Music Biz Quiz

Question 1

Which of these best describes a music promotor?

Accepted Answer

They take all financial risks for putting on a gig

Question 2

You may have heard of A&R departments at record labels but what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Artists and repertoire

Question 3

Who pays for an album to be recorded?

Accepted Answer

You

Question 4

If you want to establish rights for the name of your band, what do you need to do?

Accepted Answer

Just use the name commercially

Question 5

You write lyrics for a song, a friend writes music - how is the ownership spilt?

Accepted Answer

50/50

Question 6

You form a band & make some money. What is the relationship of people in the band

Accepted Answer

You are all equal partners

Question 7

If a song you write is played on radio, who collects the money for you?

Accepted Answer

Performing Right Society

Question 8

How can you copyright a song?

Accepted Answer

Compose it

Question 9

If you hear a song on the radio, do you need permission to record a cover?

Accepted Answer

No, it's fine

Question 10

What makes a record label an "indie"?

Accepted Answer

Thw way the records are distributed

Question 11

What does a music publisher do?

Accepted Answer

They own a catalogue of songs & try to make money from them

Question 12

If you play covers in your band, should you note the songs you play and tell the PRS?

Accepted Answer

No, the venue does it

Question 13

When a record gets played on the radio, who gets money from it?

Accepted Answer

The songwriter

Question 14

You may have heard of A&R departments at record labels but what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Artists and repertoire

Question 15

How are most managers compensated for their work for a band / artist?

Accepted Answer

A % of a musician's total income

Question 16

Who is most likely to organise your live performances?

Accepted Answer

Your agent

Question 17

You use a sample in a record and then a label wants to release your song - what next?

Accepted Answer

Clear it through the MCPS Sample Service

Question 18

How much of a song can you sample before you must pay for it?

Accepted Answer

No specific amount

Question 19

Which of these touring statements is true?

Accepted Answer

When youre on tour, you get PD's by buy your own beer & food

Question 20

You sign a record deal & have £10,000 advance - which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

You earn no more money until you've sold that many records

Question 21

You make a tune in your mates studio for free - who owns the rights to the music & recording?

Accepted Answer

You both own both

Question 22

You get a manager who offers 3 deals - which is best?

Accepted Answer

20% of earnings for 5 years, no additional rights

Question 23

Lawyers - which statement is best?

Accepted Answer

Special music lawyers are best but charge £100's for advice

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