Brown rejects June election talk

Gordon Brown dismisses talk of a summer general election telling the BBC he is "100% focused" on the economy.

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Economy boost may mean pain later

Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.

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Moscow super skyscraper halted

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Lopez draws Spain level in Davis Cup final

David Nalbandian and Feliciano Lopez win a match apiece to leave Argentina and Spain tied at 1-1 after day one of the Davis Cup final.

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Clinton 'will accept State post'

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Kinnear open to role for Shearer

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Unsigned Band Resources:

About.com: Music Careers

Lengthy article about contracts, agents and managers, and finding musicians for bands.

http://musicians.about.com

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Bandit A&R Newsletter

Monthly newsletter featuring companies looking for talent.

http://www.banditnewsletter.com/

BandRadio

A musician's resource site for all that is the music business. Includes a searchable directory.

http://www.bandradio.com/

The Bards Crier

Weekly guerrilla music marketing e-zine designed to help musicians succeed. Includes lessons, articles and book reviews.

http://bardscrier.com/

Canadian Music Artists

Created to promote Canadian music artists for free, including musician resources such as production tutorials, articles on song writing, and royalty free samples.

http://www.canadianmusicartists.com

Christian Audio & Video Auditions

A place where Christian artists can post their songs on-line.

http://www.christianauditions.com

Comparison of Music Hosting Services (OMDs)

A comparison of online music distributors for artists wishing to share or sell their music online.

http://www.armydiller.com/musichosting.htm

EvO:R

Helps promote the music of its members. Bands information, reviews, and application information.

http://www.evor.com/

Funender

Provides MP3 music hosting and directory.

http://www.funender.com

GarageBand.com

Services include MP3 hosting, gig promotion, contest submission, and access to music industry insiders.

http://www.garageband.com/

GigLeader.com

Provides a facility to search for bands in local area. United States only.

http://www.gigleader.com

GoListenLive.net: Articles

Self-help articles explain marketing music on a small budget.

http://www.golistenlive.net/columns/

Grass Roots Entertainment

Providing reviews and resources for local and independent musicians.

http://www.angelfire.com/indie/lawnchair/grassroots.html

HardRoad.com

Music and lifestyle web site targeted primarily at college age music lovers. They provide users with a vicarious road trip experience and introduce local and regional music to the web audience.

http://www.hardroad.com/

Hollywood Music

See and hear music from unsigned and independent artists.

http://www.hollywoodmusic.com/

Indie Link Exchange, The

Includes a list of music people who wish to exchange links with other music related sites.

http://www.bigmeteor.com/ile

Indie Music

Many free resources for musicians including contacts, reviews, and venues.

http://indie-music.com/

Indie News Network

Webzine and newsletter that gives you information on what is happening in the world of independent music.

http://indienews.8m.com/

Indie Radio

Live broadcasts of music from independent artists. Submissions accepted.

http://www.indieradio.org/

IndieGroup

Free websites and email accounts for independent musicians and those involved in the music industry. Also provides links to other online resources.

http://www.indiegroup.com/

Jamwave

Independent artists community offering websites and weblog creation to upload music, films or videos. Requires registration.

http://www.jamwave.com

Jeff Mallett's Songwriter Site

A collection of advice and articles for songwriters.

http://www.lyricist.com

The Music Biz Academy

A musician's guide to promoting, selling and doing music business on the Internet, with promotion tips and links to other online resources.

http://www.musicbizacademy.com

The Music Broker Network

Provides free access to a panel of experts who will answer any questions about record companies, publishing and other topics of interest.

http://www.themusicbroker.net/knowledge/afmtopics.asp

Music Copyright Information

Music copyright information and advice for song writers and composers.

http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/p07_music_copyright

Pass the Mic

Web showcase for Rock bands, articles, news, and classifieds.

http://www.passthemic.com/

Ready Fire Aim

Artists and repertoire directory, print magazine listings, tip sheets, and articles.

