Specialising in music business research, consultancy and project management (Prince2). Formerly MusicTank.
London, England
Joined March 2009
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OMG this is flawed on so many levels I don't know where to start. Comparisons with dynamic pricing in other sectors, the point is there are alternatives, but there are only 14 dates currently on this tour. You can't choose when to go. @FanFairAlliance
This is genius...
This is an incredible piece of work by @JonathanPieNews.
From the research, to the sequencing, to the performance.
You want to know why so many people are turning away from vapid MSM and looking to political comedy & alternative news? Look no further. 👇
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We've seen over 40 festival closures in the UK this year and it's crucial to understand what's happening in our industry. Check out this article from IQ Magazine featuring our CEO John Rostron discussing the current landscape.
👉 iq-mag.net/2024/06/40-uk-fes…
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Thanks to @IQ_Mag for covering the launch of @musicvenuetrust Manifesto.
Dozens of prospective MPs have already contacted us to sign up to the Manifesto for Grassroots Music. These are simple deliverable steps which everyone can get behind
Read more: iq-mag.net/2024/06/mvt-draws…
This is indeed delicious...!
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DOWNLOAD and read the full Manifesto for Grassroots Music: linktr.ee/MusicVenueTrust
SHARE this post to your social media with the hashtag #VoteForMusic.
WRITE to the prospective MPs in your constituency and ask them to commit to the Manifesto for Grassroots Music.
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UK Music's @Tomkiehl is urging political parties to draw up a world-leading music strategy.
In a letter to party leaders he calls for support of the music industry’s role as a key national asset in the face of global competition.
Discover more: ukmusic.org/news/uk-music-ur…
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NHS staff are not failing, they have been failed for 13 years
Please RT if you agree
👇 Here's a great new fast-track fund of up to £500 available from @HelpMusicians to help creators/ performers seize opportunities - from instrument/ equipment to courses/ masterclasses and even recording. #funding #musicians
If you're a musician and you need funding to take up a pivotal opportunity quick, our Fast Track award might be for you🏃
You could get up to £500 in financial support🙌
More details here: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-sup…
The quote about "knowing the price of everything, but the value of nothing" springs to mind... nevermind tone deaf, wilfully ignorant...
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Superb MUST READ @RobertoNeri47 , new CEO @IvorsAcademy : “[Songwriters are] always the ones that give time & almost gamble on particular projects on a daily basis, so we'd like to see fair compensation around the hard work they're doing." musicweek.com/publishing/rea…
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Your reminder that they knew we’d be worse off…
But did it anyway.
PRS Foundation has launched its Early Career Promoter Fund to support promoters who develop scenes, support artists and DJs with grants of up to £3,500. Application now open, deadline 13th June 2024, here:
tinyurl.com/3z8yxafs #funding #grants #musicbuisness
... and depressing. What on earth can't those constituents see about car crash @trussliz , that pretty much the rest of the UK can?
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📰 Our CEO, David Martin and Lily Fontaine, from the band English Teacher/FAC Ambassadors, spoke to The Guardian about the reality of the grassroots touring.
"Playing live is becoming financially unsustainable for many artists.”
🔗Read the full article: bit.ly/3QkoBQa
UK Artists and Musicians - this @WeAreTheMU survey needs YOU! What are your experiences of post-Brexit EU touring? Help end the detrimental impacts of excessive and costly bureaucracy. Open to all, closes Fri. 24 May: bit.ly/4aWFmJ0 #touring #musicians #Brexit
...and not forgetting that musicians and artists really need to download the free 'Get Paid' guide for more help and info on what they must do to ensure they are paid what they are due, from the digital music supply chain. getpaidguide.co.uk @PRSforMusic #metadata
Do you know the difference between ISWC and ISRC codes? If not, you might be losing out on some of your royalties! 😲
#musicindustry #musicrights #royalties #songwriter #musicbiz #musicbusiness #musiceducation #musicproducer #musicpublishing #ISWC #ISRC #nocturnalapp