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backline

The musical instruments and equipment required for a live performance. i.e. Drums, guitars, amps, monitors, etc.

Big Five

A phrase that collectively refers to the five largest corporations in the global music market: Universal, Sony, BMG, Warner, and EMI.

Black Box Monies

Unclaimed royalties for works that are collected by sub-publishers in foreign (non-US) regions.

booking agent

The person who schedules shows for a venue. They can be an employee of the venue, or someone who works independent of the venue.

Busking

Performing music or other forms of entertainment in a public place while soliciting money. Also known as street performance