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Embracing the digital world

Nowadays, music is everywhere. Think about it: ten years ago, listening to your favourite band or discovering new music was a costly – and therefore exceptional – exercise for some music lovers.

Now, thanks to online services like iTunes and Spotify, buying CDs in shops is for many of us a thing of the past – and our lives are filled with endless possibilities to access the music we love in the comfort of our own homes, at a fraction of the erstwhile cost.

Few people would dispute that we’re on to a good thing today. But where does this (r)evolution  leave musicians  – should they be left to pick up the shortfall of the flailing CD market?

Of course not.

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Welcome to authors’ societies.eu!

Thanks for reading our first-ever post. Our site is a one-stop shop with everything you need to know about authors’ societies: who we are, what we do – and how we matter to you.

And you don’t need to just take our word for it.

Here you’ll also find a range of real testimonials from creators across the EU explaining just how important authors’ societies, and their work, are to them…and their work. We’ll keep adding more of these as we go along, so do keep coming back!

And we’ll be keeping you updated with compelling stories from authors’ societies across the EU, set to illustrate how our work has a real impact on the ground. For example, you can read about some of our award schemes designed to nurture and support up-and- coming young talent; new partnerships with industry leaders; special events….and more!

So stay tuned – we guarantee you an insightful adventure into author’s societies where you are and beyond.

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Rise and Shine – Rewarding Europe’s Brightest Stars

Here’s an update on just a few of the many award schemes organised by authors’ societies across Europe, one of the many types of activities devised to reward fresh, exceptional creators and nurture up-and-coming talent.

The Floodliners, a pop punk band from South East London, has fended off stiff competition to be crowned songwriting and composition winners of The Next Brit Thing – an award for the brightest, most original British music talent.

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