UK Artists Absent From Global Top 10 Music Charts for First Time Since 2003

British acts failed to secure spots in the IFPI's annual top 10 singles and albums lists, with U.S. and K-pop artists dominating the global charts in 2024.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported that no UK artists appeared in the global top 10 bestselling singles or albums of 2024 for the first time in over two decades.
The highest-ranking UK entry was Artemas's single 'I Like the Way You Kiss Me,' which placed 15th globally, while major British acts like Charli XCX, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa were absent from the lists.
The global music charts were led by American and K-pop acts, with Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' and Benson Boone's single 'Beautiful Things' claiming the top spots.
Industry experts cite challenges such as a hyper-competitive global music market, streaming revenue issues, and reduced UK market share as contributing factors to the decline in international success for British artists.
Efforts to support UK music infrastructure, including a proposed ticket levy for grassroots venues, are underway, but challenges like Brexit's impact on touring and financial strain on venues remain significant obstacles.