Europe
: 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, announces a partnership
with EMI Music UK, one of the country's largest recorded music groups,
to supply full-length music videos directly to more than 3 million
customers on the 3 network.
This is an important
mobile music video agreement for EMI Music UK who will facilitate
access for 3’s customers to all the artists it has mobile rights
for including music videos from Kylie Minogue, Coldplay, Jamelia,
Joss Stone, Norah Jones and Gorillaz.
3 has set the
industry direction for music video on mobile. It was the first mobile
network to launch full-length music videos over mobile over a year
ago and has since led the way with ground-breaking content such as
the world premiere of Robbie Williams’ single “Misunderstood”
on the 3 network ahead of TV and radio.
This announcement
builds on 3’s existing music offering which includes audio tracks
from EMI Music UK, full-length video and audio from Sony BMG and music
videos from independent label artists through VidZone.
The agreement
will enable customers to enjoy new releases on EMI Music UK’s
labels which include EMI Records, Parlophone, Relentless, Virgin as
well as back catalogue material.
Graeme Oxby, Marketing
Director 3 UK, says: “3’s mobile music service is growing
every day. Music is one of our most popular services and with this
deal our customers can enjoy the latest music videos from top artists
like Kylie, Robbie and Coldplay. 3’s expertise in 3G means major
record labels like EMI Music UK recognise the strength of a partnership
with the UK’s leading video mobile company.”
Dave Gould, Commercial
Manager, Digital Media for EMI Music UK, says: “We’re
delighted to bring videos from EMI Music UK’s labels to 3. 3
is a leading network in bringing mobile music to its customers and
we’re really excited about working with them to allow fans to
catch up with their favourite artists anywhere and at anytime."
Peter Jamieson,
chairman of UK record companies trade association the BPI, said: “The
UK recording industry is committed to making music available wherever
and whenever the music fan wants it. We welcome the increasing range
of repertoire now available on 3.”