Most artists make a loss on music releases, research finds
Most independent artists who promote their own music releases make a loss, according to new research. The research by Pirat…
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Music concert ticket scams soar by over 500%
Music ticket fraud increased by 529% last year, with the average victim losing £110. The findings come from a study by Lloyd…
Brixton Academy facing indefinite closure
The Metropolitan Police has urged Lambeth Council to revoke Brixton 02 Academy’s licence permanently following a crush which…
Heavy metal festival cancelled with just 5% of tickets sold
A three-day heavy metal festival has been cancelled with just weeks to go after selling only 5% of available tickets. The 5,0…
Eurovision has brought me out in a cold sweat
Europe, Eurovision, pressure-selling, ticket queues and… Candide? Robin Cantrill-Fenwick examines what goes wrong whe…
New skills programme for music managers in Wales
A new programme of education and training for music entrepreneurs in Wales has been given Welsh Government support. The one-year p…
Prominent role for BBC Singers at the Proms
The choir will feature in the opening and closing concerts this year, although concerns remain that plans to axe the group could b…
Concert for musicians in need hit by copyright charges
A London charity concert for musicians in need has been hit by a copyright claim from the Performing Rights Society (PRS). The eve…
ACE seeks ‘urgent’ talks on future of Bristol Beacon
Concerns raised about the future of trust operating Bristol Beacon, as soaring refurbishment costs prompt the city's council t…
EXCLUSIVE: Guildhall settles legal case with acclaimed conductor
An employment tribunal was due to consider claims relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract and protections under whistlebl…
Plymouth music festival cancelled due to financial pressures
The 1 Big Summer Festival in Plymouth will not go ahead this year due to the cost-of-living crisis, organisers have announced. The…
BBC to explore alternatives to proposed orchestra cuts
Broadcaster agrees to explore alternatives to proposed 20% cut to roles at the BBC Symphony, Concert and Philharmonic orchestras.
BBC ringfences redundancy money for musicians
The BBC has set aside redundancy pay for musicians who are expected to be laid off from BBC orchestras and the BBC Singers. The cl…
Brixton Academy remains closed for health and safety review
The O2 Academy Brixton is to remain closed while it undergoes a 'thorough' health and safety review by Lambeth Council. Th…
German punk band refused entry to UK in post-Brexit ‘nightmare’
A punk band from Germany claim they were refused entry to the UK for a seven-date UK tour due to confusing post-Brexit rules….
ACE reaffirms support for grassroots music
The funder extends National Lottery Project Grants tailored to live music and pledges £500,000 to Music Venue Trust’s…
Access a priority for Scottish youth music funding
More than 60 youth music projects in Scotland have received funding in a bid to 'drive inclusivity and tackle social issues…
Anatomy of a project grant application
Applying for project funding from Arts Council England is time-consuming, fraught and very often unsuccessful, as Tony Haynes know…
Music venue purchasing scheme ‘set for go ahead’
Although the campaign is yet to hit its initial £2.5m target, Music Venues Trust says it plans to go ahead with scheme aimin…
BBC Singers to remain open following reprieve
The broadcaster confirms it will not close BBC Singers later this year, after organisations come forward to offer alternative fund…
Eight new National Youth Music Organisations
The number of National Youth Music Organisations more than doubles as part of government plans to improve access to music opportun…
What caused the axe to fall on the BBC Singers?
The announcement of the closure of the BBC Singers – the UK's only full-time professional choir – has caused wides…
Chamber orchestra appeals for funding after ACE cut
The East of England’s only professional orchestra is aiming to raise £1m following the loss of its National Portfolio…
BBC Singers to close amid classical music cuts
BBC sets out plans to axe its in-house choir and cut posts at three of its orchestras by a fifth as part of costcutting measures.
