The Latest Breaking News from UK Music

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj Lead Fight Against 'Predatory' Music AI

Over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, say AI in music threatens artistic control and could pose a threat to the industry.

International Business Times UK · Apr 4, 2024

Toploader to play Labour party conference following Conservative event appearance

British rock band’s appearance comes days after they faced criticism for playing at the Tory party’s annual event

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Stop AI 'crushing' music, urges leading industry body: "Taking other people’s work without their permission contravenes basic principles of property rights"

Five-point plan aims to inform government policy around copyright and more: "It is absolutely critical we develop AI in a way that enables human artistry rather than eroding it"

MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2023

Money, Money, Money: the singers lifting economies with their vocals

From Beyoncé to BTS, the star power of popular music artists is helping to revive pandemic-hit countries

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Number of BAME people in music industry has dropped since 2020, study finds

Report by UK Music finds that ethnic diversity is down at all levels, suggesting that the disproportionate effect of the pandemic could be a factor

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

UK music industry to implement anti-racism code of conduct from 2023

A 2021 report found racist abuse and racial inequality across the industry. The UK Music Industry Anti-Racism Code aims to protect and represent Black and ethnically diverse musicians and workers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022

Ella Henderson hits back after furious fans 'turn on her' for performing at Tory event

Former X Factor star Ella Henderson has faced heavy backlash on social media after she was invited to perform at a Tory party conference this week

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Ella Henderson receives backlash from gay fans after performing at Conservative Party Conference

Ella Henderson has sparked a backlash from the queer community after performing at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

Fragile UK music industry calls for support amid slow recovery

Brexit, inflation and pandemic have taken toll on sector that is almost a third smaller than in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022