The Music Industry - Organisations

Give two reasons why a music venue would employ door security staff

• To ensure people enter and leave the venue in an orderly and safe manner

• To liaise with Police and other security organisations

• To look smart in their uniforms

• To carry out bag checks

Which organisation supports actors, dancers and other performers

• APRS

• BECTU

• Equity

• Unite

Which two types of organisations are involved in getting a completed CD product to the consumer?

• Security organisation

• Recording company

• Distribution company

• Retailer

• Publishing Company

Give one type of organisation in the music industry that provides information about insurance and pensions to musicians

• BECTU

• MCPS

• PLASA

• MU

Identify two health and safety responsibilities of a venue hosting an open mic night

• Ensure the bar is well stocked

• All fire exits are clearly signed

• There is clean drinking water available

• The event host has been booked

Which one of the following is a responsibility of a Union in the music Industry

• Demographic targeting

• Distributing work

• Handling disputes

• Sample Clearance

Name the organisation that collects royalties on behalf of composers when their music is performed live

• Equity

• PRS

• A Trade Body

• BECTU

• PLASA

Which one of these companies is responsible for branding, advertising and pricing musical products

• Distribution Company

• Hire Company

• Manufacturing Company

• Marketing Company

Name the organisation that licences the use of recorded music played in public

• PPI

• PRS

• MCPS

• PPL

What is a Trade Body

• An organisation that looks after the well being of Musicians

• Acts as a collaborative body between companies and other business

• An organisation that provides a particular service on behalf of a business or an artist

• An organisation that hires out lighting and sound equipment for touring artists.