Artist Of The Year 2023
#20: King & Prince
King & Prince, a dynamic Japanese idol duo managed by Smile-Up (formerly known as Johnny & Associates), swiftly ascended to international recognition, debuting on the prestigious IFPI Global Artist Chart. Their remarkable journey commenced in 2018 when their debut was unveiled during a momentous press conference on January 17th. This significant announcement coincided with the establishment of Johnny & Associates’ innovative record label, initially named Johnny’s Universe and later rebranded as Project K&P, under Universal Music. King & Prince made history by becoming the pioneering artists to sign with this label, setting the stage for their meteoric rise. Their impact on the music scene was profound, evident in their remarkable achievement of selling 12.3 million physical copies in Japan alone. With such accolades, King & Prince firmly established themselves as influential figures in the Japanese music industry, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
#19: Post Malone
Post Malone’s standing in the IFPI Global Artist Chart has seen a slight adjustment, transitioning from 17th place to 19th. While this shift is noteworthy, it does not diminish the impressive array of accolades he has amassed throughout his career. Known for his distinctive musical style and captivating stage presence, Post Malone has consistently garnered acclaim and recognition. With multiple chart-topping hits, numerous award nominations, and a dedicated global fanbase, he continues to solidify his position as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music.
As yet Post Malone does not have any UK tour dates but you can register your interest to be among the first to find out about official Post Malone VIP tickets should he headline your favourite UK music venue in 2024 – 2025.
#18: Kanye West
Kanye West’s position in the IFPI Global Artist Chart has experienced a notable decline, plummeting six places from 12th to 18th. This shift underscores a significant change in his ranking within the global music sphere. Despite this decrease, Kanye West’s influence and impact on the music industry remain profound. Renowned for his groundbreaking work and innovative approach to music, he continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions.
#17: Travis Scott
#16: Zach Bryan
#15: NCT Dream
#14: Eminem
#13: SZA
#12: IVE
#11: Ed Sheeran
#10: Lana Del Rey
#9: Bad Bunny
#8: Newjeans
#7: Tomorrow x Together
#6: Morgan Wallen
Country superstar has debuted on the IFPI Global Artist Chart at number 6, following the huge success of ‘One Night At A Time World Tour’ in 2023, in which he had headlined the likes of The O2 Arena for an incredible night of entertainment featuring the gems from his latest album as well as his timeless classics.
Now set to be returning to the UK on the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park, you do not want to miss his highly anticipated performance in London with official Morgan Wallen VIP tickets.
#5: The Weeknd
The Weeknd has remained at his fifth position of the IFPI Global Artist Chart, showing a prominent reputation among worldwide audiences and even achieving records with his 2023 After Hours Til Dawn Tour, in which he had the biggest two day attendance and biggest single day attendance at London Stadium. As well as biggest single day attendance for a traditional stage set up.
With a new album in the works, fans are speculating that they may see the Canadian pop superstar headline their favourite venues in 2024 – 2025; make sure to register your interest to be among the first to find out about official The Weeknd VIP tickets.
#4: Drake
Drake unsurprisingly has secured a place in the top 5 of the IFPI Global Artist Chart, following his latest album release For All The Dogs in 2023, which went Gold in the UK, Poland, New Zealand and Denmark and going double platinum in Canada, showing the admiration for his music from fans worldwide.
As yet there has been no confirmation from Drake going on tour in 2024 – 2025 but make sure to register your interest to be among the first to find out about official Drake VIP tickets to not miss out on an unrivaled concert experience should he headline your favourite UK music venue.
#3: Stray Kids
Stray Kids shot up the IFPI Global Artist Chart, having previously been in seventh place they have ascended to among the top 5 at number 3, this could be due to the fact that four of their EP’s Oddinary, Maxident, Rock Star and 5 Star topped the US Billboard 200 and entered the UK albums chart, exposing them to grand and global audiences.
Fans can expect to hear some of the gems from these EP’s when they grace the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park in London, enjoy their performance in VIP style with official Stray Kids Hyde Park VIP tickets.
#2: Seventeen
Just under Taylor Swift, K pop boy band Seventeen have ascended up the IFPI Global Artist Chart having previously been placed at number 7 and now have been recognized as one of the top artists in the chart. Their EP FML in 2023 recorded 4.6 million pre-orders becoming the album with the most pre-orders in history at the time. Upon its release, it became the best-selling album in history, with 3.9 million first-day sales and 4.5 million first-week sales.
#1: Taylor Swift
Taking the world by storm Taylor Swift has earned the prime position on the IFPI Global artist chart with her Eras Tour becoming the highest grossing tour of all time, including her concert film which had grossed over $250 million and even nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Her achievements do not stop there, as in 2023, she was the most streamed artist on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon music; as well as the first first act to place number one on the year-end Billboard top artists list in three different decades, including 2023.
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