Entertainment
Official Charts Company unveils dedicated weekly ranking for British artists
A weekly chart will highlight domestic releases from British acts, according to Billboard.
The short version
- The Official Charts Company introduced the Official Homegrown Albums Chart to track domestic artist performance.[Billboard]
- Rankings are compiled from music consumption data covering British albums released over the previous 12 months.[Billboard]
- Eligibility relies on criteria established by the BRIT Awards to define qualifying British musical acts.[Billboard]
- Industry representatives noted music managers had spent two years advocating for a dedicated domestic chart.[Billboard]
Key facts
- The Official Charts Company introduced the Official Homegrown Albums Chart to rank domestic artists making the largest impact in the U.K. market.[Billboard]
- Rankings showcase albums from U.K. acts released within the preceding 12 months, measured by OCC consumption data.[Billboard]
- Artist eligibility for the new chart adheres to the BRIT Awards standard for defining British acts.[Billboard]
- The Music Managers Forum reported its members had campaigned for two years in favor of a homegrown ranking.[Billboard]
Sources
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