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Sam Fender and Lola Young are the final performers confirmed for The BRIT Awards 2025, joining a stellar lineup including Sabrina Carpenter, JADE, and more. Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the UK’s biggest music event airs on March 1st at The O2 and will be broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.
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The UK Government's consultation on 'Copyright and Artificial Intelligence' could change copyright laws, allowing AI developers to use copyrighted material without permission. BPI strongly opposes 'Option 3' and urges the music industry to take action before the consultation closes on 25 February 2025.
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The BPI announces its move to Tileyard London, King’s Cross, from January 2025. The new accessible, sustainable office space places the UK music industry’s leading voice in the heart of a vibrant creative community, fostering innovation and collaboration.
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The global recorded music market grew by 18.5% in 2021.
Latest data for IFPI’s “Music Listening Report 2019” shows how UK consumers are engaging with music
Ed Sheeran and Queen represent the UK in IFPI Global Artist Chart Top Ten.
Ed Sheeran has been named the world's best-selling recording artist of 2017 by IFPI.
IFPI's latest report examines the ways in which fans are engaging with recorded music across 13 of the world’s leading music markets, including the UK.
After successful legal action from the record industry, YouTube-mp3.org, the world’s largest music stream ripping site shuts down.
