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As the music industry starts to sign major AI deals, we need to put human creators at the centre of the AI opportunity
The Council of Music Makers (CMM) is calling for an industry wide standard guaranteeing music-maker consent, control and compensation
The Council of Music Makers (CMM) is calling for an industry wide standard guaranteeing music-maker consent, control and compensation
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As the music industry starts to sign major AI deals, we need to put human creators at the centre of the AI opportunity
The Council of Music Makers (CMM) is calling for an industry wide standard guaranteeing music-maker consent, control and compensation
The Council of Music Makers (CMM) is calling for an industry wide standard guaranteeing music-maker consent, control and compensation
Tonight we’re at the lovely Crofton Park Tavern in proper Green Chain Quartet mode with Richard Martin on saxes, Mel Wright drums, John Gittos keyboards and meself on guitar. More soul jazz, boogaloo and bebop … and blues!
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And... Friday 7 Nov we're at..Crofton Park Tavern!
Green Chain Quartet, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Boogaloo,
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November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tonight we’re at the lovely Crofton Park Tavern in proper Green Chain Quartet mode with Richard Martin on saxes, Mel Wright drums, John Gittos keyboards and meself on guitar. More soul jazz, boogaloo and bebop … and blues!
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/and-...
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/and-...
Tonight is… Blues Night at the Daylight! The full GCQ quintet, with special guests: vocals/guitar/harmonica Steve Brayne (of Sonic Blue fame) and AntiMatazz guitarist vocalist Phil Birch!
Aural fireworks guaranteed !
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/6-no...
Aural fireworks guaranteed !
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/6-no...
6 Nov is... Blues Night!
Green Chain Quartet, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Boogaloo,
www.greenchainquartet.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Tonight is… Blues Night at the Daylight! The full GCQ quintet, with special guests: vocals/guitar/harmonica Steve Brayne (of Sonic Blue fame) and AntiMatazz guitarist vocalist Phil Birch!
Aural fireworks guaranteed !
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/6-no...
Aural fireworks guaranteed !
www.greenchainquartet.com/2025/10/6-no...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...
Question of the week: Is the Thames Water bailout plan - which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years - lawful?
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Is the Thames Water bailout plan - which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years - lawful?
A group of Thames Water’s senior creditors, London & Valley Water (“L&VW”), has submitted to Ofwat proposals for them to be relieved from fines for past or future sewage dumping for a period of up to ...
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October 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Question of the week: Is the Thames Water bailout plan - which relieves the company from fines for up to fifteen years - lawful?
www.whatthelawdoes.com/p/is-the-tha...
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What’s up?! This is whats up: 38d.gs/save-nationa...
Sign the petition: Save our National Parks
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:
38d.gs
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
What’s up?! This is whats up: 38d.gs/save-nationa...
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!
Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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August 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Nearly a year after Keir Starmer promised it, the Hillsborough Law is yet to be introduced. Families deserve honesty and accountability. Can you join me today and sign the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Keir Starmer: Don't Break Your Promise, Introduce the Hillsborough Law NOW!
The new Hillsborough Law is aimed at improving transparency and accountability of public bodies in the aftermath of major disasters. Keir Starmer promised last year, the new law would be introduced be...
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August 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Nearly a year after Keir Starmer promised it, the Hillsborough Law is yet to be introduced. Families deserve honesty and accountability. Can you join me today and sign the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Google plans to bulldoze a wildlife haven in Essex – home to rare species – for a data centre. Sign the petition now to help save it before it’s gone forever 🐝🦋 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Arena Essex- Tell Google to search elsewhere!
Wedged between the Mar Dyke Valley and Lakeside Retail Park, the former Arena Essex Raceway is not your usual wildlife haven. Where once stock cars and speedway bikes lined up to cross the fini...
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August 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Google plans to bulldoze a wildlife haven in Essex – home to rare species – for a data centre. Sign the petition now to help save it before it’s gone forever 🐝🦋 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
This is looking more like a reality day by day... Once it happens it's unlikely to be reversed. Tell every political party this is a non starter.
38d.gs/lbni
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To all political parties: Commit to no GP appointment fees EVER
I just signed 38 Degrees’ open letter asking ALL political parties to commit to NEVER charging GP fees - will you join me?
38d.gs
August 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is looking more like a reality day by day... Once it happens it's unlikely to be reversed. Tell every political party this is a non starter.
38d.gs/lbni
38d.gs/lbni
🚨 Water bosses are dodging the ban on bonuses that was meant to put an end to their huge pay packets - while sewage floods our rivers and seas and our bills soar. Join me and sign the petition to help put an end to this scandal: 38d.gs/gml_
End the Pay Tricks: Hold Water Companies Accountable
🚨 Water bosses are dodging the ban on bonuses that was meant to put an end to their huge pay packets - while sewage floods our rivers and seas and our bills soar. That's why I've signed the petition t...
38d.gs
August 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🚨 Water bosses are dodging the ban on bonuses that was meant to put an end to their huge pay packets - while sewage floods our rivers and seas and our bills soar. Join me and sign the petition to help put an end to this scandal: 38d.gs/gml_
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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July 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Spot Amazon Prime scams: www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Prime Day scams: Which? finds copycat Amazon website and fake Prime Day ads - Which?
Amazon Prime Day deals run from 8-11 July and fraudsters are cashing in on it
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July 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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We need to spread the word. Tell the UK government to stop deep sea mining before it starts. act.gp/3FvLdI9
If you agree the UK government should stop deep sea mining before it starts, add your name.
Call on the UK to protect our oceans and stop deep sea mining before it starts.
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July 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We need to spread the word. Tell the UK government to stop deep sea mining before it starts. act.gp/3FvLdI9