This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its eighth edition, explains the business of the British music industry.

Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music industry and provides absorbing and up-to-date case studies.

Whether you're a recording artist, songwriter, music business manager, industry executive, publisher, journalist, media student, accountant or lawyer, this practical and comprehensive guide is indispensable reading.

Fully revised and updated. Includes:
* The current types of record and publishing deals, and what you can expect to see in the contracts
* A guide to making a record, manufacture, distribution, branding, marketing, merchandising, sponsorship, band arrangements and touring
* Information on music streaming, digital downloads and piracy
* The most up-to-date insights on how the COVID-19 crisis has affected marketing
* An in-depth look at copyright law and related rights
* Case studies illustrating key developments and legal jargon explained.

About the Author
Ann Harrison runs her own successful legal consultancy. Former head of the music group at a leading media and entertainment law firm, she specialises in copyright and contract law for artists, producers, managers and publishers. annharrison.co.uk

Reviews
The most comprehensive and accessible guide to the workings of the British music industry. * Daily Mirror *
An invaluable guide to the legal minefield. * Guitar Magazine *
An indispensable companion for any up-and-coming musician. * Future Music *
Harrison has cut a magnificent swathe through the legal jungle. Essential. * Record Collector *
An indispensable companion for any up-and-coming musician * Future Music *



Book Information
ISBN 9780753558980
Author Ann Harrison
Format Hardback
Page Count 432
Imprint Virgin Books
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 652g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 162mm * 38mm