"Nikitin" and Warner: Major details of the presence in Russia

28th February press conference, at which the company "Nikitin" told an exclusive worldwide license agreement with major label Warner Music International - one of the most important events in the Russian music industry in recent years. Negotiations between the two companies were quite a long time. Since 2002, "Nikitin" and Warner Music International, commonly connected to a digital platform Digital Access, which was the first step in the collaboration. In the future, "Nikitin" produces many publications Warner Music. 19th February 2008, the parties announced an exclusive agreement. As part of the agreement, record label "Nikitin" apply exclusively produce and distribute CD and DVD in Russia and most CIS countries. And also import the original disks, collect fees from the XRD (Russian Phonographic Association) for public rights to the works of WMI. Cyrillic CD production is certified by Russian plants produced IFPI. The press conference (from left to right) Igor Pozhitkov, Andrei Makarevich, Alexei Nikitin, Maxim Dmitriev CEO Alexei Nikitin company announced at a press conference that he planned to release titles 400-500 Cyrillic releases per year, and imports from 1500 to 2000 titles and music CD DVD. In recent years, Russia has been a deficit in the production of Warner Music, and the company is committed to the shortfall. "Do not sleep and rest", - said Nikitin. General Director of "Warner / Chappell" Maxim Dmitriev said that his company is cooperating with the "Nikitin" on the protection of copyrighted works in the catalog of Warner Music, and collecting royalties. Andrei Makarevich condemns piracy - He said that the agreement probably stop many from buying pirated "Always cheaper stolen.". Andrei Makarevich condemns piracy NEWSmusic.ru Asked why the "Nikitin" signed a contract, if the sale of the Madonna in Russia was unhappy with the star, and they worked only "Nikitin" said Maxim Dmitriev, that the question of the level of piracy . Piracy in Russia reached 75-80%. In addition, Madonna album "Confessions Tour" "Nikitin" in Russia a year produced worldwide release and concert tour Madonna, which explains the small number of sales. "I think he saw a half-empty hall at his concert in Moscow, Madonna herself understood why their small sales in Russia", - said Dmitriev. To Andrei Makarevich expressed hope that "Nikitin" ceases to work closely with local musicians. Cost Cyrillic edition Warner is half the price of the original "brand", and is about 250-300 rubles in Moscow retail. This prize will consist of the wholesale price of 131 rubles, and the profit margin in small wholesale and retail. According to Nikitin set with Warner that kirillika be sold at an average price spread between the most expensive and the cheapest expenditure from other majors. Alexei Nikitin NEWSmusic.ru asked, what are the priorities in the publication of the Cyrillic alphabet in the near future, said Alexei Nikitin that the first company to reissue all successful hottest news from the world-famous musicians. Come out recent albums Madonna, Linkin Park, Muse, My Chemical Romance, etc. Pereizdadim classic albums superstars directory Warner - start A-Ha, Red Hot Chilly Peppers, Cher, Garbage, Chris Rea, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, etc. Gradually published and more niche artists - Tracy Chapman, Enya, etc. The company plans to produce local artists here. Vadim Ponomarev, NEWSmusic.ru Photo - Svetlana Maltseva,