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Music Publishing Course: Writer / Composer & Publisher Relationships, Contracts & Agreements – 23rd March

06 March 2015

The next module of the Music Publishing Training Programme will look at:

  • Process, procedure, services & relationships: from first negotiation to termination / development to international success
  • Investment & return; budgeting & cash flow; rights acquisition & signings; advances & recordings
  • Classical, popular & production music publishing agreements: differentials & comparisons
  • Exclusive songwriter, option and administration agreements; single piece/song assignments; and catalogue agreements
  • Key terms & conditions: implications and negotiation positions in 2015

Guest speakers:

  • Don Glista – Universal Music Publishing International (Business Affairs Manager)
  • Mike Box – Reverb Music (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Louisa Hungate – Schott Music
  • Nicky Graham – Songwriter / Composer
  • Irving David – DWFM Beckman Solicitors
  • Simon Anderson – Audio Network Ltd (Director of Publishing)

Book now by emailing angela@mmf-training.com

Date: 23rd March

Time: 18:30-21:30

Cost: MMF member rate = £40

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