Members of our Next Stage Artist Network share their experiences navigating the music industry.
Interviews
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Artist Voices: Elle Chante
“Access has always been dear to my heart. Being a part of the Next Stage initiative has helped me to share my experience of disability but also learn from other people”
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Artist Voices: Elena Piras
“I would like to see a clear path towards a musician’s development in their genre.”
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Artist Voices: Louis Cross
“It’s important not to shy away from telling people about your disability.”
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Artist Voices: Emzae
“I would like to see more prominent voices encouraging and showing artists that it is possible to have a successful career whilst putting your health and wellbeing first.”
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Artist Voices: T. E. Yates
“I was ready for this a long time ago but, as an autistic person, the opportunities didn’t seem to come up.”
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Artist Voices: Elle Osborne
“There is something alchemical about live performance for artist and audience both. Playing live is the place I feel most at home.”
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Artist Voices: Robin Jax
“Before the obvious wrecking ball that is COVID-19, reaching out to people within the industry was very difficult – I continually have to knock down my own communication barriers before I can feel comfortable trying to talk to other people.”
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Artist Voices: Hannah Scott
“As much as I love writing and working in the studio to bring the songs to life, to me performing live is the most important part of what I do. It’s an opportunity to really connect with people.”
Videos
In 2021 our then Artist Development Manager Rich chatted to four members of our network for a Featured Artist Coalition Insights series we called Hello To Normal Land.