UK Music
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UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music.
Find out more about what we do here: https://www.ukmusic.org/
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The UK music industry contributed a record £8bn to the economy in 2024 and saw export revenues hit £4.8bn, UK Music's new This Is Music report reveals. This landmark report also explores the impact of AI, EU touring and highlights the big challenges facing the sector. tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
A huge thanks to everyone who came out for the 2025 UK Music and All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music charity quiz! All proceeds from the night went to the brilliant Help Musicians. You can find out more about the event here tinyurl.com/jv2h98cv
UK Music and APPG on Music Hold Charity Quiz in Aid of Help Musicians
28.11.2025: UK Music and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music hosted a charity music quiz in aid of Help Musicians. The event took place on November 26 at The Vault, Walkers of Whitehall, London...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A huge thanks to everyone who came out for the 2025 UK Music and All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music charity quiz! All proceeds from the night went to the brilliant Help Musicians. You can find out more about the event here tinyurl.com/jv2h98cv
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP has outlined some of the major opportunities and challenges facing the music sector in UK Music’s This Is Music economic report. Read what she had to say in our landmark report here tinyurl.com/ytfzm9uv
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP has outlined some of the major opportunities and challenges facing the music sector in UK Music’s This Is Music economic report. Read what she had to say in our landmark report here tinyurl.com/ytfzm9uv
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl addressed delegates as part of the annual State of the Nation panel at Un-Convention 2025 in Manchester. Find out more here tinyurl.com/4b2cb3rt
UK Music Chief Debates the State of the Nation at Manchester Un-Convention
25.11.2025: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl addressed delegates as part of the annual State of the Nation panel at Un-Convention 2025 in Manchester. Focusing initially on positive developments…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl addressed delegates as part of the annual State of the Nation panel at Un-Convention 2025 in Manchester. Find out more here tinyurl.com/4b2cb3rt
“Music plays a vital role in turbocharging economies, increasing employment and enriching culture all over the country.” UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the news that Hull City Council has signed up to our Local Music Action Charter. Find out more here tinyurl.com/tetcb388
Hull joins UK Music Charter
The newly launched charter offers Hull a practical framework to amplify its music ecosystem, unlock investment, and deliver inclusive cultural impact.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“Music plays a vital role in turbocharging economies, increasing employment and enriching culture all over the country.” UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the news that Hull City Council has signed up to our Local Music Action Charter. Find out more here tinyurl.com/tetcb388
Some 66% of creators believe that AI poses a threat to their career, UK Music’s landmark This Is Music report into the economic health of the industry has revealed. You can read more about the report and what creators had to say on the impact of AI here tinyurl.com/4yyjyyts
Two Thirds of Creators Say AI Poses a Threat to Their Careers, UK Music Report Reveals
27.11.2025: UK Music’s This Is Music economic report has revealed that 66% of creators believe that AI poses a threat to their career. As part of UK Music’s landmark report into the financial health…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Some 66% of creators believe that AI poses a threat to their career, UK Music’s landmark This Is Music report into the economic health of the industry has revealed. You can read more about the report and what creators had to say on the impact of AI here tinyurl.com/4yyjyyts
UK Music is calling on Government to deliver on a number of key points to ensure our £8bn sector maintains its world-leading status, from protecting rightsholders from unscrupulous AI firms, to boosting the enormous contribution music makes to the economy. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2y36vz3z
The Future of the UK Music Sector: What UK Music Wants to See From Government on AI and Global Exports
18.11.2025: UK Music has called on the Government to deliver on a number of crucial points to ensure our £8 billion sector maintains its world-leading status, from protecting rightsholders from…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
UK Music is calling on Government to deliver on a number of key points to ensure our £8bn sector maintains its world-leading status, from protecting rightsholders from unscrupulous AI firms, to boosting the enormous contribution music makes to the economy. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2y36vz3z
As the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) convened in Westminster to discuss EU touring post-Brexit, Stella Creasy MP hailed the power of music to bring people and cultures closer together, from The Beatles and Oasis to the Macarena and Ace of Base.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
As the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) convened in Westminster to discuss EU touring post-Brexit, Stella Creasy MP hailed the power of music to bring people and cultures closer together, from The Beatles and Oasis to the Macarena and Ace of Base.
The UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) came together in Westminster to discuss the implications of Brexit on EU touring. Here, UK chair of the Assembly Marsha de Cordova MP explains why barriers to this vital element of cultural exchange must be torn down.
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) came together in Westminster to discuss the implications of Brexit on EU touring. Here, UK chair of the Assembly Marsha de Cordova MP explains why barriers to this vital element of cultural exchange must be torn down.
Culture Minister Ian Murray MP highlighted the many challenges facing EU touring when the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) met in Westminster to discuss the impact of Brexit on EU-UK cultural exchange.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Culture Minister Ian Murray MP highlighted the many challenges facing EU touring when the UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) met in Westminster to discuss the impact of Brexit on EU-UK cultural exchange.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music has re-elected Pete Wishart MP and Alex Sobel MP as its co-Chairs at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Westminster. Congratulations to both from all at UK Music! tinyurl.com/4jbspfpn
Parliamentarians Re-Elect Pete Wishart and Alex Sobel as Chairs of the APPG on Music
20.11.2025: The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music has re-elected Pete Wishart MP and Alex Sobel MP as its co-Chairs at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Westminster. The APPG on Music…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music has re-elected Pete Wishart MP and Alex Sobel MP as its co-Chairs at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Westminster. Congratulations to both from all at UK Music! tinyurl.com/4jbspfpn
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl welcomes the decision to clamp down on touts ripping off music fans on the secondary ticketing market. The move marks a huge win for music lovers, as well as UK Music and all who have campaigned for so long to stamp out the touts. tinyurl.com/44s76h84
UK Music Chief Welcomes Government Move to Slap Price Cap on Ticket Resales
18.11.2025: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed a long-awaited Government announcement to impose a price cap on secondary ticket sales. The official confirmation of the move comes after UK...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl welcomes the decision to clamp down on touts ripping off music fans on the secondary ticketing market. The move marks a huge win for music lovers, as well as UK Music and all who have campaigned for so long to stamp out the touts. tinyurl.com/44s76h84
Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joined BBC 5 Live to welcome news that government is to crack down on ticket touts with a reselling price cap. This is a major victory for music fans who have been ripped off for too long. Scroll to 1:39:30 to hear what he had to say: tinyurl.com/y8ydy2ry
5 Live Breakfast - 18/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Rachel Burden and Qasa Alom with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl joined BBC 5 Live to welcome news that government is to crack down on ticket touts with a reselling price cap. This is a major victory for music fans who have been ripped off for too long. Scroll to 1:39:30 to hear what he had to say: tinyurl.com/y8ydy2ry
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The @ukmusic.bsky.social economic report shows a record year for the music industry - but artists still face barriers on many fronts
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November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The @ukmusic.bsky.social economic report shows a record year for the music industry - but artists still face barriers on many fronts
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Our Chief Tom Kiehl told Radio 4's Today programme why UK Music welcomes the impending Government clampdown on touts with a secondary ticketing price cap, marking a big victory for UK Music and all who campaigned for the crackdown. Scroll to 1:14:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today - 18/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our Chief Tom Kiehl told Radio 4's Today programme why UK Music welcomes the impending Government clampdown on touts with a secondary ticketing price cap, marking a big victory for UK Music and all who campaigned for the crackdown. Scroll to 1:14:44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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🇬🇧 The UK music industry hit a record £8bn GVA in 2024, but UK Music cautions that growth is slowing and key challenges remain, from rising costs to EU touring barriers. @ukmusic.bsky.social
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November 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🇬🇧 The UK music industry hit a record £8bn GVA in 2024, but UK Music cautions that growth is slowing and key challenges remain, from rising costs to EU touring barriers. @ukmusic.bsky.social
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APPG on Music co-Chair Pete Wishart MP has hailed the "staggering" £8bn that music contributed to the economy in 2024, while calling on the urgent need for Government to find solutions on AI & copyright and EU touring that work for the sector. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
APPG on Music co-Chair Pete Wishart MP has hailed the "staggering" £8bn that music contributed to the economy in 2024, while calling on the urgent need for Government to find solutions on AI & copyright and EU touring that work for the sector. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage has outlined the challenges facing the industry following the release of our This Is Music report, highlighting the key areas that require support to ensure the ongoing prosperity of our sector. Find out more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage has outlined the challenges facing the industry following the release of our This Is Music report, highlighting the key areas that require support to ensure the ongoing prosperity of our sector. Find out more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
