The launch by Orange Amps of the fund-raising ‘Music Aid for Joplin’ is only three days away and is set to raise thousands of pounds to help and support the Joplin community and in particular Glory Days Music Store destroyed by the tornado.
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has announced that their 2009 student graduation will be held at Matter, the newest and hottest addition to London’s O2 venue, on Sunday 1st November. 
Guitar Idol, the world’s biggest online talent search to find the hottest undiscovered guitarists on the planet final was held today at the London International Music Show and the overall winner was Jack Thammerat from Thailand.
Master Guitar Virtuoso, Steve Vai, bought his Alien Guitar Secrets master class to the 2009 London International Music Show at ExCeL exhibition centre, London Docklands today 13th June and will play a second sold out master class tomorrow. This was Vai’s only UK appearance this year and culminated in a special performance guesting with the Phil Hilborne band featuring Nicko McBrain on drums. 
Best-selling artist Amy Macdonald recently judged the final of the annual Shure Creative Award, an innovative competition for aspiring singer-songwriters. The award is jointly sponsored by Shure and the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.