The Music Industry

Question 1

What is the job of marketing?

Answer 1

The person make the websites and works with the promoter to promote the acts.

Question 2

What is the job of the distribution manager?

Answer 2

This person distributes the the music made by the artist to get the artist known, and also they can works closely with other jobs in the music industry.

Question 3

What is PRS in music?

Answer 3

This is the license organisation to play/ perform it make available copyright.

Question 4

MCPS

Answer 4

This person sits under the PRS for music brand licenses mechanical ( reproduction)

Question 5

Public relations

Answer 5

One of the UK’s leading music agencies, with a wide rage of cost effective music

Question 6

What is the job of the agent?

Answer 6

The agent makes contracts for the artist/band and gets then interviews and gigs

Question 7

What is the job of the stylist?

Answer 7

The stylist styles the acts for all occasions

Question 8

What is the music Union?

Answer 8

For the music managers and streaming royalties are to be split equally

Question 9

Equity

Answer 9

These attend meetings and engages with activities

Question 10

BECTU

Answer 10

Sound branch, form music broadcasts by choice

Question 11

Freelance employer

Answer 11

This is someone who doesn’t belong to a company
Eg - teacher
- songwriter
- assistant

Question 12

Instrumentalist

Answer 12

Someone who plays a musical instrument for an act or band

Question 13

Vocalist

Answer 13

Helps singers keep their voices sounding fresh

Question 14

Accompanist

Answer 14

Somebody who supports augers by playing an instrument or back up vocals

Question 15

What is a DJ

Answer 15

These are responsible for letting fans hear music

Question 16

Composer

Answer 16

Someone who write lyrics and music for a artist or band

Question 17

What is the job of the producer?

Answer 17

This person produces the music or the artist or band

Question 18

What is a musical director?

Answer 18

Director of a band and or orchestra, music establishments

Question 19

Live sound technician

Answer 19

Makes sure all of the equipment is ready and Woking properly before gigs and concerts

Question 20

Roadie

Answer 20

Makes sure that all of the equipment is where it needs to be for the shows on time

Question 21

Guitar/ drum technician

Answer 21

A member of a music ensemble

Depending on the size of the band they have to adjust the equipment

Question 22

Artistic manager

Answer 22

This is of crucial importance accompanied by someone you trust
Eg friend or family

Question 23

Venue management

Answer 23

Manages which venues artists/ band play at

Question 24

Studio management

Answer 24

They design and advertise the act and also gets tv and radio interviews

Question 25

A&R

Answer 25

Artists and repertoire | Responsible for finding new talent

Question 26

Recording engineer

Answer 26

Records the music and also does the music

Question 27

Technical manager

Answer 27

Hey possess higher level of skill in this specific field

Question 28

Producer

Answer 28

As well as making the songs they are also in charge of creative mix

Question 29

Session musician

Answer 29

Instrumentalist and or vocalist who are able to perform with others

Question 30

Mastering

Answer 30

This is a form of audio post production preparing and processing recorded audio

Question 31

Music journalist

Answer 31

Attends interviews and writes reviews of concerts

Question 32

Broadcaster

Answer 32

Responsible for production of radio abc tv

Question 33

Software programmer

Answer 33

Someone who writes computer software Eg - garage band - Logic Pro

Question 34

Distribution/logistics manager

Answer 34

Organised the storage and distribution of goods and ensures that re rich products are delivered properly and to the right places

Question 35

Sales assistant

Answer 35

Sell merchandise of an artist or a band and also they create a buzz for new products

Question 36

What is the job of the promoter?

Answer 36

They promote the act and also makes tha posters/flyers for the artists or band.