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Music industry contributes £7.6 Bn to UK economy

13/12/2024

Music industry contributes £7.6 Bn to UK economy in 2024 according to UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry representing all sectors of the industry. In their annual economic report, This is Music 2024, they set out the contribution made by the music industry to the UK economy. Their key findings were: UK music’s contribution to the UK economy in 2023 hit a record £7.6 billion in terms of Gross Value Added (GVA) – up […]

Top 25 UK Podcasts for Q3 2024

06/12/2024

The Top 25 UK podcasts for Q3 2024 chart according to Edison Podcast Metrics has been published by Edison Research. Edison Podcast Metrics UK, the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcasts and podcast networks in the UK. The Edison Podcast Metrics Top 25 UK Podcasts of Q3 2024 list is derived from data collected continuously during the third quarter of 2024, interviewing podcast consumers ages 15 and […]

Radio 1 Anthems launches on BBC Sounds

15/11/2024

BBC Radio 1 Anthems launches on BBC Sounds with a wide range of music and acts supported by Radio 1 in the 2000s and 2010s, available to stream 24×7. The new stream features a dynamic presenting line-up that combines favourite Radio 1 voices with fresh new talent who have emerged from the Student Radio Association (SRA). Joining Radio 1 Anthems are exciting new hosts Chrissy Cameron, Lauren Redfern and Tyler Selby, all of whom have made their […]

BBC Radio 3 Unwind launches on BBC Sounds

12/11/2024

BBC Radio 3 Unwind launches on BBC Sounds showcasing a broad and eclectic range of calming classical music available to stream 24×7. The channel which launched on Monday 4th November is carefully curated to provide listeners with the best restorative classical music, with selections spanning the centuries from the medieval to the present day. In addition to a diverse range of music, the stream will also include content promoting focus and relaxation, and contributions from […]

BBC Sounds continues to grow in Q3 2024

29/10/2024

BBC Sounds continues to grow in Q3 2024 with 622 million plays of all content across radio, podcasts and music mixes. There were over 622 million plays of all content across radio, podcasts and music mixes in this quarter (July – Sept 2024). This is up 14 million plays on the previous quarter and an increase of more than 3% from the same period last year, as digital listening continues to grow. The busiest week of […]

BBC commissions new shows for BBC Sounds

25/10/2024

BBC commissions new shows for BBC Sounds music streams, Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 3 Unwind. Following highly competitive commissioning rounds, a raft of production teams across the audio sector and different parts of the UK have secured shows on the new music streams for BBC Sounds, launching in early November. Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, BBC says, “Our new music extensions provide invaluable creative opportunities for the audio sector to win more commissions, and […]

UK music exports reach record high in 2023

21/10/2024

UK music exports reach record high in 2023 to £775 million driven a range of UK talent according to new figures released by the BPI. Representing the highest level of annual exports since the BPI began its yearly survey of label overseas income in 2000 (£364m) and more than treble the amount of a decade ago in 2013 (£243m), the record figure came in a year that saw a wide range of UK musicians and groups […]