Trendy v distribuci hudby se zaměřením na nezávislá hudební vydavatelství v ČR

Technological development in the world is causing rapid changes in industries working with new technologies, including the music industry. Given its high volatility, it is difficult to keep track of its structure and current trends. This is even more difficult in the case of an independent sector, which is not very consolidated. In the Czech Republic, the mapping of the music industry has only become more intensive in recent years. The aim of this thesis is to contribute to this effort and to describe the current situation in this sector. Based on the theoretical part, compiled on knowledge from specialized literature, in-depth interviews with managers and employees of independent music labels are conducted in the practical part in the form of qualitative research. It was found that independent music labels are able to form communities of people around them and contribute to the diversity of the local music scene. They are important in terms of supporting local, mostly smaller or medium-sized artists. Due to the outflow of money from the industry, they have to find new sources of funding and adapt their business model accordingly. Due to their local reach, they are not forced to quickly adapt to new trends. Independent music labels generate a significant amount of indirect employment, which makes a positive contribution to their country's economy.