BTEC The Music Industry - Exam Revision 34 Questions with Answers
A&R - CORRECT ANSWER The person who matched the singer with the song. Now more of a
... [Show More] scouting role.
Distribution - CORRECT ANSWER The role of storage, warehousing and delivery of product (EG: CD's or games). Also includes digital online distribution- iTunes and Amazon.
Recording companies - CORRECT ANSWER Companies that provide a professional service to record audio to broadcast quality.
Royalties - CORRECT ANSWER Money that is generated from sales or performances which is payable to the artist or rights holder.
Unions - CORRECT ANSWER Organisations that support and protect the rights and working conditions of their members
Name 4 advantages of performing in a small/medium local venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - cheaper
- more experience
- builds confidence for larger venues
- builds local fanbase
Name 3 disadvantages of performing in a small/medium local venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - smaller space
- less income
- smaller audience
Name 4 advantages of performing in a large multi-use venue. - CORRECT ANSWER - experience
- larger audience which means bigger income
- bigger audience
- potential of selling more merch
Name 4 disadvantages of performing in a large multi-use venue - CORRECT ANSWER - harder to get a gig
- more health and safety
- harder to connect with audience
- more equipment
Name 5 different ways of assessing Health and safety within an event. - CORRECT ANSWER - risk assessments
- check noise laws
- capacity control
- disabled access
- enough door staff
What does a music promoter do? - CORRECT ANSWER - book gigs
- marketing
- cover venue costs
- gain publicity for event
- involved with printing companies, record label, venue, sound and lighting.
What do recording companies do? - CORRECT ANSWER - find new artists
- signs the new artists
- maintains contract with artist and manager
- sorts out copyright for recordings and videos
- helps get music known.
- involved with publishing companies
Name 4 types of broadcasting - CORRECT ANSWER - social media
- TV adverts
- radio adverts
- adverts on websites
Where can your music be broadcasted? - CORRECT ANSWER - retail music stores such as HMV
- online music stores such as iTunes
What do music publishers do? - CORRECT ANSWER - collect royalties
- gets songs on movies
- secure commissions
- ensure copyright is in place
Name 5 ways to market your product? - CORRECT ANSWER - leaflets
- advertising
- social media
- posters
- TV adverts
What does PRS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Performing Right Society
What do PRS do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties for the songwriter/composer
Why is it important for musicians to be part of the PRS? - CORRECT ANSWER So that they receive the royalties for their work
What does MCPS Stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical Copyright Protection Society
What does MCPS do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties when the music is sold and distributed
Why is it important for musicians to be part of MCPS? - CORRECT ANSWER So they can receive royalties for their work
What does PPL stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Phonographic performance limited
What does PPL do? - CORRECT ANSWER Collect royalties for the performer
Who should belong to PPL and why? - CORRECT ANSWER Performer and recording company to receive royalties
What does an artist manager do? - CORRECT ANSWER Look after everything the artist doesn't such as booking gigs and recording sessions
How much money does the manager take from the artist? - CORRECT ANSWER 20%
Why is it important to have a good PR? - CORRECT ANSWER Spread the word about your talent
What do agents do? - CORRECT ANSWER Find you work
What do stylists do? - CORRECT ANSWER Make you look good
How much would it cost to hire sound and lighting equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER From £200
How much does it cost on average to hire studios and rehearsal spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER About £200-£300 a day
What does APRS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Association of professional recording services
Name 3 unions - CORRECT ANSWER - Musicians Union
- BETCU
- Equity [Show Less]