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UK’s love of music driven by streaming growth and physical formats

The BPI reports that data from the IFPI’s 2019 Music Listening Report reveals that the UK’s love of music has been developed by the growth in streaming combined with continuing access to music on physical formats.

BBC launches music education campaign

Bring the Noise is designed to inspire children to become musicians and discover the joys of music making.

MEGS awards £250,000 of funding to 20 British artists

The latest round of Music Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding will support British acts including Self Esteem, Dave, Afro B, Tusks and Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes.

BPI welcomes the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Yesterday (Wednesday) Nicky Morgan, Chair of House of Commons Treasury Committee, was appointed Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, by the new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Digital Catapult and BPI announce immersive content showcase

The Surroundscapes showcase will take place in July aims to amplify the full potential of audio in immersive content like virtual and augmented reality technology.

BPI announces latest edition of Wisdom Wednesdays

The fifth edition of Wisdom Wednesdays will explore music business career paths beyond traditional roles with a panel of industry professionals.

Music and millennials driving podcast boom

According to a new report produced for the BPI the thriving podcast market is being fuelled by a growing listenership among millennials and by artists and record labels engaging with fans.

British Music trade mission to India announced

A Government-back British music industry trade mission will visit India this August to explore business opportunities in the world’s seventh largest economy.

MEGS awards £257,000 to 19 British music acts

In its latest round of funding, the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) has supported 19 British acts with £257,000 of funding.

New artist showcase and song camp launches

UK artists are invited to play for the American music industry at the upcoming LA Sync Licensing Mission and join a songwriting camp before the event.