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Originally Posted by claend  First of all, it's not a question, but an study's title by Times online... 
And folks, it's simply a fact, the music artists revenue has increased in the Uk from 2004... those are BPI numbers.
Although the recording industry (mainly labels) are suffering. |
those are incorrect BPI numbers. Revenue has changed but not that the BPI could measure because it's moved into syncs as well as live. The "guitar hero" style games have made a significant contribution. I reckon I sync a few million quids worth every year in movie and video games...... BPI isnt exactly known for their ability to keep a check on the loose change for a fekkin kebab... useless is being kind.
It's also not adjusted for price increases and changes - look at the steepness of the increase curves - no one suspicious that it's the same price hikes and inflation? And the years that more and more festivals came up?
Oh - and artists do NOT get paid directly for gig - it goes to agents and, if tour supported, is label money.