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25.06.22
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Education
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For the first time in its history, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will leave the capital and make its way north. The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester’s Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, marking a bold new chapter for the legendary event, after nearly five decades in London. The BRIT Awards 2026 will take place on Saturday 28th February, broadcast exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Read moreA newly-published report from music marketing agency Blackstar, Gen Z specialists lemontank and recorded music trade association the BPI gives voice to one of the most misunderstood demographic groups – Generation Z (or ‘Gen Z’).
Read moreFollowing the closure of the UK Government consultation on ‘Copyright and Artificial Intelligence’, BPI has been continuing to raise awareness with Parliamentarians (i.e. Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords) about our concerns, as well as bring pressure upon the Government to change its position.
Read moreChildren across the country are to be supported to find and develop their passions through increased opportunities to study music, learn instruments, and take up sports and activities thanks to a multi-million-pound investment into sports and music education.
The BPI welcomes the announcement that the Government will consult on a new National Plan for Music Education.
BPI welcomes the positive comments and informed debate from MP’s at the debate on the contribution of music to the economy and wider society.
The BPI welcomes the news that the Department for Education is to invest in music education with a multi-million-pound culture boost for children in schools.
BPI call on a new government to support the recorded music industry.
Creative industries initiative encouraging fans to value the creative process and to access content legally