Music

The Business (9th edition): (9th edition)

Ann Harrison

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Virgin Books
21 August 2025

Music; Media, information & communication industries; Music industry; Copyright law

The music industry bible, the essential guide to the law and the deals.

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.

By: Ann Harrison
Imprint: Virgin Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 652g
ISBN: 9780753561386
ISBN 10: 0753561387
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 21 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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

Reviews for Music: The Business (9th edition): (9th edition)

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 *