Belmont students were recently in London studying “The European Music Business” with Professor Don Cusic. During their time in London they visited the International Federation of Phonograph Industries (IFPI), the major international trade organization for the recording industry and Gabi Lopes, head of market research, presented an overview of trends in the European Music Industry as well as emerging trends in the BRIC nations: Brazil, Russia, China and India.
Belmont students went also spent a “Beatles Day” in Liverpool, touring the Beatles Museum and took the “Magical Mystery Tour” bus which featured visits to the homes of the Beatles as well as special landmarks like “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields.”