What is the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)?
Q: What is the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)?
A: The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is a trade association that represents the British record industry.
Q: Who is included in the membership of the BPI?
A: The BPI's membership includes hundreds of music companies including all four 'major' record companies, associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies representing thousands of labels.
Q: What was the principal aim of the BPI when it was incorporated in 1973?
A: The principal aim of the BPI when it was formally incorporated in 1973 was to fight copyright infringement.
Q: What are the annual awards founded by the BPI?
A: The BPI founded the annual BRIT Awards for the British music industry, as well as the Mercury Prize for the Album of the Year.
Q: Who are the four 'major' record companies included in the membership of the BPI?
A: The four 'major' record companies included in the membership of the BPI are Warner Music Group, EMI, Sony BMG, and Universal Music Group.
Q: What is the role of associate members in the BPI?
A: Associate members such as manufacturers and distributors contribute to the BPI's membership and are represented in the association's activities and initiatives.
Q: How long has the BPI represented the interests of British record companies?
A: The BPI has represented the interests of British record companies since being formally incorporated in 1973.
