The BPI and Music Publishers Association (MPA) have announced the return of their German trade mission in September.
Returning for its third year, the annual trade mission will take place 20-24 September and offers UK record labels, music publishers and entrepreneurs direct insight into the world’s fourth largest recorded music market.
The initiative will enable all participants to meet face-to-face with local music executives and to gain a more detailed understanding of the German music market.
According to organisers, the 2016 programme will encompass networking opportunities and live showcases in both Berlin and Hamburg.
Claire McAuley, MPA's general manager, said: ‘Working in partnership with the BPI and UKTI, the trade mission offers MPA members a perfect opportunity to gain a foothold in the highly competitive German music market. As well as offering unbeatable value, the initiative offers direct access to German music executives, thought-provoking panels and networking parties as well as entry to the Reeperbahn Festival, now rightly recognised as among the world’s leading music industry conferences.’
Chris Tams, BPI director of International and Independent Member Services, said: ‘British music is hugely popular in Germany - last year one in every six albums purchased was by a British artist, so it’s perhaps no surprise that this annual mission keeps going from strength to strength. In 2016 it will take in the two key cities of Berlin and Hamburg for the first time, which means delegates will get even more out of the trip.’
The price of the mission (£125 + VAT) also includes entry to the Reeperbahn Festival.
The deadline for applications is 27 July.
Visit the BPI and MPA websites for more information.
Returning for its third year, the annual trade mission will take place 20-24 September and offers UK record labels, music publishers and entrepreneurs direct insight into the world’s fourth largest recorded music market.
The initiative will enable all participants to meet face-to-face with local music executives and to gain a more detailed understanding of the German music market.
According to organisers, the 2016 programme will encompass networking opportunities and live showcases in both Berlin and Hamburg.
Claire McAuley, MPA's general manager, said: ‘Working in partnership with the BPI and UKTI, the trade mission offers MPA members a perfect opportunity to gain a foothold in the highly competitive German music market. As well as offering unbeatable value, the initiative offers direct access to German music executives, thought-provoking panels and networking parties as well as entry to the Reeperbahn Festival, now rightly recognised as among the world’s leading music industry conferences.’
Chris Tams, BPI director of International and Independent Member Services, said: ‘British music is hugely popular in Germany - last year one in every six albums purchased was by a British artist, so it’s perhaps no surprise that this annual mission keeps going from strength to strength. In 2016 it will take in the two key cities of Berlin and Hamburg for the first time, which means delegates will get even more out of the trip.’
The price of the mission (£125 + VAT) also includes entry to the Reeperbahn Festival.
The deadline for applications is 27 July.
Visit the BPI and MPA websites for more information.
