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Artist Management Module 1 – Speakers Announced!

01 September 2017

We are delighted to announce the following guest speakers have been confirmed so far for Module One of our Artist / Music Management Professional Development Programme 2017.

Module One
Artist/Producer/Management Business Models & Agreements; Taking Care of Business; Money Management & Sources of Finance

Guest Speakers Confirmed so far:

Ellie Giles – Various Artists Management

Robert Horsfall – Sound Advice LLP

Clarisse Quinn – ATC Management

Tahir Basheer – Sheridans (Partner in the Digital Media, Music, Fashion and Brands Groups)

Steven Howell – Music Insurance Brokers

Subjects Covered Include:

  • The real 360 Degrees: music & media industry value chains & income streams
  • Artist & audience development; stories & narratives; strategies & plans
  • Management skills, competencies, roles & functions
  • Making a living! Business models, legal relationships & conflict of interest
  • Management agreements; key terms & conditions; mediation
  • Funding & financial support: capital requirements & available options
  • The process: from 1st contact / application to exit strategy / evaluation
  • Insurance & legal requirements
  • Intellectual Property, roles & rewards: ownership & income participation
  • Client rights management; insurance; control & reporting

WHEN: Monday 18th September 2017, 5.30-8.30PM
WHERE: PPL, 1 Upper James St, London, W1F 9DE

MMF members can claim a 55% discount on tickets – please email phoebe@themmf.net to claim!

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