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.

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's amendments (NC16 and NC17) to the Data Bill which relate to the recent consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence. 📄 publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...

The UK Export Academy is hosting a webinar on 28 April at 2pm to help businesses navigate the new US Tariff rules 🇺🇸 They'll be discussing: - What's happening with US Tariffs - The impact on UK businesses - Explaining Rules of Origin Sign up: great.gov.uk/export-acade...

Is your record label ready to take environmental action? 🌍 Ahead of Earth Day on the 22nd April, the Music Climate Pact's climate literacy working group has created a brand new Get Started guide to help you kick things off. Read the full toolkit here: musicclimatepact.com/get-started

Many congratulations to former @ukmusic.bsky.social CEO and friend of BPI, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin who has been awarded an OBE 👏

The new National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage rates took effect on April 1st. The Government has published a toolkit for employers here: canva.com/design/DAGi1...

The US has announced a base rate tariff of 10% for UK goods, which comes into effect on 5 April 🇺🇸 We know that many of our members will be concerned about the impact of this and BPI is liaising closely with UK gov. to ensure the views of music businesses are represented. 1/2

Thanks to @bpimusic.bsky.social for supporting Tara Lily @taralilymood.bsky.social in the latest round of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding. We really appreciate the support! Read more about the recent MEGS funding here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

On March 28, our Chief @tomkiehl.bsky.social joins @bpimusic.bsky.social CSO Sophie Jones, DAACI CEO Rachel Lyske, and @prsformusic.bsky.social CSO John Mottram on a panel discussing AI in the music industry at the LSE Student Union. Tickets are free and can be found here. tinyurl.com/y3djpu7w

Congratulations to the first ever Grow Music graduates! 👏 Launched by the BPI with Abbey Road REDD and London & Partners, this game-changing programme is shaping the future of music & tech 🤝 Find out more and register for the 2025 programme here: growmusic.uk

Global recorded music revenues are up by 4.8%, growing for the 10th consecutive year 📈 The @ifpiorg.bsky.social, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide, just released their Global Music Report 2025 📊 Read the full report here: globalmusicreport.ifpi.org

Make It Fair: Don’t let AI steal our music. At the BRITs, stars including @palomafaith.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy, @flolikethis.bsky.social, @thelastdinnerparty.bsky.social came together to send a clear message to the UK Government. More ➡️ dontletaistealourmusic.com

On Tuesday, in a powerful display of unity, the creative industries came together to stand against the Government's proposals on AI & copyright law. The #MakeItFair campaign ran across the front pages of most national & major regional newspapers 👏 More: bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

BPI supports the #MakeItFair campaign. Tech companies are using music to train AI without proper permission or payment. This is wrong and threatens our industry. We urge policymakers to uphold copyright. Take action 👉 newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/

Congratulations to Michael Neidus, @patcarr1.bsky.social and @pruharris.bsky.social 👏 They have been elected to serve as Indie Representatives on the BPI Council! Thanks to all who voted 🙏 More info here: bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

The BRIT Trust just received a donation of £1,000,000 from last year's @britawards.bsky.social 🎉 This money will be vital in supporting the brilliant work being done by the The BRIT School, Nordoff and Robbins, and other beneficiaries to improve lives through the power of music.

The BPI is moving home 🏠 New address: @tileyardlondon.bsky.social 📍 From 27th January 2025, we'll be joining the vibrant, collaborative and creative community at Tileyard London! We can't wait to see what the future holds 🙌 Read more on our move here: bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

We are delighted that the Government has announced £1.6 million in funding for the Music Export Growth Scheme, an initiative which supports British artists in reaching global audiences. BPI Chief Strategy Officer Sophie Jones responds: gov.uk/government/n...

Our CEO, Dr Jo Twist OBE, responds to the UK government's new AI Opportunities Action Plan:

A landmark year for women 👏 We revealed last week in our analysis of @officialcharts.bsky.social 2024 data that women topped the Singles Chart for the majority of 2024 and claimed half the year's Top 20 albums for the 1st time! Read more in the @financialtimes.com ➡️ ft.com/content/b25f...

Physical music returns to growth 📈 a landmark year for women 👏 and the threat of AI in the music industry intensifies 🛡️ Introducing 'BPI Playback 2024' - our roundup with @officialcharts.bsky.social of all the biggest findings from this year in UK recorded music. bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

Copyright law is vital to the UK's creative industries. We're proud to join the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, which is calling on government to protect copyright as AI policy develops. Read more here ➡️ bpi.co.uk/news-analysi... #CreativeRightsinAI

In this month’s edition of the BRIT Trust Diaries, Paul Hawkins from Attitude is Everything looks at UK #disabilityhistorymonth and how this annual platform can be used to highlight the continuing inequities that disabled people have to overcome. Read more: musicweek.com/talent/read/...

The 3 artists shortlisted for the BRITs 2025 Rising Star award have been revealed! ⭐️ Elmiene ⭐️ Good Neighbours ⭐️ Myles Smith Read about these 3 incredible artists here ➡️ bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...