Artists
Individuals and bands that create music.Songwriters
The writing of lyrics and composition of music.Producers
Managing the production of a song or album. This may include artistic input such as proposed approaches or changes.Recording Studios
Specialized facilities for music production and sound recording.Sound Engineers
Technicians who handle the technical aspects of a recording or performance.Performers
Musical performers such as singers, musicians, DJs, conductors, bandleaders and other performers such as dancers.Record Labels
Companies that manage the production, manufacture, rights enforcement, distribution, marketing and performance of music and related products and media. Currently, a small number of large firms dominate this business model on a global basis.Entertainment Lawyers
Lawyers and law firms that specialize in contracts, copyright, trademarks, publication, distribution and personality rights.Music Lobbyists
A great number of organizations exist in every major nation to lobby for laws and regulations related to music copyright.Rights Enforcement
Firms that enforce copyright and/or collect royalties using technology and legal mechanisms. For example, a firm that scans videos shared in social media for music in the background to identify a copyright and take action against the poster.Events
The planning and delivery of music events such as concerts, festivals and nights at clubs.Tickets
The distribution of tickets for music events. Historically, there is a lack of competition in this business in many regions that resembles a monopoly.Tours
The planning and execution of tours by an artist or performance group. This includes roles such as tour manager, production manager, stage manager, lighting director, various technical specialists and roadies.Music Venues
Music venues such as concert halls, night clubs and stadiums.Promoters
The marketing promotion of music artists and events.Merchandise
Music related merchandise such as a t-shirt sold at a concert.Music Retail
Businesses that sell music and related products such as a record shop or ecommerce retailer of digital music.Music Education
Music related education such as a conservatory, music school or freelance piano teacher.Instruments & Technology
The design, manufacture and marketing of musical instruments and technology.Music Publishing
Music related publishing such as a blogger who follows the music industry or a publisher of sheet music.Media
Media organizations such as radio stations or streaming music services.Performance Art
Music for performance art such as a theatrical production.Entertainment
Music for the entertainment industry such as a score for a film or video game.Summary
The following are common examples of the music industry:
| Overview: Music Industry | ||
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Definition | A collection of business models and professions related to the creation, distribution and performance of music. | |
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