BPI (British Phonographic Industry)

Our CEO, Dr Jo Twist OBE, responds to this morning’s announcement of a new government consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. https://lnkd.in/eXxn4KRu

Our CEO, Dr Jo Twist OBE, responds to this morning’s announcement of a new government consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. https://lnkd.in/eXxn4KRu

Copyright law is vital to the creative industries. For the UK to remain a global creative powerhouse, it needs to be respected and enforced. We're proud to join the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, which is calling on government to protect copyright as AI policy develops. The coalition has today published its three key principles for copyright and generative AI policy ahead of an anticipated government consultation.    In a statement, the coalition said:   "The UK’s world-leading creative and tech sectors put it in a unique position to set a global standard for how both sectors can innovate together and continue to provide high quality services.   Protecting copyright and building a dynamic licensing market for the use of creative content in building generative AI (GAI) isn’t just a question of fairness: it’s the only way that both sectors will flourish and grow. The UK creative industries generate well over £100 billion annually. We have, quite literally, earned the right to have our voice heard. The key to that success, and future growth, is copyright law."   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejeCB4eK

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Diversity and Inclusion award for the BPI's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Five-Year Strategy 🎉 Congratulations to our fellow nominees too! You can read our strategy here: https://lnkd.in/exEUJfbk

✨ UK Disability History Month ✨ Black Lives in Music's Anti-Racism Code of Conduct ✨ the Gaydio Pride Awards noms ✨ and much more! Welcome to the December edition of BPI’s Diversity Roundup, our last for 2024! 📢 We’re currently in the middle of UK Disability History Month and the Musicians' Union have published their final Musicians’ Census insight report focusing on the experiences of Disabled Musicians 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwx_jJ5M 📢 You might also want to check out the latest BRIT Trust Diary where Paul Hawkins from Attitude is Everything highlights the importance of UK Disability History Month 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-CvDUvr 📢 In case you missed it, you can still dip into the blog post from Genny Turay, Trenton T. and Akara Etteh discussing their campaign Black Story, which was recently back for the third year, as well as what 2025 might bring 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evaPVfgs 📢 UK Music Ltd has currently launched a new survey to assess the economic impact of Black music. They’re looking to hear from artists, creators and professionals of any ethnicity who work in Black music 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gApSiBeh  📢 Black Lives in Music have recently announced their Anti Racism Code of Conduct. Unveiled at WOMEX24, the Code is designed to help reshape the music industry, creating a future where equity is the standard 🔗  https://lnkd.in/eHFhJQmd  📢 Miranda Cooper has recently been appointed as the fifth president of The F List for Music 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grPnT5Qr 📢 Come Play With Me have announced Next Up North, a new artist development programme for artists of marginalized genders & sexualities from the North of England. Applications are open until Thursday 9th January. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEj66uCS 📢 Nominations are now open for the 2025 Gaydio Pride Awards. They are looking for nominations in 9 categories for individuals, organisations and campaigns who have made a positive impact on LGBTQ+ lives in the UK. Nominations close on Sunday 5th January 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gct43myx. 📢 Finally, speaking of awards, a huge congratulations to all the artists nominated for the MOBO Organisation Awards. Good luck to all the nominees for the ceremony which will take place in Newcastle on February 18 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaEFndY3

The government is launching the Business Growth Service in 2025 to streamline access to government advice & support. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/esK-5Ey6 Department for Business and Trade #SmallBusiness #GrowthSupport #BusinessStrategy

What an incredible milestone! 🥳 The BRIT Trust today announces that it has distributed more than £30 million in grants since its foundation by UK record labels and BPI (British Phonographic Industry) in 1989. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcX2TJ8x This year's grant recipients include: The BRIT School, Nordoff and Robbins, Key4Life, Music Support, The Music Works (Gloucestershire), WeJam and more.

The team at UK Music Ltd have just launched a major survey to explore the economic impact of Black British music and its contribution to the industry. If you're an artist, creator and/or industry professional, take the survey now to reveal the true economic value of Black music🎶 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPzZQDYz #BlackMusicSurvey #ArtistsSpeak #MusicEconomics #IndustryInsights

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We'd love to encourage you to have a read of this month's BRIT Trust diary by Paul Hawkins from Attitude is Everything which discusses the challenges faced by disabled people in the music industry. In association with Music Week.

CIISA has just gone live with its industry consultation of ‘The CIISA Standards'. Join the sector-specific webinars in December to hear all about them and ask questions. To find out more and register go to: https://lnkd.in/eQQwfs4H #CIISA