Revision Guide Unit 1 The Music Industry
Unit 1: The Music Industry
What do you need to know for your exam?
PART A
Learning aim A: Understand different types of ORGANISATIONS that make up the music industry
YOU NEED TO KNOW the different types of ORGANISATIONS (no.1-4 listed below) in the music industry and the TYPE OF WORK EACH ONE DOES.
1. Venues and live performance (places that host live music events)
a) Small and medium local venues (pubs, clubs, small theatres)
Host music regularly or part of mixed arts performances (e.g. a musical)
Host a wide range of music: small niche genres (e.g. DJs) to pop/club bands and singers (e.g. local bands)
Local promoters may use this venue for gigs and club nights (e.g. New Years Eve parties)
b) Large multi-use spaces (arenas, sports venues, outdoor spaces)
Host touring productions linked to TV programmes (e.g. Strictly Come Dancing), rock/pop acts (e.g. One Direction), stand-up comedy, large theatre productions, circuses, festivals
c) You need to know:
a. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of venue
b. What makes them suitable/unsuitable for different types of live music events?
c. Locations of the different type of venues (e.g. inner City or outskirts of a city) and issues with access (e.g. travel, transport), noise, disruption (e.g. to local residents), power and security
d. Health, safety and security at venues (both audience and employees) – risk within the venues, the venue’s policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security
2. Production and promotion (companies that create, promote and distribute music)
a) Production companies:
1. Recording companies (recording the music)
Major record labels and small independent labels
2. Music publishing (putting the final touches to sell the music)
Major companies and self-publishing (artists publishing their own work on YouTube etc)
b) Promotion companies:
1. Promoters (advertising the music to the audience)
Concert promoters, club promoters, festival promoters
2. Broadcasting (showing
What do you need to know for your exam?
PART A
Learning aim A: Understand different types of ORGANISATIONS that make up the music industry
YOU NEED TO KNOW the different types of ORGANISATIONS (no.1-4 listed below) in the music industry and the TYPE OF WORK EACH ONE DOES.
1. Venues and live performance (places that host live music events)
a) Small and medium local venues (pubs, clubs, small theatres)
Host music regularly or part of mixed arts performances (e.g. a musical)
Host a wide range of music: small niche genres (e.g. DJs) to pop/club bands and singers (e.g. local bands)
Local promoters may use this venue for gigs and club nights (e.g. New Years Eve parties)
b) Large multi-use spaces (arenas, sports venues, outdoor spaces)
Host touring productions linked to TV programmes (e.g. Strictly Come Dancing), rock/pop acts (e.g. One Direction), stand-up comedy, large theatre productions, circuses, festivals
c) You need to know:
a. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of venue
b. What makes them suitable/unsuitable for different types of live music events?
c. Locations of the different type of venues (e.g. inner City or outskirts of a city) and issues with access (e.g. travel, transport), noise, disruption (e.g. to local residents), power and security
d. Health, safety and security at venues (both audience and employees) – risk within the venues, the venue’s policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security
2. Production and promotion (companies that create, promote and distribute music)
a) Production companies:
1. Recording companies (recording the music)
Major record labels and small independent labels
2. Music publishing (putting the final touches to sell the music)
Major companies and self-publishing (artists publishing their own work on YouTube etc)
b) Promotion companies:
1. Promoters (advertising the music to the audience)
Concert promoters, club promoters, festival promoters
2. Broadcasting (showing