Unit 1 - The Music Industry

This unit is assessed by an exam at the end of the course, and is marked externally. You will complete a series of tasks to develop your understanding of the Music Industry. The notes from these tasks, will form the basis of your revision notes.

How organisations interrelate and why these relationships are important

You should consider the wider range of personnel within the music industry in terms of who they are, what their areas of interest is, why their organisations exist and when they might be needed by others working in the music industry. Consideration should be given to the links between organisations and the support each organisation can help provide. 

Relationships within the industry: 

  • How promoters match acts to venue, e.g. location and type of venue, size and scale of performance area, facilities, technical equipment/support available, audience capacity, type and intention of performance, timing and availability, financial considerations.
  • The importance of effective communication between those working in the industry.
  • How promoters and musicians evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of hiring and buying equipment.
  • How promoters and musicians find and select suppliers and installers of equipment.
  • How trade bodies such as the Music Producers Guild (MPG), the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), PRS for Music and PLASA support their members and their industries 
  • How promoters and musicians find and select transport companies for touring.
  • How promoters secure funding for and market events.

Links in the Music Industry

Collection Agencies


From Artist to Consumer

Copyright and performing rights