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The BPI welcomes the CMA's study into the music streaming market

"We look forward to seeing the scope of the project in due course and engaging with the CMA to inform its work."

London, 19th October 2021 A statement from The BPI on the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority study into the music streaming market

“The BPI welcomes the CMA’s study into the music streaming market. We look forward to seeing the scope of the project in due course and engaging with the CMA to inform its work.”

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BPI represents the UK’s recorded music industry. We champion the interests of our membership which includes more than 400 independent music companies. Together, BPI’s members account for 85% of all music sold in the United Kingdom.

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