The executive, who led the British music industry trade body for three years, will serve as director of strategy for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
A report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee says legislation shouldn't reduce arts and cultural production "to mere 'inputs' in AI development.”
The 25,000-square-foot facility's opening follows layoffs and office closures at the company, which hopes to capitalize on strong demand for physical formats.
A new report from trade organization UK Music says blockbuster festivals and tours contributed $8.6 billion to the local economy last year.
Consumption of British music increased in every region last year, says BPI.
The government also launches a new review of artist remuneration that will study the impact of AI on music.
An estimated TV audience of 160 million watched the 67th edition of the contest, held in Liverpool, U.K., on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.
The song contest's audience of over 160 million last year shows its unrivaled reach as a marketing platform for record labels to develop artists.
Australia, Austria and Belgium among countries with popular acts joining favorites Sweden and Finland on Saturday night at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena.
In U.K.’s first Eurovision hosting in 25 years, Liverpool stands in for 2022 winner Ukraine, which continues to fight a war with Russia.
