http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog Commentary from the Managing Director of Revolver Music Limited & Heavy Metal Records Limited Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:24:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lets be honest about the BPI – it represents the majors pretty well, as for the independents, that’s another matter. BPI has already shown they are ready to change the constitution, even twice in one month, just to hold on to the majors. The test is how committed they are to ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/07/01/bpi-elections-but-is-it-a-wasted-vote/       DMWmedia.com news feed reports   London - U.K.-based major record label EMI, which under new owner, Guy Hands' Terra Firma, has already announced 1,500 to 2,000 layoffs at its recorded music division, now plans to eliminate an additional up to 1,000 positions, bringing the company's total headcount from around 4,500 to ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/05/14/more-jobs-to-go-at-emi/ BPI to amend amendment aimed at retaining EMI, now aimed at retaining Sony BMG Well, you couldn't make it up. BPI who on the 12th February held an EGM to change its constitution aimed at retaining EMI as members, couldn't convince more than 15% of its members to write in to ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/02/12/bpi-to-hold-second-egm-in-reversal-of-fortunes-over-emi-sony-bmg/ As the BPI changes its constitution to try to hang on to EMI, are EMI intending to join AIM / IMPALA / WIN and abandon IFPI and BPI all together? BPI sceptic Roger Ames alleged arch evil over lord and chief scheme plotter behind Guy Hands is plotting in ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/02/05/are-emi-about-to-jump-ship-and-join-aim-impala-win-and-declare-independence/ Hands challenges music industry to find new ways to sell By Margareta Pagano, Business Editor. Independent on Sunday Published: 20 January 2008 Guy Hands, the boss of Terra Firma, the private equity group that has just taken over EMI, has accused the music industry of ignoring its customers. Mr Hands said: "It's got away ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/01/22/emi-champions-pirate-downloads/ Feed taken from MIDEM - EMI chief suggests corporate sponsorship for underperforming artists 17:04 Tuesday, 15th Jan 2008 Article by StrategyEye EMI may introduce corporate sponsorship to open up new revenue sources for its artists, as part of a series of new measures unveiled by Terra Firma ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/01/17/emi-sponsorship/ How many hands do you need to run Britain's longest running Record Company? Obviously only one: Guy Hands. Soon he might be the only one left as he dis-members arguably the worlds finest Recording company. Since Hands has fired 2000 of EMI's 5000 employees centering operations in London, everyone is ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/01/17/emi-the-end-is-nigh/ Kickin Records founder dies 12:27 | Wednesday January 9, 2008 By Ben Cardew MUSIC WEEK Kickin Records founder and independent champion Peter Harris has died.Kickin Records founder dies 12:27 | Wednesday January 9, 2008 By Ben Cardew MUSIC WEEK Kickin Records founder and independent champion Peter Harris has died. Harris passed away on ... http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/01/15/peter-harris/ Hello and thanks for looking up my blog.  This is really a test post and my blog will begin shortly so please subscribe and you'll get my posts delivered straight to you. Paul Birch - Revolver Music Limited http://revolverrecords.com/paulsblog/2008/01/14/welcome/