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Can AI really tell you which artists have what it takes to succeed? In the latest episode of the BPI Innovation Podcast - ‘A&R in the Age of Data’ - our host Amalie Briden speaks with Beth Cherry, Business Development Specialist at @chartmetric, and Jon-Frode Bosaaen, Managing Director of @RegentStRecords, about how technology is changing the A&R process. From streaming behaviour and social media momentum to audience engagement and fan communities, they explore where data can help A&Rs make better decisions, and where human instinct, relationships and cultural awareness still matter. Listen/watch here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/VZlTsQZch0w

Your 2026 Mercury Prize Performers are... ✨ · Dove Ellis · @florencemachine · @jadethirlwall · @knatsncl · @KojeyRadical · @archives_nia · Olivia Dean · @raye · @suedeHQ · @welovepulp representing 'HELP(2)' Last remaining tickets are available now. Link in bio. #MercuryPrize

UK Music hosted a packed panel at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where discussion amongst musical and political leaders ranged from the Government's devolution plans to clamping down on ticket touts and more. Read about the session here: tinyurl.com/yc8v9k7h

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UK Music has unveiled a fabulous line-up for our panel at @UKLabour party conference in Liverpool where we will be putting Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Government’s devolution agenda under the spotlight. Find out all you need to know here: tinyurl.com/bdd3kne5

@UK_Music has launched its Workforce Diversity Survey to help the music industry and government gain critical insights into where improvements are needed regarding diversity and inclusion. Find out more and take this vital survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/BPIUKDiversi…

What happens when AI stops just making music, and starts changing how music rights work? The new series of the BPI Innovation Podcast is here! 🎙️ We’re kicking things off with 'Beyond the Headlines: The Story of AI and Music in 2026’ 👀 In this episode, Sophie Jones, outgoing CSO of BPI (British Phonographic Industry), and Will Hughes, CRO of @TheSoundPatrol, explore what’s really happening beneath the noise around AI and music, from licensing and attribution to provenance, rights management and the future of AI-powered creativity. Watch on YouTube here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=NGB40N… Listen wherever you get your podcasts here 👉 pod.link/1762376083

British music is going global 🌍 Here are your recipients of Round 25 of the Music Export Growth Scheme! 163 Margs, Alex Spencer, BINA., Boston Manor, Bury Tomorrow, caroline, CHINCHILLA, Elder Island, Fat Dog, Grandmas House, Ibibio Sound Machine, JERUB, Joshua Idehen, Koven, LIME GARDEN, Lizzie Berchie, Los Bitchos, Mary In The Junkyard, Pigeon, Qendresa, Rhumba Club, Seb Lowe, The Guest List, The K’s, The Lathums, The Lottery Winners, The Meffs, The Royston Club, Tom Skinner The latest £800,000 round of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is being distributed between 29 UK artists to help build their international audiences and careers 🇬🇧 Developed and administered by the BPI, and funded by @SciTechgovuk, @DCMS and the UK recorded music industry, MEGS has supported 540+ British artists, invested £10m+ in UK music, and generated more than £81.5m for the UK economy, demonstrating the power of investing in independent talent and helping British music reach audiences around the world. Applications for the 26th round are now open until 7 September! Find out more and apply here: bpi.co.uk/news/13379472

New models of collaboration between AI companies and the music sector, like the example below, are key to seizing on the opportunities of AI whilst preserving and respecting human creativity 🤝 BPI's commisioned report from WPI Economics made the case for the role of licensing and partnership to drive growth, read more here: bpi.co.uk/news/13235214

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Stability AI, the AI startup backed by James Cameron and Sean Parker, has raised $76M in a new round of funding from investors, including: • The top three record labels: Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment • The gaming company Electronic

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Excellent piece from @KeeleyMP in @politicshome on what Prime Minister Andy Burnham must do to protect the UK's world leading music industry from the threat of unregulated generative AI. Read the full piece here: tinyurl.com/8cc85b4s

If you’re a music business looking for support with international touring, applications are now open for the 26th round of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) ✈️ Supporting UK independent music businesses as they grow their artists’ global reach, MEGS has already backed 500+ artists and helped drive millions in export growth for British music worldwide 🌍 A vital partnership between industry and the UK Government, the scheme continues to strengthen the UK’s position on the global stage, with applications open now until 7th September. More info on how to apply here: bpi.co.uk/news/13379472

Introducing your judges for the 2026 @MercuryPrize, who have chosen this year’s shortlisted albums, revealed this Thursday from 10:30am live on @BBC6Music 📻 AFRODEUTSCHE - Composer, DJ & Radio 3 Unwind & 6 Music Broadcaster Danielle Perry - Broadcaster (Absolute Radio & Jazz FM) & Musician Jamie Cullum - Musician & Radio 2 Broadcaster; Jeff Smith - Head of Music, Radio 2 & 6 Music Lea Stonhill – Music Programming Consultant; MistaJam – Songwriter, DJ & Broadcaster MistaJam – Songwriter, DJ & Broadcaster Phil Alexander – Creative Director, Kerrang!/Contributing Editor, MOJO Sian Eleri – Radio 1 Broadcaster & DJ Sophie Williams – Music Writer & Broadcaster Will Hodgkinson - Chief Rock & Pop Critic, The Times Jeff Smith - The Chair of the judging team #MercuryPrize

