Music Management University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

As a discipline, Music Management covers an extremely broad spectrum of activities, including the identification of musical talent, the curation of live events, the coordination of many stakeholders within the music industry, business and marketing, promotion, and accountancy. The evolving nature of these activities is central to this course, helping you to understand how the music industry works and how you may find your place within such an industry. 

In addition to its core focus, on the management of musical artists, Music Management programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) examines the key roles and responsibilities involved in management, including accounting and financial management, business planning and delivery, strategic planning, the delivery and co-ordination of music activities and events. 

What to expect  

• Defining your practice: Throughout your time on the course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how to work within the modern music industry and apply management techniques and practices to your work. 

• Course progression: You will follow a curriculum that maps onto three, distinct, course stages, moving from music industry and business practices in Block 1 to developmental and supportive practices in Block 2, before focusing on individual project collaboration with an artist in Block 3. 

• Practical learning: Supported by leading academics and industry professionals, you will be given the structure, time, and facilities needed to explore a range of management theories and techniques. 

• Creative development: You will develop your own management collaboration with an artist, working with them on a long-term plan that locates their development and artist profile as central. 

• Collaborative Opportunities: Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work with and alongside both artists and artist managers. The course sits alongside degrees in Sound Arts and Music Production, offering opportunity for cross-course collaboration with your peers.