Funding Grassroots – Lessons from Football
Building on his work with football funding, Sam Duckworth (of Get Cape Wear Cape Fly) has been working with the Music Venue Trust to see what music can learn from football.
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Fundmentals of Mergers and Acquisitions
As live music revenues boom, and revenue concentrates at the top end of the market, mergers and acquisitions are even more likely, but many of us don’t know how these deals get done. Tim Chambers, former SVP International Corporate Development Live Nation Entertainment, shares his beginners guide to M&A.
Music Minds Matter: Countering Post-Tour Blues
Touring can be as euphoric as it is challenging, but coming home and being away from the tour community can be among the most challenging moments. Grace Meadows of Music Minds Matters shares some thoughts on how the whole sector can guard artists once tour is over.
FAC: Quality help in the early days
Knowing where to turn at the earliest stages of your career is essential to building success. The FAC have collated lists of trusted suppliers for those new to the market.
Does PR still have a role in the modern release strategy?
In a world of pre-saves, Discord, playlist pitching, and direct to fan marketing, does PR still have a valuable role to play?
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Like a boss: Entrepreneurship and Driving Change
Jusnah Gadi is Founder and Head of Legal at Young Music Boss, and the pioneer behind the Young Music Boss Awards. She is passionate about empowering people with knowledge, creating opportunities and driving change. Jusnah shares her story of entrepreneurship, international influence and unashamedly provoking change in conversation with Amy Oldham.
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Unseen challenges as festival season approaches
The new normal is far from easy. Festivals take large risks on talent and on fan demand, and post-pandemic fans are buying much later. Kate takes us through the challenges facing festivals in the ‘new normal’.
I miss album artwork! Does it still have a place in the digital era?
Once upon a time, album art could be the first impression of an aritst or an album. The CD offered less space for creativity, and digital doesn’t leave much space at all! Andy from Sizzler talks about the future of album artwork.
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More than music: Events with purpose
In a world of information overload, festivals offer an escape and a reprive. But the commercials are tough, the community far reaching and diverse, and expectations are sky high. How do you keep costs fair, book talent that’s epic and provide and honour a community of loyal fans? Jamie takes us through his experiences, in conversation with Sarah Jones from Songkick.