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The new partnership will support musicians that apply for funding through two initiatives, including grants to perform at SXSW 2017...
Fans are invited to recreate classic ‘Back To Black’ songs in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the album’s release...
Adele and Ed Sheeran are among those in the running for the title at the BMI London Awards next week...
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