Welcome to the Music Industry Guide Featuring 'The Insiders Guide to the Music Industry' Here you will find: Indepth Music Industry Information Useful Contact Numbers Creative Advice Recommended Products and Services It is the only place you'll need to look! www.musicindustryguide.co.uk Bookmark us NOW! Site Content Music Copyright Music Copyright Information Introduction and overview on Music Copyright Law. In this section, the following questions are answered: What is copyright? What are the different types of copyright? When does copyright start? How long does copyright last? What constitutes infringement of copyright? Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988 Click the link above to view the act Copyright Information for Schools Information on using music for educational purposes. There is often confusion surrounding copyright in educational establishments. Many people are led to believe that schools and other non-commercial bodies are fully exempt under the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act 1988, as they have heard about allowances for fair dealing and education. Find out more here.. Complete List of Composers Find out composer dates and copyright status. The copyright in a musical work (including any lyrics) belongs to the songwriter or composer who wrote the work. This copyright is often assigned to, exclusively licensed or administered by a music publisher. The life of copyright occasionally varies but in most cases it will expire seventy years (70 yrs) after the death of the composer or last surviving co-writer. Music Industry Acronyms Explained List of music organisations, with a description of the role they play within the industry Music Publishing Music Publishing Guide Introduction to Music Publishing. Music Publishing Contacts Contact telephone numbers for all UK Music Publishers. Record Companies Record Company Guide Introduction to Record Companies Record Company Contacts Contact telephone numbers for all UK Record Companies. Record Label Subsidiaries The BIG five record companies and their subsidiary record labels Music Libraries Library Music Guide Introduction to Library Music. Library Music Contacts Contact telephone numbers for all UK Music Libraries. Rights / Licensing Music Rights Societies List of UK and Worldwide Rights/Collection Societies Music / Media Licensing Guide Information on using music in media productions and details of the licences required. Theatrical Rightsholders Contacts NODA details, plus a list of the UK's main rightsholders with contact telephone number Recording Studios Recording Studio Contacts List of UK Recording Studios with contact telephone numbers Recording Studio Equipment Take a look at the best studio equipment Recording Equipment Contacts Get in contact with the Professionals - hire a backline - install a studio How to Set Up Your Own Recording Studio The Bestseller on the subject Session Musicians Visit this page to find available UK musicians and bands Careers In The Music Industry Careers In The Music Industry Best sellers on the subject from Amazon Music Industry Employment Agencies List of all the main music job sites Music Software Free Songwriting Software Download free music software - Melody assistant, Harmony assistant, Virtual Singer & OMeR Free Recording Software Download free multitrack and recording software here Songwriting Software Bestsellers The best songwriting software on the market at the lowest prices Recording Software Bestsellers The best recording software on the market Music Training Software Instrument tutors and other music training products Music Store Musical Instrument Store Huge selection of musical instruments at low prices Sheet Music & Book Store Sheet music and books - all music genres Website Design Services Band Websites Get a well designed, search engine friendly website for your band Artist Websites Promote yourself to record companies with your own artist website Songwriters Websites Make it easy for music publishers to view your work Corporate Websites Websites for all music/media projects and businesses Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided on this website is accurate; the pages are regularly reviewed and updated. 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