The BPI represents the UK’s recorded music industry, which is one of the most exciting and thriving music sectors in the world.
British artists account for one in eight albums purchased by fans around the globe.
As a trade body, they champion the interests of their membership which includes more than 300 independent music companies and the UK’s major record companies – Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music.
Together, BPI’s members account for 85% of all music sold in the UK.
BPI organises the BRIT Awards show and the Classic BRIT Awards show.
The BPI publishes a range of documents in relation to the music industry within the UK.
CLICK HERE to open the BPI's 2013 report titled ' Digital Music Nation'.
You will need to use this document for an activity completed in class as part of your initial research into the music industry in the UK.
