WorksheetsThe Music Industry - Organisations
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
What does a Music Publishing business do
Ensures appropriate venues are sourced for the artist
Develops protects and values the music of an artist/artists
Promotes an artist through the media, such as TV, social media, online presence.
Organise tours and liaise with managers and venue managers to secure the best deal for their clients
Which organisation collects royalties(fees) on behalf of an artist (composer) whenever a piece of music is reproduced as a physical product e.g. a cd made of a cover version of an original song
(a)
Which of the following is a serious threat to the health and safety of an audience at a venue
Late night opening
Excessive noise levels
Poor musicianship
Low ticket sales
Which 'Trade Body' represents those who work in the Audio industry in the UK?
(a)
Which organisation represents those who work in broadcasting, theatre , leisure, entertainment and interactive media.
(a)
Which independent organisations stand up for the rights of their members in legal, pay and contractual disputes?
(a)
