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Ben Hutcheson releases new single Live for the Weekend 

Described as a ‘young singer/songwriter with a wisdom beyond his years’, bristol-based Ben Hutcheson uses his lyrical prowess to tackle universal themes such as love and loss…yet weave captivating stories with a contemporary feel (All About Eve).

Having graced the stage with acts such as Scouting For Girls, Natalie Imbruglia, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, and Billy Ocean, Ben has cut his teeth in fine company. He has released several original singles, and a debut album, already totalling in excess of 30 million streams worldwide.

 

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Tickets go on sale for inaugural London Soundtrack Festival 2025 as new details are unveiled

Neil Tennant and Jake Shears headline Movie Songs Concert at the Roundhouse.

BFI IMAX screenings revealed – including a Lord of the Rings marathon introduced by Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore.

16 September 2024, London: The first tickets go on sale tomorrow for the London Soundtrack Festival (LSF), London’s first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games.

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Crowdfunder launched for mural dedicated to The Smiths’ Andy Rourke

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.

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Young Sounds UK and the UK Government unite to support young people from low-income families through music

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.

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Creative industries to be catalysed by advanced AI solutions

(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.

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