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Beggars Group

Beggars Group is a British record company that owns and distributes several other labels. Its music focus is fiercely alternative. It is managed by Martin Mills who is a fierce advocate for independent label rights. The Beggars Group is the umbrella organisation that handles publicity, distribution, finance and other backline services for some of the most distinctive indie labels yet.

The Beggars group is chaired by founder Martin Mills and now compromises many of the world's most respected independent and is home to 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade, XL Recordings and young.

Their artists have won numerous Brit, Grammy and Mercury Music Prizes including releases from numerous innovative and groundbreaking artists. 

Some popular artists under that were/are currently under this label are: The White Stripes, The Libertines, Bon Iver, Future Islands etc.

Beggars has also been a pioneer in the digital world and had its catalogue available digitally before the end of the last century. It self-distributes digitally and to US indie stores, and have been active proponents in promoting the collective interests of the independent sector, instrumental in the setting up of the sector’s various representative bodies. They are proud to be founding members of the Association of Independent Music (UK), IMPALA (Europe), A2IM (USA), and the Worldwide Independent Network, each of which represent the interests of the independent music industry. The Beggars Group are also active members of Merlin, the independents’ rights licensing body.

Association of Independent Music: not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK's independent music sector

IMPALA:  the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations.

A2IM: a trade association that represents independent record labels in the United States, founded in 2005

Merlin: a digital rights music licensing partner for independent record labels, distributors, and other music rights holders around the world.

Choosing my NEA Brief

 The NEA that I am most drawn to is Brief 4: Music. I already have some experience with production using the CapCut software from my GCSE coursework. I also love music and the "narrative" brief allows me to take my interpretation of the song and present it. I am also proficient in using Canva from my coursework and other personal endeavours. I plan to create "a mix of performance montage and other narrative elements". I also wish to incorporate subtle intertextual hints to create a sense of gratification for the viewer and promote repeated viewing.

Initial inspiration:

Ceilings by Lizzie McAlpine

Aesthetic inspiration: