Music and Entertainment Industries Research Group
Overview
The Music and Entertainment Industries Research Group (MEIRG) conducts industry relevant research across a broad range of topical themes.
Established in 2009, members of the group are actively engaged with a variety of stakeholders both national and internationally including:
- businesses
- trade bodies
- music organisations
Most notably, MEIRG has provided UKMusic - the body which represents the collective interests of the entire UK Music industry - with research investigating the online music consumption habits of 14-24 year olds, which has helped shape government policy.
MEIRG also works closely with the European Music Business Research Association (EMBRA) on research matters pertinent to the European Union.
Aims of the group
The Music and Entertainment Industries Research Group aims to:
- address and investigate the current debates confronting the ever-changing landscape of the music industry during this unprecedented time of change.
- develop networks with national and international music industry scholars.
- produce high quality research and publications.
- provide an academic forum for UK music industry professionals.
Research themes
The group focuses on a range of research themes including:
- Music Consumption Behaviour
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- The Digital Economy
- Strategic Music Management
Indicative research
Music Experience and Behaviour in Young People 2008
This research represented the first major UK academic study of its kind and its findings were delivered before the House of Commons in June 2008.
This work was covered in more than 200 news sources globally, in addition to feature articles in the Times, Guardian and Independent.
Music Experience and Behaviour in Young People 2009
Read more about Music Experience and Behaviour in Young People 2009.
Music Experience and Behaviour in Young People 2011
Findings were delivered at the University of Music and the Performing Arts Vienna June 2012.
Read more about Music Experience and Behaviour in Young People 2011.