You can go on a TV show, your name can be known by millions, but that doesn't mean you've got any staying power. If you want a notch in your belt, a line in your resume, go for instant fame... But I've got to tell you, so many of the flashes in the pan, especially the reality TV stars, are ashamed of their notoriety and would give anything to have it fade away and never radiate. Sure, there are those

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On 16th January we will be hosting an evening dedicated to exploring the ins and outs of booking a tour. There will be guest speakers, discussion and the chance to ask questions, as well as meet members of the live industry and fellow managers.  The full line-up and timings are still to be announced but if you would like to reserve a place RSVP now to info@themmf

Together with the Featured Artist Coalition, the MMF has long argued that the situation where rights holders can use control of copyright to stop innovative developments is no way forward. We need a faster, simpler, easier licensing regime for copyright on a European wide basis so that creators everywhere in the EU can increase the size and value of the market.  We agree that "rigid legislation from