Bullocks
Royalty audits, tour accounting and rights management (suits optional).
Since 1999 we’ve embraced the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.
We employ a three pronged attack:
Royalties – Our bread and butter; we do audits, management, desktop, administration et al. If it involves royalties, we do it.
Touring – We’ve been ‘round the block and ‘round the world, we’ve outwitted every sketchy promoter’s trick in the book; we know every nuance of every taxman in every town; we appreciate the full gamut of crew contracts - in short, we’re seriously clued up.
Rights – We are policing the policeman, managing and collecting your neighbouring rights royalties. Whether you are a label or a recording artist, we’ll have you signed up across the globe to get what’s yours.
We consider ourselves to be a highly personable group with the forensic tools and databases that enable us to maximise your revenues.
We’re a jolly bunch to boot… and listen to vinyl in the office but haven’t mastered wearing a suit yet.
Touring
Having a specialist ‘on the road’ accountant means that however messy things get, the one thing that won’t be in a mess is your finances.
Promoter settlements
Hard-won experience shows us it’s best to treat every settlement as a mini forensic audit. Keeping promoters honest is what we do best.
Budgeting
Not all shows are equal! We build very very detailed budgets which we then can then summarise in any number of ways as suits your needs.
Central Withholding Agreements
Touring North America? Unless you plan ahead, you’re in for a painful shock. Without careful pre-planning, taxes can cut into your funds by up to 30%.
Withholding Tax
We plan ahead to both help reduce the taxes withheld at source and then to utilise them against your home taxes. All in all, a nasty business.
Online payment approval systems
When funds need to be paid in one country but approved in another, maybe even a different time zone, life gets complex. Our online systems take away the stress.
Paying local suppliers
One of the trickiest aspects of being on tour is making sure suppliers get paid when they should. Failure to do = show in jeopardy.
Band & Crew
Happy crew, happy tour - but there are multiple tax and employment law issues that can make your crew miserable. Let Bullocks turn those frowns upside down.
Tour intranet
Get organised by uploading itineraries, daysheets, riders etc. to one secure site - coming soon.
Adrian Bullock
Director - Bullocks Touring
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Royalties
Our range of royalty services aim to ensure you get what’s rightfully yours, whatever your revenue stream.
Royalty Audit
Are you a victim of under-accounting? Get a full forensic analysis of your royalty activity and contractual provisions and we’ll find out what is due.
Bespoke royalty management systems
Your royalty scenario is as individual as your music - that’s why we have the tools to deal with any type of royalty arrangement that you have entered into.
Statement Review
Royalty statements can often be a head-scratcher – but not to us. We are here to identify any anomalies within your accountings as well as highlighting any potential areas of concern.
Catalogue Valuation
Music copyrights can be valuable assets, but knowing how much they are worth is tricky. We can assist in crunching the numbers and coming up with an accurate valuation.
Kashif Khan
Director - Bullocks Royalty Services
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Neighbouring Rights
Getting every penny you are owed from recorded music performance royalties is more important than ever. Being proactive, robust, and insightful is the only way to ensure that all of your performances and recordings are accurately registered and your money ends up where it belongs.
We have longstanding relationships with societies around the globe and we understand the nuances each of them has. Leaving the details to us allows you to focus on being an artist whilst giving you the confidence that you’re getting everything you’re owed.
Neighbouring Rights Collection
Who polices the policeman? Us. We register you directly with individual societies around the world. Direct membership allows us to investigate and lobby the societies to make sure you are properly remunerated. From session musicians to contracted artists, we will take care of your recorded performance income.
Registering Recordings
Do you own your own copyrights? We will register your tracks with PPL and equivalent organisations globally - then ensure you get your money. We will ensure your discographies are up to date, complete and accurate worldwide.
Frank Walshe
Director - Bullocks Rights Management
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