If you are interested in any career path in music or just want to know more about it then you've come to the right place. Check out our latest interviews with all different kinds of people in the music industry right here and find out what advice our music industry experts have got just for you!
What to know when you're starting out
Skatta is a Grime rapper from Coventry. Over the past few years Skatta’s music has caught the attention of infamous producers in America. As a young star who has been presented with so many opportunities, Skatta has learnt many tricks of the trade about how not to get taken advantage of when you’re an unsigned artist. Watch Skatta’s interview to find out about his career in Grime, the mistakes he’s made and how he’s learnt from them going forward.
Building a music career on YouTube
Indie musician Emma McGann first found fame on her YouTube channel. She uses her self-taught social media skills to promote her music, without help from a major record label. Sometimes this can be difficult to do because major record labels have a lot of money, which helps them to advertise their artists to lots of people. In this video, Emma shares her story of her unique success, what it’s like being your own boss and gives you advice on how to start building your own fan base online by yourself!
Musicians' Union 101
Ben Benson talks to us about his role as Midlands Regional Officer for the Musicians’ Union. The MU is an organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working across the UK in all sectors of the music business. Ben talks about the traps that musicians often fall into and how the MU can help musicians to get the money they are owed and what to look out for in contracts. Tune in to hear how you can sign up today!