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Intelligence 20.07.22

British music exports leap 13.7% to new high as a record number of UK artists each hit 100 million global streams in 2021

The value of British recorded music exports grew by 13.7% to a new annual high of £590.8 million in 2021, according to new figures released by the BPI. The 2021 total is the highest since the BPI began its annual survey of record label overseas income in 2000.

Topic Report, Market Statistics

Intelligence 20.07.22

BPI announces “Let’s Talk About Shortform Video” – The latest edition in its series of Insight Sessions for BPI members

The BPI welcome its members to its first BPI Insight Session of 2022: Let's Talk About: Shortform Video.

Topic Insight Session

Intelligence 22.06.22

BPI analysis of year’s biggest albums reveals breadth of music creativity across UK

Nearly two-thirds of the past year’s most successful UK albums came from domestic artists who either grew up or formed their bands in the nations and regions outside of London, with the North West leading the way, according to a new report from the BPI, the representative voice for independent and major record labels.

Topic Report

Intelligence 09.05.22

'Turn Up The Volume' Survey: Music fans care more about climate change

‘Turn Up The Volume’ survey from Music Declares Emergency and the University of Glasgow with lead partner the BPI, Beggars Group, Secretly Group, Involved Group and Key Production reports findings.

Topic Report

Intelligence 28.04.22

BPI “All About the Music” 2022 yearbook reveals more artists and tracks succeed on streaming than ever before

BPI “All About the Music” 2022 yearbook reveals more artists and tracks succeed on streaming than ever before.

Intelligence 28.04.22

New releases’ share of UK’s vinyl LP market leapt by more than 40% in 2021, BPI analysis reveals

Headed by ABBA, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey and Wolf Alice, new albums accounted for 43% of vinyl LP purchases in 2021, up markedly from 30% the year before.

Topic Vinyl, Physical

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British music exports leap 13.7% to new high as a record number of UK artists each hit 100 million global streams in 2021

BPI announces “Let’s Talk About Shortform Video” – The latest edition in its series of Insight Sessions for BPI members

BPI analysis of year’s biggest albums reveals breadth of music creativity across UK

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BPI “All About the Music” 2022 yearbook reveals more artists and tracks succeed on streaming than ever before

New releases’ share of UK’s vinyl LP market leapt by more than 40% in 2021, BPI analysis reveals

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