BPI (British Phonographic Industry)
@bpimusic.bsky.social
Promoting British music. Represent UK record labels, organise the BRITs, Mercury Prize & more, co-own @officialcharts.bsky.social & run #BRITcertified 🎶
BPI is pleased to be a member of the newly formed Cultural Exchange Coalition 🤝
Now is the time for UK and EU policymakers to come together with industry to tackle this issue which has for too long been harming the potential of the UK’s music industry.
More information: culturecoalition.net
Now is the time for UK and EU policymakers to come together with industry to tackle this issue which has for too long been harming the potential of the UK’s music industry.
More information: culturecoalition.net
UK Music is excited to team up with stars and creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to launch the Cultural Exchange Coalition (CEC) in a move to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. More here tinyurl.com/5bxwrcvu
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BPI is pleased to be a member of the newly formed Cultural Exchange Coalition 🤝
Now is the time for UK and EU policymakers to come together with industry to tackle this issue which has for too long been harming the potential of the UK’s music industry.
More information: culturecoalition.net
Now is the time for UK and EU policymakers to come together with industry to tackle this issue which has for too long been harming the potential of the UK’s music industry.
More information: culturecoalition.net
Manchester represent 👏
Introducing this year's stunning BRITs 2026 trophy, designed by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson 🎉
Read about his inspirations here: www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/20...
Introducing this year's stunning BRITs 2026 trophy, designed by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson 🎉
Read about his inspirations here: www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/20...
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Manchester represent 👏
Introducing this year's stunning BRITs 2026 trophy, designed by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson 🎉
Read about his inspirations here: www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/20...
Introducing this year's stunning BRITs 2026 trophy, designed by Manchester-born Matthew Williamson 🎉
Read about his inspirations here: www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/20...
The results are in! 📊
@ukmusic.bsky.social's 'This Is Music' economic report has revealed that the UK music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the economy in 2024, reinforcing the music ecosystem's vital role in the UK’s cultural and economic landscape 👏
More 👉 ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
@ukmusic.bsky.social's 'This Is Music' economic report has revealed that the UK music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the economy in 2024, reinforcing the music ecosystem's vital role in the UK’s cultural and economic landscape 👏
More 👉 ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
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 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The results are in! 📊
@ukmusic.bsky.social's 'This Is Music' economic report has revealed that the UK music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the economy in 2024, reinforcing the music ecosystem's vital role in the UK’s cultural and economic landscape 👏
More 👉 ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
@ukmusic.bsky.social's 'This Is Music' economic report has revealed that the UK music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the economy in 2024, reinforcing the music ecosystem's vital role in the UK’s cultural and economic landscape 👏
More 👉 ukmusic.org/news/new-rep...
“This is something we are absolutely extraordinary at in the UK” 👏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke to @lbc.co.uk News about why government's pursuit of AI sector growth must not come at the expense of Britain's world-leading creative industries...
Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke to @lbc.co.uk News about why government's pursuit of AI sector growth must not come at the expense of Britain's world-leading creative industries...
Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...
September 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“This is something we are absolutely extraordinary at in the UK” 👏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke to @lbc.co.uk News about why government's pursuit of AI sector growth must not come at the expense of Britain's world-leading creative industries...
Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke to @lbc.co.uk News about why government's pursuit of AI sector growth must not come at the expense of Britain's world-leading creative industries...
Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...
From Osaka to Tokyo, UK delegates have been immersing themselves in Japan’s vibrant music industry as part of the UK Music Mission to Japan 🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵
They're also attending Summer Sonic & the UK Pavillion at Expo 2025 ✈️
They're also attending Summer Sonic & the UK Pavillion at Expo 2025 ✈️
August 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
From Osaka to Tokyo, UK delegates have been immersing themselves in Japan’s vibrant music industry as part of the UK Music Mission to Japan 🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵
They're also attending Summer Sonic & the UK Pavillion at Expo 2025 ✈️
They're also attending Summer Sonic & the UK Pavillion at Expo 2025 ✈️
"There’s just an appetite for music that’s outside the box, creative, genre-bending… and I think U.K. music does that really, really well.”
@billboard.com spoke with 3 delegates at this year’s LA Sync Mission on the UK’s global sync success 🌍
Read more 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-music...
@billboard.com spoke with 3 delegates at this year’s LA Sync Mission on the UK’s global sync success 🌍
Read more 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-music...
