Related Resources
Music Distribution Platforms (Free): A Guide
This blog will give you tips on some of the main music distribution platforms where you can get your music out on major streaming services for free.
Get Paid Guide
Get Paid Guide, is exactly what it says on the tin. Find out about how money works as an artist, and how to get paid for your time and work.
More info here.
Music Distribution Platforms (Paid): A Guide
In this blog we’ll look in more detail at how four of the biggest paid distribution platforms operate and what to expect from each one. I’ve also included some tips on how to make best use of them.
Joining the Performing Rights Society (PRS)
If you're beginning to gain momentum as a band, artist, composer or singer, it's time to have a look at joining the Performing Rights Society. If your streams are increasing and you’re getting airplay, consider signing up. The PRS website has an amazing guide that takes you through the sign up process step by step.
Tips on Getting Gigs at Venues
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BŴTS - Careers in Music
Ever wondered what it's like to have a career in the Welsh music industry? What are your options? Where do you start?
We've teamed up with Beacons on a video series that will begin to answer your questions.
How To Get A Gig in a Venue #1
A promoters guide on how to get gigs at music venues and festivals. Part 1 - Starting out, and getting gigs by Ed Townend.
Amplify | Ep 7 - Windrush - Lily Beau
Guest host Aleighcia Scott chats to Lily Beau about music, family and her personal journey of discovery around Windrush.
How To Get A Gig in a Venue #2
A promoters guide on how to get gigs at music venues and festivals. Part 2 - You've got a gig! Now what?
Top Tips & Tricks For Album Artwork
Local artist Fruit discusses his top tips & tricks about designing an album cover!
Links for resources
Pintrest
Behance
A video essay on album artwork
Fruit's socials
Tips on Getting Gigs at Festivals
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Festival Application Guide 2024
Looking to perform at some festivals this year? PRS have put together a guide for upcoming festivals, and link for where you need to go for you to apply.
You can check out the guide here.
Amplify Episode 9 - Wales vs London - Vol 2: Music Industry
EPISODE 9 - Wales vs London
In this mini series, our guest host explores career pro’s and con’s of moving to London over staying in Wales with a wide range of music industry professionals in Wales.
Volume 2: Music Industry
Guest host Connor Morgans chats to Welsh producers Honey B Mckenna, Minas and music industry promoter Rich Samuel.
Anthem. Music Fund Wales
This video introduces the Anthem Youth Forum 2021 who met across the year to discuss music for young people in Wales
Pea's Top Tips For Wellbeing
Oboist and Anthem Trustee Pea talks about the role music plays in their wellbeing.
Music Manager Q & A
How do you start out as a music manager? What are the challenges of managing a band in Wales? Join us for a Q & A with managers based in Wales and staff from the Music Managers Forum.
An Insight Into Artist Management
Like many things I do and have done in the world of working in music, I fell into the whole artist management thing with no intention of becoming a manager. This meant that I often learnt the hard way as I embarked on the journey. With this in mind, I thought it’d be handy for me to put together a rough guide of some of my top tips for anyone who might be thinking about the world of artist management.
Amplify Episode 8 - Wales vs London - Vol 1: Musicians
In this mini series, our guest host explores career pro’s and con’s of moving to London over staying in Wales with a wide range of music industry professionals in Wales.
EPISODE 8 - Wales vs London
Volume 1: Musicians
Guest host Connor Morgans chats to Welsh musicians Izzy Rabey, Foxxglove + Caitlin Lavagna.
How To Get A Gig in a Venue #3
A promoters guide on how to get gigs at music venues and festivals. Part 3 - I've had my first gig. Now what?