Four in 10 grassroots music venues operating at a loss
More than 40% of the UK’s grassroots music venues operated at a loss last year, according to findings in the Music Venue Trust�…
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McCartney warns proposed AI laws risk ‘loss of creativity’
Sir Paul McCartney has warned that government proposals for new copyright laws could “rip off” artists. Speaking to the BBC, t…
Creative Scotland orders review of Youth Music Initiative
The Scottish government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) will be subject to an independent review to find out whether it meets the…
Former diplomat to chair Manchester Camerata
NIC HAILEY has been named chair at Manchester Camerata, succeeding STEPHEN DAUNCEY, who has stepped down from the orchestral char…
New music hub for Sheffield receives £3.5m
A planned redevelopment of a Grade II* listed building in Sheffield city centre earmarked to become a new music hub for the region…
Bryant: Government ready to make concert ticket levy mandatory if necessary
Arts minister Chris Bryant has said a proposed ticket levy on arena and stadium-sized concerts to support grassroots music venues…
Nandy announces £60m funding boost for creative industries
Government funding of £60m has been announced as part of a package of measures to boost the creative industries. The money, annou…
North East children’s arts charity lands ‘transformative’ grant
A charity in North East England has received a “transformative” grant to provide music, arts and education opportunities for hundr…
Fantasia Orchestra names executive director
MICHAEL GARVEY has been appointed executive director of the Fantasia Orchestra, taking up the post this month. In the newly-create…
Grassroots music levy: Trust to distribute funds launches
A new trust to distribute funds from a proposed levy on concerts staged in stadiums and arenas to the grassroots music sector has…
Shadow culture minister questions Labour’s proposed ticketing reform
Conservative shadow culture minister Saqib Bhatti has raised concerns that proposed reforms to crack down on ticket touts could pu…
Pilot scheme to encourage ‘risk taking’ music promoters launches
A new funding programme designed to mitigate the financial risk associated with promoting grassroots music events has launched in…
Artistic director of National Children’s Orchestras steps down
CATHERINE ARLIDGE is leaving her role as artistic and education director of the National Children’s Orchestras (NCO) next spring…
Raising a glass to 20 years of music making
As The Glasshouse International Centre for Music turns 20 this week, its managing director Abigail Pogson takes stock of the impac…
Don’t stop the music
The UK’s concert halls are a valuable economic resource we need to protect, says Kevin Appleby, chair of the British Association…
Paloma Faith and Tinie Tempah to join Ivors Academy board
The Ivors Academy has announced its new board, with pop artists PALOMA FAITH and TINIE TEMPAH, and film music composer DAVID ARNOL…
Glasgow council votes in favour of arena music levy
Glasgow council has passed a motion to impose a levy on gigs at the city’s biggest concert venue to support struggling small venue…
Concert halls contribute over £328m to the UK economy, finds report
The UK’s concert halls generated over £328 million for the economy last year, with classical and orchestral music accounting fo…
Songwriter Crispin Hunt appointed president of PRS Members’ Council
Multi-platinum-selling songwriter and record producer CRISPIN HUNT has been elected as the new president of the PRS Members’ Counc…
Bryant reveals timeline for grassroots music ticket levy
Arts Minister Chris Bryant has said the government wants to see a voluntary levy on arena and stadium tickets to come into effect…
New chair elected for Ivors Academy Trust
The board of The Ivors Academy Trust has elected MICHELLE ESCOFFERY as its chair. A singer-songwriter, educator and co-owner of pr…
City of London approves £191m Barbican upgrade
The Barbican is to get a substantial overhaul after the City of London approved £191 million in funding to renovate the Grade II…
Artistic director of Leeds piano competition to step down
ADAM GATEHOUSE is stepping down as artistic director of the Leeds International Piano Competition after nearly a decade in the rol…
Spitalfields Music appoints new chair as chief executive takes on dual role
NICK ADDYMAN has been appointed Spitalfields Music’s new chair. He replaces Professor MAURICE BIRIOTTI, who has stepped down aft…
