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The British Music Academy returns to SXSW 2019

The British Music Academy will once again return to Texas for the 2019 edition of the of SXSW for six official night time showcases in partnership with PRS for Music, PRS Foundation, BBC Music, AIM, BPI, the Department for International Trade (DIT) and PPL.

Playlist: Du Blonde

Ahead of her new album, Lung Bread For Daddy, Du Blonde has curated a playlist of tracks she currently has on repeat…

Welsh artists celebrate Launchpad funding success

A total of 28 up-and-coming Wales-based artists have been successful in their bid for a music bursary worth £35,000 collectively.

Young Songwriter 2019 Competition opens for entries

Song Academy’s Young Songwriter Competition returns for 2019 and is on the hunt for budding songwriters aged eight to 18 to submit their music.

Interview: Troy Miller

‘I get a kick out of creating something uniquely special with everyone I work with, and because I'm so interested in every aspect of music making, I like to dig deep whilst keeping a healthy respect for the heritage of different styles.’ Says Troy Miller of his varied career.

Research project into mental health and wellbeing in musicians launched

A major new research project is set to build on the 2016 report Can Music Make You Sick? to better understand the relationship between working conditions in the music industry and mental health.

Novelist in conversation with Big Zuu: six things we learned

Novelist kicked off Independent Venue Week chatting to fellow grime MC Big Zuu ahead of his gig at the 100 Club.

PPL announces record breaking international collection

In 2018 PPL, the collecting society for performers and record labels, achieved its largest ever annual collection of £70.9 million.

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.

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.

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PRS Foundation announce Momentum Music Fund recipients
Nova Twins, Siobhan Wilson, Joshua Burnside, C Duncan and Kidsmoke are among the latest artists to receive support via the Momentum Music Fund.
The Great Escape announces conference schedule
The annual event, which takes place in Brighton, showcases new music and features a music industry conference.
Jacob Collier to be presented with Gold gong at Jazz FM Awards
Multi-instrumentalist and Two-time Grammy-winner Jacob Collier will be honoured with the PRS for Music Gold Award at this year’s Jazz FM Awards on 30 April.
Wide Days expanded programme hailed a success
The Wide Days conference took place in Edinburgh from 11 – 13 April and welcomed 1000 members of the public to the showcases and attracted 360 industry delegates.

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