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This year's global campaign will feature artists and podcasters including Spotify's top artist of the year Bad Bunny as well as Olivia Rodrigo, in the UK we will see Ed Sheeran, Dave, Arlo Parks, Ghetts and fan-favorite podcast Who We Be TALKS_. The campaign will run across traditional and digital OOH, connected TV, online video, social media, web and of course in the Spotify app itself in 33 markets worldwide (the app experience will be available to users in over 100 markets). 

 

We're bringing this year's Wrapped campaign to life through:

  • In-App Experience: This year we're introducing even more ways for our listeners to explore and sh          are their Wrapped right on Spotify, like Your Audio Aura, interactive Playing Cards, and your own personalized 2021: The Movie.
    • 2021: The Movie: Spotify listener's top songs paired with classic scenes from a movie that's all about you.
    • Your Audio Aura: We'll mix up elements of your mood, tempo, liveliness, and even artist/album art to visualize your "aura."
    • Playing Cards: An interactive data-based game that you play, and then share with your friends. We'll display two true data points and one fake one. You have to guess which is the lie.
    • Wrapped 2021: Blend: Tapping into the new Blend feature launched this year, Spotify fans can see how their 2021 music taste matches up with friends, stream their blended playlist and share their results on social.
    • Even more shareability: We know that Spotify fans love to share their Wrapped cards on social and now they can directly share on TikTok for a limited time. This builds on the ability to share on other platforms, including Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 
  • OOH: The heart of the Wrapped marketing campaign is our OOH and it returns this year with more data-driven copy. And this year's creative doesn't just feature top artists (BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, and podcasts like Misfits, we're also showcasing the everyday people such as the UK's Jackie Weaver's and her "I have the authority" playlist) who reached beyond the audio space and had an unforgettable impact on culture. We asked them to create playlists that are available on Spotify that sets them apart from the pack. 
  • Short Fan Films: Distributed across social and digital channels, these films are about all the different "normals" that are created every day on Spotify, where podcasts, playlists, genres, songs and culture collide. 
    • Check them out here (Billie Eillish was featured on 265+ garden playlists in 2021)  
    • And here (7,600+ listened to both Doja Cat and the Extraterrestrial podcast this year) 
  • Good Soup Truck: 2021 has been the year of "Good Soup" with the virtual trend inspiring nearly 13,000 playlists on Spotify. For one day only on December 1, we're partnering with the popular bone broth company Brodo to delight the people of New York City with tasty soup. This will include a Good Soup truck decked out in Wrapped branding.

 

"We've spent a lot of time dreaming about a return to 'normalcy' but as we sat down and began reflecting on this year we realized there is no such thing as 'normal' and that's something worth celebrating," said Alex Bodman, VP, Global Executive Creative Director at Spotify. "On Spotify 'normal' is whatever you listen to, however you choose to listen to it. We have never been one-size-fits all and that's what has always made Wrapped so compelling - it's all about you."

You can also check out Spotify's For the Record blog and the latest episode of our Spotify: For the Record podcast for more details including this year's top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts from the creators that helped soundtrack the year for more than 381 million users worldwide. 

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

Warner Music India and Rthyms.Life Join Forces to Amplify the Next Global Sound

Warner Music India has announced a strategic partnership with Rthyms.Life, a pioneering creator-first music ecosystem, to help amplify India’s unique sounds on the global stage. This alliance cements Rthyms.Life’s position as a trusted and transparent platform for artists, offering a full-stack...more

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

A Greener Future Reveals Europe’s Greener Arenas in 2025

  Arenas from across the globe have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability in 2025 by achieving AGF’s Greener Arena Certification. Recipients include Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (BE), Co-op Live, Manchester (UK), M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool (UK) and AsiaWorld-Expo (HK).   Receiving certification for a...more

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

The O2 and Music Venue Trust Forge Landmark Commitment to Fuel Future Talent

Venue Pledges Direct Financial Support for Grassroots Music Venues in Recognition of Every First-Time Arena Headliner The O2 and Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK, today announce a groundbreaking new commitment...more

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

Quarters Brighton Launches Partnership With AudioActive

Brighton's newest cultural hub joins forces with the youth music charity to create opportunities for emerging artists and the next generation of music industry talent… Quarters Brighton, the newest venue from Amaad Venues, is proud to announce a pioneering partnership with...more

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

Sony Music Publishing Signs Global Deal with Breakthrough Singer-Songwriter Odeal

  Sony Music Publishing announced today the signing of breakthrough singer, songwriter and artist Odeal to a worldwide publishing agreement. At just 25 years old, Odeal has quickly emerged as one of music’s most dynamic new voices, capturing audiences around the globe...more

