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BPI

American  

  1. Computers. Also bpi

    1. bits per inch.

    2. bytes per inch.

  2. Bureau of Public Inquiries.

bpi British  

abbreviation

  1. bits per inch (used of a computer tape or disk surface)

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"It's given it, definitely, a new lease of life, being up here," she said of the event, which drew a record global audience according to BPI figures.

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BPI boss Jo Twist highlighted the "off-the-scale impact" of having the Brits "embraced by Manchester".

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The news came in the same week that the BPI announced that the UK's music industry had generated a record £1.57 billion in 2025.

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"This phenomenal 11-week run is just the latest evidence of what an incredibly exciting time it is for British music right now," said Dr Jo Twist, head of music industry body the BPI.

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"So I'm really interested to see how BPI and the major labels replicate that while having a footprint in the region, but not having the massive resource that is in London to support the young people there."

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