Press Releases

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2008

The UK music industry unites on format shifting
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April 8th 2008 

Closure of the London Astoria: Feargal Sharkey welcomes the Mayor of London's commitment to a live music strategy
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March 12th 2008

“It's good to talk…” British Music Rights welcomes publication of Creative Britain and calls on the music industry and ISPs to develop commercial solutions to combat illegal file sharing
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22 February 2008 

Creators' right to compensation confirmed by EU
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14 February 2008 

British Music Rights Appoints Feargal Sharkey and Andy Heath as Chief Executive and Chairman
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16 January 2008

British Music Rights responds to UK-IPO’s Taking Forward The Gowers Review Of Intellectual Property – Proposed Changes To Copyright Exceptions.
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8th January 2008

2007

BMR Welcomes its Members' Joint Statement on Pan-European Licensing
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5th December 2007

British Music Rights welcomes Government investment for the Music Manifesto
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21 November 2007 

British Music Rights appoints new Press & Communications Executive
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22nd August 2007 

British Music Rights welcomes Government plans to make rehearsal space available
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July 2007

Music industry and Business Link London forge alliance to advance growth of London's music sector
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July 2007

British Music Rights welcomes study on the economic performance of the UK’s creative industries
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26 June 2007

British Music Right embarks on hunt for new Chief Executive. Pike resigns to take up new role at Sony BMG
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22 June 2007

British Music Rights welcomes moves to make the Copyright Tribunal more efficient
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1st June 2007

British Music Rights welcomes MPs’ report and calls for new approach to piracy in the digital age
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16 May 2007

British Music Rights leads charge for fair treatment for music writers by broadcasters
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10 April 2007 

Music industry calls for package of measures to aid growth. Read more
20th March 2007

British Music Rights expresses concern at EU Parliament vote on music licensing across Europe. Read more
13th March 2007

2006

British Music Rights calls on Government to tackle illegal file-sharing services. Read more
6 December 2006 

Music Industry Grouping Proposes Digital Age Copyright to Benefit Both Creators and Consumers.  Read more
12th July 2006

Respecting the Value of Digital Music
Report on the value of music in the digital age.
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9th May 2006

2005

British Music Rights comments on the EC Recommendation on collective cross-border management of copyright for online music services. Read more
13th October 2005

British Music Rights welcomes the EC Impact Assessment of Cross-Border Management of Copyright. Read more
8th July 2005

UK music industry welcomes Government proposals for a music council. Read more
16th June 2005

British trade organisations urge the US to ensure that creators and performers are given a fair deal. Read more
17th February 2005

2004

Representatives from Music and Education Gather at Launch to Encourage Students to Respect the Value of Music. Read more
30th November 2004

Delivering the Government's Music Manifesto - Creativity and Copyright Education Seminar. Read more
16th July 2004

British Music Rights Welcomes the Government's Launch of the Music Manifesto. Read more 
6th July 2004