Chart compilers, record labels and artist representatives from across the music industry are in discussion over introducing a global release date for new music.
According to the IFPI, a worldwide release date will allow music fans to access new music on the same day, meaning more excitement and engagement for artists.
Artist representatives, digital providers and chart compilers are considering a proposal that would see albums and singles released on Fridays at 00:01 local time around the world from the summer of 2015.
Frances Moore, CEO of IFPI, said: ‘Moving to a global release day will help to rekindle excitement around launching new music, allowing for truly global campaigns, bringing fans around the world closer than ever to their favourite artists. That is why IFPI supports a global release day.’
A change would mean artists are able to harness digital platforms to more effectively market their music while consumers will no longer have to wait for the release from a licensed service in their country after the initial release.
At the moment, new music is released on different days in different countries. For example, in the UK music is released on a Monday while in the US new material is unveiled on a Tuesday. New releases come out on a Friday in Germany.
According to the IFPI, a worldwide release date will allow music fans to access new music on the same day, meaning more excitement and engagement for artists.
Artist representatives, digital providers and chart compilers are considering a proposal that would see albums and singles released on Fridays at 00:01 local time around the world from the summer of 2015.
Frances Moore, CEO of IFPI, said: ‘Moving to a global release day will help to rekindle excitement around launching new music, allowing for truly global campaigns, bringing fans around the world closer than ever to their favourite artists. That is why IFPI supports a global release day.’
A change would mean artists are able to harness digital platforms to more effectively market their music while consumers will no longer have to wait for the release from a licensed service in their country after the initial release.
At the moment, new music is released on different days in different countries. For example, in the UK music is released on a Monday while in the US new material is unveiled on a Tuesday. New releases come out on a Friday in Germany.
