Charting Tracks: Episode 15: Making A Living in Music (Part 1)

Charting Tracks

In this episode of Charting Tracks, the penultimate episode in Season 1, we cover the all important topic of how to make a living in music. We explore the different revenue streams from the perspective or an artist, producer and songwriter including royalties, merchandise, live shows and brand endorsements. We also explore the various other disciplines within the music industry and the core functions of the record label marketing machine including marketing, social media, radio promotions, TV promotions, club promo, live agents and more.

Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode:

“The music is the most important part but to think of it as the thing that’s going to be the main revenue driver is kind of an outdated way of thinking.” - C. O’Gorman

“I’m not going to name any names but… A BIG Artist… One of the most respected, well-known names in the UK. That Artist makes more money from their brand partnership with a sports brand, than they do from their music.” - A. Yaqub

“You might find that to begin with you’ve got to do a bit of almost everything.” - B. Hennessy-Garside

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What Next?

Some further listening and research, if you fancy it…

Music:

Nile Horan - Too Much to Ask

Sam Smith - Stay With Me

Ed Sheeran - The Parting Glass

Lady Ga Ga - Paparazzi

Cardi B - I Like It

Websites:

Intellectual Property (IP) protections in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview

PPL: ppluk.com

PRS: prsformusic.com

Submit Hub: submithub.com