culture
December 27, 2025
From Central Cee to Adolescence: in 2025 British culture had a global moment
Despite funding cuts and shuttered venues, homegrown music, TV, film and, yes, memes have dominated the global zeitgeist over the past 12 years. Now this culture must be future-proofed from the forces of globalisation
TL;DR
- The British music, comedy, film, and TV industries are facing significant financial crises, with venue closures, reduced funding, and reliance on international investment.
- Despite these struggles, British culture is experiencing a global boom, characterized by international success in music, TV, and film that reflects a nuanced engagement with British identity.
- Trends like 'Britishcore' and the 'British boyfriend' phenomenon, along with the global popularity of specific British artists and content creators, highlight this Anglophilia.
- Contemporary British art, in music, film, and television, is increasingly celebrated globally for its authentic portrayal of Britishness, including its wryness, self-deprecation, and embrace of the mundane.
- Proposals to support the creative industries include ticket levies for music venues and a levy on streaming revenues, alongside discussions of 'creative nationalism' to foster independence from foreign conglomerates.
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