Beth Sidwell Gets the Official Promotion at BPI

Beth Sidwell's been running point on policy and public affairs at the BPI since mid-2023, and now it's official—she's locked in as Director of Policy and Public Affairs. This ain't a surprise move; she's been holding it down since joining the organization back in 2021, so the promotion is basically the BPI saying "yeah, we see what you're doing."

The BPI (British Phonographic Industry) is basically the UK's heavyweight lobbying arm for the major labels and industry interests. So Sidwell's seat means she'll continue shaping how the British music business talks to lawmakers, regulators, and the public. That's real influence over conversations about streaming payouts, artist rights, and what gets heard in Parliament.

For anyone paying attention to how the industry handles policy—especially around AI, streaming rates, and artist compensation—this is someone to keep an eye on. The role's gotten bigger and messier in recent years, so getting locked into the job full-time says something about where the BPI sees the real battles happening.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide → https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/beth-sidwell-appointed-director-of-policy-and-public-affairs-at-the-bpi/