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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
Posting on Social Media
Charlie J brings you social media posting tips for Insta, Twitter and Facebook.
How to send content to Radio Platfform
Bablu Shikdar tells you how to send your music and audio to Radio Platfform!
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.
Tips on Getting Gigs at Festivals
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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.
Studying Music at University of South Wales
Shereef Ragab profiles music at University of South Wales.
He interviews Head of Music and Drama, Lucy Squire, and industry mentor, Kaptin Barrett.
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
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.
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.
How To Set Up a Linktree
Your social media profile only allows one link… unless you use Linktree!
Tips on Getting Gigs at Venues
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An experience of the Sound and Music Summer School
Anthem Youth Forum 22 member Rey talks about their experience of the Sound and Music Summer School 2022.
How to record using Audacity
Bablu Shikdar shows you how to record your show using Audacity so you can send it to Radio Platfform!
Create Videos for Releases
Charlie J shares tips on creating videos using free Canva and DaVinci Resolve software.
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.
Amplify - stories about youth music in Wales
stories about youth music in Wales