MUSIC MASTERS: RECORD LABELS

Thursday 29th March – 10am- 3pm at The Toffee Factory

In the 3rd installment of our masterclass series, Generator & Tipping Point proudly present Music Masters: Record Labels, a day-long event discussing all workings of the modern day record label in 2018; from distribution to publishing, streaming to synchronization, and the art of the release, we’ll leave no stone unturned.

How do you make money from selling music in 2018? Are streaming platforms the answer? Am I receiving all the royalties I’m owed? What even is an aggregator?

We’ll answer all these questions and more.

With an esteemed panel of industry guests, from some of the country’s leading publishing companies, distribution services and record labels, we are sure to leave you with an essential insight into all aspects of the recording industry.

Day Plan

Registration – 10am-10:30am

10:30AM – Guide to Digital Distribution + Q&A (45 minutes) –

Believe’s Key Account Manager Panos Polimatidis gives us a thorough insight into distribution, aggregators and Believe's model in developing artists in 2018

11:30AM – The Role of The Record Label in 2018 (1 hour) –

An esteemed panel of industry specialists sharing their views and experiences of the recording industry in 2018, discussing the modern strategies and models of the industry and the role of the label, the publisher and the distributor in the progression of an artist.

- Panos Polimatidis (Believe)
- Andy Haggerstone (Kaleidoscope)
- Patrick Cloherty (Sentric Music)
- Mark Orr (Lab Records)

12:30PM - LUNCH – 1 HOUR

1:30PM – WTF is Music Publishing (1 hour) –

Sentric Music ’s Senior Synchronisation Catalogue Manager, Patrick Cloherty delivering a comprehensive guide to the world of publishing.

2:30pm – Networking til close

Please note that this event is free to attend but prior registration is essential due to limited spaces.

Powered by Generator, Tipping Point is at theforefront of emerging music. As one of the UK’s leading talent development agencies, we offer a unique range of opportunities for emerging artists taking you from garage to global.

This programme is part-funded by England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.

*County Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (excluding Tees Valley)