Music Business
by Shane Simpson
A completely revised and updated edition of the "music business bible"
A completely revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to
"Music Business" by Shane Simpson. This book will guide you through
every aspect of building a music careerin Australia. It identifies all
the most common potential problems and offers practical solutions based
on long legal experience.
Music Business tackles questions
like: When do I need new management? What are mechanical royalties?
What do I want my record company to do? Have I got the right to handle
my own merchandising? How do I choose a music lawyer?
The
Australian music business presents any musician with a minefield of
tricky career decisions. From registering a name and choosing an agent
through to getting a recording contract and understanding copyright.
What's more, the choices you make have to be the right ones.
Dozens
of practical questions are explored and explained for the benefit of
newcomer and seasoned professional alike. Highly detailed yet easy to
understand, this book is the indispensable industry bible that no
serious musician should be without.
"Shane Simpson is undoubtedly
one of Australia's pre-eminent entertainment lawyers. His 1994 book,
Music Busbess, has been an invaluable reference tool and guide for, not
only the experienced players in the industry, but also a "must read"
for anyone interested in forging a career in the amazing music
business." - Bob Aird, Managing Director Universal Music Publishing
Australia.
"An indispensable tool for every aspiring musician and
songwriter. Covers all major areas for the music industry and should be
compulsory reading for anyone in the business." - Brett Cottle, Chief
Executive Officer APRA (Australasian Perfoming Rights Association Ltd).
"Shane
is a specialist in Music Law and I always value his advice. My artists
do as well." - Rob Barnham, Manager of Paul Kelly & Christine Anu.
Published by Omnibus Press, 2006
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