The music industry remains in the ‘digital dark ages’ with the possibilities created by online only just becoming clear, a music business executive has said.

German collecting society GEMA has signed a landmark licensing deal with YouTube, ending years of legal disputes and negotiations.

The move follows the record industry’s success in blocking pirating sites on broadband networks, and is in accordance with High Court Orders obtained by the BPI.

The new counterclaims portal launched in early January, and testing continues on our member tools.

Culture Minister Nigel Adams has revealed Government plans for a new music strategy to ensure the UK’s music industry remains ‘the envy of the world,’ while pledging to support the UK’s ‘brilliant creators.’

ICE recruits Govinda Fichtner as CTO