UK Music also counts trade bodies BPI, AIM and MPA, the two collecting societies PPL and PRS for Music, and the Music Producers Guild, Music Managers Forum, BASCA and the Musicians' Union among its members.
The organisation was formed in 2008 to promote the interests of the industry, engage in political lobbying and undertake research to track market trends and forecast future business opportunities.
The FAC was founded in 2009 with directors including Sandie Shaw, Annie Lennox, Robbie Williams, Ed O’Brien of Radiohead and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd.
Paul Pacifico, the FAC’s chief executive will become a UK Music director.
He said: ‘The Featured Artists Coalition board voted unanimously to join UK Music. Our interest is in helping shape a sustainable music industry, fit for the digital world and UK Music provides a unique opportunity for our industry to speak with one voice on key issues. We will work with the UK Music Board to ensure that artists’ rights are respected and reflected in all policy making that impacts our industry.’
Andy Heath, chairman of UK Music, added: ‘I have been unbelievably impressed by the progress of a credible and well run organisation controlled by artists, speaking for artists with a voice that has real authority. UK Music will be a stronger force now the FAC is a member.’
The organisation was formed in 2008 to promote the interests of the industry, engage in political lobbying and undertake research to track market trends and forecast future business opportunities.
The FAC was founded in 2009 with directors including Sandie Shaw, Annie Lennox, Robbie Williams, Ed O’Brien of Radiohead and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd.
Paul Pacifico, the FAC’s chief executive will become a UK Music director.
He said: ‘The Featured Artists Coalition board voted unanimously to join UK Music. Our interest is in helping shape a sustainable music industry, fit for the digital world and UK Music provides a unique opportunity for our industry to speak with one voice on key issues. We will work with the UK Music Board to ensure that artists’ rights are respected and reflected in all policy making that impacts our industry.’
Andy Heath, chairman of UK Music, added: ‘I have been unbelievably impressed by the progress of a credible and well run organisation controlled by artists, speaking for artists with a voice that has real authority. UK Music will be a stronger force now the FAC is a member.’
