Category: MPA
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK’s creative IP is immensely valuable, and today’s government update on AI and copyright offers some vital structural wins for our sector. Crucially, it confirms that the unworkable opt-out exception is no longer the government’s preferred approach. Alongside the welcome proposal to remove copyright protection for wholly computer-generated works this is a vote of […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, we submitted our written response to the Government’s Green Paper on the future of the BBC. Representing over 180 music publishing companies, songwriters, and more than 95% of UK song rights, our message to the Government is clear: the foundation of the BBC’s music output is built on the talent and works of of brilliant creators […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UK has a choice to make: become a world leader in responsible, licensing-based AI, or sanction the use of our valuable creative IP to technology companies to train their models for free. Today’s House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee report makes it clear that only the first path is viable for the UK’s […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes11 FEBRUARY 2026 Today, we are proud to announce our sponsorship deal with Vistex, highlighting our joint commitment to supporting education, innovation and excellence in the music publishing sector. The partnership will see Vistex continue to support a range of our initiatives, including our education and training programme and the Tony Pool Award, helping to strengthen skills, knowledge and long-term sustainability across the publishing community. Vistex is a global leader in enterprise software solutions for the […]
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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: 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 […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe are planning for 2026, and we need your voice! Each year, the MPA Board reviews the organisation’s progress and sets out the focus for the year ahead. This is your chance to influence that direction. We have compiled a short Member survey covering: Membership benefits and how you use them Events you value most […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery June, we come together to celebrate Pride Month, a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a time to amplify voices, champion equality, and reflect on the strides we’ve made, while recognising how far we still have to go. Pride traces its roots back to a spark of […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ICMP, the global trade body for the music publishing industry, has issued the headline revenue findings of the first-ever economic report on the size and nature of key international music publishing markets. The ICMP Music Publishing Markets Analysis 2025 disclosed the findings of a detailed survey carried out among two types of respondents: ICMP’s […]