The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, is delighted to share the news that from w/c 27th January 2025 it will operate from a new office space in Tileyard London, King’s Cross.
The move places the organisation in close proximity to a growing hub of music, creative and innovation-led businesses in King’s Cross, and to many of the BPI’s members based in the vibrant Tileyard Quarter.
The 1,800 sq. ft. office located adjacent to Tileyard’s The Gallery event space and close to its popular Vinyl Café, has been extensively refurbished with accessibility and versatility in mind. It will feature 16 desks, some which are height-adjustable. There are two meeting rooms that can work separately or in combination for larger groups, as well as a break-out area and other amenities. It additionally features a quiet zone with variable lighting and muted wall colours designed to be an inclusive space for neurodivergent team members. There will also be a drop-in area aimed at encouraging the BPI’s many label and other members to visit and spend time, inclusive of five hot-desks.
Sustainability is an important consideration for the BPI and its employees, in line with the commitment to the Music Climate Pact, so, where possible, materials have been sourced sustainably, including upcycled furniture and acoustic boards that are being re-used from the previous tenants.
BPI Chief Executive Dr. Jo Twist OBE, said:
”It’s so exciting to be at Tileyard London, with its strong sense of community and passionate focus on innovative, creative production, and which forms part of a vibrant centre of excellence that includes leading music and tech companies. We look forward to getting to know our new neighbours and to becoming active members of Tileyard, which, of course, now also has a campus at Tileyard North in Wakefield, not far from the specialist creative school BPI is in the process of opening in Bradford.
We’ve designed this new work space to be as welcoming and accessible as possible, while also supporting our commitment to operating sustainably. In this way, we hope it will become a lively, stimulating hub for our valued employees and members, and a great place to host industry partners.”
For well over a decade, the BPI operated out of County Hall, but moved out in 2021 in the wake of the Covid lockdown and then its lease coming to an end. Since 2022, the BPI has been based in Work.Life Soho, but it was felt that a more permanent and larger home was now needed – one more closely connected to its members that could also accommodate a BPI team continuing to work on a hybrid basis.
Established in 2011 and located at Tileyard Road, King’s Cross, London N7, Tileyard London is Europe’s largest creative industry community, home to over 250 artists, studios, and businesses centred around creativity, innovation, and collaboration, creating a vibrant mix of permanent residents. See Notes.
Tileyard London Co-Founder, Nick Keynes, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome the BPI to Tileyard London. As a driving force in the UK music industry, their influence and impact are unparalleled. Their move to our thriving community not only highlights the collaborative spirit and creativity that define Tileyard but also represents an exciting addition to our dynamic network of innovators, creators and industry leaders here in King’s Cross. We’re excited to see the incredible opportunities this partnership will create for the future of the music industry. The BPI’s presence further solidifies Tileyard London’s growing reputation as the leading hub for excellence in the creative industries."