About The Sponsors

Phonographic Performance Ireland (PPI)
PPI acts as a central administrator for record companies’ rights in the public performance, broadcasting and reproduction of their recordings. It collects royalties on behalf of its members – Irish and multi-national record companies and performers – in one single licence fee, which is distributed in turn to the relevant parties. Membership is open to all record companies, large and small.

For further information see www.ppiltd.com

Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI)
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland is an independent statutory organisation responsible for a number of key areas of activity with regard to television and radio broadcasting in Ireland. These include the licensing of independent broadcasting services on a variety of transmission platforms; the licensing of digital multiplex operators; the development of codes and rules in relation to programming and advertising standards and the monitoring of all licensed services to ensure that operators comply with their statutory obligations and contract terms. The BCI also allocates 5% of the television licence fee to support new radio and television programmes.

For further information see www.bci.ie