Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Summary
In 2025, female artists and the band Oasis significantly boosted UK music sales, with Taylor Swift leading the charts. Streaming dominated the market, accounting for most music access, while vinyl and cassette sales also saw growth. New UK female artists, like Olivia Dean and Lola Young, achieved major success.Key Facts
- Female artists dominated UK music sales in 2025, with Taylor Swift's album being the top seller.
- Oasis had a successful reunion tour, selling over one million albums and 1.4 million tour tickets.
- Streaming accounted for 89% of the UK music market in 2025.
- Olivia Dean had the historic achievement of a simultaneous number one single and album in the UK.
- Vinyl sales increased by 13% in 2025, continuing an 18-year growth trend.
- Cassettes experienced a 53.8% increase in sales, despite being a niche market.
- New UK female talent saw significant breakthroughs, contributing to international success.
- Six of the top ten selling tracks in 2025 were from the previous year or earlier.
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