09 Dec 2025 | Press release

Jack Whitehall heads back to Manchester to host the BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard

JACK'S "ODE TO MANCHESTER", FROM THE CURRY MILE TO CORONATION STREET, NOW LIVE - WATCH HERE PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE FROM 10AM FROM BRITS.CO.UK  SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT CO-OP LIVE, MANCHESTER ON ITV   The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard today announce that award-winning...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

Wilful Publicity to rebrand as Wilful & Sullivan

David Sullivan becomes co-director of the music PR agency alongside founder William Luff Twelve years after launching Wilful Publicity, Founder and Managing Director William Luff is delighted to announce that the company will be re-branding as Wilful & Sullivan Publicity, in...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

Attitude is Everything marks 25 years of transforming accessibility in live music and events

Attitude is Everything (AiE), the UK charity that has transformed access and inclusion across live music and events, marks its 25th anniversary in 2025 with a renewed call for industry-wide action.     Founded in 2000 by Suzanne Bull MBE, Attitude is...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

Tomorrow’s Warriors x Fontana announce Career Mentoring Scheme

Award-winning talent development organisation, creative producer and charity Tomorrow’s Warriors today announced a new partnership with Fontana (Universal Music UK) to deliver an innovative Career Mentoring Scheme to 12 emerging Warrior musicians. This marks the third round of the initiative, which...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall - The essential concert series returns for 2026

Incredible gigs raising funds for young people with cancer  ‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH announces today: ELBOW plus special guests MRCY ROBERT SMITH’S COMEDY FAVOURITES featuring MAISIE ADAM, BRIDGET CHRISTIE, JACK DEE, ANDY HAMILTON, DOM JOLY, MILES JUPP, ATHENA KUGBLENU, STEWART LEE, DARA Ó BRIAIN   MOGWAI...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

£800 Million Won’t Create Jobs if Businesses Are Being Priced Out Says NTRIA

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association:“The Government’s announcement of £800 million to tackle youth unemployment risks missing the point entirely if the businesses that create jobs are being priced out of existence. You cannot subsidise people into...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

CMAT extends long-term global deal with AWAL

  BRIT Award-nominated and 2x Mercury Prize-shortlisted Irish superstar CMAT has signed another long-term deal with label partner AWAL. After the widely successful release of her album EURO-COUNTRY, which debuted #1 on the Irish charts (her third #1 Irish album with...more

08 Dec 2025 | Press release

AIF statement on new inquiry into UK live music industry competition and market functioning

A statement from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) CEO John Rostron regarding the newly announced Business And Trade Committee inquiry into issues impacting competition and market functioning within the UK's live music industry.   "AIF welcomes the newly announced Business And Trade Committee inquiry into...more

05 Dec 2025 | Press release

BBC Introducing launches in America

BBC Introducing in America will launch in Tennessee on Friday 5 December with a new show airing on the first Friday of every month. The new programme will see BBC Introducing join forces with college radio shows, piloting in Tennessee, to...more

05 Dec 2025 | Press release

Reservoir announces publishing deal with female-led disco-soul band Say She She

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a global publishing deal with Nya Gazelle Brown, Sabrina Cunningham, and Piya Malik, who together comprise Brooklyn-based band Say She She. The deal includes each member of the band’s...more

05 Dec 2025 | Press release

Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs announce joint venture co-signing of Poppy Baskcomb to worldwide publishing deal

Distiller Music Publishing and Alternative Songs today announce a joint venture co-signing of acclaimed songwriter and artist Poppy Baskcomb to a worldwide publishing agreement. The news arrives as singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb celebrates her debut UK Top 40 singles chart hit...more

05 Dec 2025 | Press release

Sony Music Publishing Signs Global Deal with Rising Star Sienna Spiro

  Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of breakthrough singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro to a global publishing agreement.  With a timeless sound, captivating vocals and a gift for cinematic storytelling, Sienna has already made a remarkable impact across the music scene. At...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Brogeal & Eve Goodman revealed as Scottish & Welsh Ambassadors for the 2026 edition of Independent Venue Week

Falkirk five-piece Brògeal and rising folk singer Eve Goodman will join Nova Twins as artist ambassadors for the 2026 edition of Independent Venue Week.  The much-loved nationwide event returns on Monday 26th January, with hundreds of authentic, independently-owned venues around the...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

From Tickets to Takeoff: Gig-Tripping Made Seamless with viagogo and Booking.com

viagogo, the leading global secondary ticketing marketplace, today announced a new partnership with Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, to make event-going even more seamless. Through the industry-first partnership, fans purchasing tickets on viagogo can now easily add...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

