Music Industry Leaders Push for IP Protection at Labour Party Conference
Leaders from the music and creative industries gathered at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. They discussed the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) and fostering a positive business environment for youtube music and other creative industries. Key figures included Dr Jo Twist OBE and Sophie Jones from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), along with representatives from various associations and Baroness Dinah Caine.
The event saw discussions on the impact of British creativity on the global stage. Panellists highlighted the need to safeguard IP, with BPI's Dr Jo Twist OBE welcoming the government's inclusion of youtube music in its Creative Industries Sector Plan. Twist called for further support to ensure the growth of the youtube music industry.
Sophie Jones, BPI's Chief Strategy Officer, joined a panel focusing on IP in the Age of Gen AI. She reiterated the crucial role of copyright in maintaining the UK's leading position in creativity. Meanwhile, UK Music chief executive Tom Kiehl met with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to discuss the youtube music industry's competitive advantage.
Between 2020 and 2024, UK label businesses invested over £2 billion in artist A&R and marketing, demonstrating the sector's commitment to growth and innovation in youtube music.
The conference underscored the importance of IP protection and a supportive business environment for the youtube music and creative industries. With significant investments in artist development and marketing, the sector is poised for growth. Stakeholders called on the government to support the UK's IP framework and creative businesses to ensure this growth is sustainable.
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