This in-depth resource provides everything A-Level Business (Edexcel) students need to know about the 2025 Paper 3 theme: the music recording, distribution, and live performance industries. It covers:
Music Recording: Key stakeholders, revenue streams, technological advancements, and challenges.
Music Distribution: Physical and digital distribution methods, streaming economics, and the impact of technology.
Live Performances: Types, revenue streams, trends, and challenges in the live music sector.
Business Models: Insights into major labels, independent labels, and DIY artists.
Marketing Strategies: Digital and traditional methods, social media, and brand partnerships.
Key Social Trends: Sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the music industry.
Global Factors: Globalisation, technological advancements, and economic pressures.
Complete with examples, business frameworks, and tips for success, this resource is perfect for class discussions, independent revision, and exam preparation. Designed to help students build a nuanced understanding of this dynamic industry, ensuring they’re fully prepared to excel in Paper 3.
Our comprehensive presentation on “The Market” for A-Level Business (Edexcel) Section 1.1.1 is designed to enhance your teaching by providing clear and engaging coverage of essential topics. It explores the characteristics of mass and niche markets, the dynamics of online retailing and market changes, the impact of competition, and the differences between risk and uncertainty. Organized to align with the syllabus, the presentation offers visually engaging content that aids student understanding and exam preparation, making it a valuable addition to your classroom resources.
This resource is free and is a single resource belonging to a pack of all the theme 1 presentations (coming soon)
A4 size PDF containing all the equations students need to know for A-Level Business AQA. Download now for FREE.
Suitable for year 12 and year 13 students studying A-Level business AQA.
These equations also apply to the A-Level business Edexcel specification.
This resource is a Btec practice paper and mark scheme which covers unit 3 (personal and business finance)
Foundation diploma, extended diploma
level 3
use of calculator is permitted
the paper will take 2 hours to complete
assessment material based on September 2016 specification
Btec is a qualification which is often undertake during sixth form, collage, and secondary school.
Business studies at Btec teaches the ins and outs of business management as well as all the quantitative knowledge needed.
This practice paper includes the full and detailed mark scheme.
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on bandcamp and includes information on exchange rates, internal methods of finance, imports and exports, manufacturing, and more
At the end of the extract there are 3 exam-style practice questions (8, 10, and 12 markers) students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Wireless Festival and covers a range of topics including types of employment, non-financial methods to improve employee performance, live performances, jobs involved in live performances, and more.
At the end of the extract there are 2 exam-style practice questions (8 and 10 markers) students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Live Nation Entertainment (LNE) and covers key topics such as Corporate Social Responsibility, diversity and inclusion, sponsorships, sustainability, and more
At the end of the extract there are 2 exam-style practice questions students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Ticketmaster and includes information on key topics like pricing strategies (dynamic pricing), ticket reselling, customer loyalty, customer satisfaction, and more
At the end of the extract there are 3 exam-style practice questions (8, 10, and 12 markers) students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Universal Music Group (UMG) and covers information on digital technologies, acquisitions, record labels, music rights, and more
At the end of the extract there are 2 exam-style practice questions students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Spotify and includes information on competition, piracy, independent artists, COVID-19 pandemic, growth, and more
At the end of the extract there are 3 exam-style practice questions (8, 10, and 12 markers) students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2025 will be Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Music Recording, Distribution & Live Performance is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online streaming and the role of sustainability in todays music industry
This case study is based on Glastonbury festival and their operation including sustainability efforts, ticket prices, demand, customer satisfaction, and more
At the end of the extract there are 3 exam-style practice questions students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included with guidance for each question to ensure students are best prepared for the 2025 exam series
Word document and PDF included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2024 will be clothing retail and manufacturing industries.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Clothing retail and the manufacturing industry is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online shopping and the decline of the high-street to production methods and ethics.
This resource is about SHEIN and their founder Chris Xu and his competitors.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2024 will be clothing retail and manufacturing industries.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Clothing retail and the manufacturing industry is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online shopping and the decline of the high-street to production methods and ethics.
This resource is about the rise of GymShark and its founder and entrepreneur Ben Francis. it talks about their production methods, marketing methods, competitors and ethical practices.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark Scheme Included.
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2024 will be clothing retail and manufacturing industries.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Clothing retail and the manufacturing industry is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online shopping and the decline of the high-street to production methods and ethics.
This resource is about Adidas and their takeover of reebok and the impacts of coronavirus.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme included.
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2024 will be clothing retail and manufacturing industries.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Clothing retail and the manufacturing industry is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online shopping and the decline of the high-street to production methods and ethics.
This resource is about Primarks ethics.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme included
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2024 will be clothing retail and manufacturing industries.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
Clothing retail and the manufacturing industry is a wide scope and offers lots to talk about. from the move to online shopping and the decline of the high-street to production methods and ethics.
This resource is about the rise of asos and their marketing methods.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
Mark scheme is included.
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
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A-level business case studies are a great way for students to improve their skills of extracting information from text and structuring answers to exam style questions.
This resource is about Aston Martin and the role they play in the UK sports car market.
at the end of the case study there are some exam style practice questions that students should attempt.
The pre-release for paper 3 revealed that the UK car market would be the subject of the paper in June 2023 and so its a great time for students to start revising and gaining knowledge in preparation for the paper.
A-level business paper 3 cover theme 1,2,3 and 4 and is 2 hours long
A-level business is a great subject for students to learn about global economies, marketing, financial planning and more. These skills will become useful to them in the future is personal life as well as post 18 further education.
this resource is aimed at year 13 students in sixth form and college
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The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2023 will be the UK car market.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
The UK car market is a huge industry with high competition and a constantly changing environment due to legislation in recent years about the introduction of electric vehicles and the disappearance of petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
This resource is about Toyota moving to the UK and then deciding whether or not to leave due to government legislation
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
Who are Phillips Resources?
At Phillips Resources we use your feedback to create the highest quality and most desired resources so that students can get the grades they desire and teachers are trusting in the resources they use and also are left stress free from not having to create their own resources as often.
The topic for A-level business Edexcel paper 3 in June 2023 will be the UK car market.
This resource along with others similar will be great practice for students to gain knowledge of the market and be best prepared for the A-level paper 3.
The UK car market is a huge industry with high competition and a constantly changing environment due to legislation in recent years about the introduction of electric vehicles and the disappearance of petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
This resource is about Mini moving into the electric vehicle market.
At the end of the extract there are practice question students can attempt in order for them to build the skills required for the A-level exams.
A-Level business studies is a great subject to introduce students to the world of economics and how to run a business. It builds the foundations of important skills such as financial planning, data reading and interpreting and much more
Who are Phillips Resources?
At Phillips Resources we use your feedback to create the highest quality and most desired resources so that students can get the grades they desire and teachers are trusting in the resources they use and also are left stress free from not having to create their own resources as often.