Hi  and welcome to the MA Music Business programme at ICMP! 

I’m Yannis Iliopoulos, your programme leader, and I’m thrilled that you’ve accepted your place here. 

The MAMB team and I look forward to working with you, and helping you to discover your ultimate potential and take your career in the music industry to the next level. 

I’ve put together a list of recommended reading resources for you to consider before joining us in September. You can find it below. 

Have a great summer, and I look forward to meeting you soon. 

All the best, 

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Yannis Iliopoulos
Programme Leader, MA Music Business

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About your MA (Hons) Music Business programme

Providing a comprehensive deep dive into the global music industry, this dynamic multidisciplinary course is plugged into the heart of the music ecosystem, offering artists, managers, executives and entrepreneurs a wealth of opportunities to take their careers to the next level. 

Through this forward-looking music business master’s programme, you’ll immerse yourself in debates and discussions around the societal, cultural and environmental impacts of the business of music. You’ll explore the intricacies of ethical, data-driven decision-making, the complexities of intellectual property exploitation and the need for continuous innovation in business models to advance your understanding of the contemporary music industry. And, led by experts and specialists at the forefront of their careers, you’ll make new connections and unlock insights on every facet of the industry 

– from the latest tools, techniques and technologies, to the most cutting-edge concepts and forecasts of future practices. 

To deliver a truly broad and diverse exploration of the industry, we have designed the course to immerse you in each sector of the music business. Through these versatile and interactive modules, you’ll gain a rich understanding of the laws and customs that govern this complex world, navigating topics such as rights management and contractual frameworks, and the latest trends such as the ‘financialisation’ of music. Employing data analysis to unlock the secrets of marketing, strategy and customer-experience optimisation, you’ll become fluent in tactical decision-making and consumer behaviour. 

Got a question... just drop us a line

Equipment Checklist

Essential Equipment 

  • A laptop fast enough to run image and video editing software. (Mac computers with internet access are available at ICMP, but it’s best to have your own laptop and internet access for personal study) 
  • Pens and notepads  

Don’t forget, as an ICMP student you’ll have access to exclusive discounts from leading music manufacturers, so if you’re thinking of buying new gear (from computers to instruments), it’s worth waiting until you start with us. 

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Have you confirmed your student finance yet?

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Recommended Reading

Books

 

  • March, N. (2021) Navigating the independent music sector in the digital age. London: Independently published. Read online here  using your ICMP email account 
  • Harrison, A. (2021) Music: The business: The essential guide to the law and deals. 8th edn. London: Virgin Publishing. 

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We look forward to meeting you in September... not long now!