The British at Midem showcase was the focal point of BPI activity at this year's Midem trade fair.
Visit the
BPI website for a showcase summary. BPI also helped a record 85 companies exhibit at the
fair, with 40 receiving grants from
Trade Partners UK and 45 more co-exhibiting on the BPI stand.
* The BPI has added its voice to the EU coalition calling for a lower rate of VAT on sound recordings. Visit the
BPI website for further details.
* BPI is continuing its support for the radio industry by sponsoring Music Radio 2003 for another year. For further information and to vote on the top 100 Radio Powerlist, visit
www.radioacademy.org/musicradio.
* Who won the Best British single at last year's BRIT Awards? Who won Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello Awards? A handy summary of
2002's award winners can be downloaded from the
BPI website.
* Any companies planning a trip to Miami's Winter Music Conference this March (18-22) should note the early registration rate deadline of February 5 - thereafter the rate increases from $285 to $345. See www.wintermusicconference.com
for more details.
BPI (British Phonographic Industry) is the national trade body for the UK record industry representing hundreds of UK record labels - big and small.
Please visit the BPI website for further information and up-to-date news stories at www.bpi.co.uk