Brits Are Scoring Big: How U.K. Acts Took Over Hollywood’s Biggest Soundtracks
U.K. music is dominating Hollywood's biggest scores and synchs. Here's why, namely a BPI initiative that puts publishers and artists in the room.
www.billboard.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"There’s just an appetite for music that’s outside the box, creative, genre-bending… and I think U.K. music does that really, really well.”
@billboard.com spoke with 3 delegates at this year’s LA Sync Mission on the UK’s global sync success 🌍
Read more 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-music...
@billboard.com spoke with 3 delegates at this year’s LA Sync Mission on the UK’s global sync success 🌍
Read more 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-music...
"We expect labels on everything from prosecco to Parma ham, ketchup to cornflakes — don’t music fans have a right to know what they’re consuming too?"
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in @thetimes.com on the need for transparency measures around AI-generated music ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/b770...
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in @thetimes.com on the need for transparency measures around AI-generated music ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/b770...
Streamers, come clean on ‘AI slop’
Machine-made melodies are flooding online platforms
www.thetimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"We expect labels on everything from prosecco to Parma ham, ketchup to cornflakes — don’t music fans have a right to know what they’re consuming too?"
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in @thetimes.com on the need for transparency measures around AI-generated music ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/b770...
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin in @thetimes.com on the need for transparency measures around AI-generated music ➡️ www.thetimes.com/article/b770...
BPI was delighted to come together with parliamentarians to celebrate ‘British IP Day’ on 2 July.
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke about the crucial role of the UK’s gold standard IP framework to the music industry's continued success.
Read here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke about the crucial role of the UK’s gold standard IP framework to the music industry's continued success.
Read here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
BPI was delighted to come together with parliamentarians to celebrate ‘British IP Day’ on 2 July.
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke about the crucial role of the UK’s gold standard IP framework to the music industry's continued success.
Read here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones spoke about the crucial role of the UK’s gold standard IP framework to the music industry's continued success.
Read here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...
BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan ⬇️
That’s a wrap on the 2025 LA Sync Mission! 🇬🇧🎬
A brilliant week of panels, site visits to Disney, Sony and Netflix, networking at the British Consulate, and an amazing
[PIAS] x Sync Mission Summer Jam 👏
Organised by BPI, MPA & DBT 🤝
A brilliant week of panels, site visits to Disney, Sony and Netflix, networking at the British Consulate, and an amazing
[PIAS] x Sync Mission Summer Jam 👏
Organised by BPI, MPA & DBT 🤝
June 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
That’s a wrap on the 2025 LA Sync Mission! 🇬🇧🎬
A brilliant week of panels, site visits to Disney, Sony and Netflix, networking at the British Consulate, and an amazing
[PIAS] x Sync Mission Summer Jam 👏
Organised by BPI, MPA & DBT 🤝
A brilliant week of panels, site visits to Disney, Sony and Netflix, networking at the British Consulate, and an amazing
[PIAS] x Sync Mission Summer Jam 👏
Organised by BPI, MPA & DBT 🤝
'Seeking Community' is out now 🚨
A first of its kind nationwide study has just been released exploring Gen Z’s evolving relationship with music 🔍
Created in partnership with BPI, Blackstar Agency & Lemontank Agency 🤝
Explore the full report here: genzseekingcommunity.co.uk
A first of its kind nationwide study has just been released exploring Gen Z’s evolving relationship with music 🔍
Created in partnership with BPI, Blackstar Agency & Lemontank Agency 🤝
Explore the full report here: genzseekingcommunity.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
'Seeking Community' is out now 🚨
A first of its kind nationwide study has just been released exploring Gen Z’s evolving relationship with music 🔍
Created in partnership with BPI, Blackstar Agency & Lemontank Agency 🤝
Explore the full report here: genzseekingcommunity.co.uk
A first of its kind nationwide study has just been released exploring Gen Z’s evolving relationship with music 🔍
Created in partnership with BPI, Blackstar Agency & Lemontank Agency 🤝
Explore the full report here: genzseekingcommunity.co.uk
Calling all UK-based music tech founders 📢
The Grow Music startup programme is back for 2025! We're looking for ambitious, early-stage music tech founders and innovators to join our next cohort 🤝
You can apply here: 5ppnyfycma3.typeform.com/to/ypqwybS1?...
The Grow Music startup programme is back for 2025! We're looking for ambitious, early-stage music tech founders and innovators to join our next cohort 🤝
You can apply here: 5ppnyfycma3.typeform.com/to/ypqwybS1?...
