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Momentum builds for Music Is GREAT H
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igh-profile music industry executives have come out in force to back a patriotic cultural
campaign timed to build on national interest in the Olympics. The Music is GREAT week will kick
off on Monday, May 14 with the release of a DVD compilation containing some of the most seminal live music performances in British history. All proceeds will go to Save The Children. The campaign’s supporters now include
Warner Music, Universal, Sony, HMV, Spotify, and UK Music amongst others – as well as standout British artist Jessie J. Spotify UK MD Chris Maples
commented: “We are really excited to be part of the Britain is GREAT campaign and hope that the Spotify playlists we have created in support will be enjoyed by all. British music is so fast moving and incredibly creative. No one knows where
it's going to go next, and that, as well as our legacy of amazing bands, is what makes people love it.” Vice-chairman of Warner Bros Records
UK Jeremy Marsh said: “Great Britain has a vibrant and internationally celebrated music scene which is constantly being re- invented by exciting and original new artists. Our rich cultural heritage,
combined with legendary venues and world renowned festivals, creates the perfect backdrop to inspire musicians, songwriters and music fans of all ages.” Karen Simmonds, MD of Universal
Music Catalogue, added: “There’s no better place in the world to be a music fan and no better stage for an artist than the British Isles.” The Music is GREAT DVD
compilation includes David Bowie’s rendition of Ziggy Stardust at Hammersmith in 1973, Radiohead’s 1997 performance of Karma Police at Glastonbury and Adele’s version of Someone Like You at The 2011 Brit Awards. Isle of Wight festival director John
Giddings said: “We should be proud of our musical heritage in the UK. It is a great idea to dedicate a week of celebration this Olympic year and bring all parts of the music industry together.” HMV’s Gennaro Castaldo added:
“Our diverse and vibrant music scene and
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ON WINNING MUSIC WEEK AWARDS PROMOTIONS TEAM OF THE YEAR FO R AN UNP R E C EDENT ED FOUR TH Y E A R IN A R OW.
rich heritage truly is one of the things that make's Britain great. It's wonderful that our Government has recognised the vital contribution that it makes to our daily lives on so many levels." Chief exec of UK music Jo Dipple
said: “I am delighted that music is playing such a key role in the GREAT campaign. Music is part of our national DNA and, as was highlighted by UK Music research, it remains a potent tourism magnet – attracting millions of visitors every year and sustaining thousands of full-time jobs.” And Emma Pike, VP of industry
relations at Sony Music, said: “The British music scene is the most exciting in the world – with home grown, world beating performing artistry and song-writing talent and the kind of iconic venues and festivals that international artists aspire to as a platform for their best and most career defining performances.” For more info visit
facebook.com/ MusicisGREATBritain
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