2005 a good year for UK record industry, no really
BPI figures show UK artist album sales rose 1.4% in 2005 to 126.2 million units, while singles sales rose 48% on the back of a 357% jump in downloads.…
British Phonographic Industry (BPI)
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BPI launch more anti-download litigation against 65 suspected filesharers
The BPI has launched lawsuits against 65 suspected filesharers, almost double its previous single batch, and is urging consumer groups to help educate the public on copyright.…
BPI takes UK independents to Hollywood to talk synch rights
The BPI is taking 23 independent labels to the Billboard Film & TV Conference in LA next month to promote British artists for synch licensing.…
BPI fill top legal role
The BPI has appointed Roz Groome as its top legal post, replacing Geoff Taylor, who moved to the IFPI.…
BPI hits back at consumer group IP law claims
The National Consumer Council warns EU intellectual property enforcement could criminalise consumers, and BPI boss Peter Jamieson responds that its actions are civil and target serious offenders.…
UK recording companies take on publishers in copyright tribunal
The BPI is taking MCPS-PRS to a copyright tribunal over the royalty rate for online music sales, with publishers seeking 12% against the labels' opposition.…
BPI secures out-of-court settlements from 23 file sharers
The BPI has confirmed 23 people targeted for file sharing have agreed out-of-court settlements totalling £50,000, with action now starting against 31 more suspected P2P users.…
Brit nominations deadline today
Members of the Brit Academy have until today to submit nominations for next year's awards, with Tom Jones set to receive the lifetime achievement award.…