Overview of the music industry.

The four main record labels are Sony/BMG, Warner bro's, EMI, Universal. These four record labels are called the big four, they are seen as the most powerful record labels as they own 80% of the industry, smaller record companies take only 20 % of the industry.

There are many different ways of accessing music, the majority access their music through music channels, radio and internet radio and the most popular form is illegal downloading. People also get instant gratification through gigs and concerts which also advertises other bands, this is another means of gratification.