SHAMUS DAMANI
LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS CONSULTANT @ ADVICE IN MEDIA / DEFECTED
Media lawyer with over 25 years’ experience working in the heart of the music industry. Currently employed as Director of Business Affairs for Defected Records, in addition to running my own legal and business affairs consultancy Advice In Media Limited assisting labels, managers, artists etc.
Additional roles include board memberships of PPL & VPL. I provide legal and business advice on all matters relating to records, publishing, brands, licensing, merchandise, events, talent agency, artist management, studio management, IP protection etc.
SPEAKER TOPIC
AFEM’S GUIDE TO PUBLISHING DEALS FOR ARTISTS AND MANAGERS
Music publishing is one of the most valuable and most misunderstood income streams for artists. This 101-level session breaks down the fundamentals of publishing deals from an artist and manager perspective, covering how different deal structures work, what rights are being granted, and which terms matter most in negotiation.
BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE
GET INSPIRED BY THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTY AT BMC26
