From Digital Music News: "Classical music fans

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"[T]he classical genre is emerging as both a unique and lucrative one, both in the physical and digital realms. Part of that can be attributed to higher education and income levels among many  classical aficionados, as well as a more discerning – and demanding – outlook towards quality.

"The survey noted that one-in-five classical fans legally download, while the same number prefer listening to their music on portable MP3 players. Meanwhile, the magazine noted that the average number of classical downloads per  person last year was 12, while the average number of purchased CDs was 12.7. The group also noted that older classical listeners were highly active buyers, both digitally and physically."

Read the entire article at Digital Music News.

From the press release: "Companies representing a substantial majority of the UK digital music market have reached a settlement relating to the royalties paid to composers, songwriters and music publishers for the digital delivery of music (such as full track downloads but not including ringtones) for online and mobile use.

"The agreement amounts to a partial settlement of a case which is due to begin at the Copyright Tribunal today (Thursday September 28).

"The three-year deal has been agreed between the MCPS-PRS Alliance representing songwriters, composers and music publishers, British recorded music trade association the BPI, iTunes and four UK mobile network operators, O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone.  It sets a rate of 8% of Gross Revenue less VAT to be paid to composers, songwriters and publishers when their music is offered in a digital environment, with a lower rate (6.5%) for non-on-demand services.  These rates are subject to minimum royalties...

"The Copyright Tribunal proceedings will continue in respect of issues which remain unresolved between the MCPS-PRS Alliance and the other parties as well as a single issue that remains outstanding for the mobile network operators and iTunes."

Read the entire press release at the MCPS-PRS site.

From Radio World Online: "Several hundred people monitored this week's online Webinar, organized by Radio World and sponsored by Harris, on the topic of audio over IP.

"The Webinar allows you to attend from your desk. It is now available free in archived form at the Radio World Web site. Contents include presentations from Harris officials about the technology and products, as well as several real-world commentaries by technical staff from Clear Channel Radio, The Walisko Group and VT Communications."

Read the entire article at Radio World Online.