Hired to record instrument parts for an artist

MAJOR labels

Difficult to stand out in a large pool of artists Less control in your music - label is more interested in mass

market than your unique style Contracts / deals are often unfriendly for the artist Any fees / debts paid by the label must be paid back before

the band earn any money from sales of recordings

Money! Huge financial advantage. Will pay for recording costs and give band up-front fees

Often have sub-companies for processes like publishing Lots of contacts with the industry:good promotion Get best deals for manufacturing Good links to media for advertising

MAJOR labels

Difficult to stand out in a large pool of artists Less control in your music - label is more interested in mass

market than your unique style Contracts / deals are often unfriendly for the artist Any fees / debts paid by the label must be paid back before

the band earn any money from sales of recordings

Money! Huge financial advantage. Will pay for recording costs and give band up-front fees

Often have sub-companies for processes like publishing Lots of contacts with the industry:good promotion Get best deals for manufacturing Good links to media for advertising

MAJOR labels

Difficult to stand out in a large pool of artists Less control in your music - label is more interested in mass

market than your unique style Contracts / deals are often unfriendly for the artist Any fees / debts paid by the label must be paid back before

the band earn any money from sales of recordings

Money! Huge financial advantage. Will pay for recording costs and give band up-front fees

Often have sub-companies for processes like publishing Lots of contacts with the industry:good promotion Get best deals for manufacturing Good links to media for advertising

Collects and distributes royalties (fees) for a PERFORMER anytime a recording they have performed on is performed or played in public

Composers

Publishing Companies

Venue Manager

Retail

Print Media

Promoters

Record Producer

Manufacturers

Sign contracts with artist & bands Owns music recordings and music videos

Sign contracts with composers Own and licence the use of a composition, as a separate property to a recording of the same piece of music.

Collects and distributes royalties (fees) for a COMPOSER anytime their music is performed or played or performed in public (live gig, radio, played in shop… etc.)

Usually independently employed by venues to organise and promote music events Match bands to suitable venues

M. C. P. S.

Session Musician

Mastering engineer

Record Compay / Record Label

Studio Personel

Studio Manager

Collects and distributes the mechanical (for the physical copy such as CD’s) royalties (fees) for a COMPOSER anytime their music is reproduced, sold, downloaded… etc.

Runs administrative side of recording studio

Overall control of recording process Creative ideas/control for recording

Sound engineer, technician, instrument support

Creates final professional sounding mix Ensures product is in correct format (MP3)

Commissioned to write songs for famous artists Write music for TV, film Sign publishing contracts or self publish

P. P. L.

Duplicate the recordings Make CD’s

Move recordings handling logistics

Shops Sign contract with record label to give them permission to sell their product (recording)

Promote the recording of new artists to the media Generate maximum publicity

Public Relations (PR) / Song pluggers

Interviews in magazines Press releases Journalists / blogger

Select music for TV, Radio Interview artists and bands Present music shows discussing trends

Chooses events at venue Check health and safety up to date Oversee running of all areas of venue

Transport Company

Distribution Companies

Artist / Band

Artist’s Manager

Takes care of business side Liaise with record labels Lifestyle coach, organise and promote gigs

Perform music in shows/ gigs Record songs

Hire Company

Roadie Live Sound Technician

Booking Agent

Stylist

Transports equipment for artists while on tour Provides sleeping coaches Provides staging (festivals)

Carries equipment Installs prior to and de-rigs after a gig/event

Operates sound desk during gigs Does sound checks

Hires out sound and lighting equipment as well as studio and rehearsal space

Pitch bands to promoters to try and get them gigs Takes care of financial and logistical requirements of a tour

Audience

Self Publish (Online distribution)

Broadcasters

A + R

Scouting for new talent to sign to record label

P. R. S.

music industry

B. E. C. T. U.

Union support for those in production and technical roles

Musicians Union (MU)

Union support for musicians, composers, instrumental teachers Legal advice: contracts, working