27th Jan 2011
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The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), has reiterated the need for governments worldwide to adopt a ‘three strikes’ system to combat piracy, as proposed by the Digital Economy Act.
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The ongoing issue of secondary ticket sales or ‘touting’ for live music shows was recently brought to the Houses of Parliament by a Labour MP representing the North East.
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The BBC Trust have announced a 25% cut in the online budget of the BBC as a result of an overall new strategy that will attempt to create what it describes as “clearer editorial boundaries”.Radio and Music is one of five key product groupings that the BBC will refocus on, alongside news, sport and weather, i-Player and TV, content for children and learning and knowledge.
19th Jan 2011
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The organisers of Record Store Day, the annual event celebrating the culture of independent record shops across the world have now set a date for the 2011 event. Taking place on April 16, the event will once again feature the simultaneous celebration of such outlets with special events and exclusive releases at participating stores across the UK.
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Radio One is set to stage a huge pop concert as part of the London 2012 Olympic celebrations.The station have announced plans for what it describes as “the biggest and most ambitious” live pop show in its history as part of the cultural events surrounding the Olympics.
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MTV UK has announced the launch of ‘MTV Music’, a new dedicated flagship music channel set to debut on Sky in February.The channel will be available on Sky Channel 350 on Sky’s Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and will feature around the clock music videos, live shows and artist interview shows.MTVN UK & Ireland managing director David Lynn said: "MTV Music is a channel dedicated to highlighting the best music out there across all genres and styles”
18th Jan 2011
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In an attempt to tackle piracy and respond to the expectations of new audiences, both Universal and Sony have confirmed that they are to make singles commercially available on the same day that they go to radio. In a move set to shake up traditional release cycles and, presumably marketing strategies and the role of radio pluggers at labels in the process, the two major labels will attempt to account for the attention spans of younger music fans who have grown up to expect an ‘X Factor’ level of immediacy from music.
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The latest development in the ongoing saga between Terra Firma and Citigroup over the sale of EMI will see the private equity firm led by Guy Hands attempt to appeal a court ruling made at the end of last year.
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The nominees for the 2011 BRIT Awards have been announced, with Tinie Tempah as a leading light, gaining nominations in an impressive four categories.
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It may have been the Brits dominating the headlines over the last week but The Association of Independent Music (AIM), is preparing to launch their own awards this year. The new awards, organised by the non-profit independent music company trade body are set to take place in London this October and will aim to celebrate independent labels and artists.
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