Btec Unit 1

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Agency

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A business or organisation providinga particular service on behalf of another business, person or groupA&R Agency, Artist and Representation.

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RecordCompany

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A company that makes and sellsmusical recordingsIndie label- Fat Cat RecordsBig Label- EMI, Sony, Psycho

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Distribution Company

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Responsiblefor moving cd’s from the manufacturer to the shops or online ie iTunes

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Broadcasting Company

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Responsible for broadcasting music tothe public.TV- BBC, MTVRadio- Heart, Radio 1, PirateFMOnline- Grooveshark, Youtube, Spotify

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Licence

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Gives you permission to do somethingDrive, watch TV

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Public Liability Insurance

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Covers your small business againstlegal costs and compensation payments resulting from injuries or propertydamage to your clients, contractors or members of the public which was causedby you or one of your employees.MU- if you join the MU you get PLI

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Stylist

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Looks after your image, hair,clothes, make up etc

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Contract

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A legally binding document to protectemployer and employeeIe a freelance composer taking on a 3 month jobto compose something

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De-rigging

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Take down and put away equipmentafter a concert.

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PRS for MusicPerforming Rights Society

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PRSlicense the use of their members’ musical compositions and lyrics when they areplayed in public, broadcast on radio or TV, used on the internet or copied ontophysical products such as CD’s and DVD’s

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PPLPhonographic Performance Limited

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Licensesthe use of recorded music where played in public, broadcast on radio or TV, orused on the internet, on behalf of record companies and performers

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MCPSMechanical Copyright Protection Society

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ForSongwriters and composers to get the royalties when your songs or music arereproduced such as for CD’s and digital downloads, ie NOW compilation CD’s

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MUMusicians’ Union

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Gives you lots of benefits if youjoinInsuranceLegal AssistanceNationwide NetworkRights ProtectionCareer/business advice

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BECTUBroadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph andTheatre Union

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Similar benefits to the MU for peoplein media and entertainment.

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Equity

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Similarbenefits to the MU for actors

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MusicPublisher

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Finds and develops composersPromotes music to performers andbroadcastersTypesets and produces sheet music

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Venue

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Outdoor FestivalTheatrePub/Restaurant/ HotelClubStadiumArenaCommunity Centre

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Freelance

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Self-employed and hired to work fordifferent companies on a particular assignment

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Full-time

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Usually 35 hours or more a week withbenefits such as holiday pay, sick leave, paternity/maternity etcIe Agent/ Record Company/Distribution

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Part-time

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Asfull time but usually specified amount of hours less than 35

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Fixedterm

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Employment contract which ends on aparticular date.Ie Christmas Advert

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Self-employed

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Working for oneself as a freelance orthe owner of a business rather than for an employed Ie Busker

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SoundEngineer/Technician

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Check soundMake sure all equipment is wiredcorrectly and supplied appropriatelyHealth and Safety

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A&RArtist and Representation

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Talentscout, once they have found a good musician/ band and they represent them andlink them with others within the industry

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Promoter

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Books the actsWorks with radio and media to get the act asmuch exposer as possible (more people to hear/see them)

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MusicalDirector

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In charge of a musical group ieOrchestra/ChoirMake sure you have the correct musicfor the instrument you are playingOrganise rehearsals etc

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Producer

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Produces or oversees the wholeproduct ie Christmas Advert, Oliver

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Tax

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An amount you have to pay the government when you earn money. It pays for roads, schools, street lights etc