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BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist (@Doctoe): "It has been a pleasure working with Martin in my time at the BPI and on behalf of the label community we thank him for navigating the @officialcharts through so much change in the industry. Under his leadership, the OCC has made huge progress as a consumer facing brand and The Official Charts remain and will continue to be one of the most important and highly regarded data sources for the recorded music sector.”

British music stays at the top 🇬🇧 @IFPI_org'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 🎉 BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE: "IFPI’s GMR 2026 once again reflects how intensely competitive the global music market has become, with streaming having lowered barriers to entry and all parts of the world producing music which competes for fan attention. But despite this, and thanks to the long term investment of our record labels at the heart of its ecosystem, the UK remains the world’s third largest market for recorded music and is the biggest exporter after only the US. And with a new wave of exciting British talent breaking through on the global stage, we remain optimistic about British music’s ability to remain at the top." Read the full report here: ifpi.org/resources/?utm…

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government publishing an update on its work in relation to AI and Copyright. “We welcome the Government taking its previously preferred option of a TDM with opt out off the table. Any new exceptions to copyright for AI training would be deeply damaging to the music industry and wider creative economy. Our focus remains on ensuring that policy in respect of AI and creativity enables the nascent licensing market to scale at pace, and facilitates widespread adoption of responsible AI across the industry. We look forward to engaging with the ongoing strands of work to ensure British music can continue as a vital and growing cultural and economic success.” Read the full ministerial statement here: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

The numbers are in 🚨 UK recorded music revenue has reached a new high of £1.57bn in 2025, marking 11 consecutive years of growth. 📈 BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE (@Doctoe): “Beyond the positive headlines, what is especially satisfying about this 11th consecutive annual rise in UK recorded music revenue is that it has been in part driven by a resurgence in British music with a new generation of artists breaking through. Its impact is being felt not just at home but globally, highlighted by the recent Grammy wins of Olivia Dean, Lola Young and others, as well as on streaming services and music charts around the world. “This success is a testament to our brilliant record labels and shows what can be achieved in the right business environment. Underpinning this success is the UK’s gold-standard copyright framework, and it remains essential that this is safeguarded by our policymakers as a burgeoning market to license music to AI firms takes root.”   Streaming topped £1bn for the second year running, while vinyl sales surged nearly 20%, showing the continued strength and diversity of the UK recorded music market. A new wave of British artists including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Skye Newman are helping drive this momentum 👏 Read more about the latest BPI figures and what’s powering the industry’s growth here: bpi.co.uk/news/13097053

What six years of tracking music industry boards has taught me - @NadiaCTRL for @MusicWeek ✍️ "“In 2024, the sector collectively met both UK Music 10 Point Plan targets, but in 2026 neither is met collectively. The lesson from six years of tracking music industry boards is clear: progress that is not embedded into governance structures does not last. The UK music industry is often cited internationally as a leader in diversity commitments. The data suggests the next challenge is ensuring those commitments are structurally embedded. Without structural embedding, change is unstable and reversible. A historic milestone means very little if it can be undone in a single board renewal cycle. The reversal in these figures shows that the sector’s progress remains fragile.” Today, @womeninctrl published the 2026 Seat At The Table report, in association with the BPI 🤝 Marking six years of tracking representation on UK music trade association boards, the latest edition records the first simultaneous decline in both gender and intersectional representation since 2020. Read more here: musicweek.com/labels/read/wh…

Huge congratulations to BPI COO MJ Olaore who has been included in the @TAForum's Women in Trade Associations Powerlist, ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday 🎉 Check out the full powerlist here: taforum.org/community/wome…

Commenting on the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on AI and Copyright, BPI CSO Sophie Jones said: “We welcome the Committee’s recognition that a thriving UK licensing market, based on respect of copyright, offers the best solution for both AI companies and the creative industries. The Committee rightly calls on the Government to rule out a new exception to copyright – and it is imperative that the Government does not put forward other options to create new exceptions that would have the same devastating impact on music and other creative sectors. The Government should take heed of this report as it considers its policy position, alongside the Committee’s welcome recommendations for transparency from AI companies and the need for the protection of personality rights and digital replicas." Read the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ldse…

UK recorded music is about to take Hollywood again 🇬🇧✈️🇺🇸 The 22nd Annual LA Sync Mission is back from 11–15 May 2026 at East West Studios, giving labels, artists, and songwriters exclusive access to the US sync market across TV, film, and gaming. A joint venture between BPI, @the_MPA and the @biztradegovuk 🤝 Don’t miss your chance to connect with the decision-makers behind huge syncs like Star Wars, Stranger Things, and FIFA. Secure your spot now here: universe.com/events/bpi-mpa…

The numbers are in for the @BRITs 2026 and they’re record-breaking 🏆 • 250M organic views in 48 hours (+275%) • 162M Instagram views (+400%) • 70M Facebook Reels views • 19M TikTok views • 4M YouTube views, with 10M across performances • 1M global livestream viewers • 49% share of 16–34s on ITV1 • 2M streams on ITVX Manchester went global. Biggest BRITs impact ever 👏

The @BRITs have always pushed boundaries, celebrating iconic moments and rising stars. Today, as the awards land in Manchester for the first time, they’re proving that music and culture belong to everyone, everywhere - and there’s no better city to host it.

