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Country music sees record growth in the UK in 2024, doubling its singles market share and hitting a 21st-century high in albums. Beyoncé, Shaboozey, and Post Malone headline a year of mainstream crossover and rising youth appeal.
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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.
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Stars 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.
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The global recorded music market grew by 18.5% in 2021.
Latest data for IFPI’s “Music Listening Report 2019” shows how UK consumers are engaging with music
Ed Sheeran and Queen represent the UK in IFPI Global Artist Chart Top Ten.
Ed Sheeran has been named the world's best-selling recording artist of 2017 by IFPI.
IFPI's latest report examines the ways in which fans are engaging with recorded music across 13 of the world’s leading music markets, including the UK.
After successful legal action from the record industry, YouTube-mp3.org, the world’s largest music stream ripping site shuts down.
