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How hard is it to earn a living as a musician?

How hard is it to earn a living as a musician? Discover the truth behind the challenges and the key strategies that can turn passion into a profitable and sustainable career.

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How to Get Music Gigs to Boost Your Career

Learn how to get music gigs. We share strategies that will help you book more shows, build a strong fanbase, and make a lasting impression on promoters and venues.

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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips, advice and independent news covered house concerts, YouTube Shorts, current music marketing trends, and more…

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Side Door removes 10% booking commissions

Alternative venue and house concert booking platform Side Door has eliminated its 10% booking commissions and ticketing fees to artists and hosts.

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Crokomoko breaks through by turning Fans into Partners

In a new Symphonic case study, indie artist Crokomoko uses the Formless SHARE technology turning fans into partners that drove a 2,900% surge in streaming engagement.

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How To Keep Fans Engaged Between Releases and Tours

Struggling to keep fans engaged between releases and tours? Explore these 10 strategies to help maintain excitement, grow your audience, and stay top of mind, even when you’re not dropping new tracks.

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Berklee’s Debbie Cavalier wins Nolte Award: ‘Leading with kindness’

The CEO of Berklee Online, Debbie Cavalier, has won the Julius M. Nolte Award for her innovative leadership and people-first approach. Her vision has made Berklee Online the world’s largest music school and revolutionized access to music education.

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FKA twigs joins growing list of US Visa Related Tour Cancellations

FKA twigs has joined a growing list of US visa related tour cancellations, pulling North American dates of her ongoing Eusexua Tour.

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9 Music Industry Internships to Jumpstart Your Career

Ready to launch a career in the music industry? Don’t miss out on these music industry internships with top companies like Spotify, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group, and more…

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Music Marketing 2025: Swifties, Vaporwave, Superfans & More

Understanding today’s music audiences is key to music marketing success. Learn how algorithms, niche communities and more are helping artists connect with fans in the new playbook for music marketing 2025.

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