Concert for musicians in need hit by copyright charges
A London charity concert for musicians in need has been hit by a copyright claim from the Performing Rights Society (PRS). The eve…
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ACE seeks ‘urgent’ talks on future of Bristol Beacon
Concerns raised about the future of trust operating Bristol Beacon, as soaring refurbishment costs prompt the city's council t…
EXCLUSIVE: Guildhall settles legal case with acclaimed conductor
An employment tribunal was due to consider claims relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract and protections under whistlebl…
Plymouth music festival cancelled due to financial pressures
The 1 Big Summer Festival in Plymouth will not go ahead this year due to the cost-of-living crisis, organisers have announced. The…
BBC to explore alternatives to proposed orchestra cuts
Broadcaster agrees to explore alternatives to proposed 20% cut to roles at the BBC Symphony, Concert and Philharmonic orchestras.
BBC ringfences redundancy money for musicians
The BBC has set aside redundancy pay for musicians who are expected to be laid off from BBC orchestras and the BBC Singers. The cl…
Brixton Academy remains closed for health and safety review
The O2 Academy Brixton is to remain closed while it undergoes a 'thorough' health and safety review by Lambeth Council. Th…
German punk band refused entry to UK in post-Brexit ‘nightmare’
A punk band from Germany claim they were refused entry to the UK for a seven-date UK tour due to confusing post-Brexit rules….
ACE reaffirms support for grassroots music
The funder extends National Lottery Project Grants tailored to live music and pledges £500,000 to Music Venue Trust’s…
Access a priority for Scottish youth music funding
More than 60 youth music projects in Scotland have received funding in a bid to 'drive inclusivity and tackle social issues…
Anatomy of a project grant application
Applying for project funding from Arts Council England is time-consuming, fraught and very often unsuccessful, as Tony Haynes know…
Music venue purchasing scheme ‘set for go ahead’
Although the campaign is yet to hit its initial £2.5m target, Music Venues Trust says it plans to go ahead with scheme aimin…
BBC Singers to remain open following reprieve
The broadcaster confirms it will not close BBC Singers later this year, after organisations come forward to offer alternative fund…
Eight new National Youth Music Organisations
The number of National Youth Music Organisations more than doubles as part of government plans to improve access to music opportun…
What caused the axe to fall on the BBC Singers?
The announcement of the closure of the BBC Singers – the UK's only full-time professional choir – has caused wides…
Chamber orchestra appeals for funding after ACE cut
The East of England’s only professional orchestra is aiming to raise £1m following the loss of its National Portfolio…
BBC Singers to close amid classical music cuts
BBC sets out plans to axe its in-house choir and cut posts at three of its orchestras by a fifth as part of costcutting measures.
Music sector calls for support ahead of Budget
UK Music is urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to outline new support for the music sector as part of next week’s Budget. The bod…
Workshop to make musical instruments more accessible
A collaborative workshop is planning to make outdoor musical instruments more accessible, particularly to young people who are bli…
Record label revenue up for eighth successive year
Combined revenue of music labels hits its highest nominal value since 2006, buoyed by increases in streaming, vinyl sales and sync…
EXCLUSIVE: Mercury Prize winner makes ACE race discrimination claim
Award-winning musician Speech Debelle launches legal case against Arts Council England claiming race discrimination.
Music sector backs new regulatory body for creative sector
The music sector has become the latest creative industry to back the implementation of a Creative Industries Independent Standards…
BBC moves ahead with Introducing cuts
The BBC has confirmed it will cut back its BBC Introducing programme, which profiles up-and-coming grassroots musicians. The plans…
Rising interest in orchestral music driven by young people
Report from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra finds the younger generation is driving a rise in interest in orchestral music, with…
