 Stuart Maconie will host the evening's events |
The troubled state of the British music scene has prompted BBC Radio 2 to dedicate an evening to discussing where it went wrong and what the future may hold for the industry. Stuart Maconie will host The Great British Music Debate featuring live discussions and documentaries about the past, present and future of the industry in the UK.
Lunchtime presenter Jeremy Vine will chair a debate with key figures from the world of music including artists, listeners and commentators during the event on 2 July.
The British music industry has been going through a tough period as music sales fell 13% in the first quarter of 2003 while singles sales dropped by 43%, according the British Phonographic Industry.
James Moir, controller of Radio 2, said: "We are excited about the opportunity we have to give an external airing to the internal debate that rages about the viability of singles, the role and importance of albums in the future, the issues surrounding piracy, A&R and new technology."
The evening, which will span five hours, will also provide a showcase to new artists and give listeners a chance to give their opinions.
Themes including why UK acts often fail to find success in the US, the effect of globalisation on record labels and CD pricing will also be covered.
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