The MU rejected the latest offer made by the BPI, which (according to The Financial Times) would up rates by 38% from the current minimum of £43 per hour for rock and pop sessions.
NEWS & EVENTS
Inflation in Sweden hits 9.7%… because of Queen B.
The start of the singer's world tour in Sweden last month sparked such a frenzy of demand for hotels and restaurant meals that it has shown up in the country's national economic statistics.
Tina Turner passes away at age 83
Turner affirmed and amplified Black women’s formative stake in rock’n’roll, defining that era of music to the extent that Mick Jagger admitted to taking inspiration from her high-kicking,
Barbie movie soundtrack announced and damn is it a line-up and a half
Tame Impala, Haim, Charli XCX, and Ice Spice will all feature, as will Dua Lipa, who stars among the film’s supporting cast.
Idris Elba announces documentary exploring music industry exploitation of Black artist
A new three-part documentary series from the production companies of Idris and Sabrina Elba is set to dig further into the issue
Experimental electronic crossover group have announced a special festival appearance with range of tracks
We did not see that coming.
Ivor Novello winners are announced at awards bash this week
With winners across 14 categories that recognise outstanding achievements in songwriting and screen composing, performances at the ceremony featured Raye, Sting, Matilda Mann and Henry Moodie
The Musician’s Union and advocacy group Black Lives in Music are investigating racial profiling incidents by the Metropolitan Police
Claims that London's Met Police may be racially profiling musicians, leading to cancellations of concerts that disproportionately affect Black artists, are sparking anger