This essential & highly acclaimed guide, now updated & revised in its fifth edition, explains the possibilities & pitfalls of the British music industry, from the developments in new media, privacy, sponsorship & sampling to the expanding role of the internet & the dominance of digital music.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts & the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music business & provides absorbing case studies of huge stars such as Robbie Williams, Ms Dynamite & Elvis Presley. Fascinating, practical & comprehensive, this is the bible for the music industry & indispensable reading for any musical entrepreneur.