International Federation of the Phonographic Industry

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. Its secretariat is based in London, UK.

It represents more than 1,450 record companies, large and small, in 75 different countries. Its stated policies are to fight music piracy; promote industry-friendly copyright laws; and lobby for legal conditions believed to be in the interest of recording companies, including DRM.

The chief executive and chairman of IFPI is John Kennedy OBE, who has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and was one of the co-producers of Live Aid and Live8.

In addition to its international secretariat, IFPI has regional offices in Brussels, Hong Kong, Miami, Athens and Moscow.

IFPI recognises 48 affiliate groups, including BPI (British Phonographic Industry), RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association), and CAPIF (Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers).

Any company, firm or person producing sound recordings or music videos which are made available to the public in reasonable quantities is eligible for membership of IFPI. In those countries where there is a national group of IFPI or an affiliated organisation, potential members should first join the national body before seeking membership of IFPI.

IFPI SUCKS

IFPI SUCKS

IFPI SUCKS

THEY PUT INNOCENT PEOPLE IN JAIL

COCKS!

MUSIC SHOULD BE FREE.

IFPI SUCKS ASS

On 10/23/07 took down OiNK.cd and posted propaganda on their page that were fear tactics. The were some how able to gain access to the servers even though their not a law enforcement agency thus raising hypocritical questions. They still have not realized that many people discover artist and albums they like though OiNK.

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IFPI SUCKS ASS, THEY PUT INNOCENT PEOPLE IN JAIL, EVERYONE WHO LIKES IFPI IS A COCKSUCKER