The Corrs are to take on a role as artists' spokespersons for the European music industry. The band will work with IFPI, the organisation representing the international recording industry, to voice concerns over copyright protection in the digital age, support the fight against piracy and promote the success of the music sector in Europe.
They will take over the role for two years from the French key-boardist and composer, Jean-Michel Jarre.
A statement from the band said that they were "honoured" to be asked to do the job: "It is important that the international creative community is represented in these matters."
Jarre last year rallied hundreds of Europe's best-known musicians in a petition to the European Parliament over the proposed EU copyright directive.
He was joined by The Corrs in meetings with MEPs at the Parliament's headquarters in Strasbourg which helped secure amendments that could strengthen the protection of artists from piracy in the digital environment.
The Corrs are now putting the finishing touches to their fourth album, with producers Mutt Lange (Shania Twain, Bryan Adams) and Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Corrs "Unplugged"). The album is due for release in summer.
IFPI, the organisation representing the international recording industry, comprises a membership of 1,400 record producers and distributors worldwide.
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