GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2019 // STATE of the INDUSTRY WELCOME 3 Welcome
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2019 // STATE OF THE INDUSTRY WELCOME 3 Welcome ime and time again, The increasingly connected global T throughout my career, I have music landscape is enabling us to been privileged to witness explore new genres, sounds and artists, music’s power to bring us together. no matter where they originate, and for Language and culture may vary, but artists to enjoy the opportunities that music transcends borders and unites us. I have had to engage with audiences This year’s Global Music Report around the world. explores how music has become truly As this journey continues, we must global – more so than ever before. ensure the right environment is created Through the work and dedication of to make this success sustainable for artists, record companies and their the future; we must continue to work partners, music from vibrant and to establish a music ecosystem that is diverse regions is being sought out healthy and open to all, where music is and loved by fans in every corner of valued and respected. PLÁCIDO DOMINGO the world. CHAIRMAN, IFPI This is an exciting We are succeeding In an attention time of growth for because – even as economy, even the the music industry traditional ways of most original and and we’ve increased doing business are compelling talent our investment being upended – we’ve needs amplification to in talent and the worked to anticipate cut through the noise. creative process. music’s creative and We have the creative We’re partnering commercial evolution expertise, global with our artists to and continued investing impact, and cultural continue advancing in our artists, driving influence to make innovative and unique innovation and actively sure our artists aren’t opportunities to shaping our future by just heard, but that connect with audiences continuing to transform fans all over the world in more corners of the ourselves.
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