According to a new report in Informa's "Music & Copyright", Universal Music Group (UMG) took an even larger share of the music industry in 2007, with almost 30 percent of the global market, up from 25.7 percent in 2006 to 28.8 percent last year.

 

The British Music Rights' study has revealed that 95% of young adults are engaged in some form of piracy. The study took into account not just illegal file-sharing, but also illegal copying of music with family and friends, and found that 95% of 18 - 24 year olds engage in some sort of illegal 'home copying'.

The Cape Music Industry Commission (Cape MIC) has released results of it's Board Elections and news of other developments.

 

Statistics released by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) last week reveal a dynamic South African music industry in 2007, but one that is facing a number of serious challenges if it is to avoid the major declines that have affected record companies in developed economies around the world.

The Baviaanspoort Correctional Services are inviting AIRCO Members to attend their Freedom Day and Worker's Day Celebration Event on 23 April 2008, and to submit artists to perform at the event.

 

President Thabo Mbeki has congratulated the Soweto Gospel Choir for winning their second consecutive Grammy Award, saying they continue to do the nation proud.

 

IBM is inviting professional and amateur musicians from all over the world to use its Internet collaboration tools to compose songs about South Africa. The initiative, called 'Songs of Good Hope', is being officially announced at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany, currently taking place.