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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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  • Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation
    06.02.25

    Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation

    The UK Government's consultation on 'Copyright and Artificial Intelligence' could change copyright laws, allowing AI developers to use copyrighted material without permission. BPI strongly opposes 'Option 3' and urges the music industry to take action before the consultation closes on 25 February 2025.

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Music Declares Emergency Turns Five
Industry Trends 01.11.24
Music Declares Emergency Turns Five

Music Declares Emergency Co-Executive Director Lewis Jamieson reflects on the success of the campaign, which brings together artists, music industry professionals and music fans to press for an immediate governmental response to the climate change emergency to protect all life on Earth.

Ahead of historic Man City v Man Utd FA Cup Final, BPI unveils new research revealing Greater Manchester as the UK’s top location for music talent
Industry Trends 02.06.23
Topic New Music
UK artists shine on Spotify’s Global chart of the year with Harry Styles’ As It Was leading four British songs in 2022’s Top 10
Industry Trends 02.12.22
Topic Streaming
National Album Day 2022 with debuts theme shows marked impact
Industry Trends 20.10.22
Topic Vinyl
BBC Radio 2 reveals Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell crowned UK’s biggest debut album of all-time in exclusive chart for National Album Day
Industry Trends 14.10.22
UK record labels’ investment in talent and new music more than doubles over past five years
Industry Trends 11.08.22
Topic Marketing
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