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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 11h

Cyfrannwch at ddatblygiad polisi UK Music a llunio ein Maniffesto ar gyfer Cerddoriaeth ar gyfer etholiadau Senedd Cymru yn 2026. Mae'r digwyddiad hwn yn agored i berfformwyr a chyfansoddwyr a'u heiriolwyr sy'n gweithio yng Nghymru. Cofrestru yma: luma.com/m7390jyf

A Manifesto for Music Wales - Performers, Songwriters & Composers Roundtable · Luma

Contribute to UK Music's policy development and shape our Manifesto for Music for the Welsh Senedd elections in 2026. This event is open to performers,…

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Janet Daby MP @janetdaby.bsky.social · 12h

Great to see that my constituent, Donovan Haffner, won Jazz Newcomer of the Year at this year's APPJG Jazz Awards!
Congratulations, Donovan. This is a fantastic recognition of your talent and dedication to the saxophone!

UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15h

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has paid tribute to the talent and diversity of the UK jazz scene at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Read what he had to say and find out who won what here: tinyurl.com/yj52w77f

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15h

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has paid tribute to the talent and diversity of the UK jazz scene at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Read what he had to say and find out who won what here: tinyurl.com/yj52w77f

UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 1d

UK Music is supporting the MPG's petition to recognise recording studios as eligible for reduced business rates under the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure scheme – a move which could save hundreds of crucial spaces the length and breadth of the UK. Read more and sign here. tinyurl.com/mprvp292

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 5d

Would you like to help shape the future of music in Scotland? On October 23 UK Music is hosting an online roundtable to help develop our Manifesto for Music Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 with a key focus on education and skills. Sign up here:
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 7d

On Wednesday, October 22 at 4pm UK Music is hosting an online roundtable to help develop our Manifesto for Music – Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. If you’d like to sign up, please click on the link below.
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Manifesto for Music Scotland - Performers, Songwriters & Composers · Luma

Contribute to UK Music's policy development and shape our Manifesto for Music for the Scottish elections in 2026. This event is open to performers, songwriters…

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 7d

Music icon Chesney Hawkes backed our call for MPs and policymakers to support the industry at UK Music & TikTok’s party at the Conservative Party conference.
‘I’m here to make you realise how important it is to invest in the music industry. You need to pay attention to us.’
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Watch: Chesney Hawkes serenades ex MPs and party staff at Conservative conference

The singer made an appearance at the Conservative conference despite saying he ‘would be Labour’ earlier this year

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 7d

UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl and TikTok's Giles Derrington were joined by the one and only Chesney Hawkes at the UK Music & TikTok party at the Conservative Party conference! Chesney hailed the incredible power of music and urged MPs to get behind our world leading sector.

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 8d

UK Music hosted a lively panel at the Conservative Party conference, exploring the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry. You can read what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/34n42cy6. And you can view our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/yeyfnpwm

UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 8d

UK Music hosted a lively panel at the Conservative Party conference, exploring the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry. You can read what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/34n42cy6. And you can view our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/yeyfnpwm

Musical and Political Leaders Discuss Economic & Cultural Power of Music at Conservative Conference

06.10.2025: Leading figures from across politics and the music industry gathered at the Conservative Party Conference to explore how backing British music can drive growth, creativity…

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 9d

UK Music and the MPG visited Dean Street Studios with Ukrainian Music Committee Chair & MP Oleksandr Sanchenko, where they met studio managers to discuss the sector.

As vital cultural hubs that boost local economies, studios must be supported in any changes to business rates.

UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 9d

APPG for Music member and Labour MP @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social highlights the invaluable role of grassroots venues in driving the economy, platforming the stars of tomorrow, and providing cultural hubs across the UK in this ITV News special.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/3d7f2x4j

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all performers, composers and songwriters in Wales! On October 16 we are hosting an online roundtable to help develop our Manifesto for Music – Wales, so if you’d like to sign up and help shape the future of music, click the link below.
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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 13d

The House of Commons Culture, Media, and Sport Committee is inviting music fans to help shape the future of the UK’s grassroots live and electronic music scenes. Click the link for more information and find out how you can make your voice heard.
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Fan-led review of music - Committees - UK Parliament

Take part in the fan-led review of music. A fan-led review of live music has been launched by MPs, with the aim of improving the sustainability of grassroots live and electronic music to safeguard the...

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 13d

One of UK Music’s newest Music Academic Partnership (MAP) members, the HarrisonParrott Foundation, has opened registration for this year’s symposium to give people the chance to learn more about a career in the music industry. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2furfucs

Sign Up for the HarrisonParrott Foundation Symposium to Learn About a Career in Music

26.09.2025: One of UK Music’s newest Music Academic Partnership (MAP) members, the HarrisonParrott Foundation, has opened registration for this year’s symposium to give people the chance to learn more...

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Devo Agency @devoagency.bsky.social · 14d

All you need is… #NorthernCulture Nite. What a party at #Lab25 🪩📷

Logan Paul Murphy, @michaeldugher.bsky.social and @kevinbrennanexmp.bsky.social had the crowd twisting and shouting!

We also heard words of wisdom from Alison Hume @tomkiehl.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social and host @Gill_Morris 🕺

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 14d

What a night at UK Music and TikTok’s Labour conference party, where a packed crowd saw Ministers spin the decks to showcase our incredible music industry, as well as a brilliant set from the great Heather Small! Check out our photo gallery here: tinyurl.com/3nx8pmy6

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 14d

UK Music is set to highlight the power of music in turbocharging economic growth at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Find out more about what to expect from the session here: tinyurl.com/2w5hvrhs

UK Music to Highlight Power of Music In Driving Growth at Conservative Conference

01.10.2025: UK Music is set to highlight the power of music in turbocharging economic growth at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Titled Push The Button: Why Backing British Music Will…

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15d

UK Music hosted a panel at the Labour Conference looking at how music can boost the economy and discussing the key challenges facing the industry.

Check out our photo gallery from the event here: tinyurl.com/49vnz858

Find out what was discussed here: tinyurl.com/342wp99m

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP embracing a policy from our Hometown Glory report and announcing a new Town of Culture scheme in her Labour Party conference speech. You can watch her speech in full here (5:50:00) tinyurl.com/y7pr6enx

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 16d

Industry leaders seized the chance to outline some of the key challenges facing the music industry to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s packed Labour conference panel. Find out what was discussed during the session here: tinyurl.com/342wp99m

Industry leaders outline challenges facing the sector to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s Labour conference event

29.09.2025: Industry leaders seized the chance to outline some of the challenges facing the music industry to Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray at UK Music’s packed Labour conference panel.

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 16d

UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl met Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, where they discussed the importance of finding an approach to ensure that our world-leading £7.6 billion music industry can maintain its competitive advantage. Read more here: tinyurl.com/42v9ufyc

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 19d

UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl and Campaigns Director Olga FitzRoy met new Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray alongside various leaders from the world of music. It was great to see the Minister engaged with our sector and we look forward to working with him in championing music across the UK!

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UK Music @ukmusic.bsky.social · 21d

UK Music hosted a stellar panel session at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference, which explored how music can boost local economies and drive employment. You can take a look at our photo gallery here tinyurl.com/45tv2htv.

UK Music Liberal Democrats Party Conference Panel 2025

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PRS for Music @prsformusic.bsky.social · 29d

🎶Join us for PRS Composers' Day on October 31st in Manchester! Network with fellow composers and hear from industry guests including The Halle Orchestra, Riot Ensemble, and Manchester Camerata.

Find out more about the day and RSVP at: www.prsformusic.com/events/membe...

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