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THE ISSUES

Stuart Maconie put your questions to an expert panel on the night of the debate, but did you agree with the issues raised?

The topics below were some of the subjects discussed and you can have your say on the Radio 2 message board.

British Music BRITISH MUSIC

Should there be more British music on British radio? Should broadcasters have to meet an official quota of homegrown talent?

Have your say on the message board.
Top of the Pops Logo THE CHARTS

Did you follow the charts as a youngster? Are record charts still relevant today? Do you know, or care, who is top of the pops these days?

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iPod DOWNLOADING

Will legal downloading eventually exclude music lovers who haven't embraced new technology? Are you prepared to buy a whole new set of audio equipment?

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Copy Control Logo COPY CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

Does copy control technology actually stop us playing music? Have you encountered problems? Does CCT really safeguard music?

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A Compact Disc - yesterday. CD VERSUS DOWNLOADS

If legal downloading becomes the norm, would you mourn the passing of the jewel-cased CD with inlay booklet and lyric sheet?

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A mobile phone ringing musically RING TONES

Are ring tones really music? Should the sale of ring-tones be included in the charts?

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A digital radio DISCOVERING NEW MUSIC

Where do you learn about new music and do music broadcasters have too much control over the fate of music sales?

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LINKS
BPI
The trade association of the British record industry.

BBC Music
Your guide to music on the BBC, with reviews, news and more.

PRS
The website for the Performing Rights Society.

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