BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to a new report on AI and Copyright by the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee.
Read the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...
Ready to take over the world 🌍
The recipients of Round 24 of the Music Export Growth Scheme 🎉
Developed and administered by the BPI, and funded by
The Department for Business and Trade, The Department for Culture Media and Sport, and the UK recorded music industry.
www.bpi.co.uk/news/13076050
The Mercury Prize is going back to the Toon 🎉
The 2026 Awards Show will take place on Thursday 22 October at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in partnership with Newcastle City Council 🤝
More: www.bpi.co.uk/news/13050162
UK Music has unveiled a five-point plan in its Manifesto for Music Scotland to create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth ahead of key elections to Holyrood. Find out more and read the manifesto in full here: tinyurl.com/yc4h45rt
A warm welcome to our new members of the Equity & Justice Advisory Group (EJAG)!
We’re excited for them to strengthen our work supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK music industry.
More here: www.bpi.co.uk/news/13016189
BPI Chief Strategy Officer Sophie Jones comments on today's publication of the Government's Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Progress Report.
Read the full report here: gov.uk/government/p...
The entire music industry is united in calling for Sir Keir Starmer and his government to take urgent and decisive action on business rates before ticket prices soar and venues close.
We have come together today to sign a joint letter to the Prime Minister: bit.ly/MVTopenletter
BPI is pleased to be a member of the newly formed Cultural Exchange Coalition 🤝
Now is the time for UK and EU policymakers to come together with industry to tackle this issue which has for too long been harming the potential of the UK’s music industry.
More information: culturecoalition.net
Manchester represent 👏
Introducing this year's stunning BRITs 2026 trophy, designed by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson 🎉
Read about his inspirations here: www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/20...
The results are in! 📊
@ukmusic.bsky.social's 'This Is Music' economic report has revealed that the UK music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the economy in 2024, reinforcing the music ecosystem's vital role in the UK’s cultural and economic landscape 👏
More 👉 ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
“This is something we are absolutely extraordinary at in the UK” 👏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke to @lbc.co.uk News about why government's pursuit of AI sector growth must not come at the expense of Britain's world-leading creative industries...
Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...
From Osaka to Tokyo, UK delegates have been immersing themselves in Japan’s vibrant music industry as part of the UK Music Mission to Japan 🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵
They're also attending Summer Sonic & the UK Pavillion at Expo 2025 ✈️
"There’s just an appetite for music that’s outside the box, creative, genre-bending… and I think U.K. music does that really, really well.”
@billboard.com spoke with 3 delegates at this year’s LA Sync Mission on the UK’s global sync success 🌍
Read more 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-music...
"We expect labels on everything from prosecco to Parma ham, ketchup to cornflakes — don’t music fans have a right to know what they’re consuming too?"
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in @thetimes.com on the need for transparency measures around AI-generated music ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/b770...
BPI was delighted to come together with parliamentarians to celebrate ‘British IP Day’ on 2 July.
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke about the crucial role of the UK’s gold standard IP framework to the music industry's continued success.
Read here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan ⬇️
That’s a wrap on the 2025 LA Sync Mission! 🇬🇧🎬
A brilliant week of panels, site visits to Disney, Sony and Netflix, networking at the British Consulate, and an amazing
[PIAS] x Sync Mission Summer Jam 👏
Organised by BPI, MPA & DBT 🤝
'Seeking Community' is out now 🚨
A first of its kind nationwide study has just been released exploring Gen Z’s evolving relationship with music 🔍
Created in partnership with BPI, Blackstar Agency & Lemontank Agency 🤝
Explore the full report here: genzseekingcommunity.co.uk
Calling all UK-based music tech founders 📢
The Grow Music startup programme is back for 2025! We're looking for ambitious, early-stage music tech founders and innovators to join our next cohort 🤝
You can apply here: 5ppnyfycma3.typeform.com/to/ypqwybS1?...
Manchester, meet music’s biggest night 🤝
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK.
Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.
Thank you James Frith MP for setting the record straight 👏
“Copyright is not an outdated principle... It is how our creative economy runs and powers growth”.
British music and tech can grow in tandem and add value to the UK economy.
@politicshome.bsky.social ➡️ politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Delighted to see BPI’s business growth programme Grow Music featured in the latest PICTFOR report 👏
It recognises the innovative and collaborative nature of music & tech and how it's helping to drive the Government’s growth agenda.
Read the full report here: pictfor.org.uk/report-inves...
Huge thanks to Baroness Beeban Kidron and 287 cross-party colleagues for voting in favour of transparency obligations for AI companies yesterday.
If AI & creative industries are to thrive together, transparency is crucial.
We urge the Govt & Commons to back this vital step.
In a global music market, touring is a vital part of the British music ecosystem and for artists to sustain their careers.
The Government must take action to remove the barriers that prevent British musicians from touring in the EU.
Read the open letter signed by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE 👇
Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
Last night, the House of Lords backed Baroness Kidron's amendment to the UK Government's Data Bill, requiring AI companies to reveal which copyrighted material is used in their models.
Thank you Baroness Kidron for your support 🙏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones shares her thoughts:
The British Music Embassy is touching down in the UK for the first SXSW London, on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June, with some of the UK's best emerging acts 🎶
@bpimusic.bsky.social @britisharts.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @prsformusic.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
Yesterday, the creative industries and cross-party parliamentarians united with a clear message to the UK Government 👇
Don’t let AI steal our creativity 🗣️
This came ahead of a debate about possible transparency measures for AI companies.
Themes across the rest of the morning included how labels are helping artists achieve global success, nurturing talent through education, and the importance of industry collaboration
It’s been a great start to the day at our ‘In Tune With Tomorrow’ conference at Liverpool Sound City! Surprise guest @metromayorsteve.bsky.social opened proceedings, followed by BPI CSO Sophie Jones who spoke about the challenges facing the music industry to a packed audience.
