Music, Management, Marketing, and Law

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Introduction

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 1-14

3. Michael Smellie, Global Record Executive

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 15-32

4. Peter Colby, Production and Logistics

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 33-55

5. John Watson, Music Manager

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 57-86

6. Michael Taylor, A&R Manager

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 87-105

7. Stuart Rubin, Global Marketing Manager

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 107-131

8. Shane Simpson, Music Lawyer

   • Phil Graham

   Pages 133-150

9. Shaun James, Music TV

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   Pages 151-176

10. Toby Cresswell, Music Journalist

    • Phil Graham

    Pages 177-196

11. Harley Medcalf, Promoter

    • Phil Graham

    Pages 197-218

12. Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall

    • Phil Graham

    Pages 219-235

13. Retrospective Conclusions and Predictions

    • Phil Graham

    Pages 237-246

This collection of interviews captures a period of historic change for the global music business along with a wealth of professional knowledge that extends from the late 1960s through to late 2012 when the interviews were conducted. They record the experiences and insights of people who helped to shape a global business that is quickly passing into history and transforming into something entirely new, often because of decisions the interviewees have been directly involved in making. The material includes the aesthetic, artistic, technical, commercial, legal, and strategic aspects of the music industry. What is said is timeless in its historical significance for the music business and in its relevance for researchers engaged in studies on the dynamics of change in the global commercial music landscape.

• Music Industry
• Music Business
• Music History
• Copyright Law
• Music Technology
• Music Distribution
• Australian Music Professionals
• Music Management

• School of Communication and Creative Industries, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia

  Phil Graham

Phil Graham is Professor and Head of School, Communication and Creative Industries, at the University of The Sunshine Coast, Australia. Before coming to academia, he spent 25 years as a professional composer, producer, and performer. The author has published over 100 refereed publications including Hypercapitalism (Lang, 2006) and The Creel Century (Routledge, 2017). He is co-editor of Critical Discourse Studies and on the international editorial boards of numerous journals. 

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