We hear often how streaming has changed the recorded music landscape, and how quickly things have changed, we also hear stories of labels behaving badly. Are the deals we offer artists and writers fit for purpose now? What can artists do to take control of their careers? And how can we invest in them effectively?
Podcasts are taking off, but standing out from the crowd is not easy. Nicole takes you through the essentials of doing it right.
Streaming fraud is big business, and stopping it can be very costly, as is not addressing it. Morgan Hayduk, leading expert on streaming fraud prevention, joins AIM COO Gee Davy to discuss how big a problem streaming fraud is for independent artists and what Beatdapp plan to do about it.
Working in music is a privelidge, but it isn’t easy. What can we do to help each other develop, grow and thrive? Entreprenur and innovator Ben joins FastForward favourite Sania Haq to take us through his work behind the scenes that has helped many, and shares how we can inspire others too.
There is a lot of talk about monetising super fans, and how to find them. There’s no conversation about growing consistent, loyal fans who can sustain artists through the chllenges of the modern music industry. Can you grow super fans? Experts from music and gaming share some of the things that are working to build lasting loyalty.
Parliament called the industry together for a conversation about misogyny in music, and lots of insights were shared. Has the industry changed in any meaningful way? And what can we do to ensure a healthier, more inclusive industry going forward?
Former global insight director at Universal, Chris takes you through the key numbers in recorded music.
