Press releases from the United Kingdom music industry
A message from Mike Joyce from The Smiths:
“A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Crowdfunder – absolutely delighted to confirm we’ve hit the target to secure funding.
It means the mural is going ahead and I am over the moon, as is everyone involved. We have been blown away with the response and sincerely, no matter what size the donation, you’ve made it happen.
Continue reading “Andy Rourke mural will be unveiled 21st November 2024”
Striking black and white image of the much-loved musician will be painted by top street artist Akse and located in the heart of Manchester.
A Crowdfunder has been launched to fund a mural in tribute to The Smiths’ late bassist, Andy Rourke, who died in May last year aged 59, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Continue reading “Crowdfunder launched for mural dedicated to The Smiths’ Andy Rourke”
National music education charity, Young Sounds UK leads a £5.8 million pilot programme, with backing from the Department for Education.
Up to 1,000 young people from low-income families and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to receive targeted support to progress their musical talent and interests.
The programme will run for four years, starting in September 2024, focusing on 12 key regions, including Sunderland, Bradford, Bury, and Stoke-on-Trent.
(London, United Kingdom, 13 September 2024) Digital Catapult has announced the eight companies joining its High Growth AI Accelerator for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, in partnership with leading creative Lad Bible Group, Merlin Entertainments, Bauer Media Group and Music Technology UK.
Continue reading “Creative industries to be catalysed by advanced AI solutions”
Over 25 years, Awards for Young Musicians has worked with more than 5,000 young musicians from low income families.
Applications for help from young people have increased threefold over the past five years.
Under its new identity, Young Sounds UK will continue the charity’s transformational work and connect with a broader range of young musicians than ever before.
Continue reading “Music Education Charity Awards for Young Musicians becomes Young Sounds UK “
Jem Girl at the Piano 