Money
December 6, 2004, 12:00 am
An artist can make money in a number or different ways.
Artist Royalties aka Sales Royalties - selling the record itself.
Performance Royalties - every time the recording is played on radio, TV etc. it earns performance royalties. Usually not huge unless of course you have a proper hit.
Licensing aka Synchronization Rights - when a recording is licensed for TV, film or games. Even a small 10 second usage in a major TV show will result in a lot more money than you can make just selling the record.
Touring and Merchandising - in independent music there is more money playing shows or selling merchandise (T-shirts and CDs sold on tour) then there is making the record. The record is an investment, and if done correctly should at least pay for itself.
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September 14, 2006, 9:39 am
Information for artists, labels, promoters, and record stores involved in dance music and its electronic descendants. Advice and information both for the uninitiated and the jaded.
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crucial felix:
December 18th, 2007 at 17:12
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mike hewitt :
April 22nd, 2008 at 06:04
I found this to be a really useful basic guide to music business issues. All of the important concepts are put over simply and clearly. Thanks.