UMAW UK
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Advocate. Educate. Organize.
Note: We are NOT affiliated with UMAW (US). We're an organization devoted to solutions, and educating and helping UK musicians, not empty outrage.
Note: We are NOT affiliated with UMAW (US). We're an organization devoted to solutions, and educating and helping UK musicians, not empty outrage.
Heads-up, bands from Middlesbrough and Tees Valley: New accelerator grants (and micro-grants) available from PPL Momentum + PRSF. Applications close early May.
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
PRS Foundation launches targeted PPL Momentum Accelerator support for Tees Valley
PRS Foundation, with support from PPL, has launched a new partnership with Sonic Futures, Tees Valley Combined Authority and the UK government to target PPL Momentum Accelerator support in Tees Valley...
www.musicweek.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Heads-up, bands from Middlesbrough and Tees Valley: New accelerator grants (and micro-grants) available from PPL Momentum + PRSF. Applications close early May.
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
1 in 4 Bandcamp customers paid more than asking price for music. Many more interesting bits in this interview:
futurefilter.substack.com/p/was-bandca...
futurefilter.substack.com/p/was-bandca...
Was Bandcamp the answer all along?
Is the answer to music's current woes hiding in plain sight?
futurefilter.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
1 in 4 Bandcamp customers paid more than asking price for music. Many more interesting bits in this interview:
futurefilter.substack.com/p/was-bandca...
futurefilter.substack.com/p/was-bandca...
Your input matters: We encourage all artists, musicians, composers, songwriters, lyricists, singers, producers and engineers (f/t or p/t) to complete the below survey. UK Music is the industry trade body that represents your voice to government.
www.ukmusic.org/news/uk-musi...
www.ukmusic.org/news/uk-musi...
UK Music is launching our 2025 economic survey for music creators
20.03.2025: As the collective voice for the UK music industry, UK Music needs information on creator’s earnings in 2024 to help it to calculate the economic contribution the industry made to the UK…
www.ukmusic.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Your input matters: We encourage all artists, musicians, composers, songwriters, lyricists, singers, producers and engineers (f/t or p/t) to complete the below survey. UK Music is the industry trade body that represents your voice to government.
www.ukmusic.org/news/uk-musi...
www.ukmusic.org/news/uk-musi...
Last week, Spotify launched the "Concerts Near You" playlist. Here's how to get your shows added (using your Bandsintown For Artists account).
www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2025...
www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2025...
Spotify debuts Concerts Near You playlist: How To Add Events
Explore Spotify's Concerts Near You playlist to discover upcoming concerts and easily buy tickets for your favorite artists.
www.hypebot.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Last week, Spotify launched the "Concerts Near You" playlist. Here's how to get your shows added (using your Bandsintown For Artists account).
www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2025...
www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2025...
"An important opportunity to bring together independent musicians, venues, promoters, bookers, festivals, and the whole ecosystem in which grassroots culture exists."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At risk music festivals consider new membership model
Grassroots Rising, which is set to go ahead next year, is the brainchild of Bristol rooted venue, Chai Wallahs.
www.bbc.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"An important opportunity to bring together independent musicians, venues, promoters, bookers, festivals, and the whole ecosystem in which grassroots culture exists."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"The 12,500 artists who generated $100,000 or more on Spotify last year represent just 0.1% of all uploaders."
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/12m-artists-...
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/12m-artists-...
12m artists uploaded music to Spotify last year. Less than 0.6% generated $10,000 or more in royalties. - Music Business Worldwide
The proliferation of new artists is a good thing, Spotify says, even if it means it’s harder to be discovered.
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"The 12,500 artists who generated $100,000 or more on Spotify last year represent just 0.1% of all uploaders."
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/12m-artists-...
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/12m-artists-...
We've just returned from Austin where it was an exceptional year for British (and Irish) bands. A new regional initiative to support bands from the north of England was just one of the highlights.
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
Northern Music Export Office to 'accelerate international growth' for local talent
The Northern Music Export Office initiative – announced at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas – is designed to “accelerate the international growth of the North’s thriving music scene and provide nati...
www.musicweek.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We've just returned from Austin where it was an exceptional year for British (and Irish) bands. A new regional initiative to support bands from the north of England was just one of the highlights.
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...
"To save music is to value it... for government to give funding for schools and show people that music is a viable career option - which it isn't at the moment."
www.music-news.com/news/UK/1802...
www.music-news.com/news/UK/1802...
Last Dinner Party star Georgia Davies calls for the government to invest more in music
Georgia Davies wants the government to invest more in music.
www.music-news.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"To save music is to value it... for government to give funding for schools and show people that music is a viable career option - which it isn't at the moment."
www.music-news.com/news/UK/1802...
www.music-news.com/news/UK/1802...
Sure, music retail in the UK is back up to pre-Napster levels. But look at that in comparison with other entertainment sectors.
March 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sure, music retail in the UK is back up to pre-Napster levels. But look at that in comparison with other entertainment sectors.
KOBALT's new platform aims to help indie musicians recover unpaid royalties. Do let us know if you have success with this.
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/kobalt-estim...
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/kobalt-estim...
Kobalt estimates $1bn+ in publishing royalties go uncollected each year. Its new platform, KOSIGN, helps indie songwriters collect their share. - Music Business Worldwide
Kobalt claims that it can offer a “frictionless alternative to traditional publishing deals”…
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
KOBALT's new platform aims to help indie musicians recover unpaid royalties. Do let us know if you have success with this.
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/kobalt-estim...
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/kobalt-estim...
"Yes, somebody is making money from music—just not the people who create it."
www.honest-broker.com/p/the-music-...
www.honest-broker.com/p/the-music-...
The Music Business is Healthy Again? Really?
