Four Tet wins legal battle over streaming royalties
Electronic artist Four Tet, whose real name is Kieran Hebden, has reached a settlement with his former label Domino Records after…
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Gender pay gap increases at major music labels
The gender pay gap has increased at three major music labels, according to data from Music Week. Based on data from April 2021, Un…
Vision for future of music libraries published
A paper outlining a vision for the future of music libraries has been published by an alliance of music organisations. The Music L…
Guildhall tops university league table
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is the best place to study drama and music, according to this year’s Complete Universi…
New music app to help dementia patients
A music app designed to support care of people affected by dementia has been launched by music wellness technology firm Music Heal…
Government fund to rescue cultural buildings reopens
The second round of the government’s Community Ownership Fund opened on Saturday (11 June). The £150m fund is designed…
Rural art projects in Northern Ireland get £1.5m boost
New art fund launches to address needs of local rural communities as they emerge from the global Covid-19 pandemic.
BBC orchestras: broadcaster to explore alternative funding
BBC to reduce licence fee funding for its performing groups as part of efforts to make £200m a year in savings.
Backlash over massive funding cuts for emerging musicians
Leading music industry figures call for royalties body to reverse 60% funding cut for new talent, despite increase in revenues.
Partnership to tackle racism in music industry
The Musicians' Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) are embarking on a three-year partnership to challenge racism in the…
Arts Council chief among Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients
More than 100 people working in the arts and culture sectors have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Scheme to protect grassroots music venues launches
The initiative gives music fans the chance to buy shares in grassroots music venues and help secure their long-term future.
Survey to shed light on musical theatre diversity
A new survey will provide evidence about the underrepresentation of talent from ethnically diverse backgrounds in musical theatre….
Welsh government defends £4.25m purchase of farm for Green Man festival
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended the Welsh Government's decision to spend £4.25m on a piece of land for…
PRS For Music election results ‘disappointing’, says MMF
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) has criticised the results of PRS for Music’s latest council election over a lack of diversit…
Only 13% of UK festival headliners are female
Only around one in 10 headline acts at the leading UK music festivals taking place this summer will be women, a study has found. A…
ISM survey to assess music sector discrimination
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is calling on people working in the music industry to complete a short survey on discr…
Lottery supporting artists and live music launches
A lottery designed to support independent artists within the music industry has launched. Established by artist management company…
Performance royalties lag amid music sector recovery
While broadcast and online revenues reached record levels in 2021, royalties from public usage and resultant income for artists ha…
Wales’ national music plan gets green light
Wales’ first National Plan for Music Education sees funding for music provision trebled, to ensure all children get the…
Music festivals pledge to tackle sexual violence
More than 100 UK music festivals have made a pledge to tackle sexual violence by creating a safe environment for audiences, perfor…
Orchestras fear updated touring provisions unworkable
Dual registration for hauliers will offer visa-free touring for some, but problems persist for smaller-scale tours and orchestras…
Mental health platform for musicians goes live
A new digital mental health platform for musicians launches today (9 May) to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. Music Min…
Royal Academy of Music receives £6m donation
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is gifting £6m to the Royal Academy of Music, the single biggest donation in the institutio…