Congratulations Arit Eminue MBE, one of the founding members of the BPI's Equity and Justice Advisory Group (EJAG), on her appointment as the new Chair of the UK Music Diversity Taskforce 👏

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UK Music is delighted to appoint Arit Eminue MBE as the new Chair of the UK Music Diversity Taskforce. Arit will lead the UK Music Diversity Taskforce’s mission to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion across the music industry workforce. Read here: tinyurl.com/2rwhvc34

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"There's not a single year that I've been here that I haven't picked up something new" 👏 1 month on from the LA Sync Mission 2026, here are some of our UK delegates' most valuable takeaways... Now in its 22nd year, the LA Sync Mission is a flagship trade programme designed to help UK music businesses get their tracks into US film, TV advertising and games. Bringing together record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, artists and managers with leading music supervisors and industry executives in LA, the mission provides direct access to one of the world's most influential hubs for Sync. Thanks to our delegates for their time: Diamond Duggal (DesiRock Entertainment), Andy Haggerstone (Bemo Sync), Leslie Blavo (Palm Wine Music), Vicky Taylor (Truelove Music), and Unnati Dasgupta (Indigo World) 🙏 Organised by @bpi_music, @the_MPA and @biztradegovuk 🤝

Congratulations Jo 👏 Our CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE has just been announced as one of @billboarduk's 2026’s UK Power Players 🏆 Jo is helping to drive “a level of global success not seen in years” for British music 🇬🇧 Check out all the other honourees here: billboard.com/pro/billboard-…

UK Music is delighted to announce the appointment of Catriona Laing CB as our new Chair. She takes up the role at the beginning of June. Read in full here: tinyurl.com/4vdp765x

CEO of @EQTYinMusic, @meiwelbeck talks about the charity’s rebrand, tackling inequality and creating fairer access for the next generation of musicians 📝 Read this month’s full BRIT Trust Diary in association with Music Week here: musicweek.com/talent/read/br…

“That rock ‘n’ roll, eh? It just won’t go away...” - Alex Turner at the BRITs 2014 🎤 Rock music is having a moment in the UK 🇬🇧 📈 22.2% of UK singles consumption in 2025 (highest in nearly a decade) 💿 Still the UK’s biggest albums genre with a 36% share 🎶 A huge 54.9% of vinyl sales belong to rock All from our newly released ‘All About The Music 2026’ yearbook that analyses @officialcharts data for a deep dive on the UK recorded music industry 📊 Free to BPI members and now available to purchase online here: bpi.co.uk/page/shop Dr Jo Twist OBE: “For decades, rock has played a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the UK’s status as a global music superpower. This was truer than ever in 2025. Rock has long flourished thanks to its incredible foundations built on a deep, exceptional and still-cherished back catalogue. We can now add to that contemporary stars such as Sam Fender, Sleep Token, Wolf Alice, and Yungblud, who hail from across the UK and who are breathing new life into this much-loved genre both at home and around the world.” If you’re at @SoundCity this Thursday, head to our Insight Session called ‘UK Rock in the Age of Streaming’ where we’ll be discussing these findings and how the UK’s love for rock is only getting louder 🔊 Tickets here: universe.com/events/the-lon…

"This is LISA from BLACKPINK's very own light stick" 🤗 Part 2 of our look inside the @RCALabelGroupUK Shop at King’s Cross with Head of Marketing at RCA Records/Sony Music UK UK, Alex Bean 🎤 From iconic video outfits to rare merch you won’t usually find outside artist stores, the space brings fans closer to the culture behind the music. Exclusive pieces and exhibitions from @BLACKPINK's @lalalalisa_mn, @bmthofficial, @catburns and @Palomafaith, that let you see your favourite music moments up close. This is a shop, a gallery, and a fan experience, all in one!

British music isn’t just popular, the UK public just ranked it No. 1 as the cultural export they are most proud of 🇬🇧 New research in BPI’s annual stats book ‘All About The Music 2026’ shows: 🥇27% of the public rank music as the UK’s top cultural export 🌍 Nearly 75% say it boosts the UK’s global reputation 🤝 Over two-thirds want more Government support for homegrown artists BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE: “It’s encouraging to see that the public holds British music in such high regard and is so committed to seeing its continued success. The UK is a creative superpower both economically and culturally, as can be seen across our many world-leading creative industries. Music speaks to the human experience in a unique and powerful way and is there for us at every moment in our lives. As we’ve seen over the last year with numerous new artists breaking through on the world stage, British music has a truly global impact - its importance and power as a cultural asset and economic force cannot be overstated.” You can now dive into the full report for the data, trends and artist stories shaping the future of UK music in ‘All About The Music 2026’ 📊 Free for all BPI Members here: bpi.co.uk/page/bpi-aatm-… Available for the public to buy here: bpi.co.uk/page/shop