Key Production Group

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Kanya King CBE. Through MOBO, Kanya changed British music. She created opportunities, championed artists who were too often overlooked, and built an institution that has shaped culture for three decades.

Her vision, determination and belief in the power of music leave an extraordinary legacy. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and everyone at MOBO.

World Environment Day is a reminder that sustainability isn't a one-day conversation.

As a B Corp, we're committed to continually finding ways to reduce the environmental impact of physical media production, helping artists and labels make informed choices about the products they create.

From exploring innovative materials and formats to working with trusted manufacturing partners, sustainability remains a key part of how we approach every project.

There's always more to do, but every step forward matters.

As just reported in Music Week, we’re delighted to see Key Production Group CEO Karen Emanuel OBE joining the Ladies Who Rock fundraising committee alongside Julie Weir of Music For Nations.

The annual event brings together women from across the music and creative industries to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, helping support young people living with cancer.

Music is always at its best when people come together around a shared cause. From artists and labels to managers, manufacturers and beyond, we’re all part of the same ecosystem that uses creativity for good.

Best of luck to everyone involved with this year’s fundraiser.

SXSW London kicks off this week, bringing music, film, TV and tech into the same room for a week of ideas, conversations and inevitable debates about where creativity goes next.

For us, it’s a reminder that physical media still sits right in the middle of all that crossover. Records, books, printed packaging, soundtracks, collectibles, and campaigns. All the good stuff. The way people discover culture keeps evolving, but we know that the connection people have with physical formats hasn’t gone anywhere.

Technology is changing manufacturing too. With better short runs, smarter production methods, and more sustainable materials. We're always working on projects that bring new ideas forward... and figuring out how to get from concept to delivery is what keeps us excited.

Small format. Big collector appeal.

We’re excited to be introducing Tiny Vinyl to the UK and European market - a new 4-inch vinyl format designed for fans, collectors and artists looking to explore something different.

As physical music continues to evolve, formats like this create new opportunities for artist merchandise, fan engagement and collectible releases. Compact, tactile and designed to sit alongside traditional vinyl formats, Tiny Vinyl taps into the growing culture around collecting and limited-edition physical products.

Interested in exploring Tiny Vinyl for your next release? Get in touch with the team at [email protected]

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One of the most important stages in the vinyl manufacturing process, the lacquer is the master disc used to create the metal stampers at the pressing plant.

Made from an aluminium disc coated in nitrocellulose, this is where audio first begins its journey into physical form - laying the foundation for every record pressed afterwards.

A small but essential part of bringing vinyl to life.

Streaming may sometimes dominate the headlines, but physical music keeps growing. In fact new figures from the The BPI show physical music revenue rose for a third consecutive year in 2025, reaching £278m overall. That's huge for all of us in the physical music world.

Vinyl revenue climbed by 19.9% to £174.7m, while CD revenue also returned to growth, rising to £99.6m. What’s especially interesting is who’s driving it. Alongside catalogue favourites, many of the biggest physical releases came from current chart artists with younger audiences, showing a growing demand by fans for real world products.

Fans still want records they can hold onto. Packaging they can live with. Editions that feel considered. Products that turn an album into something bigger than a stream.

And for the labels, artists and production pipeline alike, that continued growth matters. It's more good news for music. And good news for physical.

Great to see our European Operations Manager, Andreas Kohl, once again involved in bringing together another edition of Making Vinyl USA.

The event continues to be an important meeting point for the global vinyl industry, bringing together manufacturers, pressing plants, labels and suppliers for conversations around physical music, innovation and the future of the format.

A brilliant achievement from Andreas and the wider Making Vinyl team - and if you’re attending this year, be sure to say hello.