Puzzled by the music business? Behold all the industry knowledge you need!
Blog by Louise Dodgson under Artist Managers, Creative & Branding, Finance, Law & Music Business, Live, Media, Music Publishing, Music Training & Careers, Record Labels, Recording & Production, Selling & Distributing Your Music
The music industry is a tricky and complex beast. If you aim to have a career in this business then the more you know about how it operates behind the scenes, the better advantage you have! Without further ado, let us introduce you to our You & The Music Industry hub, an area we’ve created for Unsigned Guide members, brimming with informative articles, expert advice from industry insiders, plus plenty of reports, facts & figures if you really want to get stuck into inner workings of the music industry!
The information featured in You & The Music Industry is provided by respected & established music industry organisations, as well as experienced music businesses & individuals. We’re adding to it all the time so your knowledge base is constantly growing. Have a look below at just what you can get to grips with and if you like what you see why not sign up and become a fully-fledged Unsigned Guide member!
A Quick Guide To Airplay For Your Songs – provided by DJ Emma Scott
Get to Grips With Music Industry Agreements – provided by Lee & Thompson
Master Facebook & Sell More Music – provided by CD Baby
Start-Up Guide For Self-Releasing An Album – provided by Song By Toad
The Business Models Of Digital Music – provided by IFPI
Making A Living From Music – provided by PRS For Music
Why Is Music Video So Important? – provided by Sitcom Soldiers
IFPI Digital Music Report 2011 – Music At The Touch Of A Button – provided by IFPI
BPI Music Industry Maps – provided by BPI
Band Management. Get It Right. – provided by The Unsigned Guide
The Lowdown on Recording Agreements (Part 1 & 2) – provided by Musicians’ Union
Music: How, When & Where You Want It – provided by IFPI
Think You Could Be An Artist Manager – provided by The MMF
WTF Is Music Publishing? – provided by Sentric Music
Are Production Agreements An Option? – provided by Musicians’ Union
Fancy Yourself As A Music Producer? – provided by Music Producers Guild
How To Start An Independent Record Label – provided by Association of Independent Music
First Rehearsals To Headline Slots – provided by Musicians’ Union
Rock & Roll….and Music Law! – provided by Association of Independent Music
Look After The Pennies… - provided by Bevan & Co. Chartered Accountants
Can Arts Council Help Fund Your Music Project? – provided by Arts Council
‘Got A Minute To Listen To This Mate?’ – provided by Musicians’ Union
Your Guide to Exporting Your Music – provided by UK Trade & Investment
Investing In Music – provided by IFPI
‘I Need Funding!’ – provided by PRS For Music Foundation
Trust PRS For Music To Look After Your Royalties – provided by PRS For Music
Interest Free Credit On Musical Instruments – provided by Take It Away
7 Million Sound Creators Can’t Be Wrong – provided by SoundCloud
Unsigned, Undiscovered, Under The Radar – provided by BBC Introducing
Music Publishing. The Basics – provided by Musicians’ Union
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