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Articles in December, 2004 issue of Music Week

• Sink or swim time for cash-strapped Ocean
• U2's Atomic album explodes worldwide
• Scottish CD pirates scuppered by Vendura
• From superstars to super beards
  by Jim Larkin
• TV airplay chart: destiny's child surprise this week by keeping Band Aid 20 from becoming most-played video in the UK
• UK Hall Of Fame lacks credibility
  by Tim Rice
• Somethin' Else sets up global syndication arm
  by Paul Williams
• Digital operators click with indies: download services send encouraging signals to boost independents' legit repertoire online
  by Joanna Jones
• TV listings
• Kodime win raises stakes
• Norman Newell, songwriter, producer and A&R man for EMI
  by Jim Larkin
• The Official UK albums chart: both Lemar and Girls Aloud's second albums get off to a strong start, making Top 10 debuts in a strong market. Meanwhile, Brian McFadden's album debuts at number 24
• TV writers call in OFT: songwriters' organisation and musicians' body demand probe into TV firms' publishing policy
  by Martin Talbot
• New releases.
• Capital backs its breakfast formula
  by Paul Williams
• Band Aid 20 dominates Christmas sales race.
• BPI figures to add downloads
  by Paul Williams
• Tastemakers
• What is the best British song of the last 25 years?
  by Jim Larkin
• Tipsters: a selection of UK tastemakers select their favourite upcoming releases
• Banking on digital: Audiobank service looks to the future
  by Steve Brink
• How media composers are "coerced"
• Pumping on Yourradio
  by Derek McIntyre
• The Official UK singles chart: the top three remains static, with Girls Aloud on top for a second week, while Geri, Nelly & Christina Aguilera, Brian McFadden and Shania Twain enter the Top 10
• Mixed news for albums and singles
  by Alan Jones
• Choice launches urban showcase: urban station Choice FM underlines its support of emerging British talent with new showcase
• Tipsters: a selection of UK tastemakers select their favourite upcoming releases
• Perfecting the relationship between bands and brands
  by Mike Mathieson
• Band Aid 20 dominates singles sales
  by Alan Jones
• Music TV spree at Christmas
• The UK radio airplay chart: Maroon 5 have the highest new entry at number 12, while Joss Stone is the highest climber, vaulting 23 places to 19 ronan Keating, meanwhile, makes strong gains
• Radio playlists
• Kenna
• Painting a broader picture: campaign for singer's debut solo album will be based around lavishly presented 12-inch vinyl EPs
• In-store next week
• Fast chart
• Robust albums schedule to greet Q1: new records from emerging talent and superstars alike herald promising start to 2005
  by James Roberts
• Tastemakers
• May the best woman win
  by Jim Larkin
• Delegates seek Bombay dream
• Decked out for success
• Who's who at Hiltongrove.
  by Chaz Jenkins
• Vodafone steps up as Music Week Awards' headline sponsor
• Festive TV ad feast powers album sales: seasonal push for new releases from big-name artists
  by Robert Ashton
• Reissue labels break rank over copyright: 'public domain' companies act to protect their interests
  by Robert Ashton
• New releases.
• Top 20 ringtones
• Fast chart
• Songwriters: time for talking is over: OFT referral follows lengthy attempts to negotiate
  by Martin Talbot
• Marking a decade of Hiltongrove multimedia: a thriving business is highlighting that E17 offers more than just boy bands
• Airplay measurement is helping to shape the future
  by Amy Howard
• Sony BMG unveils first details of music division line-up
  by Paul Williams
• R2 boss tops honours at 10th awards event: Lesley Douglas wins top award, with gongs also going to Nikki Watkins, Karen Williams and Alison Donald
  by Paul Williams
• Bold BBC decision could save TOTP: Top Of The Pops' move to a different slot could well breathe new life into the format
  by Martin Talbot
• The UK radio airplay chart: destiny's child lost their grip on airplay, making way for Lemar to jump into the top spot. Maroon 5, Keane and Natasha Bedingfield continue to edge upwards
• Broadcasters sing a familiar tune: tactics to relieve composers of their publishing rights for TV music need to be stopped
  by Martin Talbot
• In-store next week
• The official UK albums chart: U2 blow away their rivals as they enter the top spot, knocking Eminem back to number two in the process. Other strong new entries come from Kylie Minogue and Gwen Stefani
• Brokering a disc deal: service offers manufacturing and more
  by Richard Ganter
• Studios raise the pressure: studios keep busy with music ranging from reggae to indie
  by Pete Holdsworth
• BBC charts a new course for TOTP: a proposed Sunday-night slot on BBC2 could revitalise the music show's reputation
  by Paul Williams
• Is Chris Evans the right person to host the Brits?
  by Jim Larkin
• TOTP wins 'fresh start' on BBC2: BBC aims to switch focus away from viewing figures as it underlines commitment to show
  by Martin Talbot
• Band Aid bundle set to join digital chart: ground-breaking OCC decision boosts single's profile
  by Robert Ashton
• TV airplay chart: Westlife's Smile makes a 51-place leap into the Top 40, while Band Aid 20 makes rapid progress vaulting 33-3
• Radio playlists
• The official UK singles chart: Band Aid 20 dominates this week's singles market, shifting nearly as many copies as the rest of the Top 40 added together. Ice Cube scores the second highest new entry
• Inside track
  by Jim Larkin