The late and great Ozzy Osbourne will be awarded the prestigious BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award 🖤 An all-star rock tribute performance, curated by Sharon Osbourne, will close the show on Saturday night featuring a special arrangement of ‘No More Tears.’ Boasting a phenomenal line up of British and international musical talent, the performance will feature musicians that played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years, including Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde, and be fronted by long-standing fan of the music, and friend of the Osbourne family, Robbie Williams. Watch The BRIT Awards 2026 with @MastercardUK this Saturday on ITV1 & ITVX in the UK at 8:15PM and on YouTube globally at 8:45PM GMT

Announcing our #RSD26 Ambassador, Olivia Dean 🖤 Speaking on her Ambassador role, Olivia said: “It’s such an honour to be the Record Store Day Ambassador for 2026. Independent record stores are such special spaces to discover and share music-to actually touch it and feel it. I want to thank the record stores around the world for all the support you’ve given me over the years. It’s so important we continue to support them and keep them alive!"

It's @BRITs week & we're excited to be in Manchester! Find us at these Fringe events: ‣First Steps into Building an Audience / Wed 25 Feb ‣First Steps into Selling Your Music / Thu 26 Feb ‣BRITS Fringe Lab Demo Listening Session & Marketplace / Fri 27 Feb 🎟️@BrighterSound

meet your backstage host... @sarahstorytweet 💕 catch the The BRIT Awards 2026 with @mastercarduk this Saturday 28th February on ITV1 & ITVX in the UK at 8:15PM and on YouTube globally at 8:45PM GMT

SHE'S BACK 🤩 we're thrilled for @raye to return to The BRIT Awards 2026 stage this weekend 💋 don't miss her performance this Saturday 28th February on ITV1 & ITVX in the UK at 8:15PM and on YouTube globally at 8:45PM GMT

Have you seen who's just been added to the @BRITs lineup?... 👀 Just days to go and they're still dropping absolutely MASSIVE names. 🤯 #BRITs themanc.com/audio/all-the-…

What a lineup 🎉 The British Music Embassy stage is back at @sxsw 2026, bringing 58 of the UK’s most exciting new and emerging artists to the heart of downtown Austin 🇬🇧✈️🇺🇸 This year’s line-up spans 10 showcases over 7 days at the iconic Palm Door on Sixth Street. For the first time, London’s carnival spirit will be celebrated with a Notting Hill Carnival-inspired showcase, featuring masquerade dancers, @RampageSound, and a high-energy mix of dancehall, R&B, and hip-hop, bringing the vibrant UK carnival experience to SXSW. Since 2008, the BME has introduced international audiences to acts like Olivia Dean, Sam Fender, Little Simz, Jungle, and The 1975, and this year continues to offer UK artists their first taste of the US stage, a vital stepping stone in their international growth. BME isn’t just about music. With panels, roundtables, and networking opportunities alongside UK House, we’re highlighting the full breadth of UK creativity, from immersive tech to global collaborations, making SXSW a hub for both culture and business. A huge thank you to our partners: @PPLUK, @PRSforMusic, @biztradegovuk, @BritishMusic_, @PRSFoundation, and @bbcintroducing, together we’re celebrating the UK music ecosystem and championing the next generation of global talent. More: bpi.co.uk/news/13063394

Tomorrow, 8 emerging artists take the stage at Blues Kitchen to kick off a 2 city showcase for BRITs Fringe in partnership with @BrighterSound and Reform Radio 🎉 London tomorrow night, then Manchester on Thursday. Don’t miss the future of UK music in the making! Featuring rising stars: BITEZ, LouFella, Ula, GoodBoyAngie, OLUCHI, DNTGOMISAN, Foxi and Edriff Click here for £5 donation tickets to the London event 🎫 dice.fm/partner/ticket…

Exclusive digital cover: BRITs chair Stacey Tang spearheads the ceremony's boldest edition ever musicweek.com/labels/read/ex…

BRIT Awards to be screened on YouTube in UK for the first time musicweek.com/media/read/bri…