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What is the Equity?

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Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. It represents artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment.

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What is the MU?

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The MU (Musician’s Union) is an organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the British music business.

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Who is Equity used by?

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Musicians, Broadcasters, Session musicians

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Who is the MU used by?

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Musicians, Conductors, Composers/Songwriters, Record producers, Session musicians.

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What is BECTU?

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BECTU (The Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union is the UK’s media and entertainment trade union. It represents 26,000 members who work in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, and interactive media.

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How many people does BECTU represent?

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26,000

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Who is BECTU used by?

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DJs, Broadcasters, Music Journalists, Roadies

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How many people use the MU?

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30,000

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What is PLASA?

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PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association) is a Trade body that represents those who supply technologies and services to events in entertainment in the UK.

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Who is PLASA used by?

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Live sound technicians, Roadies

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What is the APRS?

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The APRS (Association of Professional Recording Services) is a Trade Body which represents those who work in the audio industry in the Uk

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Who is the APRS used by?

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Record producers, Sound engineers, Mastering engineers, Manufacturers, Live sound technicians

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What is the PRS?

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The PRS (Performing Rights Society) is an Agency that represents their members performing rights, whenever a piece of music is performed or played in any public space or place outside of the home. They then collect royalties for this in the form of licenses

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What is the MCPS?

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The MCPS (Mechanical Copyright Protection Society) is an agency that represents their members mechanical rights, whenever a piece of music is reproduced as a physical product. They collect royalties for this

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What is the PPL?

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The PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) is an agency that licenses the right to play recorded music and music videos in public. They then collect royalties for this

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What is the MPG?

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The MPG (Music Producers Guild) is a trade body which represents the interests of all involved in the production of recorded music in the UK

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Who is the MPG used by?

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Record producers, Sound engineers, Mastering engineers, Software programmers

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What is the role of an agency?

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An agency distributes licenses and collects royalties

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What does PRS stand for?

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Performing Rights Society

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What does MPG stand for?

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Music Producers Guild

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What does PPL stand for?

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Phonographic Performance Limited

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What does MCPS stand for?

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Mechanical Copyright Protection Society

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What does APRS stand for?

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Association of Professional Recording Services

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What does PLASA stand for?

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Professional Lighting and Sound Association

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What does BECTU stand for?

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Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union

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What does MU stand for?

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Musicians Union

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Is MPG an agency, union or trade body

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Trade body

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Is PPL an agency, union or trade body?

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Agency

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Is MCPS an agency, union or trade body?

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Agency

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Is APRS an agency, union or trade body?

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Trade body

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Is PLASA an agency, union or trade body?

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Trade body

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Is BECTU an agency, union or trade body?

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Union

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Is MU an agency, union or trade body?

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Union

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Is Equity an agency, union or trade body?

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Union

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Is PRS an agency, union or trade body?

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Agency

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When recruited I work in a studio. I have to rehearse music and keep my instrumental skills high. I follow instructions from the producer/conductor. Sometimes I contribute ideas to the arrangement. Who am I?

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Session Musician

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My role puts me in charge of the administrative side of the recording process. I schedule times with clients, publicise my facilities, employ sound engineers and session musicians, pay staff and ensure health and safety of equipment. Who am I?

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Studio Manager

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I spend time working on the recording process, overseeing the mixing and mastering of such recordings. I select and purchase equipment/order repairs. I set up equipment such as microphones and fix when required as well as carrying out sound checks prior to a session. Who am I?

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Recording/Studio Personnel (eg; sound engineer, tech support, assistant engineer)

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I complete the recording process producing the final mix. I have to refine the sound quality, subtly changing the audio to create an appealing sound. I prepare the audio in the desired format (eg; mp3, mp4). Who am I?

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Mastering Engineer

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I am in change of the overall recording process ensuring this is on time and on budget. I oversee the creative/artistic direction. I liaise with all people involved in the recording process. I gather ideas and select songs. Who am I?

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Producer

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