ROUTE TALKS QUESTIONNAIRE

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Talking Mental Health In The Music Industry With
Brace Yourself’s Kieran Allan
Mental Health

We sat down with Kieran to talk about the importance of recognising mental problems early on. Here he opens up about his own struggles, offers advice on getting help, and how having a boss that recognises the need for down time can make all the difference in this fast-paced industry.
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Industry Jargon Explained Part 2
Tips

In part two we hear from an artist manager, tour manager, radio plugger and more about on the terms they wish they knew before they started the job.
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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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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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Letitia Douglas (Reform Radio)
Radio

Letitia Douglas, Studio Assistant at Manchester's Reform Radio speaks about the support and training the station has given her, and gives advice to others her age wanting to get a foot in the door of the music industry outside of London
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Tersha Willis (Terrible Merch)
Merch

We spoke to Terrible Merch co-founder Tersha Willis about how the company began, how they’re embracing tech and how the future looks bright for the industry.
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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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Women Who Built A Career In The Music Industry Without Going To University
Music Careers

University isn’t for everyone but it’s often hard to know what other options are out there. ⁣ We spoke to six women who built careers in music without a degree to hear how it worked for them.
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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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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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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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