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  • BPI yearbook reveals country music's rising UK popularity
    01.05.25

    BPI yearbook reveals country music's rising UK popularity

    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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  • MEGS announces £1.6 million funding for 58 artists
    08.03.25

    MEGS announces £1.6 million funding for 58 artists

    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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  • BRITs stars join Make It Fair protest - Don't Let AI steal our music
    03.03.25

    BRITs stars join Make It Fair protest - Don't Let AI steal our music

    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 LA Sync Mission to boost music exports returns for 9 - 13 September
From the BPI 06.06.24
Topic Trade Missions
The British Music Embassy Returns to SXSW with a Record 70+ Showcase Performances
From the BPI 15.02.24
Topic Trade Missions
An Introduction to Sync - LA Sync Mission 2023
From the BPI 08.09.23
An Introduction to Sync - LA Sync Mission 2023

Ahead of the LA Sync Mission, Founder of Sweet on Top and Sync mission panelist, Kristina Benson, shared ‘An Introduction to Sync’ – answering what is sync, how might artists get their music placed in media, and why sync is important for the music industry.

Topic Trade Missions
LA Sync trade mission to boost music exports returns for 11 – 15 September
From the BPI 22.06.23
Topic Trade Missions
UK Trade Mission aims to boost British music in Japan
From the BPI 31.05.23
UK Trade Mission aims to boost British music in Japan

A UK music industry trade mission to Japan is set to take place from 18 – 25th August 2023, providing an open door for music businesses to explore business opportunities in the world’s third largest economy.

Topic Trade Missions
The British Music Embassy, the UK’s official home at SXSW, kicks off in style
From the BPI 15.03.23
Topic Trade Missions
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