“The billions spent are a huge shot in the arm for towns and cities right across the UK and benefit hotels, restaurants, bars and transport firms and thousands of other businesses.” - UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl bmmagazine.co.uk/news/oasis-2...

Gallagher brothers confirm 38 Oasis dates for 2027 after $400m reunion run

Oasis 2027 tour confirmed at 38 dates including Knebworth, a year after reunion shows that Forbes estimated generated more than $400m in revenue.

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UK Music has lined up a fantastic panel for the @libdems.org.uk conference to explore what the Government’s devolution plans could mean for the music industry. This year's theme is Madchesterism: Putting Music at the Heart of Devolution. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4rkc9p5f

The UK Music Workforce Diversity Survey helps track progress and shape a more inclusive, fairer and vibrant music industry. Here, UK Music Diversity Taskforce Vice Chair Paulette Long explains why this survey is so vital. Find out more here tinyurl.com/j4jahaap

As Oasis reveal another mammoth run of tour dates for 2027, UK Music revisits the huge economic impact their Live 25 shows made to the UK economy last year. For more on what was a record-breaking year for music tourism in the UK, click here: tinyurl.com/4fnpvhmd

Oasis, Beyoncé and Dua Lipa Help Attract Massive 26.8% Increase in Overseas Visitors as Music Tourist Spending hits new high of £11.2 Billion at UK Music Events

10.07.2026: Oasis, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Kendrick Lamar helped attract a record 24.7 million music tourists to concerts and festivals in the UK in 2025, new figures from UK…

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UK Music has launched its Workforce Diversity Survey to help track progress and shape a more inclusive, fairer and vibrant music industry. Here, our Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha explains why this survey is so vital. Find out all you need to know here tinyurl.com/j4jahaap

UK Music has lined up a stellar panel for the Liberal Democrats’ conference to discuss what the Government’s devolution plans might mean for the music industry. Our theme this year is Madchesterism: Putting Music at the Heart of Devolution. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4rkc9p5f

With Sam Smith's London residency now under way, UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke to BBC News about the growing trend of artist residencies, and the vast contribution music tourism makes to the economy. Scroll to 21.22 to hear what Tom had to say tinyurl.com/ynaxerbt

Thank you to Pete Wishart MP (co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music) for raising the multiple barriers UK artists face when touring in the EU. As he says, we must let the music move.

UK Music is heading to the main party conferences to champion our fantastic music industry and highlight to political leaders some of the challenges our sector faces. Our theme is Madchesterism: Putting Music at the Heart of Devolution. Find out more: tinyurl.com/42zc7hcw

On October 6, UK Music is hosting the first of its Five Ps diversity workshops. Based on the theme of Progress, the session is for staff who influence people decisions, culture, and organisational systems. Find out all you need to know and sign up here: tinyurl.com/58j4vrdj

@ukmusic.bsky.social and the Association of Independent Music have issued a joint statement calling on the UK Government to tackle new fees for exporting items to the European Union buff.ly/Uuc42Cp

UK Music and AIM have issued a joint warning to government urging policy makers to act on new fees causing major damage to UK music exports to EU. Read what our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl and AIM Deputy Chair Tony Morley had to say here: tinyurl.com/muka6mv7

UK Music & AIM issue joint warning to government to act on new fees damaging UK music exports to EU

While all industries that export are navigating these changes, there are particular pressures for independent music companies given the increasing importance of selling direct to music fans across the...

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A great night celebrating UK Music Chair Lord Watson's six years of service. It was great to see so many from across the worlds of music and politics - including UK Music leaders past & present  - honour his phenomenal leadership and wish him well for the future!

Congratulations to everyone picking up their GCSE results! In an article for the Express, Labour MP Jonathan Davies highlights the profound impact music education can have upon young people and urges Andy Burnham to address the ongoing decline in pupils studying music. tinyurl.com/mry6fmpe

We Must Urgently Address the Continued Decline in A-Level Music, Says Labour MP Jonathan Davies

20.08.2026: Labour MP and former music teacher Jonathan Davies was invited by UK Music to pen an op-ed outlining his call on Government to urgently address the continued declined in A-Level music.

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On Thursday September 24, UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Output Belfast conference. Find out all you need to know here: tinyurl.com/2p2dw3fb

Excellent piece from Baroness Keeley in Politics Home on what Prime Minister Andy Burnham must do to protect the UK's world leading music industry from the threat of unregulated generative AI. Read the full piece here: tinyurl.com/8cc85b4s

Our music industry needs stronger protections against the threat of AI

The PM must step in to help the next generation of artists.

