British labels and streaming services launch £1.5m fund for musicians affected by coronavirus

BPI, the governing body for UK music, have coordinated a £1.5 million fund to provide financial assistance to musicians in need during the coronavirus crisis.
Major labels including Sony, Warner and Universal, as well as indie imprints like Cherry Red and Demon Music Group have donated towards the fund, as have the likes of the BRIT Awards, Amazon Music and music licensing company PPL.Read more: “It’s a bizarre spot for everyone to be in”: how you can help musicians whose