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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.
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Time: 15min

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.

Time: 6min

How To Book, Organise and Pull Off a Local Gig (Part 1)

Take some advice from your friendly neighbourhood music venue; When a promoter or act comes to us as a venue, often our first question is “who’s playing?”. For all venues, not just ours, this is crucial and determines whether they host your show or not, so make your line-up your number one priority. It’s your best chance for success.

Time: 5min

How to get your First Gig as a Musician

Local promoter and music manager, Connor Williams from 333 presents has put together an informal guide for getting your first show.

Time: 10min

Ready to Record? Get Your Music Out There!

You, as an artist, have written a song. Maybe you have performed it many times with your band, or recorded it as a voice note into your phone. But how do you take this song and make it into a finished product?

Time: 7min

Building Confidence: Essential Tips for Musicians with MADITRONIQUE

Struggling with stage fright, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome is common amongst musicians. Confidence isn’t just something you’re born with, but a skill you can build. Let MADITRONIQUE break down proven strategies to help you perform with certainty, overcome nerves, and trust your musical abilities.

Time: 7min

Amplify - stories about youth music in Wales

stories about youth music in Wales

Time: 25min

Top Tips On Approaching Music Blogs

Aled Thomas has held a variety of roles in the Welsh music industry; from working as a DJ/MC and events promoter, to performing on stage as lead singer/guitarist for several South Wales acts. Here are his top tips when approaching music blogs to help make sure you and your submission stand out from the rest.

Time: 5min

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.

Time: 5min

How To Book, Organise and Pull Off a Local Gig (Part 2)

We know that not every show is for every venue, so take some time to consider which venue might be the best place for you. Have a look at what kind of events a venue regularly puts on. Many other venues hold diverse genres whereas some stick to only one genre of music.

Time: 5min

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.

Time: 10min

Create Videos for Releases

Charlie J shares tips on creating videos using free Canva and DaVinci Resolve software.

Time: 7min

Amplifying Accessibility - Research Project

Rightkeysonly began Amplifying Accessibility, a 6-month project set on finding inclusive ways D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals could progress their career in, what seemed like, a very able music industry.

Time: 10min