Figures reveal impact of BBC Scotland axing music shows:
The output of new music and tracks by Scottish artists, especially those not on major labels ...
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Research Reports Sharp Fall After BBC Radio Scotland ChangesA study compares January 1–15, 2026, with 2025 and reports fewer new Scottish tracks; the BBC disputes the figures.
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- The research found 69 percent less new music overall and 70 percent fewer unique new tracks by Scottish artists.
- During the same period in 2025, new tracks by Scottish artists on major labels fell 67 percent, while non-major-label tracks fell 59 percent.
- Played tracks from the 1980s and 1990s increased 107 percent, while music from the 2020s declined 31 percent.
- The BBC does not recognise the findings, saying its analysis shows broadly similar numbers of songs by Scottish artists and new Scottish tracks before and after the changes.
It's about what this means for young artists, for the next generation of Scotland's musicians because the BBC's decision today is destroying our children's future in music.— Stephen McAll of Constant Follower, commenting on the BBC Scotland decision and its impact on young artists in Scotland.
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