British Phonographic Industry
Rock band Queen receive Brit Billion Award to mark streaming milestone
Classic songs including Another One Bites The Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Killer Queen are among the band’s hits which have contributed to the total.
Saxophonist YolanDa Brown ‘honoured’ to become OBE after ‘pivotal’ year
The musician was made chairwoman of the BPI, which represents the UK record labels and organises the Brit Awards, in July.
Taylor Swift set to have biggest vinyl sales in 2022, says record industry
The US singer-songwriter’s tenth studio album Midnights, released in October, has broken a string of records.
Competition watchdog launches probe into music streaming market
The Competition and Markets Authority will be asking if the market is ‘working well for music lovers’.
Streaming pushes British music exports to record level – BPI
The total is the highest since records began in 2000, the BPI said.
Rap music’s popularity in the UK has soared since 2000, industry body says
The British Phonographic Industry said 2020 was a huge success for the genre.
Music helped UK listeners get through lockdowns, survey suggests
The research was carried out by the British Phonographic Industry.
Sam Smith speaks out after Brit Awards keep gendered categories
The body said it was committed to evolving the show ‘to be as inclusive and relevant as possible’.
Pop star Rina Sawayama welcomes Brit Awards and Mercury Prize rule changes
Non-British artist are now eligible.
‘It’s othering’: Singer Rina Sawayama slams Mercury Prize eligibility rule
Artists must hold a British passport to be considered for the prestigious award.