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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/
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · Jul 1
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender and Dua Lipa helped lure a record 23.5 million music tourists to concerts and festivals in the UK in 2024, UK Music’s new Hometown Glory report reveals. Find out more and read the report here: www.ukmusic.org/news/taylor-...
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Help Attract Record 23.5 Million Music Tourists Spending £10 Billion at UK Music Events - New Report Reveals
01.07.2025: Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender and Dua Lipa helped lure a record 23.5 million music tourists to concerts and festivals in the UK in 2024, a new report from UK…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 16h
On Wednesday, October 22 at 4pm UK Music is hosting an online roundtable to help develop our Manifesto for Music – Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. If you’d like to sign up, please click on the link below.
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Manifesto for Music Scotland - Performers, Songwriters & Composers · Luma
Contribute to UK Music's policy development and shape our Manifesto for Music for the Scottish elections in 2026. This event is open to performers, songwriters…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 19h
Music icon Chesney Hawkes backed our call for MPs and policymakers to support the industry at UK Music & TikTok’s party at the Conservative Party conference.
‘I’m here to make you realise how important it is to invest in the music industry. You need to pay attention to us.’
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Watch: Chesney Hawkes serenades ex MPs and party staff at Conservative conference
The singer made an appearance at the Conservative conference despite saying he ‘would be Labour’ earlier this year
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 21h
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl and TikTok's Giles Derrington were joined by the one and only Chesney Hawkes at the UK Music & TikTok party at the Conservative Party conference! Chesney hailed the incredible power of music and urged MPs to get behind our world leading sector.
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 1d
UK Music hosted a lively panel at the Conservative Party conference, exploring the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry. You can read what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/34n42cy6. And you can view our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/yeyfnpwm
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 1d
UK Music hosted a lively panel at the Conservative Party conference, exploring the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry. You can read what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/34n42cy6. And you can view our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/yeyfnpwm
Musical and Political Leaders Discuss Economic & Cultural Power of Music at Conservative Conference
06.10.2025: Leading figures from across politics and the music industry gathered at the Conservative Party Conference to explore how backing British music can drive growth, creativity…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 2d
UK Music and the MPG visited Dean Street Studios with Ukrainian Music Committee Chair & MP Oleksandr Sanchenko, where they met studio managers to discuss the sector.

As vital cultural hubs that boost local economies, studios must be supported in any changes to business rates.
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 2d
APPG for Music member and Labour MP @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social highlights the invaluable role of grassroots venues in driving the economy, platforming the stars of tomorrow, and providing cultural hubs across the UK in this ITV News special.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/3d7f2x4j
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 5d
Calling all performers, composers and songwriters in Wales! On October 16 we are hosting an online roundtable to help develop our Manifesto for Music – Wales, so if you’d like to sign up and help shape the future of music, click the link below.
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 6d
The House of Commons Culture, Media, and Sport Committee is inviting music fans to help shape the future of the UK’s grassroots live and electronic music scenes. Click the link for more information and find out how you can make your voice heard.
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Fan-led review of music - Committees - UK Parliament
Take part in the fan-led review of music. A fan-led review of live music has been launched by MPs, with the aim of improving the sustainability of grassroots live and electronic music to safeguard the...
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 6d
One of UK Music’s newest Music Academic Partnership (MAP) members, the HarrisonParrott Foundation, has opened registration for this year’s symposium to give people the chance to learn more about a career in the music industry. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2furfucs
Sign Up for the HarrisonParrott Foundation Symposium to Learn About a Career in Music
26.09.2025: One of UK Music’s newest Music Academic Partnership (MAP) members, the HarrisonParrott Foundation, has opened registration for this year’s symposium to give people the chance to learn more...
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Devo Agency @devoagency.bsky.social · 7d
All you need is… #NorthernCulture Nite. What a party at #Lab25 🪩📷

Logan Paul Murphy, @michaeldugher.bsky.social and @kevinbrennanexmp.bsky.social had the crowd twisting and shouting!

