After being in the eye of the media for years and teaching at the Kingdom Music Festival for several years, the Lord dropped in my spirit to put together a book that outlines the information and impartations that I have received over the years. I have ministered to wide-eyed individuals for years on the subject of the media promoting your ministry gifts. There is a way to promote your gift without the added pressure of subjecting yourself to the pains and stains of a sometimes godless media system. You can take your gift to the nations without whoring yourself to the nations. As Kingdom builders and agents of change, we can access the seven cultural mountains and bring about a paradigm shift that sets the world on its face and on fire for the King of Kings. I believe that we can be IN the world and not OF the world. Follow God's plan for success in your ministry, business and life. Success comes knocking on the doors of those who are prepared and equipped to open the door. Are you ready?

Joe Longthorne is one of the UK's leading live entertainers, and an icon of his era. In the golden days of Joe's career, he was one of television's highest paid performers, attracting audiences of over 12 million courtesy of his amazing voice and impressions of singers such as Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra. He has countless gold and platinum albums to his name, has appeared on the Royal Variety Show and sells out iconic venues the world over, including the Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House and Drury Lane Chicago. However, tragedy and trauma have haunted the Hull-born singer and he tells his life story in his own words in this wonderful book. From his childhood in the travelling community and singing on the streets for money to the colourful rock and roll lifestyle of sex, drugs, bankruptcy, court appearances and the bizarre, hilarious stories which worldwide touring produces. But Joe's toughest times have been found in his repeated battles with cancer, having fought off the illness multiple times over the last three decades, most recently in the summer of 2014 when Joe beat throat cancer - and began singing again hours after his life-saving operation!This is the true story of one of Britain's most iconic entertainers, a man who has never flinched from doing what he was born for - performing. In a book which for critics and fans have been united in praise, Joe Longthorne lays bare his incredible life in this, his official autobiography.

The Arena Concert: Music, Media and Mass Entertainment is the first sustained engagement with what might said to be - in its melding of concert and gathering, in its evolving relationship with digital and social media, in its delivery of event, experience, technology and star - the art form of the 21st century. This volume offers interviews with key designers, discussions of the practicalities of mounting arena concerts, mixing and performing live to a mass audience, recollections of the giants of late twentieth century music in performance, and critiques of latter-day pretenders to the throne. The authors track the evolution of the arena concert, consider design and architecture, celebrity and fashion, and turn to feminism, ethnographic research, and ideas of humour, liveness and authenticity, in order to explore and frame the arena concert. The arena concert becomes the "real time" centre of a global digital network, and the gig-goer pays not only for an immersion in (and, indeed, role in) its spectacular nature, but also for a close encounter with the performers, in this contained and exalted space. The spectacular nature of the arena concert raises challenges that have yet to be fully technologically overcome, and has given rise to a reinvention of what live music actually means. Love it or loathe it, the arena concert is a major presence in the cultural landscape of the 21st century. This volume finds out why.

The Master Key is a book for the indie artist/record company in this digital age, who's trying to become successful and who would like to maximize there dollars of there efforts.This book also has some inspirational words for the mind and soul through biblical scripters.

For years, up-and-coming musicians have wondered the secret to "making it." Finally, there is a book that provides answers to those questions, straight from the source: successful artists themselves. In Making It, successful artists are asked the same question: How did you go from wanting a career as a musician to having one? Featured artists are Jerry DePizzo (O.A.R.), Joe Pisapia (Guster), Dave Barnes, Gabe Dixon, Five Times August, Chris Trapper (The Push Stars), Derek Webb (Caedmon's Call), Marti Dodson (Saving Jane), Griffin House, Johnny Lee, and Erin McCarley. Reading this book will allow you to take control of your career by getting good advice from people who have been there.

Read the story of how successful music entrepreneur Kristin K. Yost set herself up for financial success her first year out of graduate school, as a piano teacher.

In The Beat Game, Grammy Nominated music producer Darrell "Digga" Branch shows Hip Hop beat makers and producers how to play in the high-paced game called the music business: Branch draws on his own personal experiences, successes and failures, as well as interviews with his well-known professional peers in the music industry, to provide a comprehensive guide to the legal, financial and creative aspects of the Hip Hop music game. Branch examines the roles of each member of a beat maker and producers winning team such as attorneys, managers, accountants, and friends. This book teaches winning strategies to build character, develop inspiration and motivation to help bring out the best when it matters the most. If you're a beat maker, producer or anyone who wants to make a living from Hip Hop music, The Beat Game is a must read

All You Need To Know About The Music Business - The new edition of 'the industry bible' (Los Angeles Times) by Donald S. Passman No one understands the music business and the changes it has undergone in recent years better than LA lawyer Donald Passman. For 20 years his book has offered detailed advice to artists and executives, novices and experts alike on how to thrive in these volatile times. This completely revised edition sets out recent developments in record deals, copyright, new technologies and film music. It also offers unique advice on how to navigate your way through the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, merchandising and performing. Whether you're a newcomer or an established professional, All You Need to Know about the Music Business is an essential companion. It will also be loved by readers of The Music Business and How Music Works by David Byrne. 'The definitive text on the business of music written by the man the most talented artists in the world look to for advice' Ron Rubin, co-head of Columbia Records 'Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz' Rolling Stone Donald Passman is a graduate of the University of Texas and the Harvard Law School. For many years he has practised law with the LA firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer and Brown, where he specializes in the music and film industries. He represents many famous music clients. He lives in LA with his wife and four children, and plays guitar and five-string banjo.

Building and maintaining a working band, cover or otherwise, is a lot of work. A ton of work. A ton of hard work. You aren't only required to be a good musician and performer, but a salesperson, a marketer, a promoter, a customer service representative, and more. It isn't always the rock star life you dreamed about. Whether playing music in a cover band is a hobby, something you would like to turn into more than just a hobby or something you are trying to make a full-time career out of, this book is for you. In (Not) Just a Bar Band, I cover branding, the difference between marketing and promotion, social media, your online presence and more. You bring the music, I bring the rest

You have your sound polished. You have a sweet website. You're ready to get your music reviewed. Now what? How do you do it? Artist Etiquette 101: Sure Fire Ways To Get A Positive Response From Labels, Radio and Press answers that question. Written by Founder/CEO of Hip Rock Magazine, Daniel C. Morrison you get: Do's and Don'ts when sending messages to media A mental exercise technique to get your mind ready Examples of common mistakes made by artists starting out A template you can actually use TODAY and much more With Reviews by Labels and Publicists working for Avril Lavigne, Hinder, Guns N Roses, Metallica, Linkin Park and more you owe it to yourself to see exactly what Daniel C. Morrison has to say to you A few of the many positive reviews... "The content is great and highly informative " - David Wimble - Founder of The Indie Bible (www.theindiebible.com) "Daniel Morrison's Artist Etiquette 101 is a great tool for up-and-coming bands looking for media and industry exposure. Daniel makes some great points about keys to presenting a band in a positive light." -Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Media (Rocklahoma event, ShipRocked event, Steve Vai's Vai Academy Song Evolution Camp) "We like working with good people." - Kim Estlund, BWR Public Relations Evanescence, Linkin Park, Hinder, Avril Lavigne] "It was so great to work on this event and to get to work with so many great media folks like you." - Morrella S. Raleigh, Director of Marketing - Nederlander Entertainment "I appreciate everything you're doing." - Harold Gutierrez, Machine Shop Marketing Linkin Park, Korn, Papa Roach]