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The BPI and London & Partners celebrated the culmination of the inaugural Grow Music business support and investor school programme, a first-of-its-kind programme for the UK music industry, and announces the launch of a new programme for 2025.
Read moreThe BPI’s Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) awards £1.6M to 58 UK artists, supporting independent talent in global markets. Learn more about this essential funding initiative.
Read moreStars including Lola Young, Myles Smith, Rachel Chinouriri, The Last Dinner Party and more add their voices in calling on UK Government to value and protect copyright, joining the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Sam Fender, Kate Bush and others.
Read moreDiscover Grow Music, the BPI and London & Partners' groundbreaking programme supporting UK music tech startups. Learn how it fosters innovation, investment, and industry growth.
Discover how the global recorded music industry achieved its tenth consecutive year of growth in 2024, with revenues reaching $29.6B. Learn about the key drivers, regional growth, and the impact of AI on the music industry.
The UK recorded music market grew by 4.8% in 2024 to £1.49 billion, driven by streaming, physical sales, and sync revenue. Streaming topped £1 billion for the first time, reflecting over 800% growth since 2014.
The BPI’s Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) awards £1.6M to 58 UK artists, supporting independent talent in global markets. Learn more about this essential funding initiative.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Saffron Music’s Laura Lewis-Paul discusses investing in women in music tech year-round and rethinking IWD beyond one-day campaigns.