Doctoe

CEO @bpi_music. Former CEO @uk_ie. @BaftaGames, VP @SpecialEffect, @ravensbourneuk Visiting Prof @goldsmithsuol Visiting Lecturer, Trustee @HRP_palaces. A Scot.

[BPI @bpi_music]

Congratulations Jo 👏

Our CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE has just been announced as one of @billboarduk's 2026’s UK Power Players 🏆

Jo is helping to drive “a level of global success not seen in years” for British music 🇬🇧

Check out all the other honourees here: https://t.co/ZHDahEMyV9

[UK Music @UK_Music]

UK Music is delighted to announce the appointment of Catriona Laing CB as our new Chair. She takes up the role at the beginning of June. Read in full here: https://t.co/yFs2gJtO6v

[The BRIT Trust @TheBRITtrust]

CEO of @EQTYinMusic, @meiwelbeck talks about the charity’s rebrand, tackling inequality and creating fairer access for the next generation of musicians 📝

Read this month’s full BRIT Trust Diary in association with Music Week here: https://t.co/N5q7TZRfuS

[BPI @bpi_music]

“That rock ‘n’ roll, eh? It just won’t go away...” - Alex Turner at the BRITs 2014 🎤

Rock music is having a moment in the UK 🇬🇧

📈 22.2% of UK singles consumption in 2025 (highest in nearly a decade)
💿 Still the UK’s biggest albums genre with a 36% share
🎶 A huge 54.9% of vinyl sales belong to rock

All from our newly released ‘All About The Music 2026’ yearbook that analyses @officialcharts data for a deep dive on the UK recorded music industry 📊 Free to BPI members and now available to purchase online here: https://t.co/9U9EVP21oL

Dr Jo Twist OBE:

“For decades, rock has played a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the UK’s status as a global music superpower. This was truer than ever in 2025. Rock has long flourished thanks to its incredible foundations built on a deep, exceptional and still-cherished back catalogue.

We can now add to that contemporary stars such as Sam Fender, Sleep Token, Wolf Alice, and Yungblud, who hail from across the UK and who are breathing new life into this much-loved genre both at home and around the world.”

If you’re at @SoundCity this Thursday, head to our Insight Session called ‘UK Rock in the Age of Streaming’ where we’ll be discussing these findings and how the UK’s love for rock is only getting louder 🔊

Tickets here: https://t.co/UMJQh4YzMU

[BPI @bpi_music]

"This is LISA from BLACKPINK's very own light stick" 🤗

Part 2 of our look inside the @RCALabelGroupUK Shop at King’s Cross with Head of Marketing at RCA Records/Sony Music UK UK, Alex Bean 🎤

From iconic video outfits to rare merch you won’t usually find outside artist stores, the space brings fans closer to the culture behind the music.

Exclusive pieces and exhibitions from @BLACKPINK's @lalalalisa_mn, @bmthofficial, @catburns and @Palomafaith, that let you see your favourite music moments up close.

This is a shop, a gallery, and a fan experience, all in one!

[BPI @bpi_music]

British music isn’t just popular, the UK public just ranked it No. 1 as the cultural export they are most proud of 🇬🇧

New research in BPI’s annual stats book ‘All About The Music 2026’ shows:

🥇27% of the public rank music as the UK’s top cultural export
🌍 Nearly 75% say it boosts the UK’s global reputation
🤝 Over two-thirds want more Government support for homegrown artists

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE:

“It’s encouraging to see that the public holds British music in such high regard and is so committed to seeing its continued success. The UK is a creative superpower both economically and culturally, as can be seen across our many world-leading creative industries.

Music speaks to the human experience in a unique and powerful way and is there for us at every moment in our lives. As we’ve seen over the last year with numerous new artists breaking through on the world stage, British music has a truly global impact - its importance and power as a cultural asset and economic force cannot be overstated.”

You can now dive into the full report for the data, trends and artist stories shaping the future of UK music in ‘All About The Music 2026’ 📊

Free for all BPI Members here: https://t.co/gF48B08AHg
Available for the public to buy here: https://t.co/9U9EVP21oL

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

🚨 NEWS!
V&A East opens this Sat with the stunning, ‘The Music is Black’ the story of Black British music.

