Bundesverband Musikindustrie

Bundesverband Musikindustrie
Formation2007
TypeFederal Music Industry Association
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Membership
German Music Companies
Chairman (CEO)
Dieter Gorny[1]
Key people
Managing Director: Florian Drücke[2]
Websitehttp://www.musikindustrie.de

The Bundesverband Musikindustrie (English: Federal Music Industry Association), or simply BVMI, represents the music industry in Germany. The association represents the interests of nearly 280 labels and music industry related enterprises, which comprise 90% of the music industry.[3] It is a member of the London-based International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), consisting of music associations of 70 countries.[3]

BVMI works closely with GfK Entertainment (formerly Media Control GfK International, founded in 1976) which is in charge of publishing the music charts in Germany on weekly bases.[4] BVMI, which is responsible for certifying Gold and Platinum certification awards, is led by Dieter Gorny [de], who has been the chairman since 2009.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Dieter Gorny als Vorstandsvorsitzender des BVMI bestätigt (Dieter Gorny confirmed as chairman of the BVMI)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindstie. Archived from the original on 16 August 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Bundesverband Musikindustrie: Der Bundesverband Musikindustrie e. V." Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Über Uns: Aufgaben und Ziele" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on 4 April 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Unternehmen (The Company)" (in German). Media Control Gfk International. Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.