Which of these is a con of a major record label?

Less creative control, More competition with other artists

Which of these is a con of using a publishing company?

They take a cut of the royalties?, You have less control over your music

What does MCPS stand for?

Mechanical Copyright Protection Society

Which of these is a pro of using a publishing company?

Higher professional standard, Saves you time

Which of these is a pro of using a major record label?

More chance of becoming famous, More money put into creating your album

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a manager?

Signing contracts on behalf of the artist

What does PRS stand for?

Performing Right Society Limited

What does PLASA stand for?

Professional Lighting and Sound Association

When does MCPS collect royalties?

When music is reproduced for CDs and digital downloads

When does PPL collect royalties?

When music is played online, When music is broadcast on radio, TV, or in shopping centres, When music is played in public

What types of organisation is PLASA for?

Those who supply technologies/services

Who does PPL collect for?

Performers and record companies

Which one of these is the responsibility of the musicians in a recording studio?

Have their instruments ready to play, on time.

When does PRS collect royalties?

When music is played online, When music is broadcast on radio, TV, or in shopping centres, When music is played in public

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1
Which venue is suitable for regular jazz evenings?
Theatre
Pub
Arena
Club
2
Which union would an actor or dancer join?
PRS
MU
Equity
BECTU
3
Which job role makes sure the artist's posters suit them.
Marketer
Promoter
Stylist
Manager
4
What types of organisation is MPG for?
Those who supply technologies/services
Recording roles
Production roles
Musicians
5
Which union would a sound engineer join?
PLASA
Equity
MU
BECTU
6
Which of these is a con of a major record label?
Less money put into creating your album
Not as well known, so less chance of becoming famous
Less creative control
More competition with other artists
7
Which of these is a con of using a publishing company?
They take a cut of the royalties?
You have less control over your music
Higher professional standard
They save you time
8
Which one of these is NOT an example of a union?
BECTU
Musicians' Union
Equity
APRS
9
Name the job that involves attending gigs and writing reviews of performances.
Artist Manager
Blogger
Music journalist
A&R
10
Which trade body would a recording engineer join?
MPG
BECTU
APRS
PLASA
11
What does MCPS stand for?
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society
Musical Copyright Protection Society
Manual Copyright Protection Society
Manufacturing Copyright Protection Society
12
Which job role helps the artist with personal and financial management, and gives advice?
Artistic Manager
Promoter
A&R
Artist's Representation
13
Which license does a shop need to play music?
PLASA
PPL
MCPS
PRS
14
Which of these is a pro of using a publishing company?
Higher professional standard
Saves you time
Retain more control over your music
They take a cut of the royalties
15
Which of these is a pro of using a major record label?
More one-on-one time with the label
More chance of becoming famous
More creative control of your music
More money put into creating your album
16
Which one of the following is a legal requirement for events security staff?
Good communication skills
Company uniform
Door supervision qualification
Experience in the security industry
17
Which one of the following involves securing funding for events?
Producer
Promoter
Broadcaster
Retailer
18
Which license pays the publishing company?
BECTU
PRS
PPL
MCPS
19
Which is the most suitable venue for a brass band?
Arena
Nightclub
Theatre
Park
20
Which job role has to audition, attend rehearsals and do performances.
Producer
Musician
Composer
Musical Director
21
Which license pays the record company?
MCPS
PRS
PPL
Equity
22
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a manager?
Giving advice
Touring with the artist
Signing contracts on behalf of the artist
Helping the artist to find work
23
Name the job role that involves manual handling setting up/taking down music equipment on tour.
Roadie
Venue manager
Instrument Technician
Sound Technician
24
Which of these do you NOT need on a CV?
Bank Details
Skills
Name
Qualifications
25
Who finds an artist gigs for a tour?
Agent
Manager
Promoter
Booking Agent
26
Which job role has to respond to briefs, and produce scores?
Publisher
Musician
Composer
DJ
27
What does PRS stand for?
Publishing Recorded Sound Limited
Performing Right Society Limited
Publishing Right Society Limited
Performing Recorded Sound Limited
28
Which trade body would a live sound technician join?
MPG
APRS
PLASA
BECTU
29
Which job role has to produce multiple copies of a CD, and make artwork for the CD?
Manufacturer
Distributor
Retailer
Sound Engineer
30
Which license does iTunes need to sell music?
MCPS
APRS
PRS
PPL
31
Which union would a composer join?
MPG
MU
Equity
BECTU
32
What does PLASA stand for?
Promotion, Lighting, and Sound Association
Publishing, Lighting, and Sound Association
Production, Lighting, and Sound Association
Professional Lighting and Sound Association
33
When does MCPS collect royalties?
When music is broadcast on radio, TV, or in shopping centres
When music is reproduced for CDs and digital downloads
When music is played in public
When music is played online
34
Which license does a manufacturer need to make CDs?
PRS
PPL
MCPS
BECTU
35
What does a trade body not do?
Provide networking opportunities
Give legal support
Allow collaboration between companies
Give advice
36
When does PPL collect royalties?
When music is played online
When music is broadcast on radio, TV, or in shopping centres
When music is played in public
When music is reproduced for CDs and digital downloads
37
Which job role identifies and sources performance opportunities and secures finance for events?
Artistic Management
Musician
Venue management
Promoter
38
