UK News Daily UK Music Market Surges in 2025, Royals Spark London Tour, Edinburgh Fest Celebrates American Independence, Scottish Schools Strike Over Teaching Time, and more...
Mar 12, 2026
UK music revenues surge to £1.57bn as streaming boom and vinyl revival reshape the market. Royals join community events from Borough Market to Bermondsey Beer Mile. Edinburgh Festival spotlights American-themed performances and international collaborations. Scottish teachers push for strikes over proposed reductions to teaching time and workload.
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UK Music Market Hits £1.57 Billion
- The UK recorded music market reached £1.57 billion in 2025, driven by streaming and a vinyl revival.
- Paid subscriptions led with £902.2m, ad-supported streaming hit £163.4m, and vinyl rose 20% to £174.7m, showing physical formats still matter.
Royals Do Hands On Borough Market Visit
- William and Kate visited Borough Market and Bermondsey Beer Mile, taking part in hands-on tasks like chopping cheese and serving crumble.
- The outing tied to RNLI Lifeguards' 25th anniversary and included charities like Change Please supported by William's Homewards Organisation.
Edinburgh Festival Celebrates American Independence
- The 79th Edinburgh International Festival's All Rise programme spotlights 250 years of American independence with US orchestras, premieres and cross-cultural projects.
- Highlights include Los Angeles Philharmonic, Galloping Cure world premiere, jazz at Lincoln Center and extensive affordable/free ticketing.