BPI In The News News UK government weighs ‘commercial research exception’ that could let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission (report) UK lawmakers face March 18 deadline on copyright reform. News Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Key Production’s Karen Emanuel and more amongst those recognized in UK New Year’s Honours list Max Richter and Ellie Goulding also awarded in latest New Year's Honours list News UK audio music stream volume topped 210 billion in 2025 – but YoY growth slowed Growth in streaming consumption has slowed down in the UK, but vinyl continues to soar in popularity Analysis ‘If we want a stronger, fairer and more globally competitive music industry, the answer lies in partnership.’ As the PRS Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, CEO Joe Frankland looks at what has been achieved so far, explains how the Foundation supports music creators at every level and highlights the importance of partnerships across the industry… News Baby Shark creator Pinkfong’s shares soar, fall back to earth in stock market debut The company that made a fortune in preschooler content now aims for an audience of older kids and teens Interviews ‘The work that songwriters do is literally life-saving; it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the membership.’ MBW meets PRS Chairman Stevie Spring to talk AI, growth, partners, and more... Analysis The UK government just unveiled a new ‘label-led’ initiative to improve pay for legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians. Here’s what that means… UK songwriters will be the first in the world to receive a per-diem from labels for attending songwriting sessions News Laura Bessell appointed CFO at Key Production Group Exec will report directly to CEO and Founder Karen EmanuelPrev 1 2 3 … 28 Next
News UK government weighs ‘commercial research exception’ that could let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission (report) UK lawmakers face March 18 deadline on copyright reform.
News Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Key Production’s Karen Emanuel and more amongst those recognized in UK New Year’s Honours list Max Richter and Ellie Goulding also awarded in latest New Year's Honours list
News UK audio music stream volume topped 210 billion in 2025 – but YoY growth slowed Growth in streaming consumption has slowed down in the UK, but vinyl continues to soar in popularity
Analysis ‘If we want a stronger, fairer and more globally competitive music industry, the answer lies in partnership.’ As the PRS Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, CEO Joe Frankland looks at what has been achieved so far, explains how the Foundation supports music creators at every level and highlights the importance of partnerships across the industry…
News Baby Shark creator Pinkfong’s shares soar, fall back to earth in stock market debut The company that made a fortune in preschooler content now aims for an audience of older kids and teens
Interviews ‘The work that songwriters do is literally life-saving; it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the membership.’ MBW meets PRS Chairman Stevie Spring to talk AI, growth, partners, and more...
Analysis The UK government just unveiled a new ‘label-led’ initiative to improve pay for legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians. Here’s what that means… UK songwriters will be the first in the world to receive a per-diem from labels for attending songwriting sessions
News Laura Bessell appointed CFO at Key Production Group Exec will report directly to CEO and Founder Karen Emanuel