Ah, speculation is rife, as it so often is, not that I really know what 'rife' means, though the dictionary says it means 'abundant', which is possibly an overstatement in this regard, although I guess abundance can be relative, right? Hang on, where was I going with this? Oh yes, speculation is rife regarding an imminent structural revamp at the recording industry's main trade body, the BPI.
The speculators are speculating three things. First, that the association's current full time chairman, Peter Jamieson, is about to stand down. Second, that after his departure the top job at the trade body will be split into two, basically returning to what it used to be pre-Jamieson's appointment back in 2004, with a part time chairman and full time director general. Third that the post of chairman will be filled by EMI Music UK chairman Tony Wadsworth - it being traditional, pre-Jamieson, that the non-executive chairman role at the BPI be filled by a senior major label bod.
Neither the BPI or EMI have responded to those rumours, although an official announcement is expected in the next week or so. Meanwhile, you should expect speculation to remain rife. I know I will.