Music Producers Guild launches first in series of DIY record label sessions
News: 13th October 2010 by Louise Dodgson under Record Labels, Recording & Production, Selling & Distributing Your Music
In response to the changing landscape of the record industry, more producers and artists are looking to start their own record, publishing and production companies. To support this, the Music Producers Guild (UK) is holding a series of networking events that are designed to investigating the different facets of starting your own DIY record company.
These events will look into the different disciplines involved and will feature invited representatives from the PRS, PPL, MPA, AIM, BPI, BASCA and Musicians Union, along with legal advisers and representatives of the ancillary industries involved such as aggregators, distributors, publicists and pluggers. Those attending will have the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of setting up their own company and some of the advantages and pitfalls of independent sales and distribution. The events will also look into the advent of the 360 degree deal and how it impacts on the activities of the DIY company.
MPG Chairman Steve Levine says: “The response from all the participating organisations has been encouraging. We can all see how co-operation between all the elements of the music industry will be vital in its continued success, and that success can only be sustained if we adapt to the new digital economy.”
The first event takes place at 7pm on November 11th at London’s Metropolis Studios. This informal seminar, moderated by MPG director and producer Tommy D, is designed to find out what people want to know about the process of DIY. It will include guest speakers from AIM, The Association of Independent Music, The Musicians Union, BASCA, and some of the MPG’s own members who have gone down the DIY route themselves.
Future events will then focus on specific areas of setting up your own record company leading up to a cross organisational event enabling those attending to meet with different members of organisations with similar goals but from a varied stand point.
Tickets for the first event cost £20, or £15 for members of AIM, MU, BASCA, APRS, MMF, Music Tank and FAC. Usual MPG discounts apply. Early booking is advised for those who want to secure a place as this event will be opened up to other organisations as well as the MPG. To obtain a ticket please visit www.mpg.org.uk/diy_event
The panel members confirmed so far include:
BASCA CEO Patrick Rackow
BASCA, The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors exists to support and protect the artistic, professional, commercial and copyright interests of songwriters, lyricists and composers of all genres of music and to celebrate and encourage excellence in British music writing.
MPG Chairman, Steve Levine
Steve's credits are well know and apart from his role as a producer, Steve has formed his own record company and production company to facilitate his work with new signing, Patch William.
Musician's Union, Ben Jones
Ben Jones is Media Official at the Musicians’ Union. In addition to negotiating collective media agreements with various bodies (BPI, BBC, ITV, etc) he advises composers/songwriters and musicians on rates of pay, contracts and terms and conditions.
AIM Head of Legal & Business Affairs, Michael Fuller
AIM, The Association of Independent Music represents over 800 member companies, from the largest and most respected labels in the World, to small start-ups and individual artists releasing their own music for the first time. AIM promotes this sector globally and provides a range of services to members.
About Music Producers Guild (UK)
The Music Producers Guild (UK) is an independent and democratic organisation that encourages the highest standards of music production, and actively engages with other music industry organisations to campaign and lobby on matters of important mutual interest.
The MPG represents and promotes the interests of all those involved in the production of recorded music, including producers, engineers, mixers, re-mixers, programmers and mastering engineers.
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