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What do publishing companies do?

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These own the copyright for the composition / songs They work on behalf of composers.

Ensure composers / songwriters receive payment when their work is used commercially

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What are some pros of a major publishing company? (3)

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  1. Lots of contacts so good distribution of compositions
  2. Increased sales
  3. Excellent marketing and promotion
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What are some cons of a major publishing company? (3)

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    • Large companies have lots of other composers harder to have your own work published
    • Publishing company will take a cut of the earnings
    • They will edit your work, you have less control
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What are the pros of self publishing (online)? (3)

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    • You have more control over the editing process
    • Can be a stepping stone into a larger company
    • Keep more of a profit from the song
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What the cons of self publishing (online)? (3)

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    • Less marketing and promotion
    • song may not get used, less sales potentially
    • Less opportunities for your work to be distributed
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What is the difference between a publishing company and record label?

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A publishing company owns compositions rights whereas record labels own rights to sound and videos recordings

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What do recording companies do?

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They coordinate the productions, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion of their artist or band’s music

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What are the 3 major record labels?

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Sony Music Entertainemnt Warner Music Group Universal Music Group

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What are pros of major record labels? (3)

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    • Huge financial advantage, lots of surplus money
    • Payment often upfront prior to music sale
    • Excellent advertising and links to media - Label is well known with a good reputation
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What are cons of major record labels? (3)

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    • Difficult to stand out with so many bands in large labels
    • Less control over the music, label is more interested in mass market and sales than the band’s style
    • label takes a large cut of the earnings
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What are the pros of independant record labels? (3)

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    • Contracts are more friendly for the band
    • Close personal relationship with managers in label
    • Cater more to what the artist wants - Less interested in mass market
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What are the cons of independant record labels? (3)

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    • Lack of money
    • Less publicity and promotion
    • Less contacts with the media
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What is an agency?

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An agency is an organisation that provides a particular service on behalf of a artist / band

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What is a royalty?

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Every time music is used commercially, a percentage of earnings is given to the artist, label, songwriter etc.

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What is the P.R.S?

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Performing Rights Society - Licenses the composer’s copyright for public performances of their songs

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What is the M.C.P.S?

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Mechanical Copyright Protection Society - Licenses the composer’s copyright for sound recordings. Collect money for physical sales (cds etc.)

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What is PPL Licensing?

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Phonographic Performance Limited - Licenses the right to perform sound recording in public performances. Collect royalties for performers on recordings

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What is the role of PR? (3)

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  1. To promote a new release or artist to the media
  2. Generate maximum publicity
  3. Liaise with record labels and media to get good album reviews and interviews with bands
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What does a booking agent do?

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  • Communicates with bands to agree on tour dates - Contacts promoters and venues to pitch bands to them
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What does a stylist do? (3)

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    • Help band create an image
    • Create a suitable style
    • Chooses clothes, hair styles
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What does a hire company do?

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Hire companies provide the equipment that bands might need.

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Why might you hire sound and lighting equipment? (3)

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    • Equipment is expensive, if a venue or band doesn’t use it regularly it would be cheaper to hire
    • Equipment is high quality and usually the most up-to-date technology
    • Hire company may provide live sound technicians and engineers to operate the equipment meaning the band can focus on performing
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Why would you hire rehearsal and studio space? (2)

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    • To record music in a room with the best acoustic
    • Excellent acoustics and large enough space for a rehearsal e.g orchestra
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What does a union do? (4)

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Provide support and guidance workers might need for:

    • Monitoring employment conditions
    • Give advice to freelance workers on tax and National Insurance
    • Help negotiate minimum rates of pay
    • Provide legal support
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What does a transport company do?(3)

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    • Transport equipment and bands on tours
    • Provides roadies to carry and set up equipment
    • Provides a sleeping coach for the band
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What is the MU?

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Musicians Union - Union for musicians, composers and instrumental teachers

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What is equity?

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Union for actors, dancers and other performers

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What is BECTU?

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Union for those working in production and technical roles

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Give 3 examples of a large venue

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  1. Sports Arena
  2. , Theatre
  3. , Glastonbury Festival
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Give 3 examples of a small venues

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  1. Pub,
  2. Small Theatre,
  3. School Stage
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What are the pros of a large venue? (3)

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    • Full of fans, with great atmosphere
    • Great publicity and promotion
    • Excellent quality equipment
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What are the cons of a large venue? (4)

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    • Less intimate
  2. -Bad delay of sound at back of venue
    • Refreshments and merchandise are expensive
    • Large crowd could be dangerous, mosh pits and brawls
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What are the pros of a small venue? (3)

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    • Intimate atmosphere
    • Small costs for hiring venues and equipment
    • Refreshments are cheaper
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What are the cons of a small venue? (3)

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  1. -Small space can get crowded - health and safety risk
    • Limited seated - may have to stand
    • Bands provide own equipment, lack of resources at gig
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What are some safety concerns at a venue? (5)

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    • Heating, lighting and ventilation
    • Safety of electrical equipment
    • Toilets and clean drinking water
    • First aid and clear emergency exits
    • Flow of people in and out of the venue - security on door Stewards to guide audience
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What is MPG?

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Music Producers Guild - Represents the interests of all those involved in the production of recorded music

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What is APRS?

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Association of Professional Recording Services - Represent those who work in the audio industry: Recording studios, producers..

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What is PLASA?

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Professional Lighting and Sound Association - Represent those who supply thechnologies to events in entertainments

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Describe features of full time employment (3)

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  1. 37-40 hours per week
  2. Pension, Sick Pay
  3. Long term
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Describe features of part time employment (3)

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  1. A contract same as full time, less hours
  2. Can vary from 1-4 days per week
  3. Long Term
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Describe features of Freelance Employment (3)

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  1. Self Employed Committed to a particular employer long term
  2. Relies on others to give them work
  3. No long term contract
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What is self-employment?

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This is when you work for yourself rather than for a business

43
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What is permanent work?

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guaranteed work over a certain length of time

44
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Describe some features of casual work (4)

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  1. Not secure
  2. Varies according to work on offer
  3. More flexible
  4. Choice to organise your time

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