PRS chief defends appointment of Tom Watson at UK Music
PRS For Music's chief executive has defended the appointment of former Labour MP Tom Watson as Chair of UK Music, in a letter to members after some objected to the decision.…
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UK Music calls on government to help industry plan for the longer-term COVID impact
UK Music chair Tom Watson calls on the government to work with the music industry on a long-term recovery plan, highlighting gaps in support for self-employed and small business workers.…
UK Music again defends Tom Watson appointment amidst further criticism
UK Music has defended its appointment of Tom Watson as Chair after The Times quoted critics, including Mike Batt, who cite Watson's past political controversies.…
Mike Batt publishes letter criticising UK Music's appointment of Tom Watson
Songwriter Mike Batt has published an open letter criticising UK Music's appointment of former MP Tom Watson as its Chair, citing his political enemies and past controversies.…
UK Music announces former MP Tom Watson as its new Chair
Former MP and Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson has been named the new Chair of UK Music, succeeding Beggars Music boss Andy Heath, who held the role since 2008.…
Irish independents release charity compilation
A compilation of collaborations by Irish independent acts has been released by Crimson Entertainment, with all profits going to the Chernobyl Children's Project, which has links to Ali Hewson.…
