New music industry helpline to launch
A helpline for music industry workers facing bullying and harassment will go live in March. Service providers Help Musicians devel…
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Quarter of live music events cancelled
More than a quarter (26%) of live music shows scheduled for the first three months of 2022 have been cancelled. New research from…
Summer events face ‘pronounced’ skills shortage
Two thirds say they need to delay or cancel work as skilled workers are slow to return to the industry.
ABSRM extends musical theatre grades
Musical theatre students can now take exams across eight ABRSM grades. Two new higher grades of Singing for Musical Theatre e…
There are no creative ‘cold spots’
Co-creation is often about professionals ‘inviting people in’. But, as Barbara Eifler argues, communities do not need…
Indoor restrictions to be lifted in Scotland
Scotland will ease its Covid restrictions from Monday (January 24), removing limits on attendance at indoor events. Nightclubs can…
SWG3 to build £1.5m artist studio
Glasgow event space SWG3 is building a £1.5m artist studio on its premises. The new Yard Works premises will house artists,…
Disability Empowerment Programme launches in Bristol
A new initiative aimed at increasing disabled representation in the music industry has launched in Bristol. Founded by artist mana…
Schools may have to suspend music teaching, DfE warns
Professionals have voiced "real concerns" over the proposal, saying it would harm pupils more than it helps them.
Leaders take top honours in New Years list
Over 90 arts professionals were recognised for services to the sector in 2021.
More artists are earning money from streaming
More UK music artists earned "meaningful royalties" from streaming in 2021, the BPI reports. UK music was streamed 147 b…
Partnership to expand music education in South East
A new partnership aims to grow options for music tuition in the South East of England. Brighton & Hove Music & Arts…
More inclusive classical music
Poor quality data about classical music is a significant obstacle to understanding its lack of diversity. But Anna Bull thinks ACE…
Drakeford defends decision to close nightclubs
Wales' night-time economy may raise a legal challenge in response to closures.
‘Catastrophic’ collapse in attendance under Plan B
It's estimated nearly £2bn has been lost from music venues since last week's announcement.
New global exchange programme for young musicians
Young musicians will benefit from a new international exchange scheme at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) when it launches in Sept…
Sector split on Plan B mandates
Concert arenas and nightclubs will be most affected as theatres prepare for a drop in ticket sales.
Orchestra refresh helped ‘progress our ambitions’, ETO says
Disappointment was "inevitable" when the English Touring Opera (ETO) diversified its orchestra, its management says. The…
MPs vote down streaming bill
A bill to reform musicians' rights to payment from streaming failed to progress in the House of Commons on Friday (3…
City advisors ‘the only way’ to save night time economy
A Night Time Advisor in every major city will help kickstart the industry's recovery. The Night Time Industries Association (N…
Music industry split on copyright bill
Proposed legislation to increase streaming royalties for signed musicians has received pushback from labels claiming it misunderst…
Fraudulent ticket touts’ appeal rejected
Two touts who amassed millions reselling tickets have had appeals against their convictions dismissed. BBZ Limited’s Peter H…
‘Seismic’ shift towards digital music learning
ABRSM has reported a "seismic" shift towards digital music learning. 64% of children use digital resources to make music…
Green light for £75m Edinburgh concert hall
Plans for Edinburgh's first new concert hall in a century have been approved. Local councillors voted on Wednesday (Novem…
