Useful links for artists

A growing collection of resources you might find helpful.

If you’ve found something useful online, please let us know so we can add it here! Email us at [email protected].

Starting out

How to market yourself as an artist – Off The Record

Start to work as a private music teacher – The Musician’s Union

Starting out guide – BBC Introducing

Pension guide for self-employed – Aviva

Releasing your music

Releasing music digitally – Off The Record

10 tips to optimize your Bandcamp – Groover

Playing live

Creating an Access Rider – The Musician’s Union

Live performance tips – Ditto

Building a team

What do these guys do? – BBC Introducing

Who does what – Unsigned Guide

The do’s and don’ts of hiring a manager – Spotify

Funding your music

Funding guide – BBC Introducing

Where can I find funding? – Help Musicians UK