Regulatory Bodies

The music industry is mostly a self regulated organisation. But just as any other industry it has to have regulators to protect all the people involve in the production and realisation of a song, cd, a concert etc (copyright, trade, music representation). The most important are: BASCA, APRS, MPA, PRS, BPI and OFCOM. Although all this companies have different aims the vision is the same, keep the music industry alive. However the fact that technology is evolving so fast, makes it even harder for them to protect every single detail.

The internet, Is the most used media in the world, but some times that is not a good thing. Sometimes songs come out to the public long before the official release prejudicing the sales.

They are too many variables in the equation to get a single solution for all of it. And is not only in the music industry, another example is the film industry, and I have to say that they are the most affected ought to piracy.

Helpful Research Links

BPI
Since 1973, The BPI is the representative voice of the UK recorded music business. A trade organisation with major record labels and hundreds of independent music companies.

Music Week

An online magazine with the latest news and several facts. need to subscribe to have complete access.

Joules Productions

This is a production company. they write, produce, and sound engineer tracks for chart success in different styles, although they specialize in rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, dance/ house, soul, etc.

UK music

To find out the latest policies, news, events and education this is the perfect site.

Soundrights

If you have any questions on how to begin in the music industry, or looking up for facts in the music business, this site is a good place to start.

Musicians Union

The Musicians’ Union is an organisation respected around the world As well as negotiating on behalf of musicians with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed by providing assistance for full and part time professional and student musicians of all ages.

Basic Facts of Interest

The music industry is at the sharp edge of technological development and has to be at the forefront of finding new ways to exploit technology to keep making money. The UK has a vibrant live music scene. In 2004 the live music forum was set up to take forward the government commitment to maximizing opportunities in performing and promoting live music. every year nearly 5 billion pounds are being contributed to the UK economy, this may be because more than 130,000 people work in the music industry in the UK and for being the 3rd largest market in the music industry in in the world. As well, £332 million was recently invested in music education to ensure all young people have the opportunity to access, learn and play music.

Source: Enterprise UK