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23/03/2022

Julian Lennon signs recordings deal with BMG.

I worked with him on his 1998 album, Photograph Smile, and he was a delight to work with. https://bit.ly/3tzuQVc

Julian Lennon has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG. The album is set to be released later this year.

04/02/2022

Manchester’s New Century Hall will return this summer following a £10m transformation. via MusicWeek

The venue will be home to live music, performance and events space, independent kitchens and a creative college. It is located between Victoria Station and Shudehill, at the heart of central Manchester’s NOMA neighbourhood.

“The remarkable Grade II listed building will be reimagined as a new social destination spread across three floors, all of which will focus on nurturing talent, developing skills and creating new opportunities,” said a statement.

Once home to a dance hall owned by The Co-op group, the building was a conference and exhibitions centre and a venue by night. It played a key part in Manchester’s rich pop culture heritage, hosting acts including Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s. It then hosted famous club nights in the 1980s.

New Century aims to build on that legacy with features restored to create a new live music and events hall for Manchester. The venue’s original sprung dance floor, original 1960s ‘disco ceiling’ and vintage wood-panelled walls will be part of the New Century Hall.

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The venue will be home to a live music, performance and events space, independent kitchens and a creative college.

03/02/2022

Keir Starmer shares his vision for the UK creative industries. Speaking at the Creative Coalition Festival, Starmer offered support to the BBC and a new approach to education. https://bit.ly/3AWnvRR

Speaking at the Creative Coalition Festival, Starmer offered support to the BBC and better opportunities for creatives and musicians.

18/01/2022

AWAL founder and former U2 manager launch tool to safeguard earnings for new songwriters. - Lucy Thraves at

AWAL co-founder Kevin Bacon and former U2 manager Tim Delaney are launching a new tool which will help to protect the revenue and rights of songwriters.

29/11/2021

Feeder 'Just The Way I'm Feeling'. I've just heard this on a radio show, and it has brought back so many beautiful memories of promoting this brilliant song.

FEEDER’s new album 'Torpedo' is available to pre-order now.Exclusive signed bundles, merch and UK Tour pre-sell available only at: https://feeder.tmstor.es/ ...

26/11/2021

Great ITV piece about 'Robbo - The Bryan Robson Story' premiere last night at HOME cinema.

A 'Captain Marvel' movie - not the latest Avenger but Manchester United legend Bryan Robson | ITV News Granada https://bit.ly/3HWxTMo

Available on Blu Ray worldwide and DVD, Sky Store, Amazon & iTunes from 29 November.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the Rooneys and Gazza attend a star studded premiere for a new film about the life of former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson. | ITV News Granada

11/11/2021

TODAY - Thursday 11 November 2021, The Midland Hotel, Manchester

Beyond The Music International Music Conference - Manchester Symposium Launch

In 2022 the capital city of music, Manchester, will once again host a global music conference. Beyond The Music.

International artists, industry leaders, pioneers and innovators will congregate for three days in Manchester to examine the issues and seismic shifts our industry faces in times of unprecedented change, and with a city full of gigs will give bands and artists the necessary opportunity to connect with the industry.

Ahead of the 2022 conference we invite the Manchester creative, music and hospitality sectors to come together to discuss the city blueprint for this significant cultural event.

3pm - The City Forum (Hospitality, cultural, educational and wider Manchester stakeholders)

4.30pm - Independent Venues, Agents and Promoters Forum

6pm - Artists, Record Labels and Managers Forum

7.30pm - Drinks reception

Forums will be held in the round for open conversation - closed doors no press - Chatham House rules. Be part of the conversation.

27/10/2021

Vinyl Is Selling So Well That It’s Getting Hard to Sell Vinyl - The New York Times

For artists, especially ones without major-label backing, sticking with vinyl has now become a question about whether it is worth the trouble.

Left for dead in the 1980s, vinyl records are now the music industry’s most popular and highest-grossing physical format. Getting them manufactured, however, is increasingly a challenge.

06/10/2021

The - interview with Tim Vigon, creator of world-famous Made Of Paper fanzine (15/08/2014)

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06/10/2021

If someone streams at least 30 seconds of a song, artists rake in cash, which is why and make albums as long as possible. Skipping a song after 30 seconds means streams, resulting in more income. https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78djy/please-stop-making-really-long-albums via

Kanye, Drake and anyone else – all we want is a record with ten songs.

29/09/2021

PRIMAL SCREAM, SCREAMADELICA AND ME: “HE WAS FRANTICALLY PAINTING TIPP-EX DOTS ON THE FRETBOARD SO HE COULD FIND THE NOTES”

Back in the 90s, Guitar Magazine’s DIY and recording expert Huw Price was an engineer at the studio in London where Primal Scream recorded their masterpiece, Screamadelica. To mark the 30th birthday, here Huw shares his memories of those remarkable sessions. Guitar.com



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Back in the 90s, Guitar Magazine’s DIY and recording expert Huw Price was an engineer at the studio in London where Primal Scream recorded their masterpiece, Screamadelica. To mark the 30th birthday, here Huw shares his memories of those remarkable sessions.

07/08/2021

Some music industry colleagues have put a cookbook together, The Roadie Cookbook: Toured There, Ate That, funding Mental Health First Aid training for every tour bus in the UK.

50 recipes, anecdotes and advice for staying healthy on tour. Link https://bit.ly/2VtoAQh

The Roadie Cookbook: Toured There, Ate That is a new charity publication created by live music crew members with the mission of funding Mental Health First Aid training for every tour bus in t…