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A big thank you to the Dreaming Spires and John Kennedy who let our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl join them for the recording of a session for X-Posure with John Kennedy on Radio X in Leicester Square. A fantastic show and brilliant session. Listen to the show here: tinyurl.com/3sbvvc6z

UK Music congratulated students picking up their A-level, T-level, RSL, UAL Diplomas and BTEC results. Figures show the number of students taking music A-level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland fell from 5,418 in 2025 to 5,106 in 2026 – a 5.8% drop. tinyurl.com/44vvj2x6

UK Music Congratulates Students Picking Up A-level, T-level, RSL, UAL Diplomas and BTEC Results

13.08.2026: UK Music has congratulated all students picking up their A-level, T-level, RSL, UAL Diplomas and BTEC results. Figures published today (Thursday August 13) by the Joint Council for…

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Congratulations to all students picking up their A-level, T-level and BTEC results! Figures show the number of students taking music A-level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland fell from 5,418 in 2025 to 5,106 in 2026 – a decrease of 5.8%. Read here: tinyurl.com/44vvj2x6

UK Music Congratulates Students Picking Up A-level, T-level and BTEC Results

13.08.2026: UK Music has congratulated all students picking up their A-level, T-level and BTEC results. Figures published today (Thursday August 13) by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ)…

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On 18 August, UK Music is hosting a webinar on how local authorities can create good busking policies to grow the economy and back local talent. We’ll be joined by a brilliant line-up of speakers from across the busking world, as you can see below. Sign-up here: luma.com/jqlm26z6

With the English Football League set to kick off on August 14, Music Week has published Part 1 of its annual guide of industry leaders and the teams they support outside of the Premier League, including UK Music Chief and lifelong Pompey fan Tom Kiehl. Check out the list here: tinyurl.com/2yk9ed4j

Wonderball: 2026/27 season music industry football supporters A-Z (part 1)

Here, we present the first part of our annual music industry football supporters A-Z in association with Shoot Music. This list features a rundown of supporters of clubs outside the English Premier Le...

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UK Music is developing a Manifesto for Music for Northern Ireland ahead of the N.I. Assembly elections in 2027. On August 10 we are hosting a roundtable for performers, songwriters &composers to share their views on the future of music across the country. luma.com/1t8150qc

ICYMI: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP hailed the transformative power of music at the UK Music Summer Party where she launched the Government's new Music Plan. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/yddr7sr2

Congratulations to all the music and other students in Scotland getting the results of their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers examinations and Skills for Work Awards today! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

Scottish exam results day 2026: Pass rates rise as students find out their grades

Pupils and learners across the country are receiving their exam results today.

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On August 18, UK Music is hosting a webinar with the Musicians' Union exploring how local authorities can create good busking policies to grow the economy, back local talent and bring communities together. @wearethemu.bsky.social Find out more and sign up here: luma.com/jqlm26z6

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A webinar aimed at Local Authorities on busking best practice. Busking can increase footfall and make environments safer and more welcoming for residents and…

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UK Music is developing a Manifesto for Music for Northern Ireland ahead of the NI Assembly elections in 2027. Onn September 9 we are hosting a roundtable for people who work in music education to share their views on the future of music across the country. Find out more: luma.com/n6mebkf6

Northern Ireland Music Education Roundtable · Luma

UK Music are hosting an online discussion for people who work in education to share their views on the future of music education across Northern Ireland. The…

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We are hiring! Our Wales & South West England team are looking for a part time Regional Officer 🟡 Have you thought about applying? Learn more and apply by Monday 27 July 🟡 Do you know someone who would be a great MU official? Share this post Details: https://bit.ly/4fj3bim

Wales & South West England Regional Officer (part-time) job opening in the Musicians' Union

Part-time, permanent Regional Officer vacancy for the Wales & South West England Region at the Musicians' Union.

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UK Music is developing a Manifesto for Music for Northern Ireland ahead of the N.I. Assembly elections in 2027. And on August 5 we are hosting a roundtable for music businesses to share their views on the future of music across the country. Find out more: luma.com/igadfxwj

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Upcoming events for UK musicians: 🗣️ Share your views at a @ukmusic.bsky.social Music roundtable in Northern Ireland 💬 Talk through work-related issues at our Wales & South West England surgery 💡 Explore the future of music education with Make Music Scotland More info at theMU.org.uk/events

Tom Kiehl, Chief Executive of @ukmusic.bsky.social, has called on new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reduce the costs of touring in Europe, and introduce other measures that will support the UK’s live music industry buff.ly/o2gzJ2A