30th Sep 2010
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Liverpool Sound City have announced an early bird offer for the festival and conference (19th - 21st May 2011) with Full Delegate passes on sale for a limited time only for the unbeatable price of £99 (walk up £200).
29th Sep 2010
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Education Secretary Michael Gove has put forward a series of measures to encourage more young people in the UK to learn instruments and engage with music to a greater extent.Referring to the frequently elitist nature of music education, Gove said: "All young people should have the chance to learn an instrument, read music and receive top quality music education".
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Generator Chief Executive Jim Mawdsley (pictured) has been elected to chair the Music Development Association (MDA)
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Following the news that Cardiff Barfly closed earlier this month, it has been revealed that London’s legendary 100 Club venue could close its doors by the end of the year due to rising rents in the Capital.
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NME darlings The Chapman Family are returning to their spiritual home of The Georgian Theatre, Stockton as part of their UK tour this November and are offering a young local act the chance to play alongside them on the night.
23rd Sep 2010
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Billboard magazine are to launch a rankings system that will enable new artists to track the online popularity of their music. As part of an annual paid subscription package, emerging artists will be able to upload tracks and analyse their exposure on a range of online mediums, including social networking sites, music blogs and online radio.
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BBC Radio One breakfast DJ Chris Moyles launched an astonishing tirade against his employers over pay live on air yesterday. Moyles said: "I'm very, very angry for being put into this position. I haven't been paid since the end of July and no-one cares about it."
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The Department For Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), recently published a report on the proposed ‘Three strikes’ system proposed to tackle piracy in the UK, with rights holders set to cover 75% of costs.
22nd Sep 2010
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Those of you planning on heading over to Midem and SXSW next year can now gain some useful guidance at In the City (ITC), this October.
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The Tunstall Hill Sessions are shaping up to be the North East equivalent of the popular ‘Black Cab sessions’, with unique and offbeat outdoor performances from artists such as The Futureheads and members of Maximo Park.
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