UK Music
UK Music is the collective voice of the UK music industry, bringing together organisations from across the sector to collaborate, campaign and champion music.
About UK Music
UK Music represents the collective interests of the UK’s music industry, bringing together organisations from across the sector to speak with an authoritative, united voice.
It works with government, policymakers and industry leaders to champion music as a major national asset and to help create the conditions in which the sector can thrive. Its work encompasses policy and advocacy, economic and social research, copyright, international growth, education and skills, the talent pipeline, diversity and inclusion.
Through its member organisations, UK Music represents interests spanning artists, musicians, songwriters, composers, producers, managers, publishers, record companies, collecting societies and the live music sector. It also convenes industry leaders, develops campaigns and publishes influential research demonstrating music’s contribution to the UK economy and society.
Activity
Latest from UK Music
- News21 Sept 2026Mayors urged to embed music in England’s devolution plans
A UK Music report calls for stronger local leadership, more flexible skills provision and coordinated action to support music economies across England.
- News14 Aug 2026UK Music marks 11 years of Music Academic Partnership
The national music body UK Music has marked 11 years of its Music Academic Partnership (MAP), the network connecting education providers with the UK music industry.
- News18 Jun 2026UK Music invites Northern Ireland music sector to help shape 2027 manifesto
UK Music is developing a Manifesto for Music for Northern Ireland ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections in May 2027, with music and music education professionals invited to contribute their views.
- Appointment18 May 2026Catriona Laing appointed chair of UK Music
UK Music has announced Catriona Laing CB as its new Chair, making her the first woman to lead the organisation since it was formed in 2008.