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2020 INES#talent programme opens for applications

The Innovation Network of European Showcases (INES) is now taking applications for its talent programme to offer bands and artists from participating countries the chance play at overseas festivals and showcases.

Future Bubblers opens Year 5 applications

Giles Peterson and Brownswood Music are now welcoming applications from innovative music makers from across England for Year 5 of their mentorship scheme.

FM2U indie conference returns to Glasgow

From Me to You (FM2U) music conference for independent musicians is set to return to Glasgow for its sophomore year. Learn more and get your tickets...

CirKT launches new talent development programme

The project offers artists from South West London opportunities to perform at a range of venues and spaces across the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames in 2019.

Remix the PRES archive to win €2000

The Quietus have partnered with Poland’s Adam Mickiewicz Institute for a competition offering a cash prize for compositions that make use of samples from the Polish Radio Experimental Studio (PRES).

Tips for new and emerging folk music artists

Trying to make your way in the UK’s folk scene? Katy Spicer is on hand with some sage advice…

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.

Tips for getting your music on Sky TV

Peter Bradbury, director of music services at Sky UK, tells us what the company is looking for, how tracks get cleared for use and how artists can get their music placed…

Steve Reid innovation Award opens

Calling all sonic experimenters: PRS Foundation and the Steve Reid Foundation have opened their latest call for applications to the Steve Reid Innovation Award.

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.

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ReBalance reveals last finalists for 2019
Annabel Allum, FINNO, and Rebecca Hurn are the final wave of artists to be chosen for Festival Republic and PRS Foundation’s ReBalance programme, which provides a step-up for female led bands and solo artists in …
Music industry bodies call on new government to protect music creators
Further to the BMI’s reaction to the election result today (Friday), the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), Bacc for the Future, AIM and UK Music have responded to the Conservative’s landslide victory.
BPI reacts to election result
Following a landslide victory for the Conservatives, the BPI’s chief executive Geoff Taylor urges the government to deliver a trade deal with the EU that ‘boosts’ UK music exports.
Nominations open for the Scottish Awards for New Music 2020
New Music Scotland have announced that the nominations are now open for the fourth annual Scottish Awards for New Music.