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Stars including Lola Young, Myles Smith, Rachel Chinouriri, The Last Dinner Party and more add their voices in calling on UK Government to value and protect copyright, joining the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Sam Fender, Kate Bush and others.
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Country music sees record growth in the UK in 2024, doubling its singles market share and hitting a 21st-century high in albums. Beyoncé, Shaboozey, and Post Malone headline a year of mainstream crossover and rising youth appeal.
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The BPI’s Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) awards £1.6M to 58 UK artists, supporting independent talent in global markets. Learn more about this essential funding initiative.
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Stars including Lola Young, Myles Smith, Rachel Chinouriri, The Last Dinner Party and more add their voices in calling on UK Government to value and protect copyright, joining the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Sam Fender, Kate Bush and others.
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Country music sees record growth in the UK in 2024, doubling its singles market share and hitting a 21st-century high in albums. Beyoncé, Shaboozey, and Post Malone headline a year of mainstream crossover and rising youth appeal.
Read more
British recorded music exports reached an all-time high of £794.2M in 2024, driven by rising global popularity and label investment in emerging talent. However, UK music faces rising global competition as fewer acts top international charts.
Celebrate National Album Day 2025 on October 18 with a spotlight on Rock music, new artists, vinyl exclusives, BBC Radio 2 shows, and more.
UK music businesses are invited to join a trade mission to Japan in August 2025, including Summer Sonic Festival, Osaka Expo, and B2B networking events.
The British Music Embassy brings top UK talent to SXSW London 2025 with a two-night showcase at Devonshire Square, spotlighting emerging music stars.
The BPI’s second In Tune With Tomorrow conference at Sound City 2025 focused on collaboration, AI, education, and British music’s global growth.
For the first time, the Mercury Prize will be hosted outside London—coming to Newcastle in 2025 with a major awards show and regional music celebration.
