Musicians Union Seminar – ‘The Negotiation’
Date: Monday 27 September
Time: 6 – 7pm followed by drinks and networking
Venue: The Mermaid Conference and Events Centre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London EC4V 3DB. Click here for venue details .
You are invited to register for a place on our forthcoming MU Seminar, ‘The Negotiation’. This seminar, which will directly follow the London Region AGM, will see solicitor Iain Johnson, from Paul Russell and Co, engage in a mock negotiation of a 360 degree deal with MU Media Official, Ben Jones, acting as the artist.
360 degree deals, in which record companies receive a percentage of all revenue streams generated by the artist – which could include live performances, merchandising and publishing in addition to recordings – are becoming increasingly commonplace. They are an alternative to the traditional record company model, in which the label would only receive income generated by the exploitation of the sound recording itself. But as sales of recorded music have decreased, record companies have recognised that areas such as live performance and merchandise are increasingly vital income streams.
This discussion will explain what exactly 360 degree deals are, their origin and examples of recording artists who have signed them as well as addressing the advantages and disadvantages to the artist.
Places are only open to MU members and are free.
To register your interest in attending this event please click here.
Places are limited for this event, so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you book and then find you cannot attend, please let us know in advance so we can offer your place to another member.
Thank you.