Services
Chivalry Music specializes in
promotion and marketing services for Irish, Scottish and American
traditional folk musicians.
"We open doors for you."
At Chivalry Music, we believe in putting the power of
success back in the hands of independent artists. Marketing, promotion,
sales and distribution
services don't require a contract with a major record company any
more. You can 'work the Web' and use the global Internet music
community to promote your art and reach new
audiences.
U.S. Representation
We book performance dates for a (very) limited roster of
artists. At this time we are not taking new artists. No, really. I
mean it. Please don't ask. I may start booking more again in a
couple years.
P-3 and O-1 visa petitions
Preparation and submission of performing artist visas for Celtic
genre performers from Europe with at least 5 years of international
performance history and peer references. For normal
processing, at least 4 months lead time is required. For BCIS
"premium processing" service, 6 weeks is required.
You must provide reference letters, promotional materials and tour
dates. Standard fee is $550 + BCIS application fees and peer
consultation letter fee. Subsequent petitions for the same artist
are $450 + fees.
Web site design and hosting
over nine years of experience in web site design,
administration, maintenance and marketing, we have the skills
necessary to create a web site that will reflect the character of
your art, and be an effective marketing tool.
Read more about our hosting and design
services...
Printed promotional materials
We can take your bios and press clippings and turn them into a
professional looking press kit for promoting your act. Deliverables
may include a complete press kit folder, e-kit, gig poster,
one-sheet flyer. We'll arrange printing or provide digital files for
you to have printed.
Music digitization
We have the equipment and expertise to create digital sound
files in MP3 RealMedia, WAV and other formats for use in various web
applications as well as for demo and promotional CDs.
Song research and licensing
As a specialized service to folk and traditional musicians, we will assist
you in researching the origins of songs and tunes, particularly when
authorship and copyright status is in question. We put the
resources of and our worldwide connections with music
historians and collectors to work to find origins on even the most
obscure songs and tunes.
For copyrighted songs and tunes, we will assist you in obtaining
a mechanical license agreement.
Why get burned for having no credits or wrong
credits on your albums when we can help you get it right?
Product Sales
We understand the demanding lifestyles of touring musicians and
know that it's very difficult to handle mail order sales when you
are traveling several months out of the year. As a service to
independent musicians, we will handle all or any portion of your
mail-order and web credit card sales, including all the transaction
processing, shipping and returns.
By being part of the Chivalry Music catalog,
your sales are increased by genre-association. Someone who comes to
purchase a CD or book from one group may order something by a group
they just learn about through Chivalry Music. We can work on a consignment
or
wholesale purchase basis. Contact us for details.
Mechanical Licensing and Royalties
Collection
As a service to songwriters based outside the U.S., we can act
as your North American representative to issue mechanical licenses
and collect royalties with performers producing 5000 CDs or less.
Web advertising
Where on the web can you advertise your products? We can help you by
designing ads and finding suitable advertising space in related
markets.
To learn more about our services,
contact Kate Akers, kakers@chivalry.com
For more
information, contact:
Kate
Akers, kakers@chivalry.com
Updated:
January 19, 2008