MOVING ON UP

Looking at how to enjoy a career as a successful musician? Our Moving On Up series features everything you need to help you make your mark in the industry.

On the line up - Part 1

How to get yourself booked at a festival.

Fighting for funds

Discover the organisations that want to support your career.

Is the radio still relevant?

How to get your music on the airwaves, or should you ignore the radio altogether?

5 Reasons artists quit and how to overcome them

Looking to tour the world and leave a musical legacy? Not if you don’t call it quits first.

Top Songwriting Tips

Crafting that killer track can be a daunting task so we’ve broken down the hard work for you. All you have to do is take note.

Creating a world class band website

A website is a vital promotion tool, so we are walking you through how you can become a website wizard.

Shooting on a shoestring

Costs for creating a music video can spiral out of control, so we tackle creating a video for your band that doesn't break the bank.

Writing a professional band biography

The do’s and don’ts of sounding good without showing off your sounds.

Music Synchronisation 101

Previously an often overlooked way of getting your music out there, we investigate why thinking big means you should think sync.

How to stream supreme

From getting your songs online to growing your reach, we tackle the streaming maze for artists.

Scouting for talent

Getting scouted by a record label is a dream we all share, but what does A&R look like in 2018 and how can you impress them?

Do you need a manager?

When starting a band there are many things to consider. We look at whether you need a manager from the beginning and if not, when is the best time to get one.

Cash is king – The revenue review

Traditional ways to make money in music are changing, forcing musicians to get inventive. So how as a modern-day musician do you keep the pennies rolling in?

Should you self-release your music?

It’s getting easier to release music but more difficult to be successful, so we tackle the question of should you self release?

Making plans to grow your fans

Your band is sounding tight, you’ve got a killer set and are ready to take the world by storm. So how do you build a loyal fan base?

5 DIY Mixing and Mastering tips

You've recorded the raw ingredients to a killer track, but what comes next? We share our top tips to get your song mixed, mastered and ready for release.

5 DIY Recording tips

Keep control of your tracks, save on the studio costs and make music your way.

Can We Do It Ourselves

Sometimes we have to take charge of our own destiny. Discover how you can record and release music on your own.

How Do I Bounce Back?

The journey to the top comes with its fair share of bumps along the way. So when the music industry gets you down, how can you get things back on track?

How Do I Get Gigging?

Don't let anything stop you taking your sound to the stage. Uncover our top tips on preparing for your first gig.

Who Has All The Answers?

Don't let your music questions keep you up at night. We've unpacked some of the topics that confuse budding musicians.

Who Am I?

Finding your place in a world full of talented musicians is hard. What name should you use? How should you come across on stage? It's time that you uncover who you really are.

Are We Band Material?

Everyone dreams of being in a band but we all know that some people are just destined to go solo. So which is better? Making music as part of a band or going out on your own?

Am I Ready?

We all dream of taking to the stage and performing in front of hoards of screaming fans. But how can we turn that dream into a reality? Find out what it takes to progress your career to the next level and discover whether you're ready to take that leap.

It All Starts Here

When someone mentions learning a musical instrument, one picture immediately comes to mind, a dusty guitar tossed aside in frustration and shame. Well maybe we can convince you to give it another try.

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