Midem is only six weeks away - any companies looking to join the British Stand should note the December 13 application deadline. Newcomers joining the stand can get reduced Midem registration for 330 Euros. See the BPI website for updates.

The Winter Music Conference is the world's biggest dance music festival/conference - if you are attending you can apply for a Trade Partners UK travel grant of £350 through the BPI if you apply BEFORE December 20 2002. Grants are limited, so get your application in soon. Please contact Matt Phillips in the events department for forms.

BPI have negotiated a deal for Capital Christmas Live. For further details please contact Tracy Challis in the BPI's Legal Department, or visit the BPI website. Jane Kennedy MP opened the BPI's copyright workshop in Belfast last week - visit the BPI website for more details.

The second Welsh Music Awards take place this Thursday (December 5) at Cardiff's Coal Exchange. Last year's lifetime achievement award went to Tom Jones - visit www.welshmusicawards.com, to place your votes for 2002.

Companies travelling to SXSW 2003 (March 12-16) should note the Dec 12 deadline to claim a grant of up to £350 towards the cost of travel. Visit the AIM website for more information. BPI (British Phonographic Industry) is the national trade body for the UK record industry representing hundreds of UK record labels - big and small.

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