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The next module of the MPA/MMF Music Publishing Development Programme takes place on the evening of 29th April. Book your place now by contacting angela@mmf-training.com.

Guest speakers:

• Simon Anderson – Audio Network (Director of Publishing)
• Andy Harrower – PRS For Music (Head of Broadcast Licensing)
• Tony Satchell – Candle (Managing Director)
• Jonathan Tester – Bucks Music Group (Head of Creative)
• Natasha Baldwin – Imagem Creative Services (Group President, Creative & Marketing)
• Stephen Porter – Princess Productions/Shine TV (Music Supervisor & Producer)

Topics covered: 

• Overview of music publishing and audio-visual media in the UK: film, television, games, corporate productions & programming, advertising & the web
• Synch licensing & brand partnerships
• User generated content
• Music supervision & licensing agents
• Options for Producers: including commissioned, commercial, library / production and public domain music benefits and opportunities
• Blanket licensing & agreements
• Assignment of rights & income participation in music publishing revenue streams: options, issues, practice and precedent
• Process and procedure: commissions; production music & synch licensing; negotiation, decision-making and documentation
• Roles, responsibilities and time scales
• Key terms & conditions in media licensing agreements