All part of East Bank in the Olympic Park. With over £600 million from @SadiqKhan it’s the largest ever cultural investment from City Hall.

[UK Music @UK_Music]

UK Music has launched its annual Music Creators’ Survey! By completing it you can help shape the future of the industry and enable UK Music to be more effective in speaking to government about the issues that impact you. Find out more and take the survey: https://t.co/NQW9zeIVe9

[Record Store Day UK @RSDUK]

Announcing our official Record Store Legend, @RobertPlant 🏆

This accolade recognises Robert Plant’s lasting impact on music around the world, as well as his ongoing dedication to supporting both new artists and record shops. Robert Plant has been a familiar face in record shops worldwide, and they have remained central to his musical life, cementing his status as a true Record Store Legend.

Speaking at Spillers, Robert Plant said: Record stores have always been a part of my life. For me, once you get to the physical record it’s because you really want to know and be a part of what the artist was considering. And I know, as a guy who’s been making records since 1966, people want to take home something very special, to enjoy all the elements of what an artist has put together. We want a connection between the music and the art of the whole thing.

Robert Plant chose @spillersrecords in Cardiff, the oldest record shop in the world, to receive home his plaque, immortalising Robert Plant's connection to not only this record shop, but the country that has inspired his songwriting.

The installation highlights @RobertPlant's ongoing support for record stores as cultural hubs which champion music and community, inviting fans to visit a record shop to share in their own love of music.

🔗https://t.co/B5Vq8nc8Mx

[BPI @bpi_music]

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist (@Doctoe):

"It has been a pleasure working with Martin in my time at the BPI and on behalf of the label community we thank him for navigating the @officialcharts through so much change in the industry.

Under his leadership, the OCC has made huge progress as a consumer facing brand and The Official Charts remain and will continue to be one of the most important and highly regarded data sources for the recorded music sector.”

[BPI @bpi_music]

British music stays at the top 🇬🇧

@IFPI_org's Global Music Report 2026 released today confirms the UK as the world’s third-largest recorded music market, buoyed by a new generation of British talent 🎉

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE:

"IFPI’s GMR 2026 once again reflects how intensely competitive the global music market has become, with streaming having lowered barriers to entry and all parts of the world producing music which competes for fan attention.

But despite this, and thanks to the long term investment of our record labels at the heart of its ecosystem, the UK remains the world’s third largest market for recorded music and is the biggest exporter after only the US.

And with a new wave of exciting British talent breaking through on the global stage, we remain optimistic about British music’s ability to remain at the top."

Read the full report here: https://t.co/hd3bau63gD

[BPI @bpi_music]

BPI CSO Sophie Jones responds to the UK Government publishing an update on its work in relation to AI and Copyright.

“We welcome the Government taking its previously preferred option of a TDM with opt out off the table. Any new exceptions to copyright for AI training would be deeply damaging to the music industry and wider creative economy.

Our focus remains on ensuring that policy in respect of AI and creativity enables the nascent licensing market to scale at pace, and facilitates widespread adoption of responsible AI across the industry. We look forward to engaging with the ongoing strands of work to ensure British music can continue as a vital and growing cultural and economic success.”

Read the full ministerial statement here: https://t.co/ASOD63tyNE

[BPI @bpi_music]

The numbers are in 🚨 UK recorded music revenue has reached a new high of £1.57bn in 2025, marking 11 consecutive years of growth. 📈

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE (@Doctoe):

“Beyond the positive headlines, what is especially satisfying about this 11th consecutive annual rise in UK recorded music revenue is that it has been in part driven by a resurgence in British music with a new generation of artists breaking through. Its impact is being felt not just at home but globally, highlighted by the recent Grammy wins of Olivia Dean, Lola Young and others, as well as on streaming services and music charts around the world.

“This success is a testament to our brilliant record labels and shows what can be achieved in the right business environment. Underpinning this success is the UK’s gold-standard copyright framework, and it remains essential that this is safeguarded by our policymakers as a burgeoning market to license music to AI firms takes root.”  

