Next MMBE Gateshead Taster Session

Generator’s Managing a Music Business Enterprise (MMBE) course will be back at Gateshead College for a new intake of students on the 10th April 2013, following the sheer success of the previous courses.

MMBE thoroughly covers all bases from running a record label to making the most of digital media to licensing and synchronization. It’s a fast track, affordable route to success in the music industry.

If you’re a DIY artist, a manager, promoter, booking agent, record label or publisher, MMBE is suited just for you. It enables you to build and implement a business plan immediately. The MMBE qualification is a full Level 3 Diploma giving students a nationally recognised qualification that is backed by the UK music industry.

We will be holding a special MMBE taster session on Wednesday 13^th March 2013 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm where you can meet the Generator team and lecturers to find out more information about the course. This session is strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you’d like to attend please email jonny@generator.org.uk.

30 Rock

Music Week has today released their ’30 Under 30’ list. The list contains 30 people under the age of 30 that Music Week are ‘tipping for big things in the coming years’. It features young movers and shakers of the music industry including leading executives from the world of labels, live, publishing, management, media and more. The list goes to prove that a huge amount of success can be achieved in very little time.

As you can see there are plenty of opportunities out there for young starters in the music industry; but knowing where to start can be tricky. The MMBE course is a full Level 3 diploma, recognised across the music business and equips you with all the skills needed to run a successful music business in just 13 weeks. It thoroughly covers all bases from running a record label to making the most of digital media to licensing and synchronisation. It’s a fast track, affordable route to success in the music industry.

To book your place or register your interest in MMBE contact:
0191 255 4469
jonny@generator.org.uk
http://www.mmbe.co.uk

New Year, New Course Dates

If you’d like to make 2013 the year you to follow your dream and finally turn your bright idea into a music business then the MMBE course is ideal for you.

MMBE covers the fundamental areas of building a successful music business including publishing, marketing, digital media, revenue streams and business models. If you’re a DIY artist, a manager, promoter, booking agent, record label or publisher, MMBE enables you to build and implement a business plan immediately. The MMBE qualification is a full Level 3 Diploma giving students a nationally recognised qualification that is backed by UK Music.

The next MMBE London course begins with Music Business School on Wednesday 23rd January 2013. While the next MMBE Gateshead starts at Gateshead College begins on 10th April, with a special taster session on Wednesday 6th February.

Finally, we would like to wish all our MMBE students, past, present and future a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2013!

Music Business School students receive MMBE Accreditation Certificates

One of the key benefits of attending an MMBE course is that graduating students are rewarded with a level three diploma under the UK government Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

The diploma is recognised across the music business and is fast becoming an indicator to employers that you have prepared yourself professionally for entry into the music business.

Students who attended our London based course earlier this year and who have since graduated recently got back together for a social gathering to celebrate having collected their diplomas. They were all pleased to receive a document that they can now present as proof of the diligence of their study.

Music Business School in London runs three MMBE courses each year and dates for 2013 have been announced. The first of the three courses for 2013 commence on January 23^rd and applications to attend are now being taken.  To apply for an interview and to find out more about the course visit the Music Business School Website at www.musicbusinessschool.co.uk

Read more here.

Drop Into MMBE

There are only a few places on the next MMBE course at Gateshead College, beginning on Wednesday 14th November. Generator are hosting a special drop in session on Friday 9th November for anyone interested in receiving last minute advice or ask any questions before enrolling. The MMBE team will be available in the Generator office 12pm-5pm on the day, to book a slot please email jonny@generator.org.uk with a preferred time and we will book you in.

As you can see from the case studies on this blog we’ve had some great results for previous students recently, some have jobs in the industry and others have managed to set up their companies and are doing well for themselves, you could be next.

Can You Manage?

MMBE Course Director, Damian Baetens, along with other industry experts, has offered some wise words of advice for aspiring music managers on the excellent IdeasTap site.

The blog article, serves as a great ‘dos and don’ts’ style checklist. There are two units in MMBE dedicated to music management to give students a more thorough understanding of the area.

Meet MMBE tutors at PPL / FAC event

MMBE tutors and representatives from Gateshead College will be attending this event, so if you’d like to come along and talk to them about the course, register for the event by via the link below.

Venue: The Sage Gateshead,

Date: Tuesday 30 October, 2012

Time: 5.30pm

Do YOU get all the money due to you as a performer or record company?

How do you know if you’re missing out on YOUR share of the pot?

PPL collects money when records are broadcast or when artists perform on recorded music.

But you can only receive that money if YOU are registered.

