BPI and PPL Meet Up

Event ID: PP1150708

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Music Clubhouse (Downright Austin)

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Summary

Join the BPI, the UK record labels association and PPL, the UK's collective management organization (CMO) for performers and recording rightsholders - two of the organisations at the heart of the UK's world-leading music industry - to hear about the work they do both in the UK and globally. Whether you’re a record label, performer, self-releasing artist, manager, lawyer or anything in between and keen to find out more about the UK recorded music and royalty landscape - attend this event to network, discuss current topics, and engage with members of the teams.

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