Author: Phoebe Scott
Reading Time: 3 minutesInvisibility Doesn’t Mean Nonexistence At the MPA, we’re committed to making access a standard, not an exception. Not just for compliance, but because music and life are better when everyone is included. Observed annually on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) is a global call to action: to build more inclusive, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesMPA to participate in Government Technical Working Groups on AI and Copyright The MPA, along with 14 other technology and creative organisations, has been selected by the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), to join the Government’s AI and Copyright Technical Working Group […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesTransgender Awareness Week, observed annually from 13 – 19 November, is a dedicated period to uplift, celebrate, and stand in active solidarity with trans and non-binary individuals in the UK and beyond. This week serves as a platform for education, visibility, and advocacy, culminating in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November. On this day, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpotify AI announcement Spotify have published an updated policy package focused on tackling the influx of low-quality, fraudulent or misleading AI‐generated music and protecting artists from impersonation. The key components of the strategy include: • A new impersonation policy: Vocal deepfakes or other forms of unauthorised imitation of an artist’s voice are only permitted if […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorld Menopause Day is marked annually on 18 October, with Menopause Awareness Month observed throughout October. It is a time to raise awareness, share support, and break down the stigma around menopause and perimenopause, stages of life that affect half the population. The 2025 theme for World Menopause Day, set by the International Menopause Society, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy valuing mental health as much as artistic output, the industry can ensure talent not only survives but thrives. World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October. First established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, the day was created to raise awareness of mental health issues around the globe […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, 29 September, the MPA are proud to launch the nomination period for The Richard Toeman Scholarship and The Tony Pool Inspiration Award 2025. The Richard Toeman Scholarship Daniel Bleckley, 2024 Winner Sean Deacon, 2024 Winner Since 2006, the Richard Toeman Scholarship (RTS) has been […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThank you to all the MPA Members who attended our Annual General Meeting on 25 September at the RSA House in London. The afternoon’s highlights included: ✔️Speech from CEO Paul Clements covering the latest updates from the MPA’s subsidiaries MCPS and PMLL, inclusive of significant growth projections, changes in broadcast licensing and future service provisions, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernment Reshuffle signals possible reset in AI policy Following the recent cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, there have been significant changes at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Liz Kendall has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, taking over from Peter Kyle, who has […]