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UK music exports hit record levels
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Categories:on April 6th, 2009
*Music acts including Coldplay and Iron Maiden contributed to a stellar year for the UK industry as exports leapt to record levels.
Despite the deepening economic gloom, British musical talent earned 15 per cent more in royalties from abroad during the 12 months to the end of December, according to PRS for Music, which collects royalties for songwriters and composers. Steve Porter, PRS