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Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the UK鈥檚 biggest music event airs on March 1st at The O2 and will be broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.</p> <a href="/news-analysis/sam-fender-and-lola-young-to-perform-at-brits-2025/" class="button">Read more</a> </section> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="featured__slider-block"> <div class="featured__slider-img"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=700&height=450&rnd=133833160822130000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=347&height=521&rnd=133833160822130000" media="(max-width: 1020px)" /> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=446&height=669&rnd=133833160822130000" /> <img src="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=446&height=669&rnd=133833160822130000" alt="Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation"> </picture> </div> <div class="featured__slider-text"> <section class="stories__section"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>06.02.25</span> </div> <div class="stories__heading"><h4 class="clamp-l-2" >Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation</h4></div> <div class="stories__subheading clamp-l-3"> </div> <p class="clamp-l-3">The UK Government's consultation on 'Copyright and Artificial Intelligence' could change copyright laws, allowing AI developers to use copyrighted material without permission. BPI strongly opposes 'Option 3' and urges the music industry to take action before the consultation closes on 25 February 2025.</p> <a href="/news-analysis/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-consultation/" class="button">Read more</a> </section> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="featured__slider-block"> <div class="featured__slider-img"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/l4lhri1c/image0.png?width=700&height=450&rnd=133833129133870000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/l4lhri1c/image0.png?width=347&height=521&rnd=133833129133870000" media="(max-width: 1020px)" /> <source srcset="/media/l4lhri1c/image0.png?width=446&height=669&rnd=133833129133870000" /> <img src="/media/l4lhri1c/image0.png?width=446&height=669&rnd=133833129133870000" alt="The BPI moves to Tileyard London"> </picture> </div> <div class="featured__slider-text"> <section class="stories__section"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>23.01.25</span> </div> <div class="stories__heading"><h4 class="clamp-l-2" >The BPI moves to Tileyard London</h4></div> <div class="stories__subheading clamp-l-3"> </div> <p class="clamp-l-3">The BPI announces its move to Tileyard London, King鈥檚 Cross, from January 2025. The new accessible, sustainable office space places the UK music industry鈥檚 leading voice in the heart of a vibrant creative community, fostering innovation and collaboration.</p> <a href="/news-analysis/the-bpi-moves-to-tileyard-london/" class="button">Read more</a> </section> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>   <div class="news-filter calendar-filter hide-mobile calendar-filter-popup"> <div class="back-button hide-popup show-mobile"><img src="/img/icons/arrow_slider.png" alt=""></div> <div class="calendar-filter__search"> <input type="submit" value="s"> <input type="search" placeholder="Search News & Analysis"> </div> <div class="calendar-filter__item"> <strong>Filter:</strong> <input type="text" class="calendar-input" placeholder="Date"> <div class="select-custom"> <select data-placeholder="Category"> <option value="0">Category</option> <option value="1124">Policy & Legal</option> <option value="1125">Industry Trends</option> <option value="1126">Intelligence</option> <option value="1127">From the BPI</option> </select> </div> </div> <div class="filter-mobile-button show-mobile"> <a href="#" class="button hide-popup">apply</a> </div> </div>   <div class="featured-news"> <div class="index-news__item wow fadeInUp"> <a href="/news-analysis/sam-fender-and-lola-young-to-perform-at-brits-2025/"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=460&rnd=133843005040430000" media="(max-width: 480px)" /> <source srcset="/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=700&rnd=133843005040430000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=350&height=236&rnd=133843005040430000" /> <img src="/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=350&height=236&rnd=133843005040430000" alt="Sam Fender and Lola Young confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" class="float_left"> </picture> </a> <section class="index-news__content"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>17.02.25</span> </div> <article> <h6><a href="https://www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysis/sam-fender-and-lola-young-to-perform-at-brits-2025/" class="clamp-l-2">Sam Fender and Lola Young confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard</a></h6> <p class="clamp-l-2" style="margin: 0;overflow: hidden;">Sam Fender and Lola Young are the final performers confirmed for The BRIT Awards 2025, joining a stellar lineup including Sabrina Carpenter, JADE, and more. Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the UK鈥檚 biggest music event airs on March 1st at The O2 and will be broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.