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We are excited to announce the guest speakers for the next module of the Artist Management Professional Development Programme, ‘The Record Business’. 

Join us on the evening of Monday 25th November to explore current record company business models; the changing relationship between artists & record labels (and the range of legal agreements involved); and the challenges, opportunities & practical issues to be addressed by managers and their artists’ business partners in the recorded music sector in order to work effectively together as part of the artists’s professional team.

MMF members can save 50% on attendance fees – book your place now by contacting angela@mmf-training.com.

Presented by the MMF, MPA & MMF TRAINING, supported by PRS for Music CPD ACCREDITED

GUEST SPEAKERS

• CHRIS ANCLIFF: General Counsel, International: Warner Music Group
• JAN NEWMAN: www.represented.co.uk
• MARTIN GOLDSCHMIDT: Chairman, Cooking Vinyl Group (www.cookingvinyl.com)
• PAUL CROCKFORD: PCM Partnership (clients include Mark Knopfler, Danny Thompson & William Topley)
• KEITH HARRIS: Director of Performer Affairs, PPL (www.ppluk.com); represents Stevie Wonder (www.keithharrismusic.co.uk)

THE RECORD BUSINESS: Update & Agreements – Subjects Covered:

• The Recorded Music Business: Current & Future Models; Sales & Licensing
• Roles, Activities, Rights & Revenue Streams: A&R to International; Marketing Music Content; Brand Development;
• Working with Record Labels: Strategic Decisions & Project Management; Marketing, Campaigns, Schedules & Budgets
• Producer & Artist/Performer Digital Rights Management: Direct & Collective Licensing; Royalty Tracking
• Negotiating Artist, Production, Licensing, Marketing & Distribution Agreements: Key Terms & Conditions involved

Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Date: Monday 25th November
Location: PRS for Music Boardroom, 6th Floor, Copyright House, 29-33 Berners Street, London, W1
Book: MMF members pay £40 (standard rate £80) email angela@mmf-training.com

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