This week in music commentary, we look at the value and staying power of deceased rockstars and their legacies, the complex issue of balancing dreams and expectations in the music business, and talk with Fierce Panda Records on what it’s like to operate as an independent label in 2019. The…
Category archives: UK music
UK Music’s Top Boss Pushes for Watchdog to Investigate PledgeMusic
Several days ago, and confirming a report first leaked on Digital Music News, PledgeMusic confirmed it will now go under. In a ‘heartfelt’ letter, co-founder Benji Rogers admitted the embattled British crowdfunding platform stole used artists’ money to…
UK Musicians Speak Out On Brexit
UK trade association The Incorporated Society of Musicians has released a new report that chronicles how Brexit, the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, will impact the music industry. According to the report, 50% of musicians surveyed by the study reported that their future work, mobility and visas,…
Sir Paul McCartney tells European Parliament: Vote through Article 13 to ensure a ‘sustainable future for music’
“Please vote to uphold the mandate on Article 13. You hold in your hands the future of music here in Europe.”
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UK Music appoints Michael Dugher as new CEO
Dugher takes over from Jo Dipple, who announced her intention to step down in January after five years
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UK Artist Stormzy: ‘Stop killing my f*cking people’
Stormzy, a rising UK Rapper/Grime artist speaks out on police brutality. Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, says…”this isn’t me speaking out because it looks politically correct or because it’s the right thing to do coz I proper couldn’t give a flying f*ck tbh. this is coming from Michael a black man who has had enough of […]
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UK music business remains bullish over international relations following Brexit outcome
BPI, AIM, IMPALA and UK Music respond to shock voteThe post UK music business remains bullish over international relations following Brexit outcome appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.