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BTEC The Music Industry - Exam Revision 34 Questions with Answers A&R - CORRECT ANSWER The person who matched the singer with the song. Now more of a scouting role. Distribution - CORRECT ANSW... ER The role of storage, warehousing and delivery of product (EG: CD's or games). Also includes digital online distribution- iTunes and Amazon. Recording companies - CORRECT ANSWER Companies that provide a professional service to record audio to broadcast quality. Royalties - CORRECT ANSWER Money that is generated from sales or performances which is payable to the artist or rights holder. Unions - CORRECT ANSWER Organisations that support and protect the rights and working conditions of their members Name 4 advantages of performing in a small/medium local venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - cheaper - more experience - builds confidence for larger venues - builds local fanbase Name 3 disadvantages of performing in a small/medium local venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - smaller space - less income - smaller audience Name 4 advantages of performing in a large multi-use venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - experience - larger audience which means bigger income - bigger audience - potential of selling more merch Name 4 disadvantages of performing in a large multi-use venue - CORRECT ANSWER - harder to get a gig - more health and safety - harder to connect with audience - more equipment Name 5 different ways of assessing Health and safety within an event. - CORRECT ANSWER - risk assessments - check noise laws - capacity control - disabled access - enough door staff What does a music promoter do? - CORRECT ANSWER - book gigs - marketing - cover venue costs - gain publicity for event - involved with printing companies, record label, venue, sound and lighting. What do recording companies do? - CORRECT ANSWER - find new artists - signs the new artists - maintains contract with artist and manager - sorts out copyright for recordings and videos - helps get music known. - involved with publishing companies Name 4 types of broadcasting - CORRECT ANSWER - social media - TV adverts - radio adverts - adverts on websites Where can your music be broadcasted? - CORRECT ANSWER - retail music stores such as HMV - online music stores such as iTunes What do music publishers do? - CORRECT ANSWER - collect royalties - gets songs on movies - secure commissions - ensure copyright is in place Name 5 ways to market your product? - CORRECT ANSWER - leaflets - advertising - social media - posters - TV adverts What does PRS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Performing Right Society What do PRS do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties for the songwriter/composer Why is it important for musicians to be part of the PRS? - CORRECT ANSWER So that they receive the royalties for their work What does MCPS Stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical Copyright Protection Society What does MCPS do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties when the music is sold and distributed Why is it important for musicians to be part of MCPS? - CORRECT ANSWER So they can receive royalties for their work What does PPL stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Phonographic performance limited What does PPL do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties for the performer Who should belong to PPL and why? - CORRECT ANSWER Performer and recording company to receive royalties What does an artist manager do? - CORRECT ANSWER Look after everything the artist doesn't such as booking gigs and recording sessions How much money does the manager take from the artist? - CORRECT ANSWER 20% Why is it important to have a good PR? - CORRECT ANSWER Spread the word about your talent What do agents do? - CORRECT ANSWER Find you work What do stylists do? - CORRECT ANSWER Make you look good How much would it cost to hire sound and lighting equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER From £200 How much does it cost on average to hire studios and rehearsal spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER About £200-£300 a day What does APRS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Association of professional recording services Name 3 unions - CORRECT ANSWER - Musicians Union - BETCU - Equity [Show More]

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