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BTEC Music unit 1
A booking agent...
An artist manager...
BTEC Music unit 1
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An artist manager...
takes a 10-25% cut of the artist's earnings
gets a regular salary from the artist
only gets money from artist's CD sales
works for free
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A booking agent...
books events such as gigs or tours for the artist
works with the artist to develop their look
attends the artist's events
promotes the artist's events
3
Answers I can always think about if the question asks about a big/major versus small/alone
MONEY/FUNDING
EQUIPMENT
LESS CONTROL vs MORE CONTROL
CONTACTS
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I discuss music and musicians on the radio. I also research and select new music to be played.
I am a blogger
I am a stylist
I am a music journalist
I am a broadcaster
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A PR officer/person would...
promote an artist's tour
book events for the artist
promote an artist's new album
organise the artist's schedule
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What does a promoter need to consider when matching an artist to a venue?
Will the artist want to play at the venue?
If the venue has a style of music, does the artist fit this?
How much the artist expects to get paid
the size of the venue and the popularity of the artist
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An agent...
gives legal advice
represents one artist only
arranges contracts with promoters/venues
gives financial advice
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A booking agent...
takes a % cut of the artist's performance fee
takes a 10-20% cut of the artist's performance money
gets a regular salary from the artist
works for free
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I'm a session musician and I am on Ed Sheeran's new single. Every time the recording is played
Ed Sheeran gets paid by PPL
I get paid by PRS for Music
PPL collect royalties for me
I get paid by PPL
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A disadvantage of a publishing company is...
they own your work.
they edit your work
you need an agent, which costs money
they might not understand what they are doing
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An advantage of a publishing company is...
they edit your work
more contacts for distribution - so increases pay
quality of design, marketing and promotion
they only have a few clients, so you get personal attention
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I write reviews on album releases and live events. I also write about new artist's. I am a...
Music journalist
Music blogger
Broadcaster
PR officer
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What does a promoter do?
they put on events at venues.
they promote a show using posters, social media...
they promote an album
they promote an artist.
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I'm a songwriter and PRS for Music pay me royalties when...
my songs is played on the radio
my song is performed in public
someone sings my song in the shower
someone covers my song on youtube
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Better sound and lighting equipment is an advantage of...
a large venue
a pub
an arena
a small venue
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It is cheaper for an artist to perform at...
a large venue
a West End Theatre
Village/local hall
a small venue
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An advantage of self publishing is...
more money
in control of the editing process
no agent required
more promotion
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Why should an artist starting out try to get a gig at a pub?
to get to know other artists
to get paid
the people in the pub might enjoy the music and become fans
to try and build a fanbase
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A disadvantage of self publishing is...
costs more to do
more pressure to provide new material
less marketing and promotion
Less possibilities of distribution
20
PR stands for...
percussion recommendation
public relations
performing rights
piano recording
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An artist manager...
gives financial advice to the artist
gives legal advice to the artist
gets a better deal for the artist
pays the artist
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I volunteer at a recording studio. Why do you think I'm doing this?
To learn about how a recording studio works
To get experience in the music industry
To make contacts
To earn money
23
I'm a composer and I get paid when my songs are performed live in public. I get paid through...
royalties from PPL
ratings from PPL
royalties from PRS for Music
ratings from PRS for Music
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My new band has decided to hire a rehearsal space because...
it's free
we can't afford our own equipment
we get to use better quality equipment
it's more convenient
