Who is the division European Charts Company?
The European Charts Company was formed in 2002 to manage the future development of the charts and control rights to the BRITISH DANCE CHARTS . It is a joint venture between two key music industry associations - the EGFM (EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC ) and BEST (BEST COOPERATION) and is responsible for the commissioning, marketing, distribution and management of the UK's BRITISH DANCE CHARTS.
How do you create the charts?
Only DJs can vote the BDC. We check all the details of the DJ and then he or she can be a member of the BDC and can vote every week the BRITISH DANCE CHARTS.
Do you count downloads?
No, we haven't counted and they are not a part of the BDC.
But, surely nobody buys music anymore?
That's where you are wrong. In fact, sales of single track downloads have rocketed in recent years. In 2007, around 89m downloads were sold in the UK, a figure which rose to 115m the following year. In 2009, we are projecting almost 160m track downloads will be sold. It is worth noting that, even in the very peak years of old fashioned singles (vinyl or CD), sales never once topped 90m.
So you can see how important is a DJ. How important is a radio station and a club. Here is the beginning of a hit .
Can I see Midweek charts?
Not unless you are in the music business, sorry. Midweek charts (or Trend- Flashes) are used by the music industry as a guide to what is likely to happen in the final, week chart .
Can I find out sales information on specific records?
Raw sales information on various chart recordings are only available to business users, for business purposes - due to a confidentiality agreement with the record companies, the European Charts Company is unable to supply sensitive sales information to members of the public - even for academic study. However, the BPI has been collating information about the UK recorded music industry since its inception in 1973. Their BPI Statistical Handbook uses a vast array of Official Charts data and' is an excellent resource for students, researchers and journalists to establish overall market figures - a selection of some of the data available is shown below. To order a copy, visit www.bpi.co.uk
Where can I see a full archive of charts?
For the first time, right here on this site. We have all BRITISH DANCE CHARTS here on this page.
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FALKO NIESTOLIK & BK DUKE FT. ELLIE JACKSON |
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MASSIMO VIVONA - PERPETUAL |
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Sunrise |
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Dying alon |
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