teamed up with Sony Music UK for the mentorship programme Positive Influence.

East Neuk Festival makes open call for 2019 Big Project

The Festival takes place in June and is inviting community and professional musicians to create a special performance inspired by the heritage, landscape and history of East Nuek.

MPA opens applications for Richard Toeman Scholarship

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is now inviting budding music publishers to apply for the 2019 Richard Toeman Scholarship (RTS), which is part of their roster of training and professional development events.

Final call for early-bird entries for the Music + Sound Awards 2019

Screen composers and music publishers have until 15 March to make their submissions for the eighth annual ceremony before the entry fee increases.

Artist and band festival application guide

With an ever-growing number of events in the calendar it can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve compiled a handy guide to UK and international festivals taking artist submissions…

Latest news

MEGS awards £250,000 of funding to 20 British artists
The latest round of Music Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding will support British acts including Self Esteem, Dave, Afro B, Tusks and Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes.
Warner Chappell Music signs Afro B
The music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, has inked a worldwide deal with UK songwriter, DJ and producer Afro B.
Tileyard Music appoints Neil Hughes as its managing director
Neil will join Tileyard Music’s co-founders Michael Harwood, Charlie Arme, Paul Kempe and Nick Keynes in growing the business into a leading independent music company worldwide.
British Country Music Awards reveals 2019 nominees
The Shires, Ward Thomas, The Wandering Hearts and Twinnie are among the shortlisters announced for the 2019 British Country Music Awards.