Other than the music, what might a Major label wish to have control over?

Your appearance, attitude, media statements, appearances.

Independent labels will be able to give you....?

Less financial support than a major label

Independent labels often focus on....?

A specific genre, and supporting artists of that genre only.

A band requires........before being in a position to secure a distribution deal?

A recognised, and substantial level of success

A Distribution deal involves...?

A label looking after your releases and distribution only

The 3 Major labels that exist are?

Warner (WMG), Sony (SME), Universal (UMG)

Being signed to an independent label is beneficial because...?

It is more likely that you will retain creative control

Once you are signed to a label you have....?

An uncertain future ahead, and pressure to produce sales.

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1
Some independent labels are....?
Supporters of major labels
Owned by major labels
Anti-major label involvement
Not interested in moving their artists on to major labels
2
Which type of record label is better for an artist that wants to reach a wide audience?
Minor Label
Major Label
Independent
Distribution Deal
3
Other than the music, what might a Major label wish to have control over?
Nothing else
Your appearance, attitude, media statements, appearances.
All of the above
Your beliefs and views
4
Independent labels will be able to give you....?
More financial support than a major label would.
Equal financial support as a major label would
Enough financial support to quit any other jobs you have
Less financial support than a major label
5
Independent labels often focus on....?
Working with artists in multiple genres
A specific genre, and supporting artists of that genre only.
Working with artists from a range of styles of music
Working with artists who are already signed to a major label
6
A band requires........before being in a position to secure a distribution deal?
A recognised, and substantial level of success
Strong financial backing
A strong following
The ability to fund their own recordings/marketing.
7
A Distribution deal involves...?
A label controlling your appearance
A label looking after your releases and distribution only
A label controlling the music deadlines you work towards
A label taking creative control over the music you release
8
The 3 Major labels that exist are?
Warner (WMG), Sony (SME), Universal (UMG)
Warner (WMG), Sony (SME), Polygram Records
Warner (WMG), Sony (SME), EMI
Polygram, Sony (SME), EMI
9
Being signed to an independent label is beneficial because...?
You will reach the biggest audience
Because you can now quit your day job
It is more likely that you will retain creative control
You will be given guidance with the style of music.
10
Once you are signed to a label you have....?
An uncertain future ahead, and pressure to produce sales.
financial security for life
Lots of money
A life-long career in the music industry

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