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Music Publishing Module 5: Music Publishing & The Record Business, Grand Rights and Live Perfomance

13 May 2014

Book your place on the next module of the Music Publishing Professional Development Programme now by contacting angela@mmf-training.com.

Date: Monday 9th June, 6.30-9.30pm
Venue: University of Westminster, 309 Regent St, London, W1B 2UW
Cost: MMF members pay £40 including VAT (standard rate £80)

Topics covered:

  • Creator / Artist and Record Company / Music Publisher relationships & dynamics
  • A&R, Marketing, Royalty Accounting, Business Affairs, Media Licensing and International: roles, challenges, interdependency and activities
  • Song plugging & cover recordings
  • Structuring Agreements: career & cash flow implications for creator / performers
  • Audio product licensing & mechanical royalties: rates, negotiations, global issues & differentials
  • Licensing live classical & popular music; worldwide rates & differentials; issues & opportunities
  • Grand rights licensing & producer relationships
  • Professional responsibilities, roles & functions; process & procedure

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