I express deep skepticism
www.honest-broker.com
March 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Yes, somebody is making money from music—just not the people who create it."
www.honest-broker.com/p/the-music-...
www.honest-broker.com/p/the-music-...
Grassroots artists can't afford to tour. UK Artists Touring Fund (UKAT) aims to help.
thefac.org/ukatfund
thefac.org/ukatfund
UKAT — Featured Artists Coalition
thefac.org
February 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Grassroots artists can't afford to tour. UK Artists Touring Fund (UKAT) aims to help.
thefac.org/ukatfund
thefac.org/ukatfund
"Young people are being priced out of nightlife." New NTIA study reveals some hard-hitting data about the decline in people going out to clubs and gigs at night.
ntia.co.uk/why-young-pe...
ntia.co.uk/why-young-pe...
Why Young People Are Going Out Less: NTIA Study Reveals Economic Struggles, Safety Concerns and Transport Barriers Stifling Nightlife - NTIA
A new study conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed that young people in the UK are going out less than they did a year ago, and their reasons why...
ntia.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
"Young people are being priced out of nightlife." New NTIA study reveals some hard-hitting data about the decline in people going out to clubs and gigs at night.
ntia.co.uk/why-young-pe...
ntia.co.uk/why-young-pe...
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This is your genuine chance to shape the future of live music in the UK. It takes 15 minutes of your time, but it's Sunday. You could do it with one eye on the telly, or while you get a coffee, or in between the two halves of the match, or while you wait for the band to come on. musicfansvoice.uk
Music Fans' Voice Survey
15 minutes to shape the future of UK live music! Music fans across the nations play a significant part in sustaining a vital industry. They buy the tickets, they stream the songs, and they create glob...
musicfansvoice.uk
February 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
This is your genuine chance to shape the future of live music in the UK. It takes 15 minutes of your time, but it's Sunday. You could do it with one eye on the telly, or while you get a coffee, or in between the two halves of the match, or while you wait for the band to come on. musicfansvoice.uk
"The Indie Worker Pass: A Proposal"
Compelling idea from a UK indie music business owner to provide coordinated perks for those working/slaving in the indie music sector.
networknotes.motiveunknown.com/p/the-indie-...
Compelling idea from a UK indie music business owner to provide coordinated perks for those working/slaving in the indie music sector.
networknotes.motiveunknown.com/p/the-indie-...
🔵 The Indie Worker Pass: A Proposal
I have an idea... and I'm curious if you feel it might work.
networknotes.motiveunknown.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"The Indie Worker Pass: A Proposal"
Compelling idea from a UK indie music business owner to provide coordinated perks for those working/slaving in the indie music sector.
networknotes.motiveunknown.com/p/the-indie-...
Compelling idea from a UK indie music business owner to provide coordinated perks for those working/slaving in the indie music sector.
networknotes.motiveunknown.com/p/the-indie-...
Dead Oceans founder talks about how an indie artist in the US makes it to the Grammy Awards. Some useful insight for UK bands breaking into America.
www.inc.com/jennifer-con...
www.inc.com/jennifer-con...
How the Indie Label Behind Grammy-Nominated Khruangbin Sets Artists Up to Thrive
Dead Oceans founder Phil Waldorf says the music industry is in flux—but it’s been there before.
www.inc.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Dead Oceans founder talks about how an indie artist in the US makes it to the Grammy Awards. Some useful insight for UK bands breaking into America.
www.inc.com/jennifer-con...
www.inc.com/jennifer-con...
APPLY NOW: Music Managers Forum (MMF) applications open for 2025 Accelerator Program. Open to managers of "independent artist, songwriter, DJ or producers, offering grant funding of up to £12k."
themmf.net/resources/ac...
themmf.net/resources/ac...
Accelerator Programme - Music Managers Forum (MMF)
We are the largest representative body of music management in the world. Educate, innovate and advocate
themmf.net
January 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
APPLY NOW: Music Managers Forum (MMF) applications open for 2025 Accelerator Program. Open to managers of "independent artist, songwriter, DJ or producers, offering grant funding of up to £12k."
themmf.net/resources/ac...
themmf.net/resources/ac...
It's INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK this week (27 Jan - 2 Feb). Let's all get out and support our music venues and the people that own, run and work in them.
independentvenueweek.com/uk/
independentvenueweek.com/uk/
Independent Venue Week
Celebrating the spirit of independent venues and the culture of live music and community
independentvenueweek.com
January 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It's INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK this week (27 Jan - 2 Feb). Let's all get out and support our music venues and the people that own, run and work in them.
independentvenueweek.com/uk/
independentvenueweek.com/uk/
How is your direct-to-fan game doing? Substack is putting up $20m ( £16m), along with new tools, to lure creators and artists over to their platform.
read.substack.com/p/introducin...
read.substack.com/p/introducin...
Introducing the Substack Creator Accelerator Fund
A $20 million funding guarantee to help creators grow their businesses
read.substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
How is your direct-to-fan game doing? Substack is putting up $20m ( £16m), along with new tools, to lure creators and artists over to their platform.
read.substack.com/p/introducin...
read.substack.com/p/introducin...
UK data last week showed vinyl sales up in 2024. But US data showing a plateau last year. Could this be a harbinger for UK vinyl sales in 2025? (Let's hope not.)
www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/17/v...
www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/17/v...
Are Vinyl Sales Declining in the U.S.? Report Raises Questions
Are vinyl sales suddenly declining in the U.S.? Luminate's 2024 report is raising questions about the format's precise commercial footing.
www.digitalmusicnews.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
UK data last week showed vinyl sales up in 2024. But US data showing a plateau last year. Could this be a harbinger for UK vinyl sales in 2025? (Let's hope not.)
www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/17/v...
www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/17/v...
