How do I setup a record Label

[Armageus]

 

[the shadow]

Send a letter to Diddy.

 

[Cromulent]

So basically, what I need is help figuring out how to set up a record label step by step — what the process actually involves, how to manage it, what the key responsibilities are, and what the typical costs might be.

I already have a limited company, could I register it under that?

You'll want to read this:

PRS for Music: royalties, music copyright and licensing

We protect the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties globally for our members.

www.prsformusic.com

The whole copyright and licensing of music is a massive pain in the arse. You need to get the legal stuff down otherwise you'll be in a world of hurt.

 

[Cromulent]

Once you have that sorted you need to talk to people to produce the music, rent out recording studio space, advertise new music releases, get everything setup so you can be on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and all the other music streaming services. You'll need artists for album artwork. Also try and get people to review your music in magazines and blogs and any other marketing you can think of. You might also want video people if you want to do music videos. Basically there is an awful lot to it.

Edit: Oh and a website.

 

[radderfire]

Artists don't need record labels any more.

 

[Cromulent]

Artists don't need record labels any more.

Not entirely true. There are some things that are easier when under a record label than without.

It is like self publishing a book versus getting a "proper" book publisher.

 

[EGuitarStar]

@Retro6

It would be good to see where you are at and what you've found so far, I'm curious. Not that I'm looking but it may help others in the future.

Are you representing artist or setting on up for yourself? If yourself, share the music please so we can listen.