The Fourth UK Electronic Music Industry Report (12 February 2026) delivers the most comprehensive picture yet of the sector’s economic contribution, cultural value, and structural challenges.
What’s inside:
£2.47 billion in measurable economic activity in 2025
823 nightclubs remaining, a 36% decline since March 2020
£86.8 million in exports, up 8% year-on-year
The UK ranked 2nd globally for electronic artist development
Regional growth reshaping the scene, with the North expanding 93% since 2022
Policy comparisons with Amsterdam, Berlin and Sydney
Real-world case studies from venues, artists, promoters and global advisors
This fourth edition goes beyond headline figures. It examines the “missing middle” in venue capacity, the economics of grassroots survival, shifting audience behaviour (including the rise of free and sober events), and the policy interventions that could determine the industry’s future.
If you work in music, policy, nightlife, culture, or investment – this is essential reading.
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