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The British Phonographic Industry emerged in 1973 as a formal response to the need for protecting copyright and promoting domestic music. This trade association began with a simple mandate: represent the interests of British record companies against infringement.
YolanDa Brown took over as chair of the British Phonographic Industry in July 2022 after Ged Doherty served for seven years. Geoff Taylor led the executive team from 2007 until his replacement by Jo Twist in July 2023.
Hundreds of music companies form the membership base of the BPI, including Sony Music UK, Universal Music UK, and Warner Music UK alongside more than 500 independent labels. Twelve representatives sit on this body, six drawn from major label groups and six selected through voting by all independent label members.
The BRIT Trust has distributed nearly £30 million since its foundation in 1989. The BRIT School opened in September 1991 at Selhurst in Croydon as a joint venture with the Department for Education and Skills.
Streaming media entered calculations for singles beginning in July 2014 and expanded to albums by June 2015. Video streams joined singles certifications in July 2018 marking another technological adaptation.