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04.01.21
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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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe global recorded music market grew by 18.5% in 2021.
Rising physical sales support streaming-fuelled growth.
Music consumption up for a 6th year, with 155m albums or their equivalent either streamed or purchased in 2020 – an 8.2% rise on 2019, with growth led by streaming fuelled by label investment.
BPI publishes new yearbook 'All About The Music 2020'.
Investment in new music, and growth of streaming and vinyl drive revenues up 7.3%, but the long-term health of music ecosystem still requires key reform, says BPI boss.
Latest data for IFPI’s “Music Listening Report 2019” shows how UK consumers are engaging with music