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    UK to Cap Concert Ticket Resale Prices at 30% Above Face Value

    January 11, 2025 • 1 min read

    The UK government proposes groundbreaking regulations to combat ticket scalping by limiting resale markups to 30% and restricting bulk buying. The initiative, backed by artists and industry groups, aims to make live events more accessible while protecting consumers from excessive secondary market prices.

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    UK Music Industry Soars to 20-Year Peak with Streaming and Vinyl Revival

    January 09, 2025 • 1 min read

    British music industry hits record sales in 2024, with streaming revenue reaching £2 billion and vinyl sales surging 10.5%. Taylor Swift leads the market while the industry navigates digital transformation amid ongoing streaming royalty debates.

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    UK Music Industry Hits £2.4B Record High with Swift Leading the Charge

    January 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    The UK music industry achieved unprecedented success in 2024, with consumers spending £2.4 billion on recorded music through streaming and vinyl sales. Taylor Swift dominated album sales while streaming platforms generated over £2 billion in revenue, marking a new era of digital and physical music consumption.

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    UK Music Industry Hits Historic Milestone with First Physical Sales Growth Since 1994

    January 02, 2025 • 1 min read

    The British recorded music market experienced a remarkable 9.7% growth in 2024, marking the first increase in physical format sales in 20 years. Streaming remained dominant with 199.6 billion plays, while vinyl sales reached a 30-year high amid strong performances from female artists led by Taylor Swift.

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    Fatboy Slim Steps Back from Production to Focus on DJing Career

    December 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    Electronic music icon Fatboy Slim reveals he has lost his passion for creating new music after not releasing a full album since 2004. The legendary DJ plans to concentrate on live performances while hoping his production drive may return someday.

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    Rising Afro-Soul Star Tsungai Tsikirai Announces 'African Queen' Global Launch Event

    December 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    Zimbabwe-born artist Tsungai Tsikirai prepares to unveil her groundbreaking album 'African Queen' in early 2025, blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary production. The launch event promises an immersive celebration of African culture featuring collaborations with renowned artists Nutty O and Iyasa.

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    Boy George Clashes with Critics Over Culture Club's O2 Arena Performance

    December 27, 2024 • 1 min read

    Boy George takes to Twitter to defend Culture Club's recent O2 Arena show after receiving a critical 2-star review. The performance, featuring complete renditions of their first two albums, sparked debate over the iconic singer's vocal delivery and the show's overall impact.

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    Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' Makes History with Second UK Christmas #1

    December 20, 2024 • 1 min read

    The beloved holiday classic 'Last Christmas' achieves an unprecedented feat by topping the UK Christmas charts for two consecutive years. The 40-year-old Wham! hit, written by George Michael, dominated both streaming and physical sales while cementing its place in British Christmas culture.

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    Artist Kate Nash Launches 'Butts for Tour Buses' OnlyFans Campaign to Fund European Tour

    December 18, 2024 • 1 min read

    British singer-songwriter Kate Nash takes an unconventional approach to tackle touring costs by selling photos on OnlyFans. Her creative 'Butts for Tour Buses' campaign not only funded her European tour within a week but also sparked important discussions about the financial challenges facing touring musicians.

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    British Rapper Slowthai Acquitted of Rape Charges After Oxford Trial

    December 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    Slowthai and co-defendant Alex Blake-Walker were found not guilty of multiple rape charges at Oxford Crown Court following a 2021 incident. The rapper, supported by wife Anne-Marie, maintained all activities were consensual during the 10-hour jury deliberation.

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