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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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The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard announce its 2025 Rising Star Shortlist - Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith
Applications now open for Music Export Growth Scheme funding
Signed test pressings by The Cure, David Gilmour, Rag’n’Bone Man, The 1975, Jamiroquai, and Wham!, among the hundred-plus lots sold, takes the total raised for the charity since 2019 to more than £160,000
The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard announce hosts for brand new content series The BRITs POV
As Black History Month draws to a close, Genny Turay and the Black Story team reflect on 2024's Black Story campaign and plans for the future.
The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard today opens the registration for its Voting Academy members, who are responsible for determining the shortlists and the overall winners for awards, which will be presented at the live show on Saturday 1st March at The O2 Arena and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.
