450+ composers criticise proposed cuts to BBC's orchestras and choir
More than 450 composers have signed a letter organised by Lloyd Coleman criticising the BBC's proposed cuts to its orchestras and the closure of the BBC Singers.…
Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)
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CMU Digest 12.02.23: Hybe, ISM, #LetTheMusicMove, Economics Of Streaming, BBC Introducing
This week's digest covers Hybe's acquisitions, a letter from 700 music people on discrimination, and the #LetTheMusicMove campaign against proposed US visa fee rises.…
700 music people call on government to help tackle discrimination and harassment in the music industry
Over 700 people in music have signed an open letter urging the UK government to amend equality law to better protect freelance workers from discrimination and harassment.…
One Liners: Adam Lambert, Pink, Joey Ramone, more
Deals, appointments and education news including Primary Wave's stake in The Ramones catalogue and PPL's new Director of Music Industry Engagement.…
CMU Digest 02.10.22: ISM, Mr Probz, PRS, MLC, Pollen, Meta
This digest covers an ISM report on discrimination, Mr Probz's new royalty lawsuit against Sony, PRS and MLC data initiatives and a class action against Pollen.…
New ISM study spotlights "enormously concerning levels" of discrimination and harassment in the music sector
A new Incorporated Society of Musicians survey of 660 people finds 66% have experienced discrimination in the music sector, with rates rising since 2018.…
Industry cautiously welcomes government's new music education plan for England
The government's refreshed national plan for music education in England has been cautiously welcomed by music educators and industry groups, which will scrutinise its detail.…