</p> </article> <div class="index-news__categories index-news__categories-flex"> <div class="index-news__categories-left"> </div> <div class="index-news__categories-right"> <nav class="events__share hide-desktop show-tablet"> <span>Share:</span>  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/sam-fender-and-lola-young-to-perform-at-brits-2025/" data-title="Sam Fender and Lola Young confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=1200&rnd=133843005040430000"></div> </nav> <div class="sharing-tools">  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/sam-fender-and-lola-young-to-perform-at-brits-2025/" data-title="Sam Fender and Lola Young confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/dmuf2cpa/secs_b25_performer_samlola_article.webp?width=1200&rnd=133843005040430000"></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="index-news__item wow fadeInUp"> <a href="/news-analysis/sabrina-carpenter-to-perform-at-the-brit-awards-2025/"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=460&rnd=133837415677170000" media="(max-width: 480px)" /> <source srcset="/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=700&rnd=133837415677170000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=350&height=236&rnd=133837415677170000" /> <img src="/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=350&height=236&rnd=133837415677170000" alt="Sabrina Carpenter to receive prestigious Global Success award and perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" class="float_left"> </picture> </a> <section class="index-news__content"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>10.02.25</span> </div> <article> <h6><a href="https://www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysis/sabrina-carpenter-to-perform-at-the-brit-awards-2025/" class="clamp-l-2">Sabrina Carpenter to receive prestigious Global Success award and perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard</a></h6> <p class="clamp-l-2" style="margin: 0;overflow: hidden;">Sabrina Carpenter receives the prestigious Global Success award at the BRIT Awards 2025, becoming the first international artist to win. She will also perform at the star-studded event on March 1st at The O2, hosted by Jack Whitehall and broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX.</p> </article> <div class="index-news__categories index-news__categories-flex"> <div class="index-news__categories-left"> </div> <div class="index-news__categories-right"> <nav class="events__share hide-desktop show-tablet"> <span>Share:</span>  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/sabrina-carpenter-to-perform-at-the-brit-awards-2025/" data-title="Sabrina Carpenter to receive prestigious Global Success award and perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=1200&rnd=133837415677170000"></div> </nav> <div class="sharing-tools">  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/sabrina-carpenter-to-perform-at-the-brit-awards-2025/" data-title="Sabrina Carpenter to receive prestigious Global Success award and perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/xh4pgupv/secs_b25_performer_anno_sabrina_header.jpg?width=1200&rnd=133837415677170000"></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="index-news__item wow fadeInUp"> <a href="/news-analysis/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-consultation/"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=460&rnd=133833160822130000" media="(max-width: 480px)" /> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=700&rnd=133833160822130000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=350&height=236&rnd=133833160822130000" /> <img src="/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=350&height=236&rnd=133833160822130000" alt="Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation" class="float_left"> </picture> </a> <section class="index-news__content"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>06.02.25</span> </div> <article> <h6><a href="https://www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysis/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-consultation/" class="clamp-l-2">Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation</a></h6> <p class="clamp-l-2" style="margin: 0;overflow: hidden;">The UK Government's consultation on 'Copyright and Artificial Intelligence' could change copyright laws, allowing AI developers to use copyrighted material without permission. The BPI strongly opposes 'Option 3' and urges the music industry to take action before the consultation closes on 25 February 2025.</p> </article> <div class="index-news__categories index-news__categories-flex"> <div class="index-news__categories-left"> </div> <div class="index-news__categories-right"> <nav class="events__share hide-desktop show-tablet"> <span>Share:</span>  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-consultation/" data-title="Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=1200&rnd=133833160822130000"></div> </nav> <div class="sharing-tools">  <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox" data-url="/news-analysis/copyright-and-artificial-intelligence-consultation/" data-title="Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Consultation" data-media="https://www.bpi.co.uk/media/vvkikj5w/uk_parliament_hdr.jpg?width=1200&rnd=133833160822130000"></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="index-news__item wow fadeInUp"> <a href="/news-analysis/nominees-announced-for-indie-council-elections/"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/ea5nfvnp/mailchimp-header_social.png?width=460&rnd=133831450530100000" media="(max-width: 480px)" /> <source srcset="/media/ea5nfvnp/mailchimp-header_social.png?width=700&rnd=133831450530100000" media="(max-width: 720px)" /> <source srcset="/media/ea5nfvnp/mailchimp-header_social.png?width=350&height=236&rnd=133831450530100000" /> <img src="/media/ea5nfvnp/mailchimp-header_social.png?width=350&height=236&rnd=133831450530100000" alt="Nominees announced for Indie Council Elections" class="float_left"> </picture> </a> <section class="index-news__content"> <div class="stories__info"> <span>04.02.25</span> </div> <article> <h6><a href="https://www.bpi.co.uk/news-analysis/nominees-announced-for-indie-council-elections/" class="clamp-l-2">Nominees announced for Indie Council Elections</a></h6> <p class="clamp-l-2" style="margin: 0;overflow: hidden;">The BPI announces the candidates for Independent label representatives on BPI Council. 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Don't miss the live show on March 1st at The O2. 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