Music: The Business - 9th Edition by Ann Harrison (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its ninth edition, explains the business of the British music industry.

Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music industry and provides absorbing and up-to-date case studies.

Whether you're a recording artist, songwriter, music business manager, industry executive, publisher, journalist, media student, accountant or lawyer, this practical and comprehensive guide is indispensable reading.

Fully revised and updated, this edition focuses on the transformative effects artificial intelligence is already having on the industry as well as exciting future developments for creativity and copyright considerations.

Review Quotes

The most comprehensive and accessible guide to the workings of the British music industry.--Daily Mirror

An invaluable guide to the legal minefield.--Guitar Magazine

An indispensable companion for any up-and-coming musician.--Future Music

About the Author

Ann Harrison runs her own successful legal consultancy. Former head of the music group at a leading media and entertainment law firm, she specializes in copyright and contract law for artists, producers, managers and publishers. annharrison.co.uk