The BPI Council is supported by the BPI's individual committees - APU Liaison, BRITs, BPI & ERA Liaison, BPI & PRS for Music Liaison, Classical, Classical BRITs, Digital, Finance, Independent & International, Music Industry Trusts (MITs), PR, Public Affairs and Rights.
The BPI committees take a central role in BPI governance and industry decisions - not only do they provide forums for debate and communication, they facilitate some of the key workings of the music business.
Anti-Piracy Unit (APU) Liaison Committee:
The committee is made up of representatives from the Musicians' Union (MU), PRS for Music, Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL), Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), Equity, Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), Music Managers Forum (MMF) and record company anti-piracy people. The aim of the quarterly meetings is to talk through current anti-piracy cases – internet and physical – and to update, allowing for feedback and open discussion.
BRITs Committee:
The BRITs committee consists of record label representatives, BRITs TV and the BPI. They discuss the technical mechanics and delivery of the BRIT Awards, and report to the BRITs board.
BPI & ERA Liaison Committee:
This Committee brings members of ERA together with members of the BPI. These meetings provide retailers and record labels with a forum to discuss cross-industry initiatives.
BPI & PRS for Music Liaison Committee:
The committee meets to discuss licensing issues and matters of joint interest between BPI, AIM and PRS for Music. This includes discussions on current and future PRS for Music licensing schemes, as well as schemes that are administered by PRS for Music but licence BPI, the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and PRS for Music member repertoire – such as the Joint Import Licence (JOL) Scheme.
Classical Committee:
The Classical Committee meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the classical sector. The committee represents the views of small independent labels as well as major companies on PR issues, the charts and classical events.
Classical BRIT Awards Committee:
This committee comprises of record label representatives, the BPI and BRITs TV representatives. They discuss the technical mechanics and delivery of the Classical BRIT Awards, and report to the BRITs board.
Digital Committee:
The Digital Committee meets to discuss important issues relating to digital music and helps identify how record companies might be able to work together, within competition law, in the online and mobile environments.
Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee reviews and approves the management accounts and budgets of the BPI and BRIT Awards Ltd. In addition, the committee is used to co-ordinate industry responses to finance-related issues relevant to BPI members and the wider music business.
Independents & International Committee:
This large committee meets regularly to discuss indie specific issues and how to maximize UK record label's presence internationally.
Music Industry Trusts (MITs) Committee:
The MITs Committee meet monthly in the run up to the MITs award ceremony. They discuss the technical delivery of the evening, and report to the MITs board.
PR Committee:
The PR Committee is a forum for PR and communications representatives from member companies to discuss topics that affect the record business and coordinate responses. By communicating and meeting on a regular basis committee members are able to ensure the business promotes common themes and key messages to the media.
Public Affairs Committee:
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) comprises various government relations representatives from member companies. Government policy, in the UK and Europe, impacts the way the record business is run. The PAC analyse current and future policy, and discuss collective strategies for working with government and responding to consultations.
Rights Committee:
The Rights Committee comprises legal representatives from member companies and meets monthly to discuss current legal issues of concern to members.