Streaming growth and continuing demand for vinyl were among factors to fuel the increase.
Over 100 lots of collectable ‘white label’ albums to go under the hammer.
The fund has invested over £1.46 million in more than 380 women and gender expansive music creators since 2011.
Originally created to push back on post-Brexit costs and red tape for UK artists touring Europe, the campaign was expanded in response to proposed fee increases for specific US visa applications.
New proposals would increase costs for artists by 251%, meaning 70% of acts would be unable to tour the United States and up to half of American tours could be cancelled.
BPI’s Sophie Jones will continue as Interim CEO until the Ukie chief takes up the role in summer 2023.
The fund supports projects by women, trans and non-binary artists who are writing their own music.
The recognition follows a period of accelerated growth for the organisation, and speaks to Andrea’s leadership in technology and data.
Bellah, SIPHO., LIME GARDEN and more will perform across 12 showcases at the conference in March.
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