UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public
DUA Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year, beating Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
The 29-year-old's songs received more play on radio, TV and in public places than any other act in 2024.
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Dua Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year
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Taylor Swift, 35, was second on the list
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Into You singer Ariana Grande finished seventh
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It is the second time she has topped the list, compiled by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), having also been the most played in 2020.
The Training Season singer has consistently stayed in the top three since then.
Taylor, 35, was second on the list, while Ed, 34, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist.
DJ David Guetta was fourth, Coldplay fifth,
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Seven of the top ten acts are British, with
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Becky Hill was another British artist on the list, coming in at 9th
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Former One Direction singer Harry Styles was 10th on the list
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Ed Sheeran, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist
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'2024 was an incredible year and I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported my music on the radio, TV and in venues around the country.'
Meanwhile, Stick Season by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, which spent seven weeks at the top of the charts last year, was named the most played track of 2024.
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Coldplay, with frontman Chris Martin pictured here, came fifth
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Sir Elton John, who finished eighth, was one of seven British acts in the top 10
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Scottish DJ Calvin Harris came in at sixth
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DJ David Guetta was fourth on the list
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