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• The Ivor Novello Awards

  For British composers and songwriters there is no greater honor than receiving an Ivor Novello Award for their contributions to the music industry. The awards, also referred to as The Ivors, ...

• 50 Years of Music for Loretta Lynn

  Not many people realize just how much Loretta Lynn has managed to achieve in her lifetime. With a the release of a tribute album and the CMA acknowledging her contributions to country music, ...

• Musicians’ Union

  There lives a musician in the heart of every person who loves music! Making it to the level of fame is a dream which few realize. We may even have other skills which prevent us from making ...

• Monterey Jazz Festival – Musicians

  Few things in life are constant; taxes, mom's home cooking and the Monterey Jazz Festival. Now in its 49th year, the festival is the second oldest jazz gathering in the world. And just like ...

• Function of the American Federation of Musicians

  The idea of having a society or union to protect the interests of musicians and to aid them while developing their careers started in the 1800s. Musicians realized that they needed financial ...

• Nominations for BT Digital Music Awards Released

  British Telecommunications recently released the nomination list for the 2008 BT Digital Music Awards. As usual the competition is fierce and there is a great mixture of music styles, ...

• Nominees for Urban Music Awards 2010

  Annually the Urban Music Awards pay tribute to the talents of artists and musicians, with ceremonies taking place in various countries, such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France and the ...

• SA Music Week – A Ground Breaking Musical Event

  It is important for every country to invent initiatives that support the local music industry, encouraging local musicians to express themselves and making it easier for them to build their ...

• Outstanding Contribution Award To Go To Pet Shop Boys

  Each year one great artist or music industry personage is given the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the BRIT Awards. A lot of speculation has been going around as to who will ...

• Sad Farewell to Ferlin Husky

  Ferlin Huskey was born on 3 December 1925 and found his calling in life during World War II while serving as a United States Merchant Marine by entertaining the troops. His love for music, ...

• Status Quo Re-enter the Limelight

  After more than four decades of popular music, the group known as Status Quo have decided to celebrate their legendary status with a massive auction, tour and album release. The festivities ...

• Global Drum Project on the Road Again

  Fifteen years ago the widely acclaimed album “Planet Drum” earned a Grammy Award in the World Music category. After an absence from the touring scene for almost a decade, the Global Drum ...