20th Oct 2009
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Recently reformed American Indie legends Pavement were recently confirmed to curate and headline the second of All Tomorrows Parties (ATP) festivals at Butlins in Minehead next year. It is currently their only scheduled live UK show of the reunion.
19th Oct 2009
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The proposed controversial merger between Ticketmaster, the world’s largest live event ticket company and global live promotion giants Live Nation has been criticised in the provisional findings of the UK Competition Commission.
14th Oct 2009
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Lucas Renney, former frontman of ace, XL signed Sunderland pop band The Golden Virgins has recently released a solo LP on Brille records,
13th Oct 2009
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Hip-hop group Public Enemy are the first high profile artists to sign up to SellaBand.
12th Oct 2009
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International Music Conference In the City (ITC) recently announced the finalised line-up for their unsigned band showcases this year.
5th Oct 2009
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There finally seems to be some consensus emerging amongst artists, creative industries, industry bodies and the Government regarding what measures should be taken against illegal file sharing in the UK. Following a three-hour meeting in London on 24th September, the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) expressed support for Government proposals of so-called “Technical Measures” to address problems of widespread online music piracy.
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SPEAR: at Middlesbrough Town Hall CryptGenerator is pleased to announce a new programme of work in Middlesbrough. SPEAR: has been created to offer support to young people, music students, musicians and small music businesses by furthering their careers by means of advice-based information and gig opportunities at one of the finest venues in Teesside.
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North East outdoor festival Evolution has been nominated in several categories of the UK Festival Awards.
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Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers recently announced that he is setting up his own music magazine with a massive focus on user generated content and self-distribution through various communities of music fans.
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There are many exciting events planned for Durham Book Festival, this year taking place between 23rd October- 1st November. The festival is programmed by New Writing North and produced by Durham City Arts.
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