Lib Dem Culture spokesperson Anna Sabine MP has welcomed UK Music's This Is Music report on the state of the industry, hailing music's economic and cultural contribution while outlining the support required for the grassroots ecosystem. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lib Dem Culture spokesperson Anna Sabine MP has welcomed UK Music's This Is Music report on the state of the industry, hailing music's economic and cultural contribution while outlining the support required for the grassroots ecosystem. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl has joined forces with music leaders to call on PM Sir Keir Starmer to slap a price cap on ticket resales. Among those backing the call are Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Radiohead, New Order, PJ Harvey and Sam Fender. Read more here: tinyurl.com/35829ywr
UK Music Chief Joins Music Leaders With Call on PM to Honour Tickets Pledge
13.11.2025: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has joined forces with music leaders to call on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to honour his pre-election pledge to slap a price cap on ticket resales.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl has joined forces with music leaders to call on PM Sir Keir Starmer to slap a price cap on ticket resales. Among those backing the call are Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Radiohead, New Order, PJ Harvey and Sam Fender. Read more here: tinyurl.com/35829ywr
Culture Minister Ian Murray MP has hailed the record £8bn contribution that music made to the economy in 2024. The figure was revealed as part of UK Music's This Is Music report, which also shows that music export revenues hit £4.8bn. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Culture Minister Ian Murray MP has hailed the record £8bn contribution that music made to the economy in 2024. The figure was revealed as part of UK Music's This Is Music report, which also shows that music export revenues hit £4.8bn. Read more here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
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💷 £8 BILLION 💷
That’s the music industry’s contribution to the UK economy, an all time record high
This is the value of investing in music, music education and nurturing the needs of our sector against the dangers of generative AI stealing our industry’s profit 🤖
That’s the music industry’s contribution to the UK economy, an all time record high
This is the value of investing in music, music education and nurturing the needs of our sector against the dangers of generative AI stealing our industry’s profit 🤖
The UK music industry contributed a record £8bn to the economy in 2024 and saw export revenues hit £4.8bn, UK Music's new This Is Music report reveals. This landmark report also explores the impact of AI, EU touring and highlights the big challenges facing the sector. tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
💷 £8 BILLION 💷
That’s the music industry’s contribution to the UK economy, an all time record high
This is the value of investing in music, music education and nurturing the needs of our sector against the dangers of generative AI stealing our industry’s profit 🤖
That’s the music industry’s contribution to the UK economy, an all time record high
This is the value of investing in music, music education and nurturing the needs of our sector against the dangers of generative AI stealing our industry’s profit 🤖
Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has called for "urgent action" to halt the slowing of economic growth in the industry. While our This Is Music report shows that the sector contributed a record £8bn in 2024, the rate of growth was half that of 2023. Read more tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has called for "urgent action" to halt the slowing of economic growth in the industry. While our This Is Music report shows that the sector contributed a record £8bn in 2024, the rate of growth was half that of 2023. Read more tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl sat down with Drowned in Sound’s Sean Adams to discuss the findings of our new This Is Music economic report and the biggest issues facing the sector, from AI and EU touring to the challenge of breaking new artists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVKL... @drownedinsound.bsky.social
Is music in the UK booming?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl sat down with Drowned in Sound’s Sean Adams to discuss the findings of our new This Is Music economic report and the biggest issues facing the sector, from AI and EU touring to the challenge of breaking new artists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVKL... @drownedinsound.bsky.social
Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston has addressed the opportunities and challenges facing the music sector in UK Music's landmark This Is Music report, which reveals that music contributed £8bn to the economy in 2024. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston has addressed the opportunities and challenges facing the music sector in UK Music's landmark This Is Music report, which reveals that music contributed £8bn to the economy in 2024. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
As UK Music launches its This Is Music report into the state of the industry, our Chief Tom Kiehl has issued a note of caution. While 2024 saw growth hit a record high of £8bn, the rate of growth was down by more than half on 2023. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
As UK Music launches its This Is Music report into the state of the industry, our Chief Tom Kiehl has issued a note of caution. While 2024 saw growth hit a record high of £8bn, the rate of growth was down by more than half on 2023. Find out more and read the report here tinyurl.com/yc7vjpx4