The MMF Guide to Professional Music Management

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  • Published 2004

"If like me your looking to understand more about the music industry this is simply the best resource I've ever found. I've read quite a few titles on the subject of music management, and this is the best I've read. It really is worth every penny".

By the industry for the industry, this is the only professional book available on music management and the music industry.
Written and endorsed by the Music Managers Forum (MMF), this official guide offers in-depth advice on everything from negotiating record company contracts, to maximising your merchandising, to understanding publishing deals, to handling PR.
This 2nd edition features brand new chapters on IT, music insurance and band contracts as well as a fully updated international directory of managers, music societies and record labels.

Reflecting its professional status, the book is produced in an ergonomic filofax format as a versatile modular series to allow for future updates, additions and amendments. These will be made available as individual shrink-wrapped sections and via the internet.

* Versatile filofax style folder for future updates in individual sections and via the internet.
* Includes a fully updated international directory of managers, music societies and record labels.
* The definitive guide to succeeding in the music business.
* Written by the major players in the industry, including managers of some of the most successful acts in the world.

From the Publisher
If you are a manager, an artist or involved in the music industry don't hesitate, this is the book for you to get! It's a must have!!!
*The only professional book on the music business
* By the industry for the industry
* Complete international music directory
* Produced in an ergonomic practical binder

Written by key figures in the music business, this official Music Managers Forum (MMF) guide presents industry protocol along with practical advice on everything from negotiating contracts to maximizing your merchandising, to handling publicity, to understanding the implications of the internet.

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