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A huge congratulations to the @ivorsacademy on another unforgettable ceremony recognising the phenomenal work of our sector's incredible songwriters, from beloved musical icons to some of the most exciting new talent on the planet.

Pictured below (L-R): UK Music Director of Campaigns and Engagement @olga.fitzroy, UK Music Chair, Catriona Laing CB and UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl

The @musicweekinsta Women In Music Awards is back for 2026, and UK Music is proud to be partnered with this incredible event once again!

The deadline to enter is June 5, so for full details on nominations and everything else you need to know about what promises to be another stellar ceremony, click the link in bio.

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has hailed the crucial role of the @thebritishmusicembassy (BME) in helping grow the UK music industry domestically and globally following the announcement that it will be serving up another fantastic showcase at this year's @sxswlondon.

Tom said: “Our sector contributes £8 billion a year to the economy, generates £4.8 billion in export revenues and supports 220,000 jobs – but is facing intense competition from international markets more than ever. The British Music Embassy has a vital role to play as fantastic global showcase to help the UK’s incredibly diverse musical industry grow at home and abroad.

“I’m confident this year’s SXSW London will build on its inaugural success last year by promoting our unbeatable musical talent and our brilliant music businesses, as well as helping launch more international careers.”

Taking place across June 2-3, the showcase will feature performances from @nadineshah, @michael.aldag, @venusgrrrls, @yrs_uk, @futureutopiaofficial, @cqwrestling, @preciouspepala and @daytimetvofficial.

The BME in London is a collaboration between the Department for Business & Trade (DBT), music licensing companies @ppl_uk and @prsformusic, UK record labels association the @bpi_music (British Phonographic Industry), the @britishcouncil, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music @prsfoundation Foundation, UK Music, and the @northernmusicexport Music Export Office.

Find out more at link in bio.

UK Music is delighted to announce the appointment of Catriona Laing CB as our new Chair. She succeeds outgoing Chair Lord Watson of Wyre Forest.

Catriona’s 35-year career has seen her serve as both the British High Commissioner to Nigeria and Ambassador to Zimbabwe, as well as a number of other senior diplomatic and government postings. Most recently, she has been responsible for the Soft Power initiative at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

In her new role she will work with UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl and UK Music’s member organisations to champion and campaign on behalf of our world-leading sector, which contributes £8 billion a year to the economy, generates £4.8 billion in exports and supports 220,000 jobs.

Catriona Laing said: “It is a huge honour to become the new Chair of UK Music and take on this role to champion our fantastic music industry which is one of our greatest assets.

“I hope to use my experience leading the Government’s Soft Power initiative, my background as an economist and working across different sectors to build on the success of UK Music and our sector.

“I would like to pay tribute to Lord Watson for the work he has done over the past six years and his tireless work helping the industry get back on its feet after the Covid pandemic.

“I look forward to working with UK Music’s members to deliver on our key aims in an increasingly competitive global market.”

Read in full at link in bio.

Today, we’re proud to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Music Week Women In Music Awards ✨

Organised in association with @aim_uk and @_ukmusic, the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of women and female-identifying professionals across the music industry.

Submit your nominations now, link in bio 🎶 #MWWIM

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music is in Brighton for what has been a stellar @greatescapefest! From its fantastic conference line-up to some truly exceptional live performances, this year's outing has been another outstanding showcase for the future of our incredible industry.

1. Brighton Pier
2. Black Music Means Business panel
3. @theatre.band
4. @prsformusic Live and Rising: Gigs, Growth and Getting Noticed panel
5. @westsidecowboyyy
6. @ppl_uk @panicshack featuring on PPL’s In Conversation panel
7. @shesberenice
8. @modernw0man

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has criticised the Government's failure to tackle "shady ticket touts and rogue businesses" in today's King's Speech. The exploitation of real music fans on the ticket resale market has gone on for too long and must not be allowed to continue.

At The @greatescapefest on Friday May 15, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will lead what promises to be a fascinating and insightful panel around our landmark report, ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’.

Speakers include:

Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Director, 100 Million Percent Ltd
Natasha Hendry - Music Psychologist / PHD Researcher, University of West London
Kwame Sarfo - Co-Founder, BLACMEX
Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music

The session will take place from 12:15-13:00 at Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Brighton Waterfront.

At The @greatescapefest on Friday May 15, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will lead what promises to be a fascinating and insightful panel around our landmark report, ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’.

Speakers include:

Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Director, 100 Million Percent Ltd
Natasha Hendry - Music Psychologist / PHD Researcher, University of West London
Kwame Sarfo - Co-Founder, BLACMEX
Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music

The session will take place from 12:15-13:00 at Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Brighton Waterfront.

At The @greatescapefest on Friday May 15, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will lead what promises to be a fascinating and insightful panel around our landmark report, ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’.

Speakers include:

Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Director, 100 Million Percent Ltd
Natasha Hendry - Music Psychologist / PHD Researcher, University of West London
Kwame Sarfo - Co-Founder, BLACMEX
Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music

The session will take place from 12:15-13:00 at Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Brighton Waterfront.

