Make Music Your Business: Get release ready

Are you ready to release your music and take the next steps in your career?  

Join PRS for Music and the Musicians’ Union at The Grove in Newcastle on Monday 23 November from  6pm for  Make Music Your Business: Get release ready – a practical session designed to help independent artists develop a solid understanding of how to manage their music and maximising their earnings. 

In this session, the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music will guide you through the key steps to releasing and managing your music successfully and unlock the full potential of your creative works. 

Whether you’re a songwriter, composer or producer,  Make Music Your Business: Get release ready  is your essential toolkit for turning creativity into a sustainable and rewarding career.  

The Musicians’ Union will break down: 

• How copyright law protects your work 

• The difference between Master Rights and Publishing Rights — and how they relate to PRS, MCPS and PPL 

• The performer permissions and artist agreements you need to release music legally 

PRS will show you how to: 

• Get started as a PRS member and manage your online account 

• Register your works and ensure your metadata is accurate 

• Report live shows and track royalties 

• Use member tools and resources to support your growth 

What to expect at Make Music Your Business: Get release ready 

Guest arrival  

6:00pm to 6:15pm 

Musicians’ Union presentation and Q&A 

6:15pm to 7:00pm 

PRS presentation and Q&A 

7:15pm to 8:00pm 

Networking 

8:00pm to 8:30pm