Record label trade body and Brit Award owners the BPI say that the music industry's big night out helps generate an extra £4 million for the record industry. That figure is based on the boost in sales experienced by artists shortlisted for Brits prizes who, the trade body say, outperform the rest of the record market by nine to one in the period between the nominations and the awards show. Last year Snow Patrol, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Orson, The Killers, Amy Winehouse, Take That, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Oasis all saw their record sales double in that period after their Brit nominations were announced. The Brits, of course, take place tomorrow night at Earls Court in London. The show will broadcast live from 8pm on ITV1, with backstage coverage hosted by Lauren Laverne, Matt Willis and Emma Griffiths over on ITV2 from 7pm.
Feb 19, 2008
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Brits boost sales
The BPI says the Brits generate around £4 million for the record industry, with shortlisted artists' sales outperforming the market nine to one.