BTEC U1 January 2024 (Easy)

Which one of the following is the responsibility of a venue manager?

• Booking events

• Editing music

• Producing scores

• Sample clearance

Which one of the following is involved in artist representation?

• Agent

• Composer

• Mastering engineer

• Venue manager

Which one of the following is typically undertaken by a session musician?

• Composes to a brief

• Performs given music

• Produces a finished mix

• Scouts for talent

Identify the role that includes creative and artistic direction in a recording studio.

• Instrument technician

• Producer

• Publisher

• Studio manager

Which one of the following is a health and safety responsibility of a venue?

• Ensuring instruments are in tune

• Having a royalties licence

• Lending equipment to artists

• PAT testing electrical equipment

Name the job role that involves: driving, assisting with get-in, backline technical support.

• Tour Manager

• Sound Engineer

• Roadie

• Stage Manager

Give one responsibility of a distributor.

• Transporting goods

• Manufacturing products

• Providing customer support

• Designing marketing strategies

Give two responsibilities of an artist manager.

• Booking performances and managing schedules

• Creating artwork for album covers

• Handling financial transactions

• Writing song lyrics

Identify one advantage and one disadvantage for a band of hiring sound equipment.

• Advantage: Cost-effective; Disadvantage: Don't own equipment for future use

• Advantage: High quality; Disadvantage: Cheaper in the short term

• Advantage: Easy setup; Disadvantage: Maintenance issues

• Advantage: Access to latest technology; Disadvantage: Does not require storage space

Give one reason why it is important for an artist to have a contract for a performance.

• To ensure payment is received

• To allow for last-minute changes

• To avoid legal obligations

• To increase the number of performances