The UK government has announced a social media ban to protetct younger users, posing questions around music marketing. The UK government has announced plans to ban under-16s from using major social media platforms, in a move that could significantly change how younger audiences discover music online. The proposed legislation would apply to platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X and YouTube accounts – but not WhatsApp. Additional restrictions are also being considered for certain online features, including livestreaming and communication with strangers on some services. The announcement follows months of discussion around stronger online protections for young people. Back in…