Music Industry Advice

The music industry is an ever-changing landscape but the fundamental principles remain the same. If you’re looking to build a successful career in the music industry you’ll need to know the basics, from publishing to digital distribution, band agreements and more.

How to Promote Your Music Online

Are you sitting on a potential smash hit, but aren’t sure how to get it heard? You’re not alone –

Example Recording Contract

The following terms of a recording contract are very basic and provided for guidance only. A formal agreement drafted and

Perfecting Your Act

Singing at home in front of a mirror, is a great way to gauge how you look and sound, but

Music Lawyers & Solicitors

Legal services for entertainers UK music solicitors, lawyers listings, centres and legal advice resources, plus international law centers and associations

Gigging Advice

Love it or hate it Gigging & Touring are essential if you want to tighten up your act, build a

Music Publishing Explained

Music Publishers are constantly seeking new songwriters and composers who write quality music to add to their books. Part of

Music business contracts and agreements

The following advice is provided as a general guide to contracts and agreements. Always seek legal advice from a trade

Artist Management Advice and Information

Ok, so your act is ready and you’ve gained enough experience on local circuits to move onto the next step.

Example Publishing Contract

The following are an example of the general Terms included in a standard Publishing Contract, always seek the advice of

Music Publishing Companies

The following Publishers are a combination of mainly UK and USA publishing and publishers, we would welcome information and links

Legally Recording and Distributing Cover Songs

Three Ways to Obtain Mechanical Licenses for Legally Recording & Distributing Cover Versions For many musicians’, a considerable amount of

Band Name Registration

Music Law & Contracts – Protecting your identity Choosing a name for performance purposes can be a minefield. It is

Forming A Band: Advice on Finding Musicians

Bands come in many sizes, the smallest of which is called a ‘Trio’ as it is made up from 3

Recording A Demo

A good studio will have everything a rehearsal studio has and more, including full recording facilities, effects, sound engineer and

The Role of a Music Producer

The Music Producer’s job is to help you get the recording that you want to make. In most cases the

The ‘In-House’ or House Band

A ‘House Band’ or ‘in-house’ band is the term used to describe session musicians or a band who are employed on a

Entertainment Agents and Bookers

Trawling the local circuit for paid work will inevitably introduce you to the local ‘Entertainment Agent or Promoter’. Both provide

Band Agreements

Sample terms & music contracts for bands Regardless of how long you’ve been friends for or how well you get

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