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Music is Economy— PERIOD!!! A centralized statewide office Makes it All Make Sense!!! A main key to success is organization. Let’s create the equilibrium needed, and collectively be drivers of effective change in the “gig” /“creator” economy.
The link between creative industries and historic buildings is often talked about but the reality is inspiration and innovation need context and catalyst.
In performative arts how you, the audience, experiences it is key to how you appreciate it. Being able to be that close to ‘the next big thing’ in an atmosphere designed to inspire you to engage was a critical part of a band’s evolution, let alone the repetition of curating your art through repetitive practice (as discussed by Malcolm Gladwell in Outliers in respect of the Beatles in Hamburg).
It would be interesting to map how many of those 23 were in historic buildings.
The sobering reality that only 11 of the 34 grassroots music venues that Oasis played on their first tour still exist today.
Gone are 23 spaces that took a punt on a new band from Manchester who would become one of the most iconic in British music history.
That's 23 communities that aren't getting the chance to hear the chords of the next 'Definitely Maybe' for the first time.
Let’s protect the sacred live music spaces we have in the UK, ensuring that both fans and the next generation of superstars have the same opportunities Oasis had.
It's great to see that the BRIT Awards are committed to making the show more inclusive, responding proactively to last year’s feedback by taking concerted actions for 2024. Nice one Dr Jo Twist OBE (she/her)YolanDa Brown OBE DL and the BPI team. #BRITs
The 60 / 40 gender split in favour of female artists for the nominees in the Artist of the Year category is one of the standout developments following last year’s controversy. Doubling the number of nominations for Artist of the Year, International Artist of the Year and introduction of R&B as its own genre award are also positive steps forward, together with greater transparency in setting out the makeup and demographics of the Voting Academy.
Plus the selection of Youth Music funded partner Saffron Records as the 'Official Supported Non-Profit for 2024' for the BRIT Awards & Mercury Prize is brilliant to see.
It’s important now to build on this positive momentum as there’s more to be done to ensure a creative, diverse, and inclusive music industry. For young people, it’s imperative they see people like them represented in the nominations, awards and wider music industries. From a wide range of backgrounds in terms of gender, ethnicity, disability and socioeconomic background. It’s about young people having role models representing them and their lives both on and off stage.
It’s also great for creativity too. Greater diversity produces greater music. Artists from a range of backgrounds create songs and lyrics often expressing their own lived experiences, challenges and observations on society. This provides us with rich, thoughtful music from a multitude of voices, platforming the diversity and creativity of the UK.
And it all starts at the grassroots, supporting young people at the earliest age to make, learn and then earn in music. This is the national ecosystem we support and invest in at Youth Music and we ask the music industries to do the same with us. This in turn will create the very pipeline of diverse creative talent that’s being called for.
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You can find two of my most recent articles in the newest issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine where I cover Waves End RV Park and the Ship's Company Theatre!
Music Supervisor for the Oscar Contending Film "Iron Temple," Musician & Director || I Create Content for Pop & Latin Music Brands || Keynote Speaker #Tedx
Relationships are vitally important in the music industry.
However, what's more important is the value of what you can bring to the table.
Reciprocity is also as important.
The best way to grow in this industry is to be in circles where everybody can benefit, in my opinion.
You need people to grow your success. Community is important.
No well-known executive or music artist did it alone.
Thus, as we build our careers in music, we need to find our tribe of people to count on.
When we need help, we need to ask for it.
None of us have all the answers. However, when someone confides in you for help, it's better to have or be in a position to do so because of your skill or know-how.
Don't just network to network.
Be a vessel of something that you can help someone with.
#musicians#indiemusican#musicindustry#musicbusiness
Coming up on Sunday 29th September at 2:00 pm
MIKE NAYLOR’S MUSIC MIX
This Sunday afternoon, Mike features some of the music and performers he discovered on his recent trip to Nashville – in Tennessee.
You’ll hear songs by Molly Tuttle, Ashley McBryde & Dolly Parton, Hall of Fame inductee Beth Nielsen-Chapman explains what makes a great song, and Mike talks to up and coming artists Tophouse, Liz Kate, Allison Leah and Amy Alexander. Amy was born and brought up in Hertfordshire, but now lives in Nashville – with her American husband, and she’s is in the process of recording her first record.
That’s Mike Naylor’s Nashville Mix – SUNDAY from 2 till 4.
It is easy to question how in the hell the music industry could be based off of oppression when the very concept of art should be an escape from that. But the truth is colonialism permeates every facet of monetizing this lifestyle.
In entertainment there are often 5 words used to foster a common goal: the show must go on. Simple words. An idea I once found empowering... The concept that regardless of whatever else happens, showtime will arrive.
I think of all the times I tried to raise the alarm to a concern in this business. How often was I dismissed? What was said to me? What did everyone want?.... We can't worry about that right now, the people want to be entertained.
How often have I warned others of those who covered up assault? How many chose the side of assaulters for money and clout? The music business is built on covering up abuse. Events are no different. https://lnkd.in/gRErnnth
Thanks David Taylor. Not a universal fix, but a thoughtful addition for specific contexts.
Some issues:
🔹 Balanced Integration: Skillfully blending the calm of symphony concerts with digital interactivity opens up a dual concert model. This approach diversifies the audience experience, offering both traditional tranquility and dynamic, interactive sessions.
🔹 Artistic Integrity: Ensuring live performances remain authentic while embracing digital avenues is crucial. This balance safeguards the artist's vision and the concert's integrity.
🔹 Navigating Challenges: Implementing digital elements involves logistical, legal, and copyright considerations, demanding strategic foresight.
#ClassicalMusic#DigitalInnovation#AudienceEngagement
Taylor Swift has one of, if not THE most loyal and engaged online audiences in the world. This comes from how she encourages and empowers her fans to use their phones in concerts and engage with social media, and it’s time the classical music world took notice.
For her Eras Tour concert at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the phone network AT&T announced that data usage on their network alone reached a staggering 28.9 terabytes... which means 5.78 million photos or nearly 462 days of videos worth of free promotion.
#ClassicalMusic#Orchestras#Classical#Audiences#TaylorSwift#TaylorSwiftErasTourhttps://lnkd.in/efwsPcMz
