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It strikes me that it shouldn't take four months to complete due diligence for payments relating to a chamber orchestra based in London. If we're supposed to operate a risk-based approach, you'd have to wonder how long a human rights charity would wait for its due diligence to be considered up to par. If possible, all of these organisations should have back up bank accounts to prevent this sort of harm— but that's bloody hard because so many banks won't allow charities to onboard at all. I reckon a return to the basics of 'think like a criminal' would help us a lot in formulating true risk-based approaches. #financialcrime #antimoneylaundering #derisking #aml #fincrime https://lnkd.in/eS6EsShV

#APTipTuesday – Integrating music into your gala program adds fun, energy and entertainment value to the guest experience, and can also help inspire generosity. Here are three ideas for enhancing and elevating your program with music: 1. Use live music to help connect your guests with your mission. An inspiring song right before your fund-a-need can provide the right emotion to set the stage for generous giving. 2. Work with your AV partner to identify upbeat “walk-on” music to play as your speakers are entering the stage. 3. Identify a song that ties in with the theme of each of your live auction items. Playing a snippet of a song as each item is described is a great way to add playfulness and a little drama to your auction.     #AnnPlans #TipTuesday #NonprofitEvent #FundraisingEvent #CommunityEngagement #Philanthropy #EventPlanning 

A brilliant article.

It’s very worrying! Here's the deal: Let’s ask the big companies in the music industry to donate just £1 from their booking fee to help sustain these vital venues. Why? Because grassroots venues are the lifeblood of our industry. They provide a platform for emerging talent to hone their craft, connect with fans, and ultimately, become the headline acts of tomorrow. By the biggest business contributing just £1, you'll be making a tangible difference in ensuring the survival and prosperity of these grassroots venues. Plus, you'll be investing in the future of music by supporting the artists who are yet to take the stage. Together, we can ensure that grassroots venues continue to thrive and that the next generation of headliners have the opportunity to shine. 💫 #SupportGrassrootsVenues #FutureHeadliners #MusicIndustrySupport

Roll up, roll up!

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New Post: ‘A Fundamental Change’: How Major Labels Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Distro Deals - https://lnkd.in/gRDWCpMQ - Major labels and distribution companies were once distinct entities with different ways of doing business. In today’s music industry, however, “distributors are starting to look like labels, and labels are starting to look like distributors,” says entertainment attorney David Fritz.  Each of the major label groups has its own distribution arm: Sony relies on The Orchard, Universal leans on Virgin, Warner has ADA. Confusingly, at varying points in the last five years, many of the frontline labels have launched distribution offerings too, whether that’s Republic (Imperial), 300 (Sparta), Alamo (which is affiliated with both Santa Anna and another distribution company, Foundation), or Interscope. Sony also has AWAL, which focuses more on nurturing individual artists, whereas The Orchard usually looks to sign and support labels. These companies are all in competition with each other — and often with the various frontline labels as well.  For Kirk Harding, a veteran artist manager and co-owner of the Bad Habit label, the meaning of all this activity is clear. “Everyone knows what the future is,” he says. “The major labels are going to be distribution companies with really big catalogs.” Related Deep Dive: The Distribution Revolution 08/03/2022 This would have been hard to fathom just five years ago. “It’s a fundamental change in how we’re operating,” acknowledges one major label A&R executive.  Frontline major label deals typically come with budgets — for recording, marketing and more — along with access to teams of people who can theoretically help artists find new songwriting partners, polish their TikTok clips and find money to support a tour. Since the label invests resources and services in the artists, it takes a significant chunk of the money that they earn, as well as rights to the songs they make.  Distribution deals are often the polar opposite. They typically come with far less money up front, few, if any, services, and significantly shorter terms. Since the company offering the deal doesn’t commit much, it doesn’t take much.  The frontline major labels were historically opposed to offering distribution agreements precisely because they tend to be short-term deals where the majority of the money made goes to the artist. That severely limits the upside for the record companies, which through the decades built their multi-billion-dollar valuations via long-term agreements — often five albums or more — in which they obtained artists’ recordings in perpetu

Dear friends - 1.5 months are trying to raise money for an all day music and arts festival in September.The event will be free, although we will welcome donations - all the money we collect through our funding will go to paying for the venue, engineer, to the artists participating and allowing anyone irrespective of funds to attend. We have always self funded and all profits from our events go to those participating. Proceeds from our events are never large and we never feel we pay artists enough. This is a common theme for people running small events and artists who spend hours making and working on their art. As Astra Taylor writes in The People's Platform there is a notion that if you make art you do it for the love of it and that somehow means that you don’t mind not being paid properly for what you do. But artist’s need to survive in capitalism too! It always struck me that during covid, everyone wanted to be able to get back out and congregate and hear music again, yet it was the capitalist system that was propped up during that time and musicians and artists were told too retrain. We are not sure that our model of funding for our festival will work, or whether it is the right model. It’s also difficult asking for funds when there are so many needful peoples and groups, and we appreciate that people my not want to support us. Please let me know what you think of our approach. We’d also be really interested to talk with other DIY/self funding promoters on further ideas as to how we can all increase monies for artists and support artists in our communities, much love and peace RFxxx https://lnkd.in/e_YNQvmv https://lnkd.in/eqzJMz4D

Did you know that Kate Bush owns the copyright to ALL her music? Why is that important? Well, she wanted control over her art, ensuring it wasn't subject to others' whims, and she was looking to the future, safeguarding her legacy. In the intricate tapestry of charitable endeavours, progress often unfolds at a seemingly glacial pace, whether or not there's a concrete plan in hand. Yet, much like Kate Bush's decision to retain control over her music, envision the quantum leap forward your organisation could achieve armed with a meticulously crafted strategic roadmap. 🚀 Just as Kate Bush ensured her artistic vision remained intact, a comprehensive public affairs strategy preserves your charity's autonomy and vision. It's the compass navigating you through the labyrinth of policy advocacy, amplifying your voice and empowering you to navigate legislative landscapes with purpose and foresight. 🌍 Picture this: informed decisions guided by a roadmap tailored to your organisation's unique mission and vision, akin to Kate Bush's deliberate steps in shaping her musical journey. Imagine the ripple effect as your charity transcends incremental gains to effect transformative societal shifts. It's not just about reacting; it's about proactively shaping the narrative and driving sustainable impact. As someone deeply committed to the catalytic power of strategic planning, I've witnessed firsthand its potential to propel organisations like yours towards unparalleled heights of efficacy and influence. Let's embark on a journey together to craft a bespoke plan that not only unlocks your organisation's full potential but also fosters a legacy of purpose-driven impact, much like Kate Bush's enduring imprint on the music industry. Reach out via DM to initiate a conversation about how we can collaboratively navigate this path towards realising your charity's loftiest aspirations. 🤝 #Charity #PublicAffairs #Impact #Strategy #Collaboration

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