diff --git a/NEWS.txt b/NEWS.txt
index 0781ac3d7..c191604d7 100644
--- a/NEWS.txt
+++ b/NEWS.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version 0.9.0alpha3 - 2007-03-XX
+ * New Features:
+   * Using of 'performed by' AR types (without instrument or vocal).
+ * Bug Fixes:
+   * Fixed file clustering.
+
 Version 0.9.0alpha2 - 2007-03-04
  * New Features:
    * New variable %_extension% (#2447)
diff --git a/picard/mbxml.py b/picard/mbxml.py
index f1127c789..146e5c78c 100644
--- a/picard/mbxml.py
+++ b/picard/mbxml.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ from picard.util import format_time
 
 _artist_rel_types = {
     "Composer": "composer",
-    "Conductor": "conductor", 
+    "Conductor": "conductor",
     "PerformingOrchestra": "ensemble",
     "Arranger": "arranger",
     "Orchestrator": "arranger",
@@ -71,6 +71,8 @@ def _relations_to_metadata(relation_lists, m):
                     name = 'performer:' + ' '.join([_parse_attributes(attribs), 'vocal'])
                 elif reltype == 'Instrument':
                     name = 'performer:' + _parse_attributes(attribs)
+                elif reltype == 'Performer':
+                    name = 'performer:'
                 else:
                     try:
                         name = _artist_rel_types[relation.type]