music tech revision Flashcards
What is a risk assessment and why must venues have them?
A risk assessment is the document that highlights the most to least likely incidents that could happen at the venue. The risk assessment explains how things must be run in the venue to prevent any risks to health and safety.
Who collects royalties on behalf of musicians and provides licences to play music in public spaces?
PPL
What organisation helps support artists, musicians and other roles in the music industry?
The music union
What is the name of the role that leads rehearsals and organises music for a group of musicians?
Musical director
Who scouts new talent, helps them secure a contract and guides the artists through their career?
A&R representative
session musician?
Live session sound musician, recorded session musician. Hired for short sessions.
musical director?
Organize music, organize rehearsals, conduct on stage.
Lighting technicians?
Sets up lighting rigs. Must have a qualification of ‘working at height’ .
Major labels are usually owned by..?
Major labels are usually owned by multinational media conglomerates that also produce other media content.
Independents are seen as more..?
Independents are seen as more fashionable and edgy
Marketing Manager
responsible for the marketing of bands and artists
Promotions Manager
responsible for the promotional material for the bands and artists, works closely with the marketing manager
Press Officer
responsible for band or artist press releases and responding to press enquiries about new releases from the record label
Performing Rights Society (PRS)
a society of songwriters, composers and music publishers. They license the use of members’ musical compositions and lyrics when they are played in public, broadcast on radio or TV, used on the internet or copied onto physical products such as CDs or DVDs.
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)
licenses the use of recorded music when played in public, broadcast on radio or TV, or used on the internet, on behalf of record companies and performers.
