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Most played artist in the UK takes crown for second time as full list is revealed

Dua Lipa has reclaimed her title as the UK's most-played artist across radio, TV, and public spaces, according to music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa named most played artist across UK TV and radio for second time

US pop star Taylor Swift was the second most played artist of 2024.

Evening Standard

Myles Smith: I didn't want to be a flash in the pan

Myles Smith has revealed the fear he harboured at the outset of his career.

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Myles Smith on life after his viral hit ‘Stargazing’: ‘I don’t want to disappear overnight’

INTERVIEW: In less than a year, the singer-songwriter from Luton has amassed 23 million monthly listeners, a Brit award, and a dream gig supporting Ed Sheeran on tour. He tells Annabel Nugent he’s determined not to be another TikTok flash in the pan

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Ed Sheeran to play three homecoming gigs at Ipswich Town FC

Ed Sheeran will be joined by Myles Smith, Busted, James Blunt, Tori Kelly, Maisie Peters and Dylan at his homecoming gigs in Ipswich.

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Lola Young, breakthrough hitmaker with Messy, tops Ivor Novello songwriting nominations

London singer-songwriter picks up three nominations, with her collaborator Conor Dickinson earning two alongside Ghetts and Raye

The Guardian - UK

Grammy nominee Shaboozey releases new single after breakthrough year

It comes ahead of the singer’s performances at Glastonbury Festival and Coachella.

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Ed Sheeran writes urgent open letter to Keir Starmer for music education funding: ‘The time to act is now’

Singer-songwriter is joined by fellow stars Harry Styles, Stormzy, Robert Plant and Eric Clapton in calling on prime minister to provide a £250m music education package

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran spearheads call for music education funding after ‘decades’ of cuts

He has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government officials calling for immediate, long-term funding for UK music education.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury is finally taking the risk and putting Gen Z artists front and centre

COMMENT: After a few years of peddling to millennial nostalgia or boomer rock, the organisers of the Worthy Farm festival are placing their bets on a new generation of future stars. Hallelujah, says Roisin O’Connor

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025: the 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo to headline

Charli xcx, the Prodigy and Loyle Carner will headline the Other stage, with first-time sets from Alanis Morissette, Doechii and En Vogue

The Guardian - UK

The Brit Awards are no longer a closed shop of unchallenging big-sellers

3/5 If any state-of-the-industry insight emerges tonight, it’s one of struggle, of hollowing out, of ladders raised

The Independent UK

Brit Awards 2025: Charli XCX dominates with five awards including Artist and Album of the Year

This year’s ceremony was held at London’s O2 Arena, with comedian Jack Whitehall presenting for the fifth time

Evening Standard

Brits go Brat as Charli XCX rules over uneven 2025 awards ceremony

Pop artist took home four out of five of the awards she was nominated for, paying tribute to her collaborators and the fellow pioneers who inspire her

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Brit awards 2025 – full list of winners

The nominees and winners of every category at this year’s Brit awards, including Charli xcx’s five wins

The Guardian - UK

Brat awards! Charli xcx wins five Brits for zeitgeist-conquering album

Dance-pop artist picks up album and artist of the year prizes, while Ezra Collective see off big names to become first jazz artists to win British group

Evening Standard

Brits Rising Star Myles Smith urges Government to ‘protect’ industry foundations

Smith, who rose to prominence on video-sharing app TikTok, performed his songs Nice To Meet You and Stargazing at the awards ceremony on Saturday.

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BRIT Awards: Myles Smith named Best Rising Star as he calls on government to take music seriously

Myles Smith was named Best Rising Star at the BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard.

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Sabrina Carpenter sports British designer while Teddy Swims wears teddy bears at the Brits

Here are the most eye-catching looks from the Brit Awards red carpet.

Evening Standard

Brits Rising Star winner Myles Smith says recognition feels ‘incredible’

The singer, who spoke ahead of the Brit Awards ceremony, said he thought ‘it’s such a difficult time’ for new artists.

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How to watch Brit Awards 2025 online from anywhere and for free

With Jack Whitehall hosting and Sabrina Carpenter, The Last Dinner Party and Sam Fender performing, here’s how you can watch Brit Awards 2025 from anywhere.

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How to watch the BRIT Awards 2025: live stream performers Sabrina Carpenter and Sam Fender from anywhere, Jack Whitehall hosts

Jack Whitehall hosts as Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims and more are set to perform. Here's how to watch the BRIT Awards 2025 online from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Stadium-ready UK singer Myles Smith: ‘For the working class, music opportunities are few and far between’

Up for three Brit awards this weekend including song of the year for his epic hit Stargazing, the former sociology student condemns how austerity has damaged the arts

Evening Standard

Myles Smith at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire review: a thoughtful performance from a rising star

4/5 British pop’s brightest new commercial hope asserts himself as an artist with more depth

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Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith added to BRITs lineup after Shaboozey pulled out

Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith will now take to the stage at this weekend's BRIT Awards.

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