The PRS Foundation for New Music is offering funding for musicians or promoters involved in electronic music to help put on live events.
Through its Live Connections funding scheme the organisation is offering grants of up to £5000 to anyone who wants to create a one-off live performance of original electronic music and who have plans for a live performance sometime in 2010.
PRS Foundation co-director Charlotte Ray has said that the scheme was created to encourage people to get their electronic music that they may have on their laptops out to audiences in a live setting.
The scheme is looking for proposals that demonstrate innovation in the live presentation of the music: for instance, in the use of unusual venues, a strong visual presentation or new methods of performing live.
As with all of the foundation’s live music grants, the funding opportunity is offered to collaborative partnerships of musicians and promoters where there is a track record of successfully carrying out an event.
Support is offered towards the costs of staging an event, including assistance on covering musicians’ fees, venue/equipment hire and promotion and marketing. The deadline for applications is Friday October 9.
One of last years successful applications involved live performances at the BFI Southbank in London when electronic music was used to accompany silent films. Birds Eye View received £3,000 from the PRS Foundation, towards their Sound & Silent’s season of live musical commissions to classic silent films that celebrate women in cinema.
You can find out all the information you'll need about PRSF funding schemes, and how to apply via www.prsfoundation.co.uk/liveconnections
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Unsigned Band Head Off On Week Long Tour of New York
Up and coming rock band, Vinyl are jetting off on a week long tour of New York, according to today’s Barrhead News.
The unsigned group from Barrhead head off to the Big Apple on Friday (August 21), where they will be performing twice at the prestigious Westcott Theatre.
If that wasn’t enough the rock band will also have the honour of being the first ever British band to perform at the Syracuse Music Festival.
With crowds of up to 10,000 people expected at the annual event playing at the festival will be a dream come true for the currently unsigned band.
Last year Vinyl played in Hong Kong at the International Jam Festival where they were given the prestigious best performance and solo guitarist awards.
Since then they have performed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Newcastle’s Journal Tyne Theatre, Headlined Glasgow's ABC2 and Barrowlands2.
The unsigned band told the Barrhead News that they hope touring across the pond will lead to further tours around the world.
The unsigned group from Barrhead head off to the Big Apple on Friday (August 21), where they will be performing twice at the prestigious Westcott Theatre.
If that wasn’t enough the rock band will also have the honour of being the first ever British band to perform at the Syracuse Music Festival.
With crowds of up to 10,000 people expected at the annual event playing at the festival will be a dream come true for the currently unsigned band.
Last year Vinyl played in Hong Kong at the International Jam Festival where they were given the prestigious best performance and solo guitarist awards.
Since then they have performed at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Newcastle’s Journal Tyne Theatre, Headlined Glasgow's ABC2 and Barrowlands2.
The unsigned band told the Barrhead News that they hope touring across the pond will lead to further tours around the world.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Pirate Party, Now Officially A UK Political Party
The Pirate Party UK has officially registered with the Electoral Commission, with a mandate to safeguard people’s online privacy, increase freedom of speech and reform copyright and patent laws.
The Pirate party UK was added to the electoral register of political parties in the UK on the 30th of July and is now real British political party. Formally registering allows the party to enter candidates in the next general election.
The Swedish version of the party won a seat in the European Parliament in June 2009 after capturing 7.1% of the votes in Sweden.
New Party leader Andrew Robinson wrote in a blog post:
"Now the party can really start. It's time for us to tell the world that we exist, to recruit members, raise funds and gear up to fight the general election. The officers and web team have built the framework that the party needs to get going, now it's time for you to make things happen," he wrote, before asking people to become members, donate and begin campaigning in their constituency.
"Copyright is not a necessary foundation for artistic and commercial advancement in any age," states their manifesto.
The Pirate party UK was added to the electoral register of political parties in the UK on the 30th of July and is now real British political party. Formally registering allows the party to enter candidates in the next general election.
The Swedish version of the party won a seat in the European Parliament in June 2009 after capturing 7.1% of the votes in Sweden.
