UK benevolent fund stages biggest ever musicians survey
The Musicians Benevolent Fund is running what it believes is the largest survey of musicians in the UK and Eire, open until 7 January, supported by a range of industry bodies.…
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BPI poll claims consumers support copyright extension
A YouGov poll commissioned by the BPI finds 62% of British consumers support extending UK recording copyright to match the US term, as the Gower Review nears.…
CDs are doomed, apparently
A survey of under-24s by former NME writer Johnny Davis for phone network 3 predicts the CD will die within five years, with most believing high street record stores will follow.…
Australian report accuses record companies of exaggerating piracy figures
A draft Australian Institute of Criminology report accuses the music and software industries of exaggerating piracy figures, though the Institute says its final version may be less sweeping.…
British artists dominate Europe million sellers list
British acts took 19 of the 36 IFPI Platinum Awards for million-selling albums in Europe this year, with Robbie Williams claiming three awards.…
Consumers keen on on-demand content but reluctant to pay
A survey by law firm Olswang finds strong interest in on-demand video, but half of respondents would not pay for it and 40% would pay no more than £5 a month.…
Young Americans prefer instant messaging to email, Parks Associates finds
Research from Parks Associates finds a third of US 13 to 17 year olds prefer instant messaging to email, while 25 to 34 year olds still favour email.…
Take That DVD tops UK music DVD chart
Take That's DVD The Ultimate Tour - Live In Manchester reached number one on the UK music DVD chart, outselling the combined sales of the top 50 music DVDs that week.…
Bets are on for Christmas number one
Bookmakers rate the X-Factor winner as favourite for the Christmas number one, ahead of Take That and All Angels, with Cliff Richard also in contention.…
MU and BACS call for more government action
The Musicians' Union and British Academy of Composers & Songwriters have launched a report urging government to better support individual music creators.…
Radio listening figures show Capital decline and BBC gains
Latest RAJAR figures show Capital Radio losing a fifth of its audience while the BBC keeps its lead, with 6Music's audience up 40.4%.…
Wembley Arena reports strong first year after refurbishment
Wembley Arena says over half a million visitors have attended around sixty events since its April reopening following a £35 million refurbishment.…