Last September the Association of Artist Managers in Australia (AAM)* conducted a survey on a sample of 68 Working Artist Managers. The results indicate the expertise, skill, labour force and contribution the music industry’s artist management sector make to the music industry and the impact their work has on developing creative, successful and economically sustainable…
MMF UK, in partnership with YouTube Music, have launched the Accelerator Programme for Music Managers – the first ever independent funding and professional development initiative designed solely for artist, songwriter and producer managers. The programme includes; • up to £15,000 in bursary funding • over £3000 and 50+ hours’ worth of manager-specific education courses covering…
The discussions with the Copyright Directive in Brussels are now reaching their last stages in what is known as the ‘trialogue’ e.g. a three way discussion between the Council of Ministers (national governments), European Parliament and European Commission. The three bodies are trying to agree the details on a final text which will go for…
EMMA member – Keith Harris (MMF UK) undertook in October training workshops in Portugal in the cities of Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto. The seminars were organised by AMAEI – the Professional Association for Musicians and Artists independent labels and publishers in Portugal. The aim of the seminars was to provide guidance about what management involves…