UK Music
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UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music. Find out more about what we do here: https://www.ukmusic.org/
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
Pitch Perfect · Luma
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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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
Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters, and Performers Roundtable · Luma
UK Music are hosting an online discussion for performers, songwriters, and composers to share their views on the future of music across the country. 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
Northern Ireland Music Businesses Roundtable · Luma
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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
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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
PRS for Music today announces the appointment of Ben McOwen Wilson as Chief Executive Officer. Ben joins at a pivotal moment for the music industry, bringing a proven track record of navigating complex digital transformations and championing creator rights. Read More: http://prs.info/ZLff50Zsc6c
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has hailed the appointment of new @prsformusic.bsky.social Chief Executive Officer Ben McOwen Wilson. Read what he had to say here: tinyurl.com/3cn5xbvh
UK Music Welcomes Appointment of New PRS for Music CEO Ben McOwen Wilson
24.07.2026:UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the appointment of new PRS for Music CEO Ben McOwen Wilson. Ben is set to arrive at the company on October 12 and will succeed outgoing CEO…
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UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the Government's move to cut business rates for live music venues by 20%, but has called for the UK's world-leading recording studios to be included in the policy as a matter of urgency. Read what he had to say here: tinyurl.com/4k83txh8
UK Music Chief Welcomes Business Rate Cuts for Venues and Calls for Studios to Benefit from Same Protections
23.07.2026: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the Government’s announcement that pubs, clubs and live music venues will benefit from a 20% cut to business rates from April 2027…
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“The music album has been a robust format,” says UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl. “It’s that curation, that link to the artist, that people really want to invest in.” Read what Tom had to say below on the enduring power of the album in @thetimes.com. tinyurl.com/545nvevc
It’s the UK official albums chart’s 70th birthday: which came out on top?
Oasis, the Beatles and Adele are all in the list but under different categories. The real miracle, however, is that the format continues to survive
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"AI firms must seek permission to use music, pay properly, and be fully transparent about how music is being used." In his Summer Party speech, UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl called for government to protect creators from AI firms seeking to use their work without pay or permission.
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl spoke to Radio 4's Today programme about the enduring power of the album and the format's contribution to the £8 billion sector to help mark 70 years of the Official Albums Chart. Listen at 2.52.55 tinyurl.com/4skcjjn8
Today - 22/07/2026 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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Congratulations to AI Minister Kanishka Narayan MP on his now Cabinet-level role. We look forward to working with him to protect the rights of our creators and ensure no other artists experience what happened to folk artist Emily Portman. Read her story here: tinyurl.com/3yyzd362
A fake AI album released in my name made me realise why the law needs to change
When folk singer Emily Portman discovered albums released in her name generated by artificial intelligence, it led her to discover how UK law is currently failing to protect artists from the growing i...
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Great piece in NME highlighting UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl's comments congratulating new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and setting out the big tests facing him to help grow our world-leading £8 billion industry. Read here: tinyurl.com/yccuexzm
Government announce £45million to "turn up" music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham's government need to do now?
MPs and industry insiders on urgent, vital action still needed on protecting artists and venues, beating the Brexit touring crisis and banning ticket touts
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UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has congratulated new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and outlined five key tests for him to help grow the £8 billion music industry. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/yan7y5ak
UK Music Chief Congratulates Andy Burnham and sets out five key tests for the new Prime Minister
20.07.2026: UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has congratulated new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and outlined five key tests for him to help grow the £8 billion music industry.
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'I urge Andy Burnham to stand by Labour's 2024 manifesto commitment to tear down barriers to EU touring, and we will work with his government to make sure that is delivered.' UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl called on the new PM to remove costly obstacles to EU touring in his Summer Party speech.
UK Music is developing a Manifesto for Music for Northern Ireland ahead of the N.I. Assembly elections in 2027. On September 9 we are hosting a roundtable for people who work in education to share their views on the future of music across the country. luma.com/n6mebkf6
Northern Ireland Music Education Roundtable · Luma
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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
Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters, and Performers Roundtable · Luma
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"These rip off resellers must be stamped out." UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl called on government to crackdown on unscrupulous touts on secondary ticketing websites as a matter of urgency during his UK Music Summer Party speech.
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl has welcomed the life peerage awarded to @IvorsAcademy CEO Roberto Neri. Roberto was among those made a life peer today by Sir Keir Starmer shortly before he stands down as PM. A huge congratulations from all at UK Music. tinyurl.com/mvfemk2f
Check out some of the highlights from what was a UK Music Summer Party for the ages! tinyurl.com/286384ma
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP hails 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
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
Northern Ireland Music Businesses Roundtable · Luma
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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. Find out more and sign up here: luma.com/jqlm26z6
"You all know that this is your plan as much as it is ours, and that is why I really believe in it." Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP launches the Government's new Music Plan at the UK Music Summer Party.
UK Music would like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Party and made it such a special night. And while it's impossible to catch all of the highlights from this year's festivities, we've done our best to capture a few. www.ukmusic.org/about/image-...
UK Music Summer Party 2026
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