Author: Arabella Hoy
Reading Time: 2 minutes BOOK NOW Your Mission Agent, take a seat at one of the most anticipated events in the industry calendar. Join us for a night of espionage and intrigue as we welcome you to the 64th annual MPA Christmas Lunch. The Objective Mix and mingle over drinks and entertainment before settling down to Live and Let Dine with a 3-course […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by the MPA DEI Team Every October, we celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK in 1987 by Akaayba Sebo, a special projects coordinator of the Ethnic Minorities Unit at what was then known as the Greater London Council. Black History Month is a time to share, celebrate […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Complete your application today! The NXT-Gen Scholars programme was created to nurture the next generation of music publishers, offering unparalleled access to publishing communities, networking events, knowledge transfer and career-building resources. We invite applications from those in the early stages of their careers (with 0-3 years of experience) who are proactive and driven to make an […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by the MPA DEI Team Bi Visibility Day takes place annually on 23 September. It began as, and sometimes is still, referred to as “International Celebrate Bisexuality Day”. The founders, Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur are three bi activists from the United States and founded the day in 1999. Michael Page […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes As we observe World Humanitarian Day, we honour those who, through dedication and bravery, ensure people in crises across the world have support and aid. The relentless sacrifices, advocacy and efforts are inherent in providing aid for those who need it as well as fostering peace and solidarity. As a society, we can uphold these […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Discover! Creative Careers Week returns from 18-22 November 2024, and they are looking for music industry employers (including music publishers) to get involved with their nationwide activities, live and online, to inspire the future workforce. This is your opportunity to give young people all over England experiences of the Creative Industries, educating them on the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The world’s first transparency in music streaming voluntary code has today gone live (31 July). The UK’s Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming was developed and agreed upon by digital service providers and 12 key music industry bodies, including the MPA. The Code, which was created in response to the Culture, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Disability Pride Month has been celebrated in the UK since 2015. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of different types of disabilities, start positive conversations and celebrate the differences. Background Disability Pride Month originated in the United States in the 1990’s when the Americans and Disabilities Act was passed to prevent people with disabilities […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes UK Music today unveiled the findings of its 2024 Workforce Diversity Survey, which gives a revealing snapshot of those working behind the scenes in the UK music industry. The results show significant improvements in the areas of gender and ethnicity. However, the findings also highlight areas where more progress is needed. A total of 2,874 […]
Reading Time: 9 minutes Interviewees Ray Pagden, CEO, Motus Music & MPA BeYou Network Champion Maria Angel, Production Manager, MediaTracks David Simkins, Richard Toeman Scholar 23/24 Luca Balbao, Music Publishing Administrator, TRO Essex Music Group What does Pride Month mean to you? Ray: To me, Pride Month is a time to honour the legacy of those who came before […]