the British recorded music industry's Trade association

. It runs the BRIT Awards; is home to the Mercury Prize; co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association; and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards.

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is a non-profit organisation representing music publishers in the UK. We act on behalf of 165 members ranging from the UK’s largest and most established music publishers to independents and start-ups. These companies support our music makers and drive an extraordinary cultural and economic success story.



UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music.