June 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Calling all UK-based music tech founders 📢
The Grow Music startup programme is back for 2025! We're looking for ambitious, early-stage music tech founders and innovators to join our next cohort 🤝
You can apply here: 5ppnyfycma3.typeform.com/to/ypqwybS1?...
The Grow Music startup programme is back for 2025! We're looking for ambitious, early-stage music tech founders and innovators to join our next cohort 🤝
You can apply here: 5ppnyfycma3.typeform.com/to/ypqwybS1?...
Manchester, meet music’s biggest night 🤝
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK.
Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK.
Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.
June 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Manchester, meet music’s biggest night 🤝
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK.
Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK.
Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.
Thank you James Frith MP for setting the record straight 👏
“Copyright is not an outdated principle... It is how our creative economy runs and powers growth”.
British music and tech can grow in tandem and add value to the UK economy.
@politicshome.bsky.social ➡️ politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
“Copyright is not an outdated principle... It is how our creative economy runs and powers growth”.
British music and tech can grow in tandem and add value to the UK economy.
@politicshome.bsky.social ➡️ politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
June 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thank you James Frith MP for setting the record straight 👏
“Copyright is not an outdated principle... It is how our creative economy runs and powers growth”.
British music and tech can grow in tandem and add value to the UK economy.
@politicshome.bsky.social ➡️ politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
“Copyright is not an outdated principle... It is how our creative economy runs and powers growth”.
British music and tech can grow in tandem and add value to the UK economy.
@politicshome.bsky.social ➡️ politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Delighted to see BPI’s business growth programme Grow Music featured in the latest PICTFOR report 👏
It recognises the innovative and collaborative nature of music & tech and how it's helping to drive the Government’s growth agenda.
Read the full report here: pictfor.org.uk/report-inves...
It recognises the innovative and collaborative nature of music & tech and how it's helping to drive the Government’s growth agenda.
Read the full report here: pictfor.org.uk/report-inves...
May 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Delighted to see BPI’s business growth programme Grow Music featured in the latest PICTFOR report 👏
It recognises the innovative and collaborative nature of music & tech and how it's helping to drive the Government’s growth agenda.
Read the full report here: pictfor.org.uk/report-inves...
It recognises the innovative and collaborative nature of music & tech and how it's helping to drive the Government’s growth agenda.
Read the full report here: pictfor.org.uk/report-inves...
Huge thanks to Baroness Beeban Kidron and 287 cross-party colleagues for voting in favour of transparency obligations for AI companies yesterday.
If AI & creative industries are to thrive together, transparency is crucial.
We urge the Govt & Commons to back this vital step.
If AI & creative industries are to thrive together, transparency is crucial.
We urge the Govt & Commons to back this vital step.
Time for Labour MPs to choose: continue appeasing big tech, or side with the Lords & the public and defend creators?
Labour MPs have *twice* voted against making AI companies reveal their training data. They now have a final chance to do the right thing.
Contact your MP!
Labour MPs have *twice* voted against making AI companies reveal their training data. They now have a final chance to do the right thing.
Contact your MP!
The UK government was just defeated for the 3rd time by the House of Lords, who have demanded again that AI companies disclose their training data.
Baroness Kidron perfectly makes the case for why training data transparency is necessary: "Because what you can't see you can't enforce."
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Baroness Kidron perfectly makes the case for why training data transparency is necessary: "Because what you can't see you can't enforce."
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May 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Huge thanks to Baroness Beeban Kidron and 287 cross-party colleagues for voting in favour of transparency obligations for AI companies yesterday.
If AI & creative industries are to thrive together, transparency is crucial.
We urge the Govt & Commons to back this vital step.
If AI & creative industries are to thrive together, transparency is crucial.
We urge the Govt & Commons to back this vital step.
In a global music market, touring is a vital part of the British music ecosystem and for artists to sustain their careers.
The Government must take action to remove the barriers that prevent British musicians from touring in the EU.
Read the open letter signed by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE 👇
The Government must take action to remove the barriers that prevent British musicians from touring in the EU.
Read the open letter signed by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE 👇
Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
UK and EU Music Industry Chiefs Join Forces to Urge Political Leaders to Tear Down Barriers to Touring the EU
13.05.2025: Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU. They are warning political leaders that…
tinyurl.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In a global music market, touring is a vital part of the British music ecosystem and for artists to sustain their careers.