The money is collected FOR YOU and distributed EVERY YEAR. All you have to do is register – which is FREE to do.

PPL are holding a special event in Gateshead in October to meet performers and labels.

To ask the people at PPL just how it works and what’s involved and hear how easy it is to join, come along to the FREE PPL event at The Sage at 5.30pm on Tuesday 30th October.

You’ll meet:

• Keith Harris, PPL Director of Performer Affairs
• John Smith, General Secretary, Musicians Union & PPL Performer Board Member
• Hal Ritson, FAC Board Member, musician, record producer and DJ.

The event is completely free and open to anyone involved in a band or label.

TO ATTEND THIS EVENT REGISTER HERE

Registration starts at 5.30pm and the session starts at 6pm promptly finishing at 7.30pm when there will be an hour’s food, drinks and networking.

Any general questions about the session, please email sybil@ilikethesoundofthat.com

The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR

Speaker Biogs

Keith Harris started in the music industry in 1974 working for Transatlantic, a small independent UK label. In 1976 Keith joined EMI Records where he initially worked for several in-house EMI labels in the promotions department. These included Rocket where he worked on the Elton John album ‘Blue Moves’, Fantasy, Ariola and EMI International. He then joined Motown becoming General Manager working with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. He left in 1978 to work with Stevie Wonder and became Operations Manager for his companies. Keith joined PPL in 2006, is a former Chairman of the MMF, the managers’ trade body, and he is the Chairman of Musictank.

Hal Ritson has performed on or produced over 200 dance or urban records over the past few years, with credits including artists such as Nas, Dizzee Rascal, Lil Wayne, Newton Falkner, Jessie J, David Guetta, the Black Eyed Peas, Lethal Bizzle, Estelle, Laidback Luke, Steve Angello, Taio Cruz, Tinchy Strider and many more. His main personal project is as leader of the London-based electronic mashup collective The Young Punx.

John Smith: After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, John became a freelance musician based in London. In 1974 he joined the orchestra of English National Opera and remained there for almost 20 years. He’s been a full time MU official since 1994 and has negotiated trade agreements with UK broadcasters and audio visual producers. John is a Performer Director for PPL and also a member of the Live Music Forum.

Free Taster Session – Gateshead

Following the success of Generator’s Managing a Music Business Enterprise (MMBE) courses at Gateshead College, the course will be back for a new intake of students beginning on 14th November 2012.

MMBE covers the fundamental areas of building a successful music business including publishing, marketing, digital media, revenue streams and business models.

If you’re a DIY artist, a manager, promoter, booking agent, record label or publisher, MMBE is ideal, enabling you to build and implement a business plan immediately. The MMBE qualification is a full Level 3 Diploma giving students a nationally recognised qualification that is backed by UK Music. 

Due to high demand for places we have announced another MMBE taster session on Wednesday 24th October from 4.00pm to 6.00pm where you can meet the Generator team and lecturers to find out more information about the course. This session is strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you’d like to attend please email jonny@generator.org.uk.

For more information on the MMBE course visit www.mmbe.co.uk

London Taster Sessions

With the MMBE course going from strength to strength in London, the course will be returning to the Music Business School in January for a whole new run and in preparation, we are offering a FREE taster session for anyone wanting to enroll, on Tuesday 16th October from 4.30 – 6.30pm.

MMBE covers the fundamental areas of building a successful music business including publishing, marketing, digital media, revenue streams and business models.

If you’re a DIY artist, a manager, promoter, booking agent, record label or publisher, MMBE is ideal, enabling you to build and implement a business plan immediately. The MMBE qualification is a full Level 3 Diploma giving students a nationally recognised qualification that is backed by UK Music.

Meet Steve and the Generator team to find out more information about the course. This session is strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you’d like to attend please email steve@musicbusinessschool.co.uk.

For more information on the MMBE course visit www.mmbe.co.uk.

R House is Proof Dance Music has a Bright Future

Recent MMBE Gateshead graduate, Stewart Platt, has used knowledge gained on the course to launch a new ‘Future Proof’ series of events, through his R House promotions brand. Backed by his recent acceptance onto the O2 Think Big scheme, Stewart hopes to change the way aspiring artists are discovered in the world of electronic dance music.

R House plans to find advancing artists to give them the opportunity to perform live and effectively market their music. This can then be used as platform to break onto the live music scene in the North East and beyond. With this ambition in mind, R House has organised a series of upcoming events titled ‘Future Proof’ starting on Friday 19^th October at Northumbria University.

If you’re an emerging DJ or electronic artist and would like to be part of this unique series of events please contact Stewart – rhousemusic@live.co.uk.