We also heard words of wisdom from Alison Hume @tomkiehl.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social and host @Gill_Morris 🕺
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 7d
What a night at UK Music and TikTok’s Labour conference party, where a packed crowd saw Ministers spin the decks to showcase our incredible music industry, as well as a brilliant set from the great Heather Small! Check out our photo gallery here: tinyurl.com/3nx8pmy6
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 7d
UK Music is set to highlight the power of music in turbocharging economic growth at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Find out more about what to expect from the session here: tinyurl.com/2w5hvrhs
UK Music to Highlight Power of Music In Driving Growth at Conservative Conference
01.10.2025: UK Music is set to highlight the power of music in turbocharging economic growth at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Titled Push The Button: Why Backing British Music Will…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 8d
UK Music hosted a panel at the Labour Conference looking at how music can boost the economy and discussing the key challenges facing the industry.

Check out our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/49vnz858

Find out what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/342wp99m
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 8d
Great to see Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP embracing a policy from our Hometown Glory report and announcing a new Town of Culture scheme in her Labour Party conference speech. You can watch her speech in full here (5:50:00) tinyurl.com/y7pr6enx
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 9d
Industry leaders seized the chance to outline some of the key challenges facing the music industry to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s packed Labour conference panel. Find out what was discussed during the session here: tinyurl.com/342wp99m
Industry leaders outline challenges facing the sector to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s Labour conference event
29.09.2025: Industry leaders seized the chance to outline some of the challenges facing the music industry to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s packed Labour conference panel.
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 9d
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl met Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, where they discussed the importance of finding an approach to ensure that our world-leading £7.6 billion music industry can maintain its competitive advantage. Read more here: tinyurl.com/42v9ufyc
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 12d
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl and Campaigns Director Olga FitzRoy met new Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray alongside various leaders from the world of music. It was great to see the Minister engaged with our sector and we look forward to working with him in championing music across the UK!
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 14d
UK Music hosted a stellar panel session at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference, which explored how music can boost local economies and drive employment. You can take a look at our photo gallery here tinyurl.com/45tv2htv.
UK Music Liberal Democrats Party Conference Panel 2025
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PRS for Music @prsformusic.bsky.social · 22d
🎶Join us for PRS Composers' Day on October 31st in Manchester! Network with fellow composers and hear from industry guests including The Halle Orchestra, Riot Ensemble, and Manchester Camerata.

Find out more about the day and RSVP at: www.prsformusic.com/events/membe...
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15d
UK Music is heading to the 2025 Labour Party Conference where it will be hosting a stellar panel session on how backing the UK music industry can help kickstart economic growth. Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4khz58bp
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15d
UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl and Director of Campaigns Olga FitzRoy headed to 10 Downing Street as part of this year's Bradford City of Culture festivities. While there they met with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP and cultural leaders from across the UK. tinyurl.com/3ab4zvkj
UK Music Heads to 10 Downing Street For Bradford City of Culture Celebrations
23.09.2025: UK Music attended a special reception at 10 Downing Street on September 22 as part of this year’s Bradford City of Culture Celebrations. UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl and Director of…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 16d
UK Music hosted a packed panel session at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth, with the power of music to kickstart local growth and wider industry challenges among the topics that dominated discussion. Read in full here: tinyurl.com/ck7v8ctm
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 21d
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has become the first local authority to sign up to UK Music’s ground-breaking Local Music Action Charter, which aims to boost local economies and foster thriving creative communities. tinyurl.com/2wuv7mh5
Greater Manchester Becomes First Local Authority to Sign Up to Local Music Action Charter To Turbocharge Regional Economy and Culture
16.09.2025: Greater Manchester Combined Authority has become the first local authority to sign up to UK Music’s ground-breaking Local Music Action Charter, which aims to boost local economies and…
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 22d
UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has joined the likes of Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, and Elton John in calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to protect the work of the creative industries as US President Donald Trump’s visits the UK. tinyurl.com/399jwx44
Top UK artists urge Starmer to protect their work on eve of Trump visit
Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Elton John among creatives arguing that Labour’s AI proposals could result in ‘an artist’s life work to be stolen’
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