@ukmusic
UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music. Find out more about what we do here: https://www.ukmusic.org/
The numbers are in 🚨
UK recorded music revenue has reached a new high of £1.57bn in 2025, marking 11 consecutive years of growth 📈
Read more about the latest BPI figures and what’s powering the industry’s growth here: bpi.co.uk/news/13097053
Cyn etholiadau Senedd Cymru, mae UK Music wedi lansio Maniffesto ar gyfer Cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru i roi hwb sylweddol i sector cerddoriaeth y genedl. Am fwy o wybodaeth: tinyurl.com/5n6c5s93
Ahead of the Welsh Senedd elections, UK Music has launched a Manifesto for Music in Wales to help turbocharge the nation’s music sector. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/5n6c5s93
Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha reflects on this year’s theme of ‘Give to Gain’ and the power of advocating for others. You can read her piece in full here. tinyurl.com/w9bta9p2
'The UK is at a crossroads – become a leader in ethical AI innovation or sell our creative sectors down the river to unscrupulous big tech firms.' UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed a new report on the danger AI training poses to the music industry. tinyurl.com/488rvbdm
There's still time to make your voice heard on the future of the BBC!
Music is one of the jewels in the BBC’s crown. But the Corporation is facing changes that could put the music we love at risk. Have your say to support music at the BBC and the wider music industry. tinyurl.com/ympwkhz5
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Music is one of the jewels in the BBC’s crown. But the Corporation faces changes that could put the music we love at risk. It’s vital you have your say to support music at the BBC. Find out all you need to know and have your say here: tinyurl.com/ympwkhz5
"We have a rich and varied music industry across the UK, which is rightly being celebrated." - UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke to BBC News about the power of the UK music sector ahead of the 2026 BRIT Awards. Scroll to 22:43 to hear what he had to say. tinyurl.com/yc5mt3zx
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl will be joining an expert panel at the Cultural Tides Conference at the Hull Truck Theatre on March 13 to discuss the impact of AI and technology on the creative sector. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4uf9bms8
The Leicester Music Conference returns on February 27, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts for a day of knowledge-sharing, networking, and live performances. Here's all you need to know: tinyurl.com/bdzmj8au
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 Campaigns Director Olga FitzRoy spoke to Go Radio about our Manifesto for Music in Scotland. Scroll to 00:02:12 on Olivia Topalian’s Feb 22 show at 2pm to hear what she had to say. Listen here: thisisgo.co.uk/listen-again/
UK Music unveiled its Manifesto for Music Scotland at a reception on Tuesday (February 17) close to the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, ahead of crucial upcoming elections on May 7. Read more on the launch here: tinyurl.com/3ntyvmpn
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
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl, Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha, and Diversity Task Force Chair Ammo Talwar MBE appeared across a variety of panels at the NTIA's Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool to discuss the key issues affecting the sector.
Members of the House of Lords came together to back calls for studios to receive business rate relief following soaring costs in a debate on Tuesday (February 10). You can read what they had to say here: tinyurl.com/53wnw35u
UK Music has signed Art Not Evidence’s letter to the Justice Secretary calling for limits on the use of art as criminal evidence. Read more here: tinyurl.com/muysdsn2
Around one in four workers are affected by conditions like depression, anxiety and stress every year. If you work in the music and need support with your mental health there are a range of organisations and services that can help. Discover more here: ow.ly/3SLU50Ro9By
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl will be appearing at the @ntiaofficial.bsky.social's Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool on February 11 on a panel entitled 'Are They Listening? Government, Trade and the Influence Gap'.
Find full details here: tinyurl.com/mpnxstnt
UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will be speaking at the @ntiaofficial.bsky.social Women’s Empowerment Brunch during the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 (NTES26) on February 11. Details can be found at tinyurl.com/2e5c3234
In UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we take a look at how the industry is innovating, from flexible deals to finding new ways to grow fanbases. You can read more on this story and the report in full here: tinyurl.com/3v33mcrj
"Recording studios are very much part of the R&D of the music industry." - Lord Kevin Brennan MP has called on the Government to protect our world class recording studios from soaring and hugely damaging business rates.
As part of UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we explore some of the big challenges facing our world class recording studios. Read more on this story and the full This Is Music report here tinyurl.com/vdwmw7x5
“We need the Government to take action.” – UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke to The Standard about why AI firms must not be allowed to train their systems on human creations without payment, permission and transparency. Read the piece in full here: tinyurl.com/42j5ca2h
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke at a Industry & Parliament Trust breakfast meeting to highlight the contribution our creative sector makes to society. The meeting also featured a speech from new Barbican CEO Abigail Pogson and was chaired by Baroness Thangam Debbonaire.
UK Music welcomes the Government’s £1.5 billion investment into cultural organisations following years of underfunding. These funds will help save local cultural venues across the country and break down barriers to opportunity.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/rk7ma8ap
UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector revealed that UK music export revenues in 2024 hit £4.8 billion – up 5% on the previous year’s figure of £4.6 billion. However, the rate of growth was down by half on 2023. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2uaz42b6
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joins leaders from across the industry in outlining his hopes for the sector in 2026. Read here tinyurl.com/yj33f4x3
"We will be turning up the volume to ensure policy makers understand what our sector needs to flourish."
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl outlines the sector's key priorities for 2026 and calls on politicians to keep their promises. Read in full at Music Week: tinyurl.com/243h2n9v
In UK Music’s This Is Music report into the financial health of the sector, we explored the artist development cycle, from global trends and the grassroots sector, to the challenges facing the next generation of talent. Read more from our November report here: tinyurl.com/yj7az5fm