http://www.readyfireaim.com

SongCritic.com

Fans can download and listen to your song (driving traffic to your site) and then post reviews of your tune.

http://www.songcritic.com/

StarPolish

Offers articles from industry experts on promotion and contracts as well as profiles of indie bands and artists, and industry news.

http://www.starpolish.com

The Unsigned Guide

Music directory for unsigned bands and artists in North West England. Contains information on getting a record deal, where to practice, and get CD's copied.

http://www.theunsignedguide.com/

Yahoo! Groups: BSharpNews

Monthly music industry newsletter published by Kenny Love, focused toward independent musicians.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BSharpNews

'No justification' for Brand show

Lewd calls from Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross to actor Andrew Sachs had "no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.

news.bbc.co.uk

Jail comedy course? You must be joking, says minister

A stand-up comedy course at a top security prison is cancelled by the justice minister.

news.bbc.co.uk

In pictures

Images of carefree royal moments up for sale

news.bbc.co.uk

Here's some news for you, Angus - you've got Comedy Awards job

Comic Angus Deayton is named as the new host of this year's Comedy Awards after Jonathan Ross stepped down.

news.bbc.co.uk

Moscow super skyscraper halted

The Russian firm building Europe's tallest tower suspends work, citing the global credit crisis

news.bbc.co.uk

Pickle 'n' mix

What's the point of Woolworths these days?

news.bbc.co.uk

OAP targeted in 'animal' attack

An 18-year-old behaved "almost animal" when he punched, kicked and robbed a frail elderly pensioner in her home.

news.bbc.co.uk

Train fares to rise 6% in January

Rail passengers will face big fare rises in January - with some tickets going up by double the rate of inflation.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cholera outbreak strikes Zimbabwe

The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe nears 300 as the water and sanitation situation "worsens", the UN says.

news.bbc.co.uk

Welfare changes

Lone parent work reforms set to cause division

news.bbc.co.uk

Gallas 'stripped' of captain role

William Gallas loses the Arsenal captaincy after his public attack on the team, BBC Sport understands.

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

news.bbc.co.uk

Johnson ponders immigrant amnesty

The Mayor of London is to commission a study of a potential amnesty for illegal immigrants in the capital.

news.bbc.co.uk

Fragmented world

Are US predictions for the next 20 years accurate?

news.bbc.co.uk

Brown rejects June election talk

Gordon Brown dismisses talk of a summer general election telling the BBC he is "100% focused" on the economy.

news.bbc.co.uk

No green shoots

Job losses affecting us all, says grocer in our High Street

news.bbc.co.uk

Economy boost may mean pain later

Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.

news.bbc.co.uk

Citigroup plunges on uncertainty

Shares in Citigroup, one of the biggest banks in the US, fall amid continued uncertainty about the firm's future.

news.bbc.co.uk

Clinton 'will accept State post'

Hillary Clinton will agree to serve as secretary of state under US President-elect Barack Obama, the New York Times reports.

news.bbc.co.uk

VAT fraudster must pay back £26m

A Staffordshire man jailed for his part in a £138m VAT fraud is ordered to repay £26m to the government.

news.bbc.co.uk

Kinnear open to role for Shearer

Manager Joe Kinnear tells the BBC's Football Focus "the door is always open" for Alan Shearer to work at Newcastle.

news.bbc.co.uk

Hatton & Malignaggi make weight

Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi both make the weight ahead of their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday.

news.bbc.co.uk

Lopez draws Spain level in Davis Cup final

David Nalbandian and Feliciano Lopez win a match apiece to leave Argentina and Spain tied at 1-1 after day one of the Davis Cup final.

news.bbc.co.uk

Teacher guilty of 'incompetence'

A primary school teacher becomes the first in Scotland to admit charges of serious professional incompetence.

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'Not just pirates'

Somali man says world ignores their real problems

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