Growing ticket bot use ‘threatening’ gig industry
Consumers will eventually be unable to purchase gig tickets to in-demand events without using automated solutions like bots, cyber…
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Swansea venue purchased under Music Venue Trust scheme
The Bunkhouse, a 235-capacity music venue in Swansea city centre, has been purchased under a scheme run by the Music Venue Trust (…
Oasis drop dynamic pricing for US tour
Rock band Oasis has said it will not use dynamic pricing when tickets go on sale for the US leg of its tour following widespread b…
Orchestras for All: Redefining inclusivity
Orchestras for All exists to fill a gap in music education. With its deep commitment to creative inclusivity, Katie Villa&nbs…
From Olympians to musicians: What sport can teach the arts
Why are athletes praised for being elite, while the same epithet applied to musicians carries a connotation of being exclusionary?…
Coldplay to donate 10% of show earnings to grassroots venues
Coldplay's UK stadium shows will also see priority for local residents and a limited number of 'affordable' tickets.
DfE launches £5.8m music education programme
Young Sounds UK will work in collaboration with local Music Hub partners to deliver the four-year programme.
Oasis ticket sale may have breached consumer law
Ticketmaster and Oasis are being urged to refund the difference between the initial cost of tickets and the price some buyers paid…
UK live music sector revenue tops £6bn for first time
Research finds growth in total revenue for the live sector has been driven mainly by increased income from concerts.
Charity launches daytime events at independent music venues
Independent Venue Community says it wants to unlock the daytime potential of independent music venues, starting with a pilot progr…
Gardiner to lead new orchestra and choir
Sir John Eliot Gardiner returned to conducting earlier this year after he assaulted a soloist at a concert in August 2023, which l…
Toolkit to tackle ‘prevalent’ sexual harassment in orchestras
The guidance for orchestra managers includes a checklist offering advice on different settings, including in social situations and…
US musicians reeling after notation software withdrawn
Theatre professionals have reacted with disbelief after music technology company MakeMusic revealed plans to withdraw its popular…
Massive Attack successfully pulls off ‘zero emissions’ festival
The one-day event in Bristol, attended by over 30,000 people, tackled the emissions emitted by transport, food, energy and waste a…
North West suffers most music venue closures
Analysis of grassroots music venue closures during last year finds the North West to be the most impacted area, followed by London…
Government to investigate ticket touting
Labour government says it will introduce consumer protections on ticket resales and ‘put a stop’ to ticket touting.
Music education ‘must adapt to industry demands’
A report has called for music education to incorporate practical and industry-relevant content and focus on skills such as network…
Festival organisers criticised over entry delays in heat
People attending a major concert criticised organisers after they were left queuing for several hours in hot weather to get in. Th…
Music education hubs: final two lead organisations named
Hub lead organisations in South West London and South Yorkshire have been announced ahead of the start of the new music hub invest…
Conductor withdrawn from Barbican concerts amid harassment claims
Planned appearances by French conductor François-Xavier Roth with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) have been withdrawn amid al…
Young people need more musical opportunities, research finds
A new survey from Youth Music underscores the importance of music for young people, with the majority wanting more opportunities t…
Partnership to boost Welsh music education
National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) have announced a new partnership t…
Gardiner to step down from Monteverdi after assault
The acclaimed conductor said he was leaving the organisation after 'a long period of deep consideration and reflection' fo…
‘Lack of due diligence’ behind soaring Bristol Beacon costs
Costs for the projected skyrocketed from an initial £48.8m to £131.9m on completion in November 2023.
