UK

Both of the UK’s two biggest independent albums in 2021 were over 6 years old

2021's top-performing independent album in the UK was Arctic Monkeys' 2013 release, AM

UK government launches $1bn insurance scheme for live events forced to cancel due to Covid

Scheme will be available from September 2021 and run until the end of September 2022

Is Spotify in for a rough ride from UK politicians?

New inquiry from British government to examine business models operated by streaming firms

Indoor live music performances can take place in the UK from August 1

News follows UK government's $2bn support package for the country's arts and culture sector

Touts who ran £11m ticket reselling scheme found guilty of fraud in the UK

Tickets were resold for events including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift concerts