Streaming topped £1bn for the second year running, while vinyl sales surged nearly 20%, showing the continued strength and diversity of the UK recorded music market.

A new wave of British artists including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Skye Newman are helping drive this momentum 👏

Read more about the latest BPI figures and what’s powering the industry’s growth here: https://t.co/mbKpqWbDLC

[BPI @bpi_music]

What six years of tracking music industry boards has taught me - @NadiaCTRL for @MusicWeek ✍️

"“In 2024, the sector collectively met both UK Music 10 Point Plan targets, but in 2026 neither is met collectively. The lesson from six years of tracking music industry boards is clear: progress that is not embedded into governance structures does not last.

The UK music industry is often cited internationally as a leader in diversity commitments. The data suggests the next challenge is ensuring those commitments are structurally embedded.

Without structural embedding, change is unstable and reversible. A historic milestone means very little if it can be undone in a single board renewal cycle. The reversal in these figures shows that the sector’s progress remains fragile.”

Today, @womeninctrl published the 2026 Seat At The Table report, in association with the BPI 🤝

Marking six years of tracking representation on UK music trade association boards, the latest edition records the first simultaneous decline in both gender and intersectional representation since 2020.

Read more here: https://t.co/C6krPcGmG6

[BPI @bpi_music]

Huge congratulations to BPI COO MJ Olaore who has been included in the @TAForum's Women in Trade Associations Powerlist, ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday 🎉

Check out the full powerlist here: https://t.co/Ba155eC7zO

[BPI @bpi_music]

Commenting on the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on AI and Copyright, BPI CSO Sophie Jones said:

“We welcome the Committee’s recognition that a thriving UK licensing market, based on respect of copyright, offers the best solution for both AI companies and the creative industries. The Committee rightly calls on the Government to rule out a new exception to copyright – and it is imperative that the Government does not put forward other options to create new exceptions that would have the same devastating impact on music and other creative sectors.

The Government should take heed of this report as it considers its policy position, alongside the Committee’s welcome recommendations for transparency from AI companies and the need for the protection of personality rights and digital replicas."

Read the full report here: https://t.co/IWH7y7c38a

[BPI @bpi_music]

UK recorded music is about to take Hollywood again 🇬🇧✈️🇺🇸

The 22nd Annual LA Sync Mission is back from 11–15 May 2026 at East West Studios, giving labels, artists, and songwriters exclusive access to the US sync market across TV, film, and gaming. A joint venture between BPI, @the_MPA and the @biztradegovuk 🤝

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the decision-makers behind huge syncs like Star Wars, Stranger Things, and FIFA.

Secure your spot now here: https://t.co/2BYs7Jvy3z

[BPI @bpi_music]

The numbers are in for the @BRITs 2026 and they’re record-breaking 🏆

• 250M organic views in 48 hours (+275%)
• 162M Instagram views (+400%)
• 70M Facebook Reels views
• 19M TikTok views
• 4M YouTube views, with 10M across performances
• 1M global livestream viewers
• 49% share of 16–34s on ITV1
• 2M streams on ITVX

Manchester went global. Biggest BRITs impact ever 👏

[Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy]

The @BRITs have always pushed boundaries, celebrating iconic moments and rising stars.

Today, as the awards land in Manchester for the first time, they’re proving that music and culture belong to everyone, everywhere - and there’s no better city to host it.

[BRIT Awards @BRITs]

The late and great Ozzy Osbourne will be awarded the prestigious BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award 🖤

An all-star rock tribute performance, curated by Sharon Osbourne, will close the show on Saturday night featuring a special arrangement of ‘No More Tears.’ Boasting a phenomenal line up of British and international musical talent, the performance will feature musicians that played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years, including Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde, and be fronted by long-standing fan of the music, and friend of the Osbourne family, Robbie Williams.

Watch The BRIT Awards 2026 with @MastercardUK this Saturday on ITV1 & ITVX in the UK at 8:15PM and on YouTube globally at 8:45PM GMT