2023 in British music
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This is a summary of the year 2023 in British music.
Events
Bands formed
Bands disbanded
Bands reformed
Classical works
New operas
British music awards
- 5 January – R&B band Flo are announced as the BBC Sound of 2023.
Charts and sales
Number-one singles
The singles chart includes a proportion for streaming.
Chart date (week ending) |
Song | Artist(s) | Chart sales | References |
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5 January | "Last Christmas" | Wham! | 79,622 | |
12 January | "Escapism" | RAYE featuring 070 Shake | 45,570 |
Number-one albums
The albums chart includes a proportion for streaming.
Chart date (week ending) |
Album | Artist(s) | Chart sales | References |
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5 January | Christmas | Michael Bublé | 19,985 | |
12 January | Midnights | Taylor Swift | 11,311 |
Number-one compilation albums
The compilation chart includes a proportion for streaming.
Chart date (week ending) |
Album | Chart sales | References |
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5 January | Now 113 | 3,925 | |
12 January | The Greatest Showman | 2,593 |
Deaths
See also
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