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“As a former Culture Secretary and big music fan, he has a deep understanding of what makes the music industry tick. He also knows the challenges”: UK Music CEO sets out five key tests for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

They include defending the BBC and breaking down EU touring barriers

MusicRadar

The Oasis and Glastonbury effect: How 2025 was a record year for UK music tourism

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).

Euronews

Oasis reunion helps draw record 25m ‘music tourists’ to UK concerts

Gigs by Gallagher brothers, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Beyonce gives £11bn boost to the economy

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More than a quarter of UK musicians lost all EU work since 2021, report finds

Average tour earnings down 45%, with nearly three-fifths of musicians saying touring in Europe is no longer viable

The Guardian - UK

UK music industry figures call for more black talent in executive roles

Report shows black music accounts for 80% of money generated by UK industry in past 30 years

The Guardian - UK

Black music ‘makes up 80% of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades’

Industry body UK Music looked at the commercial and cultural impact of black music on the wider industry.

Evening Standard

New report reveals Black music is worth £24.5 billion to UK’s economy

Core black music genres such as African genres, Hip-Hop, Rap, and Motown, amassed £4.83 billion in sales

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UK rock band ‘broke’ after touring arenas for two months

Doom-punk band Witch Fever say they are struggling financially despite supporting a band around Europe and the UK, and are unable to get jobs due to further touring commitments

The Independent UK

"When culture is allowed to move freely, people discover that their common ground is far wider than the borders that divide them": Level 42's Mark King, Jools Holland and Dame Evelyn Glennie join alliance to remove barriers to UK-EU touring

Barriers include rising costs and lengthy visa processes

MusicRadar

Biggest names in music urge UK government to honour cap on ticket resale prices

The statement highlights how resale platforms have allowed touts to bulk buy and resell tickets at inflated prices, forcing fans to either pay above the odds or miss out entirely

The Independent UK

"A pivotal moment for the UK music industry": UK music generated a record £8bn for the economy in 2024, but challenges from AI and Brexit remain

2024 saw tours from the likes of Taylor Swift and big releases like Charli XCX's Brat

MusicRadar

UK Music Contributes £8 Billion to GDP and Creates 220,000 Jobs in 2024

The UK music industry contributed £8 billion to the economy in 2024, supporting 220,000 jobs. Despite strong figures, challenges threaten future growth.

International Business Times UK

British music industry adds record £8bn to UK economy, according to UK Music

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour among the big events driving spending, as British artists perform well overseas and job numbers rise

The Guardian - UK

"It is not about ticking boxes. It is about rewriting the rules": UK Music launches 'Five Ps' to inspire "cultural shift" towards a more diverse and inclusive music industry

The new framework is designed to help the music industry create enduring change.

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Evening Standard

Mad for it! Oasis, Coldplay, Beyonce and Dua Lipa gigs make London ‘undisputed capital of music’

An estimated 3.6 million fans will have seen a stadium or arena concert in London by the end of the summer

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and Springsteen among live music acts who gave UK £10bn lift in 2024

Report says concerts attracted record 23.5m fans, leading to unprecedented spend across British economy

MusicRadar

“A timely reminder that investing in local music isn’t just good sense - it’s a way to boost pride in place and breathe new life into our high streets”: New report shows immense contribution of music tourism to UK economy

The live music economy brought in £10 billion in 2024

Evening Standard

Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West

Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters brought music tourists to Manchester, while Taylor Swift’s tour brought overseas fans to the UK.

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International Business Times UK

UK Live Music Industry Breaks £6.1bn Record as Beyoncé and Coldplay Spark Concert Boom

The UK live music industry reached a record £6.1 billion economic impact in 2023, driven by major tours from Beyoncé, Coldplay, and others

Evening Standard

Producer Giles Martin says Government must do more to ‘protect artists’ from AI

Industry leaders gathered in London to call on the Government to scrap plans that would allow AI firms to use creative content without permission.

MusicRadar

“Without investment in music education our talent pipeline is at risk of drying up along with the huge opportunities for economic growth it brings”: UK Music draws up five point plan to “turbocharge” music education

They urge the government to recruit 1,000 new music teachers

The Guardian - UK

Value of UK music industry hits record £7.6bn thanks to superstar tours

Live shows from acts including Coldplay, Elton John, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran help drive revenues

The Independent UK

Almost every musician has suffered from Brexit ‘hell’, industry warns in plea to Keir Starmer

Brexit has been ‘a catastrophe’ for the industry, with nine in 10 artists facing a hit to their earnings, UK Music’s annual economic report said

The Guardian - UK

Ticket touts cost UK music fans £145m a year, says O2

Telecoms firm calls for crackdown after it fended off 50,000 attacks from automated ‘bots’ in a six-week period

The Guardian - UK

UK music industry presses government to solve post-Brexit limits on touring

As documents reveal EU ‘not prepared’ to change, Keir Starmer is reminded of Labour’s manifesto pledge

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