BandLab to sponsor music tech startup competition
Music technology conference Music Tectonics is partnering with Singapore-based BandLab to host a startup pitch competition during the 2021 Music Tectonics event, which runs from 25-27 October online…
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Hal Leonard Europe to support Music for Youth Music Mentors programme
Music publisher Hal Leonard Europe (HLE) has announced a new sponsorship agreement with leading music charity Music for Youth. HLE will contribute to funding for…
Dorico for iPad launches
Steinberg’s music notation software is now available for the iPad as a free download from the App Store.
Phil Castang appointed as Chair of UK Music Education Council
Phil Castang, the former sound engineer and Director of Creative Learning and Engagement at the Bristol Beacon music venue, will take on the next two-year…
DCMS Committee Report recommends severe regulation of music majors
The cross-party committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has published its report into the enquiry about the failure of streaming income to fil…
Sneaker Pimps guitarist becomes Principal of Leeds Conservatoire
Professor Joe Wilson, the lead guitarist of Hartlepool cult band Sneaker Pimps, has been appointed Principal of Leeds Conservatoire, run by the Yorksh…
Dowden tweets choirs in England can re-assemble on 19 July
Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has tweeted that choirs will be allowed to gather, rehearse and perform again…
Stars auction their time, tickets and memorabilia to raise money for young musicians
Gregory Porter, Andrea Bocelli and the Kanneh-Mason family are among the stars helping boost the Decca Bursary scheme to help young classical artists
Frost gets chilly reception from MPs in EU touring enquiry
Brexit’s chief negotiator Lord David Frost finally sat in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Parliamentary Committee this week to discus…
North African songwriters offered free masterclass with Vincent Berry II
The Cookout Africa holds its North African Zoom edition in July, offering established and up-coming songwriters the chance to compose a new song with …
5G Festival trials herald new age in remote live performance
Experiments carried out in Britain since March promise a new world in musical collaboration across networks
LIPA appoints Sean McNamara as new Principal and CEO
Sean McNamara has accepted the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) after over a decade…
Nile Rodgers says he learned his business acumen from Black Panthers
Guitarist, composer, producer and music teacher Nile Rodgers is one of the world’s most respected musical mentors, but his lesser-known philanthropi…
Allianz Musical Insurance’s gigging checklist – things to remember on the road
Whether you’re preparing for that first gig or getting back into band rehearsals, there’s lots more to remember when getting yourself and your ins…
MUSIC:ED readers get a free pass as CogX Conference prioritises arts in Global Leadership Summit
Nile Rogers, Robert Downey Junior, Sir Andre Geim and UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden are among a host of VIPs speaking at the fifth CogX Global Le…
Elton John posts stinging attack as Lord Frost fails to turn up for music touring inquiry
Sir Elton John has posted an open statement on social media slamming the failure of British Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost and the UK government t…
BIMM Institute and Creative United launch programme to support under-represented music entrepreneurs
From June 2021 the BIMM Institute (the British and Irish Modern Music Institute) is launching the Greenhouse Enterprise Programme with Creative United…
Young people would rather start their own projects than join the traditional music industry, says survey
The UK national charity, Youth Music, which supports under 25s in establishing careers in music, has launched the Youth NextGen Fund to help young mus…
The future of music is community and communication, says BandLab CEO
Music technology startup founder Meng Ru Kuok spoke to MUSIC:ED about the future of collaborative music-making as his Digital Audio Workstation app Ba…
Enote sheet music app launches on App Store
Berlin-based music technology startup Enote has just opened public access to its digital sheet music app, which is available to download now