Which one of the following is the best example of a large multi-use space?
Arena
Club
Studio
Pub
39
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of an agent
Touring with the artist
Signing contracts on behalf of the artist
Giving advice
Finding the artist work
40
Which of the following commonly provides services to a composer?
National Insurance
Lighting hire company
Music Producers Guild
PRS for Music
41
Which of these is a con of self-publishing?
Time-consuming
Lower professional standard
Keep full control over your music
Keep all of the royalties to yourself
42
What does MPG stand for?
Music Promoters Guild
Music Publishers Guild
Music Professional Guild
Music Producers Guild
43
What is not a pro of full-time employment?
You get paid sick days and holidays
They organise tax for you
They pay tax for you
You have job security
44
Which job role scouts for talent?
Artist's Representation
Producer
Promoter
A&R
45
What types of organisation is PLASA for?
Musicians
Recording roles
Production roles
Those who supply technologies/services
46
Who does PPL collect for?
Composers and music publishers
Performers and music publishers
Composers and record companies
Performers and record companies
47
Who does MCPS collect for?
Performers
Composers and music publishers
Performers and record companies
Composers
48
What does MU stand for?
Musical Union
Musicians' Unification
Music Union
Musicians' Union
49
Which trade body would a producer join?
PLASA
APRS
BECTU
MPG
50
Which one of these is the responsibility of the musicians in a recording studio?
Hire the correct equipment for the session
Ensure the licensing requirements have been met
Have their instruments ready to play, on time.
Position the microphones correctly
51
When does PRS collect royalties?
When music is played online
When music is reproduced for CDs and digital downloads
When music is broadcast on radio, TV, or in shopping centres
When music is played in public
52
Which venue is suitable for large touring productions such as talent shows?
Theatre
Pub
Arena
Club
53
Which license does Spotify need to play music?
PPL
MCPS
PRS
BECTU
54
Which union would a singer join?
BECTU
APRS
Equity
MU
55
Identify the organisation that produces and licenses the production of printed music.
Promotion Company
Service Company
Marketing Company
Publishing Company
56
Which license pays the performer?
PRS
MCPS
MU
PPL
57
Name the organisation an orchestral performer might belong to that provides legal advice
MPG
MU
BECTU
PLASA
58
What does PPL stand for?
Publishing Performance Limited
Phonographic Protection Limited
Publishing Protection Limited
Phonographic Performance Limited
59
What does APRS stand for?
Association of Professional Recording Services
Association of Professional Recording and Sound
Association of Promotion and Recording Services
Association of Production and Recording Services
60
What types of organisation is APRS for?
Recording roles
Production roles
Those who supply technologies/services
Musicians
61
Places where recorded music is played require licenses. Which of the following do they need?
MCPS
PPL
MPG
PLASA
62
Which license pays the composer?
MU
PRS
MCPS
PPL
63
Which job role is responsible for matching acts to venues?
Musical director
Music journalist
Promoter
Distributor
64
Which of the following should you expect to receive as a casual worker?
Permanent contract
Agreed rate of pay
Redundancy pay
Annual bonus
65
Which venue is suitable for plays and musicals, as well as small/medium size gigs?
Pub
Club
Theatre
Arena
66
Which of these is NOT a major record label?
Warner
Rough Trade
Universal
Sony
67
Which job role books sessions and manages equipment and facilities?
Venue Manager
Producer
Artistic Manager
Studio Manager
68
Which of these do you NOT need on an invoice?
Bank details
Qualifications
Name
Date
69
Identify the role which organises event security, books events, and keeps licensing up to date
Promoter
Studio Manager
Venue Manager
Artist Manager
70
Name the job role in the record industry responsible for discovering new singers.
Artist Manager
A&R
Studio Manager
Artist Representation
71
Identify the organisation that arranges the delivery of CDs to a high street store to be sold
Distributor
Manufacturer
Marketer
Retailer
72
Which of these is the responsibility of the venue management when staging live music events?
Rehearsal facilities
Soundchecking
A&R
Artist Safety
73
To which organisation would a live performance venue typically pay annual fees?
MU
PRS
BECTU
Equity
74
What does BECTU stand for?
Broadcast Entertainment Creative Technical Union
Broadcast Entertainment Creative Theatre Union
Broadcast Entertainment Cinematograph Theatre Union
Broadcast Entertainment Cinematograph Technical Union
75
What does a union NOT do?
Provide networking opportunities
Give financial advice
Give legal support
Give you money
76
Which of these is a con of an indie record label
More competition with other artists
Not as well known so less chance of becoming famous
Less money put into creating your album
Less creative control
77
Who does PRS collect for?
Composers and music publishers
Performers and record companies
Performers and music publishers
Composers and record companies
78
Which of the following is a serious threat to the health and safety of an audience at a venue?
Poor musicianship
Late night opening
Excessive noise levels
Low ticket sales
79
Which of these is a pro of self-publishing?
High professional standard
Retain full control over your music
Higher chance of selling lots of music
Saves you time
80
Which of these is a pro of using an indie record label?
More likely to get famous
More one-on-one time with the label
More creative control of your music
More money put into creating your album
81
Which is the most suitable type of contract for a full-time record shop employee?
Permanent
Freelance
Volunteer
Casual
82
Which license does a restaurant need to play music?
PPL
PRS
PLASA
MCPS
83
Which union would an instrumental teacher join?
MCPS
MU
BECTU
Equity
84
Which is the most suitable venue for a DJ?
Theatre
Arena
Nightclub
Park

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