At The @greatescapefest on Friday May 15, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will lead what promises to be a fascinating and insightful panel around our landmark report, ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’.

Speakers include:

Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Director, 100 Million Percent Ltd
Natasha Hendry - Music Psychologist / PHD Researcher, University of West London
Kwame Sarfo - Co-Founder, BLACMEX
Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music

The session will take place from 12:15-13:00 at Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Brighton Waterfront.

At The @greatescapefest on Friday May 15, UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha will lead what promises to be a fascinating and insightful panel around our landmark report, ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’.

Speakers include:

Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Director, 100 Million Percent Ltd
Natasha Hendry - Music Psychologist / PHD Researcher, University of West London
Kwame Sarfo - Co-Founder, BLACMEX
Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive, Black Lives in Music

The session will take place from 12:15-13:00 at Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel, Brighton Waterfront.

UK Music has welcomed new Creative Industries Skills Audit research commissioned by the Creative Industries Council (CIC) and DCMS.

The research is a first of its kind study that examines the skills challenges and priorities of creative employers across 11 different sub-sectors, namely: Music; Advertising & Marketing; Architecture; Crafts; Design & Designer Fashion; Screen Industries; IT, Software, an Computer Services; Computer Games; Museums, Galleries, and Libraries; Publishing, and; Performing and Visual Arts.

The aim of the research is to provide comparable data across all creative industries as well as offering a more detailed examination of the issues within each sub-sector. Such studies are vital for the creative industries to continue to develop as one of the eight priority sectors on the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy.

You can find out more at link in bio.

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

🚨 @uk.blacmex will be part of a special talk at @greatescapefest in Brighton this Friday, discussing the latest report from @_ukmusic. Details below.

Friday 15th May - Conference 1, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

12.15 - 13.00: Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK

Presented by UK Music. Following the launch of its new report ‘Black Music Means Business: Driving Economic Growth in the UK’, UK Music will lead a conversation exploring the impact of Black British music over the last 30 years and its contribution to the success of the UK music industry.

Speakers:
Kwame Safo - BLACMEX / British Council
Natasha Hendry - PHD Academic specialising in education / Black Culture
Trenton Harrison-Lewis - Artist Manager / Label Executive
Charisse Beaumont - Black Lives in Music
Eunice Obianagha - Head of Diversity, UK Music (Moderator)

@_ukmusic @blacklivesinmusic @dr_c_oye @eunice_o@the_music_psychologist @trenton_hl @britishcouncil@britisharts @funkbutcher

UK Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed the announcement from Apple Corps Ltd that it will be bringing the first ever official @thebeatles fan experience to 3 Savile Row in 2027.

The legendary location was one of Apple Corps Ltd’s earliest 1960s HQs and was the site of The Beatles’ legendary rooftop performance – the ‘Fab Four’s’ final public performance – on January 30 1968.

Set to launch in 2027, ‘The Beatles at 3 Savile Row’ will welcome the public in for the first time to experience seven floors of unseen material from the Apple Corps Ltd archives, rotating exhibitions, a recreation of the studio where the band recorded Let It Be, and more.

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl welcomed the news, highlighting the enduring impact of The Beatles and their continued appeal to the UK music industry around the world: "This incredible fan experience marks a truly special moment not just for Beatles lovers but for the entire UK music industry. The Beatles' timeless music and pioneering spirit changed the world, inspiring generations of artists and bringing millions of music fans from across the globe to the UK every year.

"Music tourism is a major source of soft power for the UK, attracting 23.5 million music tourists in 2024 who spent £10 billion coming to gigs and festivals, according to UK Music research. 3 Savile Row is one of the most iconic and important locations in both The Beatles' and Britain's musical legacy, and this unique experience will cement the UK music industry's world-leading status."

You can read more on The Beatles at 3 Savile Row at link in bio.

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to deliver on his manifesto promises to crack down on unscrupulous ticket touts by introducing a price cap on secondary ticket sales, and to tear down barriers to EU touring.

In his letter Tom Kiehl said: “If the King’s Speech, to be delivered on 13 May, fails to deliver progress on two specific and vital Labour manifesto pledges then this will represent a major loss of momentum and land a hammer blow to the huge economic growth music generates.

“Music fans are the lifeblood of our £8 billion industry, and the Government must do everything in its power to ensure they are no longer ripped off on the secondary ticketing market. By introducing a price cap on ticket resale, government can put an end to profiteering touts pricing real fans out of their favourite artists’ shows.

“UK Music is also calling for government to remove costly and time-consuming obstacles to EU touring. Seamless cultural exchange between the UK and the EU is essential to driving export growth, and UK artists must be able to build fanbases across the EU free from the prohibitive barriers currently in place.

“We therefore urge you to use the forthcoming legislative session to deliver on your clear manifesto commitments regarding ticket resale and EU touring."

Read the full story at link in bio.