Collaborate with the wider music department to remain up to date on music needs and content delivery processes.Actively scouting for new music from artists, producers and collectives using a range of methods,across a wide variety of genres.Managing a team of 5 offering guidance, support and advice on processes and artist cases.Executing the department strategy with a focus on acquiring music from diverse sources.The focus of your role will include the following: This role will lead and develop the A&R team at a truly exciting time for Rehegoo, as we embark on a major rebrand and we revamp our products and offerings. Nurturing and guiding emerging independent artists throughout their journey with us. The A&R department functions across the areas of talent scouting, artist signing, music review and relationship management. So whether you’re an artist, business, brand or creator, Rehegoo focuses on the thing that matters the most: the music. utilise relevant skills in information communication technologies and use of electronic information sources.We work with the world’s best new talent, giving them a platform to get their music heard in physical locations and in digital content seen around the world.Īrtists we work with have full control of their work while we provide them with the support they need to grow, and the chance to make their creativity pay. assimilate different theoretical and aesthetic systems of thought and to relate theory to practice Ĥ. analyse data and formulate and express relevant arguments and hypotheses ģ. Gather, evaluate and synthesise evidence including the identification of reliable academic sources Ģ. develop ideas, concepts and proposals for artist development, based on the principals of and drivers for success within the context of Artist and Repertoire disciplines.ġ. understand copyright, contractual and ethical issues that apply to managers and artists and how they impact upon the music industry ģ. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:ġ.ĝemonstrate an awareness of music management, their environments and their operating models, including the artist development, operations, finance, marketing andĢ. The intended subject specific learning outcomes. See the library reading list for this module (Medway) Learning outcomes (2012) Music Management Bible New Revised Edition. (2011) Sounds Like Branding: Use the Power of Music to Turn Customers into Fans. (2011) Music: The Business 5th Edition (Virgin). (2012), Understanding the music Industries, Sage Publications Ltd.

New York: Schirmer Trade Books.ĭubber, A. (2011). Music, money, and success: the insider's guide to making money in the music business. SAGE Publications, Inc Tenth Edition.īrabec, J. (2012) Music Business Handbook and Career Guide. (2000). Stuff the music business: the DIY guide to making it. Total study hours: 150 Method of assessmentĪshurst, W. This practice based module focusses on the principles of finding and developing new artists and creative talent including producers and songwriters, and analysing management techniques for launching and maintaining the careers of the artists they represent. Assessment of the viability of potential new signings along with an evaluation of their target market are some of the skills that are used in the decision-making process. A&R executives within the Music Industry are responsible for finding and helping to develop new talent in association with artist management.

Artists and repertoire