Press releases
11 August 2011
PRS for MusicStatement:
SONY DADC/PIAS Distribution Centre Fire
As with our partners across the music industry, and especially in the independent record label sector, PRS for Music is dismayed to hear of the loss of huge amounts of music stock at the recent fire at Sony’s distribution centre in Enfield. The problems facing the recorded music sector are well documented; the costs associated with re-producing much of the catalogues lost would be considerable for any business. While PRS for Music is already speaking with a number of affected labels and the Association of Independent Music (AIM), we would actively encourage record labels with stock destroyed to contact their usual account manager or alternatively call 0208 378 7500, to discuss options for the re-manufacture of any previously licensed stock.
ENDS
For more information, get in touch:
Nicola Formoy, Public Relations Manager:
nicola.formoy@prsformusic.com
02073064229 / 07539 837436
Barney Hooper, Head of PR:
barney.hooper@prsformusic.com
02073064548 / 07979 757052
PRS for Music
PRS for Music represents the rights of 80,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK. As a not-for-profit organisation it ensures creators are paid whenever their music is played, performed or reproduced; championing the importance of copyright to protect and support the UK music industry. The UK has a proud tradition of creating wonderful music that is enjoyed the world over and PRS for Music has been supporting the creators of that music since 1914.
PRS for Music provides business and community groups with easy access to over 10m songs through its music licences. In an industry worth £3.8bn PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and music creators. Collecting £611m in 2010 PRS for Music is one of the world’s most efficient combined rights organisations. With 150 representation agreements in place globally, PRS for Music’s network represents over 2 million music creators.
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