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shesaid.so
Gender Equality

shesaid.so is one of the pivotal organisations seeking to redress the gender imbalance within the music industry through community efforts and female oriented support networks.
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James Pegrum
Radio Plugger

Founder of Viaduct Promotions James Pegrum talks us through what a radio plugger does day to day, the influence of digital platforms and the importance of work experience.
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Route Recommends
Tips

We cherry pick the best books, articles, films and further reading to help you learn more about the music industry’s role within arts and culture.
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Stuart Stubbs (Loud And Quiet)
Publishing

We spoke to founder and editor Stuart Stubbs about the magazine’s DIY beginnings, what he looks for from new writers and how he’d do things differently if given the chance.
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Youth Music Report: A Blueprint For The Future
Music Careers

We’re extremely proud to have been asked to take part in the Youth Music report ‘A Blueprint for the Future’. Read on to see how they’re planning to empower organisations to diversify the music industry with the launch of a new £2million fund.
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Kate Hutchinson (The Last Bohemians / Worldwide FM)
Journalism & Broadcasting

“Be brave in sending editors your ideas but don’t be disheartened if they get rejected.”
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Racism In The Music Industry
Opinion

A message from Jamal Guthrie, founder of Route, on the music industry's role in institutionalised racism.
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STORIES

Insight and tips from industry professionals.

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Chloe Newman
Photography

We caught up with photographer Chloe Newman to learn more about her career so far, how to balance personal projects with commercial ones and how music and fashion influence her work.
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Ciara Johnson (DICE)
Ticketing

The relationships she forms on a daily basis helps to improve one of the sector’s leading bits of tech.
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Chantal Adams (NTS)
Video

NTS’ Head Of Video, Chantal Adams, explains how she got the job and offers some short sharp advice for budding filmmakers looking to pitch ideas.
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Andy Rossiter (Love Thy Neighbour)
Live Music Promotion

The Brighton based promoter shares tips on how to get your events off the ground, and offers an optimistic outlook on the music industry’s resilience.
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PEOPLE, PLACES & PROGRAMMES

A series highlighting funding opportunities, educational programmes and support networks for the music industry.

Create London
Art & Creative Practice

As part of our look into support for the creative industries, we talk to Create London founder, Hadrian Garrard about the elitism that rules the arts sector and the challenge of connecting artists with their communities.
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Arts Council England
Funding

Between 2018 and 2022 Arts Council England have pledged £1.45billion into the arts sector.

Music Relationship Manager Adem Holness talks us through the grants available to the music industry, and explains how the organisation is acting to diversify the distribution of its funding.⁣
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