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Month - August, 2009

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11th Aug 2009

  • Government under fire after failure to reform licensing laws
    The Government has come under fire from a range of music trade bodies including UK Music Chief Executive Feargal Sharkey after rejecting numerous recent recommendations to relax certain licensing laws for live music gigs.

  • Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards
    Now let us switch the focus to more positive Government related news. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Ben Bradshaw launched the UK Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards for 2009/10 at the beginning of this month.

  • Cold Blend DJ Courses
    The art of producing and mixing music A free 12 week DJ skills and production course Courses will run throughout 2009/2011 Spaces are free but limited Get in touch NOW to secure your space The next courses begin on 15th September, 2009 Candidates must be aged between 16-24. All styles of music catered for.

  • Mercury Prize Nominees Announced

  • New interactive album format in development and Spotify make a move on the I-phone.

    Technology giants Apple and several major labels are reportedly developing a new interactive multi-media music format that will enable fans to experience an album through a virtual CD booklet, including features such as lyrics, photos and liner notes- In essence, the traditional staples and perceived added value of a physical CD or vinyl release.

  • New Prefab Sprout Album release

  • Pirate Bay is walking the plank, shut down by Netherlands.

    Notorious File-sharing site The Pirate Bay was ordered to shut down in The Netherlands by a judge in Amsterdam on 30th July. The anti-piracy organisation BREIN filed a suit against The Pirate Bay, stating that it is responsible for millions of copyright infringements on a daily basis.

  • Generator Spotlight on: O’Messy Life!
    Wearside/ Tyneside / North West ensemble O’Messy Life are the new musical project fronted by David Littlefair, former Hot Air Balloons singer and Portions for Foxes Independent live music promoter.

  • Toonwaves
    Toonwaves is a new webzine dedicated to music and culture in the North East. Launched in May 2009, it aims to encompass cutting-edge features, reviews, news and previews documenting musical happenings in Tyneside.

  • The Gen Spotify Playlist- August 2009
    The month in music - Our soundtrack to August for you to enjoy. The best new bands and releases, the Mercury Prize nominees, the festivals, the reissues, the hottest new tunes alongside some classics, remixes and guilty pleasures - Its all here if you look carefully.
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