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Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Businesses in this industry produce original sound master recordings and promote and distribute them to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Music publishers acquire and register copyrights for compositions; promote, authorise and use compositions in recordings, TV and various other media; and publish music and sheet music. Publishers either own the copyright or act as an administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of the copyright owners. Amateur recording is excluded.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Motion Picture Production in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Television Programme Production in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Radio Broadcasting in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Global Music Production and Distribution |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Independent Label Music Production in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Major Label Music Production in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Audio Production Studios in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music Publishing and Sound Recording in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK in 2026?
There is 10,745 people employed in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK grew 1.5% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK employ?
The average Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK business is 2.2 employees.
Are businesses in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK adding employees?
The average business in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Sound Recording & Music Publishing in the UK has increased in the last five years.
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