MAPPING MUSIC MAKERS + THE MUSIC INDUSTRYThis session explores the music-maker community, including all the people who are involved in making music professionally. It then puts the spotlight on ‘frontline artists’ and considers how those artists make money. It then…
#01: Name the three global ‘major’ record companiesName one ‘frontline’ UK label that they each operate #02: Name three of the larger independent record labels operating in the UK #03: Name three companies that can help a self-releasing artist get…
What are the BBC’s main four national popular music radio stations? Name a song that is currently ‘A’ listed at one of those stations The BBC runs a number of music-centric radio stations. The main four national popular music stations are:…
Today, who is number one in the UK singles and album chart? The UK music charts are compiled every week by the Official Charts Company. There are many different charts, but the big two are the main singles and albums…
Name three music streaming services other than Spotify Spotify is by far the biggest music streaming service, but there are others. They include Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, Audiomack and Qobuz. There are also regional streaming services…
What does an artist manager do? Typically, what % of an artist’s income does an artist manager receive? Every frontline artist – as well as writing, recording and performing music – is also running their own frontline artist business. So every…
What does a booking agent do? Typically, what % of an artist’s fee does an agent receive? Artists work with agents – sometimes called live agents or booking agents – on their live activity, ie gigs, concerts, festivals and tours. The…
Name two of the biggest concert promoters in the UK Concert promoters work with artists to produce and deliver gigs and concerts. The promoter books the venue, puts the tickets on sale and is the financial risk-taker on the show. …
What is the difference between a record company and a music publisher? When artists make music they create copyrights. In a track there are two copyrights. There is a copyright in the actual recording. And there is a separate copyright…
Name three companies that can help a self-releasing artist get their music onto Spotify Artists don’t have to partner with a record company or record label – they can self-release their music, which basically means the artist runs their own…