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UK pop stars drop out of global music bestseller charts

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UK artists have failed to make it into the worldwide annual charts of the year’s top 10 bestselling singles or albums.

No UK acts featured on either list detailing the most popular albums and songs of 2024 .

Previously, UK acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003 .

UK music exports grew by 15% in 2023 , the latest year for which figures are available.

US music data company Chartmetric has said much of this is driven by legacy acts such as Queen , the Beatles and the Rolling Stones .

Grassroots music venues are "key hubs for nurturing talent" but many have closed or are struggling.

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