New Party leader Andrew Robinson wrote in a blog post:
"Now the party can really start. It's time for us to tell the world that we exist, to recruit members, raise funds and gear up to fight the general election. The officers and web team have built the framework that the party needs to get going, now it's time for you to make things happen," he wrote, before asking people to become members, donate and begin campaigning in their constituency.
"Copyright is not a necessary foundation for artistic and commercial advancement in any age," states their manifesto.
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Slight Drop in Illegal Downloads by Young People in UK
According to a survey commissioned by UK Music, the majority of young people in the UK are still downloading music illegally despite the rise of streaming services.
The survey states that 61 per cent of young people still prefer to download music illegally. Last year, the figure stood at 63 per cent.
However, of the 61 per cent that admitted illegally downloading music, 83 per cent of that them also claimed to be doing it on a weekly and sometimes a daily basis.
Over 1800 14-24 year olds from across the UK were questioned for the survey.
Elsewhere, 78 per cent of people said they would not pay for premium streaming services like Spotify. 49 per cent of people who would pay for unlimited streaming would also continue to download illegally, the report states.
Surprisingly the survey also found that of those who admitted to illegally downloading music, 85 per cent said that they would pay up front for an unlimited music download service.
The survey also states that the average computer contains 8159 tracks.
The survey states that 61 per cent of young people still prefer to download music illegally. Last year, the figure stood at 63 per cent.
However, of the 61 per cent that admitted illegally downloading music, 83 per cent of that them also claimed to be doing it on a weekly and sometimes a daily basis.
Over 1800 14-24 year olds from across the UK were questioned for the survey.
Elsewhere, 78 per cent of people said they would not pay for premium streaming services like Spotify. 49 per cent of people who would pay for unlimited streaming would also continue to download illegally, the report states.
Surprisingly the survey also found that of those who admitted to illegally downloading music, 85 per cent said that they would pay up front for an unlimited music download service.
The survey also states that the average computer contains 8159 tracks.
Friday, 7 August 2009
The View to Play Final Show at Dundee's Doghouse, Tonight
Dundee band The View are set to play the venue they call their "home from home" for the final time, tonight (August 7).
The Doghouse Dundee, known for giving up-and-coming acts a chance to showcase their talent, is to close for good following tonight’s gig after being sold by owners, Punch Taverns.
A statement about The Doghouse said that management were not able to come up with enough money to buy the building from owners Punch Taverns.
During the bands early days The View would rehearse, play to fans and practically live in the Brown Street venue.
A farewell gig is being held before staff clear out the building ahead of the closure on Monday. The View will headline the goodbye gig and up-and-coming act The Law will also take to the stage.
The development is a bitter blow to venue manager Sarah Hill, who gathered support from The View and other top local acts to reopen the venue just two months ago.
Two fundraising concerts described by Sarah as the venue's 'last fight' were headlined by Dundee's most famous sons and successfully raised enough money to reopen its doors after a two month hiatus.
The View bassist Kieren Webster said the band are "gutted" the venue is closing, though he hoped it would not be the end for The Doghouse.
He said: "We have faith that it is not the end and we are gonna make sure we give it a right royal send-off, and while everyone is saying goodbye to one era, hopefully we will be saying hello to the next."
Venue manager Sarah Hill echoed Webster's hopes for the future, stating that a new venue is in the pipeline. She said: "Further discussions will be taking place, but I think we may have the new venue available to us to move in and reopen in around a month's time. It seems the only right thing to do, as allowing doors to close forever is not an option.
"I think we are much more than just a music venue to the local community, and hopefully we will continue to be so for many years to come. Watch this space."
The Doghouse Dundee, known for giving up-and-coming acts a chance to showcase their talent, is to close for good following tonight’s gig after being sold by owners, Punch Taverns.
A statement about The Doghouse said that management were not able to come up with enough money to buy the building from owners Punch Taverns.
During the bands early days The View would rehearse, play to fans and practically live in the Brown Street venue.
