The Inverness-based creative industries festival has opened applications for the 2019 edition of the event, and musicians can now enter for a chance to secure a showcase spot.
‘What happens over the coming days and weeks in Brussels over Article 13 and copyright changes is pivotal to protect creators,’ says chief executive officer of UK Music and a former shadow culture secretary Michael Dugher.
Following the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) report that classical music sales and streams have risen more that 10 percent, Alan Davey cites new talent as a factor and pledges continued support for the genre.
‘If you are just making a bunch of happy love songs in today’s climate then you’ve kind of missed what music’s for. Or maybe you’re just having a nice time, I don’t know.’ So says Harri Shanahan of Manchester-based psych-punk agitators ILL.
Glastonbury Festival has announced the return of its Emerging Talent competition following the event’s break in 2018, and the initiative is once again supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation.
PRS Foundation has revealed the 19 new works selected for the New Music Biennial 2019 that will offer a snapshot of UK contemporary music across two major festivals, on air and online.
The secondary ticketing website Viagogo has failed to meet the deadline of implementing substantial changes to its practices required by a court order served in November 2018, according to Fanfair Alliance.
Ahead of the Roundhouse’s fourth edition of intimate gigs performed In the Round the organisers have compiled a playlist of top picks from the featured artists…
‘I can only see cross-genre projects and cross-disciplinary work as taking things forward.’ Riot Ensemble discuss their new commission Solstices and the opportunities available in contemporary classical music.
Music charity Attitude is Everything have revealed the ten-category shortlist for their awards ceremony recognising access provision for disabled people.
PRS for Music members The 1975 were the big winners at the 2019 edition of the Brit Awards, taking home the gongs for best British group and album of the year.
UK jazz will be represented at SXSW festival in Texas with a showcase of top UK artists, with support from PRS for Music, The Association of Independent Music and PPL.