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

A recognised, and substantial level of success

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

Your appearance, attitude, media statements, appearances.

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.

The 3 Major labels that exist are?

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

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 Distribution deal involves...?

A label looking after your releases and distribution only

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

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