It’s a brave new world for the music industry in 2021 with the albums chart now a competition between not just artists but formats - physical and streaming.
The latest ...
Tributes have been paid to music industry lawyer and former BPI and EMI executive Sara John, who has died aged 62.
Sara John passed away on Saturday (August 14) after ...
Executives have spoken about the growing importance of catalogue as the industry makes the transition from an albums purchase model to streaming consumption.
Based on Music Week analysis, the average ...
The Hyundai Mercury Prize has revealed its 12 nominees for 2021 and is set for a full ceremony next month, following the easing of Covid restrictions.
The album of the ...
Now that the shortlist for the Mercury Prize 2021 is out, it’s time to get into the numbers behind the 12 albums nominated.
The traditional industry debate about whether a ...
BMG has issued a reaction to the DCMS Committee report on the economics of streaming.
With the major labels not commenting directly so far - trade bodies including the BPI ...
MPs on the DCMS Committee have delivered their verdict on the streaming economy and its key players in a highly-anticipated new report.
You can read all the recommendations and Music ...
More than seven months after the first evidence session of the DCMS Committee’s inquiry into the economics of streaming, the verdict is in. And perhaps it’s no surprise - ...
The UK Government has finally published the results from Phase 1 of its Events Research Programme.
The study of a number of test events, including this year's BRIT Awards, ...
Streaming has pushed the value of the UK’s music sales and streams overseas to over £500 million, according to new figures released by the BPI.
Consumption of British music ...