The Government must take action to remove the barriers that prevent British musicians from touring in the EU.
Read the open letter signed by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE 👇
The Government must take action to remove the barriers that prevent British musicians from touring in the EU.
Read the open letter signed by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE 👇
Reposted by BPI (British Phonographic Industry)
Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
UK and EU Music Industry Chiefs Join Forces to Urge Political Leaders to Tear Down Barriers to Touring the EU
13.05.2025: Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU. They are warning political leaders that…
tinyurl.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
tinyurl.com/mrx6zdsh
Last night, the House of Lords backed Baroness Kidron's amendment to the UK Government's Data Bill, requiring AI companies to reveal which copyrighted material is used in their models.
Thank you Baroness Kidron for your support 🙏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones shares her thoughts:
Thank you Baroness Kidron for your support 🙏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones shares her thoughts:
May 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Last night, the House of Lords backed Baroness Kidron's amendment to the UK Government's Data Bill, requiring AI companies to reveal which copyrighted material is used in their models.
Thank you Baroness Kidron for your support 🙏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones shares her thoughts:
Thank you Baroness Kidron for your support 🙏
BPI CSO Sophie Jones shares her thoughts:
Reposted by BPI (British Phonographic Industry)
The British Music Embassy is touching down in the UK for the first SXSW London, on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June, with some of the UK's best emerging acts 🎶
@bpimusic.bsky.social @britisharts.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @prsformusic.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
@bpimusic.bsky.social @britisharts.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @prsformusic.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The British Music Embassy is touching down in the UK for the first SXSW London, on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June, with some of the UK's best emerging acts 🎶
@bpimusic.bsky.social @britisharts.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @prsformusic.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
@bpimusic.bsky.social @britisharts.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @prsformusic.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
Yesterday, the creative industries and cross-party parliamentarians united with a clear message to the UK Government 👇
Don’t let AI steal our creativity 🗣️
This came ahead of a debate about possible transparency measures for AI companies.
Don’t let AI steal our creativity 🗣️
This came ahead of a debate about possible transparency measures for AI companies.
May 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Yesterday, the creative industries and cross-party parliamentarians united with a clear message to the UK Government 👇
Don’t let AI steal our creativity 🗣️
This came ahead of a debate about possible transparency measures for AI companies.
Don’t let AI steal our creativity 🗣️
This came ahead of a debate about possible transparency measures for AI companies.
Themes across the rest of the morning included how labels are helping artists achieve global success, nurturing talent through education, and the importance of industry collaboration
May 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Themes across the rest of the morning included how labels are helping artists achieve global success, nurturing talent through education, and the importance of industry collaboration
It’s been a great start to the day at our ‘In Tune With Tomorrow’ conference at Liverpool Sound City! Surprise guest @metromayorsteve.bsky.social opened proceedings, followed by BPI CSO Sophie Jones who spoke about the challenges facing the music industry to a packed audience.
May 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It’s been a great start to the day at our ‘In Tune With Tomorrow’ conference at Liverpool Sound City! Surprise guest @metromayorsteve.bsky.social opened proceedings, followed by BPI CSO Sophie Jones who spoke about the challenges facing the music industry to a packed audience.
BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's amendments (NC16 and NC17) to the Data Bill which relate to the recent consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence.
📄 publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
📄 publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
May 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's amendments (NC16 and NC17) to the Data Bill which relate to the recent consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence.
📄 publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
📄 publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
The UK Export Academy is hosting a webinar on 28 April at 2pm to help businesses navigate the new US Tariff rules 🇺🇸
They'll be discussing:
- What's happening with US Tariffs
- The impact on UK businesses
- Explaining Rules of Origin
Sign up: great.gov.uk/export-acade...
They'll be discussing:
- What's happening with US Tariffs
- The impact on UK businesses
- Explaining Rules of Origin
Sign up: great.gov.uk/export-acade...
Events – US Tariffs: Practical impacts and explanations
great.gov.uk
April 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The UK Export Academy is hosting a webinar on 28 April at 2pm to help businesses navigate the new US Tariff rules 🇺🇸
They'll be discussing:
- What's happening with US Tariffs
- The impact on UK businesses
- Explaining Rules of Origin
Sign up: great.gov.uk/export-acade...
They'll be discussing:
- What's happening with US Tariffs
- The impact on UK businesses
- Explaining Rules of Origin
Sign up: great.gov.uk/export-acade...