The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is a non-profit organisation representing music publishers in the UK. It exists to safeguard their interests, and those of the writers signed to them.
MPA/MMF Professional Development Programme in Music Publishing
The Professional Development Programme in Music Publishing has been developed and refined over time to ensure that individuals from all sectors of the music industry who are involved or interested in any aspect of music publishing will benefit from the Programme’s varied and comprehensive content. The objective is straightforward: to provide practical information placed in the context of today’s music industry.
All modules are stand alone, but collectively the Programme provides a wide-ranging analysis of all the issues, challenges and practical opportunities facing those involved or interested in today's music publishing industry.
Module 2: Monday 15 March 2010, 6.30pm
Creator / Publisher Relationships, Agreements & Contracts
• Contracts: exclusive songwriter agreements, single song assignments, administration, development deals and catalogue agreements
• Processes, Procedures & Relationships: from negotiation to termination / development to international
• Classical and Popular Music Publishing Agreements: differentials
• Roles & Rewards - Ownership & Income Participation in 2010: creators, performers, A/V & studio producers
• Key Terms & Conditions: implications and negotiation positions in 2010