The Great Escape conference announces collaborators and themes for 20th anniversary edition in 2026

  The Great Escape's UK-leading conference is pleased to announce its brand new line-up of industry collaborators and the themes they will delve into at its 20th anniversary edition - from the live industry to artist careers and the next generation...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Nominees revealed for 2026 BRITs Critics' Choice

SUPPORTED BY BBC RADIO 1 JACOB ALONROSE GRAYSIENNA SPIRO SHORTLIST CONTINUES TO ACT AS A BAROMETER FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF BRITISH TALENTWINNER ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY   THE BRIT AWARDS 2026 WITH MASTERCARDSATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT CO-OP LIVE, MANCHESTER ON ITV   The BRIT Awards 2026...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round

  £1.6 million Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK artists to go global opens up to applications  Funding criteria strengthened and due diligence process beefed up to build on scheme's massive success  Scheme has led to an estimated £73.5 million return to...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Ivors Week returns for 2026 as The Ivors opens for entries and the Academy launches its second Summit

  The sixth annual Ivors Week returns to celebrate and empower songwriters with industry events led by The Ivors Academy. The Ivors Academy Summit confirmed for 19 May at BFI IMAX, with exclusive early tickets now on sale. The Ivors with Amazon Music,...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

whynow Music Unveils Exclusive Mick Jagger & Kinks Christmas Merchandise Campaigns

Mick Jagger photographed by Denis O’Regan at Slane Castle, Ireland, just before going on stage – one of the limited-edition fine art Giclée prints available in this newly announced collection whynow Music has announced the launch of an exclusive range of...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life unveils 'A Sonic Adventure in Nepal 2026'

Following Sold-Out London Premiere of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', a documentary of a previous Kilimanjaro expedition, led by electronic artist Nightmares On Wax   Sign-up:https://www.thetribeexperience.world/nepal-2026 Dates: 16th - 29th November A global wave of female DJ submissions continues to surge as the charity...more

04 Dec 2025 | Press release

Twist Digital Entertainment Services Teams Up with Tuned Global to Supercharge Twist Music in MENA

Partnership to support Twist’s expansion into the UAE and Saudi Arabia Twist, a fast-growing digital entertainment platform in MENA, has renewed its partnership with Tuned Global, the leading B2B music technology platform, for another three years. This collaboration powers the next...more

03 Dec 2025 | Press release

Merlin and Singa Ink Partnership to Bring Thousands of Original Recordings to Karaoke

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, has partnered with Singa, the leading karaoke technology company, to make thousands of original master recordings available on the platform.   This historic deal marks a major leap...more

03 Dec 2025 | Press release

The club is alive, as JLS joins The O2’s coveted 21 Club

The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment arena, came alive with the sound of music over the weekend, as JLS returned to the venue for two incredible headline shows as part of their ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits...more

03 Dec 2025 | Press release

ESNS festival line-up complete for 40th Edition

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) announces the final 41 artists from all over Europe that will be playing at Eurosonic and Noorderslag. The music showcase festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, taking place from January 14 to 17 in Groningen. The...more

03 Dec 2025 | Press release

Stars join forces with creative and cultural organisations from across UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring and drive growth

  Stars have joined forces with creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth.   They unveiled a major new alliance today called the Cultural Exchange Coalition (CEC). Its members...more

09 Dec 2025

  • Coldplay, U2, Ed Sheeran named most popular touring artists of the millennium (see News)

  • King Gizzard, having pulled music from Spotify in protest, find genAI clones on the platform (see Digital)

08 Dec 2025

  • UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems (see News)

  • Martin Mills is trying to thwart a record industry takeover by Universal (see Features)

05 Dec 2025

  • IMPF says members should reject AI deals that do not value songs properly (see News)

  • Which songs do we replay the most? (see Analysis)

04 Dec 2025

  • Spotify Wrapped 2025 goes live (see Digital)

03 Dec 2025

  • Daddy Yankee files lawsuit against former manager and third parties for alleged royalty scheme (see News)

  • EU touring: Impact of Brexit worsening, says UK Music report (see Reports)

02 Dec 2025

  • ORCA released a report analysing the economic investments and social impact of nine leading independent record labels (see Reports)

  • Jorja Smith’s label requests share of royalties from ‘AI-cloned’ song (see News)

01 Dec 2025

  • A creative nation is a thriving nation (see Opinion)

28 Nov 2025

  • Australian report also highlights how other non-US English-speaking countries are hit by algorithms (see Reports)

27 Nov 2025

  • AI slop: Spotify, Tunecore, and credibility (see Comment)

26 Nov 2025

  • Warner Music signs deal with Suno, settles lawsuit (see News)