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Music data presents challenges for AI and blockchain

Underlying issues in music data present challenges to new technologies such as blockchain and AI, according to a new report from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

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…

Get free tickets to EIFF composer event

Organisers behind the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) are offering PRS for Music members free entry to an evening featuring composer Craig Armstrong.

IMRO partners with ICE

Irish collecting society IMRO has appointed ICE to oversee its online licensing and administration activities.

UK music enjoys ‘bumper year’ in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Elvis Costello, Anna Meredith, Mitch Murrray and MIA are among the British musical talent to be honoured in the Queen’s Birthday List 2019.

Entries open for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019

The Ivors Composer Awards, formerly known as The British Composer Awards, are now open for entries across 12 categories.

New wave of music creators join PRS Board

Renowned music creators Tom Gray, Crispin Hunt and Philip Pope have been newly appointed as writer directors of the Performing Right Society (PRS).

Song length: the Spotify effect

Pop songs are one minute and 13 seconds shorter on average than they were 20 years ago. Are algorithms to blame?

PRS for Music announces new CEO

Andrea C. Martin has been appointed chief executive of PRS for Music and will take up the position on 17 June.

Scottish Awards for New Music 2019 winners announced

The winners of the third annual Scottish Awards for New Music (SAFNM) were announced last night (Monday) at a ceremony hosted by music writer and broadcaster Kate Mollenson.