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How to pitch music for Hollywood films and ads

Hollywood music supervisor Bobby Gumm’s has worked on music for the likes of The Dark Knight Rises and Anchorman 2. Ahead of his appearance at the next NARIP session, M heard about what he looks for when choosing music to sync…

By Jim Ottewill 14 Feb 2013

Five tips for marketing your music on Facebook

Get seen and heard on Facebook with our tips that won't cost you anything more than your time.

By Anita Awbi 12 Sep 2012

Ten tips for marketing your music on Twitter

Twitter is huge, and it's only going to get bigger. So learn how to get yourself seen and heard.

By Anita Awbi 11 Sep 2012

Five ways to make social media work for you

When it comes to spreading the word about your music, social media plays an integral part in letting the world know what you have to offer. Read some tips from social media experts Green House Group.

By Anita Awbi 13 Apr 2012

Get the most from a music video in four easy steps

Here’s a few tips from Radar's guide, “29 Ways To Get The Most From Your Music Video”. Radar is a service used by record labels, independent artists and music video directors to commission and promote music videos worldwide.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Getting gigs in France

For the latest instalment of Make it Happen, PRS for Music’s Jules Parker shared some of his top touring tips ahead of the Vive la France! 2012 convention.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Making it happen live - advice from Pete Webber

We raid the sound booth to get top advice from Pete Webber on gigging and sounding great on stage, and discover why reaching out to the right promoters could transform your career.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Five things to do before you make a music video

Music and videos go hand in hand and a memorable video can help make a good song great. Advances in technology make it easier than ever to make and edit a video. But, according to Charlotte Johnson of Decibel Pictures Ltd, you should never compromise quality. Here are some things to think about before you pick up the camera.

By Anita Awbi 23 Dec 2011

Make It Happen 14 - Making music for brands

Here's some more tips for being as prepared as possible when working with brands.

By Anita Awbi 5 Dec 2011
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