A farewell gig is being held before staff clear out the building ahead of the closure on Monday. The View will headline the goodbye gig and up-and-coming act The Law will also take to the stage.
The development is a bitter blow to venue manager Sarah Hill, who gathered support from The View and other top local acts to reopen the venue just two months ago.
Two fundraising concerts described by Sarah as the venue's 'last fight' were headlined by Dundee's most famous sons and successfully raised enough money to reopen its doors after a two month hiatus.
The View bassist Kieren Webster said the band are "gutted" the venue is closing, though he hoped it would not be the end for The Doghouse.
He said: "We have faith that it is not the end and we are gonna make sure we give it a right royal send-off, and while everyone is saying goodbye to one era, hopefully we will be saying hello to the next."
Venue manager Sarah Hill echoed Webster's hopes for the future, stating that a new venue is in the pipeline. She said: "Further discussions will be taking place, but I think we may have the new venue available to us to move in and reopen in around a month's time. It seems the only right thing to do, as allowing doors to close forever is not an option.
"I think we are much more than just a music venue to the local community, and hopefully we will continue to be so for many years to come. Watch this space."
Unsigned Acts to Open V Festivals
V Festival have announced the winners of 2009 Road to V Competition. The winners were plucked from more than 2,600 hopefuls who entered this years contest.
The two up-and-coming acts will open this year's festivals, joining festival favourites The Killers and Oasis along with a whole host of other bands.
Rock quintet The Last Republic and pop punk act Underline the Sky won this year's contest, after playing sets at Brighton's The Great Escape event in May ahead of The Charlatans and Just Jack, who have mentored this year's entrants.
Underline the Sky will play Chelmsford on Saturday 22nd of August and Stafford on Sunday 23rd of August, with The Last Republic going the opposite way.
V Festival takes place 22nd - 23rd of August at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire.
For more information, go to www.vfestival.com
The two up-and-coming acts will open this year's festivals, joining festival favourites The Killers and Oasis along with a whole host of other bands.
Rock quintet The Last Republic and pop punk act Underline the Sky won this year's contest, after playing sets at Brighton's The Great Escape event in May ahead of The Charlatans and Just Jack, who have mentored this year's entrants.
Underline the Sky will play Chelmsford on Saturday 22nd of August and Stafford on Sunday 23rd of August, with The Last Republic going the opposite way.
V Festival takes place 22nd - 23rd of August at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire.
For more information, go to www.vfestival.com
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Bang Fest is Latest Event to be Cancelled
Organisers of the Suffolk-based Bang Fest have confirmed that the festival has now been cancelled.
The event, due to take place in Suffolk on the 29th to 30th of August, has been cancelled “due to reasons beyond our control” according to promoters.
They explain in a statement, “Sadly due to reasons beyond our control Bang Fest cannot take place this year. This is an extremely frustrating situation since we have our licence and the support has been so strong. We apologise for any inconvenience and will fully refund ticket holders.”
The festival has promised three arenas of “raving fun in the great British countryside” for the price of £45.
To make up for the cancellation, they will be hosting a free club night in London on Friday 28th August featuring Altern-8 and Luke Vibert.
The replacement event called Bang Face 69 will take place at The Arches venue in Southwark.
Ticketholders for the original Bang Fest will be fully refunded. For more information, go to www.bangface.com
The event, due to take place in Suffolk on the 29th to 30th of August, has been cancelled “due to reasons beyond our control” according to promoters.
They explain in a statement, “Sadly due to reasons beyond our control Bang Fest cannot take place this year. This is an extremely frustrating situation since we have our licence and the support has been so strong. We apologise for any inconvenience and will fully refund ticket holders.”
The festival has promised three arenas of “raving fun in the great British countryside” for the price of £45.
To make up for the cancellation, they will be hosting a free club night in London on Friday 28th August featuring Altern-8 and Luke Vibert.
The replacement event called Bang Face 69 will take place at The Arches venue in Southwark.
Ticketholders for the original Bang Fest will be fully refunded. For more information, go to www.bangface.com
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