Abbreviations Flashcards
To identify different job roles from their abbreviated initials.
1
Q
PRS
A
Performing Right Society- distributes royalties (payments) and makes sure copyright laws are kept.
2
Q
MCPS
A
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society- distributes royalties (payments) and makes sure copyright laws are kept.
3
Q
MPG
A
Music Producers Guild- an organisation which provides contacts and resources for its members. It is not a union.
4
Q
PLASA
A
A Union for Technical jobs in the industry, sound engineers, lighting, lighting riggers etc
5
Q
A&R
A
Artists and Repertoire- Scouting for talent online and at live events.
6
Q
PPL
A
Public Performance Licence- Issue licence to allow recorded music to be performed in public. Also distributes royalties (payments) to the copyright owner.
