The Latest Breaking News from UK Music

Party time for London MPs as Sugababes headline Labour conference gig

The girlband headlined the TikTok and UK Music event at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool

Evening Standard · Sep 30

“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 · Jul 20

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 · Jul 10

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

The Independent UK · Mar 17

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 · Jan 20

"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 · Dec 3, 2025

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 · Nov 13, 2025

"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 · Nov 12, 2025

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 · Nov 12, 2025

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 · Nov 12, 2025