Tom Kiehl
Tom Kiehl is the chief executive of UK Music, an organization that represents the collective interests of the UK music industry. He has been vocal about the impact of artificial intelligence on music creators and has warned that the government is risking the future of British music by potentially allowing big tech companies to exploit artists' work without proper compensation. Kiehl advocates for updated copyright laws that protect the rights of musicians and songwriters in the face of rapidly evolving technology.
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Tom Kiehl argued that a cap on secondary ticket prices is necessary to protect fans.
Reselling gig and other tickets above face value to be banned by government
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Tom Kiehl, chief executive of UK Music, which represents the industry, welcomed this as 'an important first step' but said the sector was seeking 'more concrete commitments'.
Five unanswered questions in UK-EU dealUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
The chief executive of UK music, Tom Kiehl, told the BBC that the government is 'on the brink' of offering up the country's music industry 'as a sacrificial lamb in its efforts to cosy up to American-based tech giants'.
Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plansUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-18
