CONSENUS: VIEWS FROM UK MUSIC'S MEMBERS.

"While we've spoken about forming such a group in the past, it's gratifying that we have finally taken this initiative to form one body to represent all the major players in the music industry. I hope that the existence of UK Music will make it easier to agree industry-wide positions where appropriate."

Musicians' Union general secretary John Smith

"Going forward, collectively is the answer simply because together we are stronger. Unity is not easily secured, but it is a prize very much worth fighting for and certainly achievable. It is incumbent upon all organisations to make every effort to identify all the areas of mutual interest, where common sense and pragmatic business thinking calls for friendly collaboration. By doing so we shall achieve better results."

PPL and VPL chairman and ceo Fran Nevrkla

"The evolution of British Music Rights into UK Music... shows the increasingly mature attitude of the various sectors of the commercial music industry. Now we have the opportunity to focus on that which unites us rather than areas where we disagree. By presenting a united front to government, both domestically and in Europe, it will be harder for them to ignore us."

British Academy chief executive Patrick Rackow

"As an industry, the clear message we have been hearing from government is that we would be much better served by having a single unified voice. With UK Music we now have this voice."