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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@ukmusic.bsky.social 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: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPIUKDiver...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

BPI welcomes new Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social and encourages him to continue his support for the recorded music industry 🤝

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The BPI is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Kanya King CBE, and we join the whole music community in mourning her loss and sending our condolences to her loved ones.

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

WE'RE HIRING! UK Music is looking for a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead on the development and execution of UK Music’s policy and public affairs strategy and be responsible for effective political engagement. Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/ey2dp3da

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

British music stays at the top 🇬🇧 @ifpifi.bsky.social's Global Music Report 2026 released today confirms the UK as the world’s third-largest recorded music market, buoyed by a new generation of British talent 🎉 Full report here: www.ifpi.org/resources/?u...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government publishing an update on its work in relation to AI and Copyright. Read the full ministerial statement here: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The numbers are in 🚨 UK recorded music revenue has reached a new high of £1.57bn in 2025, marking 11 consecutive years of growth 📈 Read more about the latest BPI figures and what’s powering the industry’s growth here: bpi.co.uk/news/13097053

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Ahead of the Welsh Senedd elections, UK Music has launched a Manifesto for Music in Wales to help turbocharge the nation’s music sector. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/5n6c5s93

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to a new report on AI and Copyright by the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee. Read the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Ready to take over the world 🌍 The recipients of Round 24 of the Music Export Growth Scheme 🎉 Developed and administered by the BPI, and funded by The Department for Business and Trade, The Department for Culture Media and Sport, and the UK recorded music industry. www.bpi.co.uk/news/13076050

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The Mercury Prize is going back to the Toon 🎉 The 2026 Awards Show will take place on Thursday 22 October at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in partnership with Newcastle City Council 🤝 More: www.bpi.co.uk/news/13050162

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

UK Music has unveiled a five-point plan in its Manifesto for Music Scotland to create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth ahead of key elections to Holyrood. Find out more and read the manifesto in full here: tinyurl.com/yc4h45rt

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A warm welcome to our new members of the Equity & Justice Advisory Group (EJAG)! We’re excited for them to strengthen our work supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK music industry. More here: www.bpi.co.uk/news/13016189

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

BPI Chief Strategy Officer Sophie Jones comments on today's publication of the Government's Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Progress Report. Read the full report here: gov.uk/government/p...

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The entire music industry is united in calling for Sir Keir Starmer and his government to take urgent and decisive action on business rates before ticket prices soar and venues close. We have come together today to sign a joint letter to the Prime Minister: bit.ly/MVTopenletter

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

“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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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 ✈️

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

"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...

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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.

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

"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...

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Streamers, come clean on ‘AI slop’

Machine-made melodies are flooding online platforms

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan ⬇️

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

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 🤝

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

'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

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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?...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Manchester, meet music’s biggest night 🤝 The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard UK. Co-op Live, Saturday 28th February 2026.

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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.

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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 👇

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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:

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British Music Embassy @the-bme.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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.

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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.

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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...

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Events – US Tariffs: Practical impacts and explanations

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Is your record label ready to take environmental action? 🌍 Ahead of Earth Day on the 22nd April, the Music Climate Pact's climate literacy working group has created a brand new Get Started guide to help you kick things off. Read the full toolkit here: musicclimatepact.com/get-started

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Many congratulations to former @ukmusic.bsky.social CEO and friend of BPI, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin who has been awarded an OBE 👏

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The new National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage rates took effect on April 1st. The Government has published a toolkit for employers here: canva.com/design/DAGi1...

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The US has announced a base rate tariff of 10% for UK goods, which comes into effect on 5 April 🇺🇸 We know that many of our members will be concerned about the impact of this and BPI is liaising closely with UK gov. to ensure the views of music businesses are represented. 1/2

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Tru Thoughts @truthoughts.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Thanks to @bpimusic.bsky.social for supporting Tara Lily @taralilymood.bsky.social in the latest round of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding. We really appreciate the support! Read more about the recent MEGS funding here: www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysi...

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

On March 28, our Chief @tomkiehl.bsky.social joins @bpimusic.bsky.social CSO Sophie Jones, DAACI CEO Rachel Lyske, and @prsformusic.bsky.social CSO John Mottram on a panel discussing AI in the music industry at the LSE Student Union. Tickets are free and can be found here. tinyurl.com/y3djpu7w

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AI in the Music Industry - Speaker Panel with Sophie Jones (BPI), Tom Kiehl (UK Music), Rachel Lyske (DAACI) & John Mottram (PRS)

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Congratulations to the first ever Grow Music graduates! 👏 Launched by the BPI with Abbey Road REDD and London & Partners, this game-changing programme is shaping the future of music & tech 🤝 Find out more and register for the 2025 programme here: growmusic.uk

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BPI (British Phonographic Industry) @bpimusic.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Global recorded music revenues are up by 4.8%, growing for the 10th consecutive year 📈 The @ifpiorg.bsky.social, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide, just released their Global Music Report 2025 📊 Read the full report here: globalmusicreport.ifpi.org

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