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Applications open for XpoNorth 2019 showcase

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.

Playlist: Riot Ensemble

Ahead of the performance the ensemble have curated a playlist of influences and relevant recordings.

UK Music CEO tackles big tech and copyright challenges faced by the music industry

‘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.

Controller of BBC Radio 3 hails classical ‘boom time’

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.

Interview: ILL

‘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 announces 2019 Emerging Talent competition

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 announces New Music Biennial 2019

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.

Viagogo fails to overhaul business practices

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.

Playlist: In the Round

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…

Interview: Riot Ensemble

‘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.

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