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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.

Help shape the future of PRS for Music

Eligible PRS for Music members are being invited to have their say in the 2020 Performing Right Society Limited Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Top tips for emerging songwriters

‘Is there a lyrical journey? Is there a narrative? Is there a story? Maybe it’s going to take a bit of thought and work, but I find that is useful’: says hit songwriter Marshall Music.

Winners announced for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019

Anna Meredith and Erika Fox were mong those honoured with Ivor Novello Awards for Innovation and Lifetime Achievement.

Video interview: Tony Mortimer

‘I’ve been alive longer with it than without it, but I don’t take it for granted. It’s weird. Who’d have thought?’ Tony Mortimer considers the legacy of his smash hit Stay Another Day.

Fairytale of New York crowned UK’s top Christmas song

The 1987 track by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl is both the most played Christmas classic in the UK and has been named Brit’s favourite festive tune.

PRS for Music and BMI sign new international reciprocal agreement

The new agreement will benefit the songwriters, composers and music publishers that both societies represent.

Report reveals music industry contributes £5.2bn to UK Economy

The inaugural Music By Numbers was published today (Wednesday) and the economic study by UK Music and it’s members demonstrated that the music industry continued to grow last year across every sector.

PRS for Music partners with Riot Ensemble for workshops

PRS for Music and the acclaimed new music ensemble have joined forces with award-winning artist and composer Mira Calix to offer composers the chance to take part in development and recording workshops.

Registration now open for The Ultimate Seminar

Returning for the tenth consecutive year, the free event takes place on Saturday 23 November and is set to inspire the next generation of music moguls.