PRS for Music and the Musicians’ Union are delighted to invite you to our ‘How to be Release Ready’ event.

Now more than ever before, musicians and artists are taking a DIY approach to creating, releasing and exploiting their music. Some are self-releasing now with hopes of securing a future record deal, but others see it as a long-term strategy for their careers. Either way, if you are planning to release your own music then it’s vital you understand some fundamentals about the way the music industry works and how your music can generate revenue.

This free virtual events will take place on Crowdcast and is open to both PRS and MU members in the North of England region.

The Musicians’ Union will explain how record labels and music publishers make their money and how independent artists can do the same. Topics covered will include:

The difference between Master Rights and Publishing Rights, and how they relate to collection societies (PRS, MCPS and PPL)

The business models behind record labels and music publishers (and how that applies to you)

Artists agreements and performer’s permissions you need to secure before you can release

PRS for Music will take you through an overview of PRS, MCPS and PPL and the practicalities of self service using the PRSfM website. Topics covered will include:

Attendance at the events is free but spaces are limited, should you have any access requirements please let us know via manchester@themu.org

How to be Release Ready - MU and PRS (North of England)