How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams

S4.3/E59: Get Your Business Affairs Together w/ Rough Trade & EYRE LLEW's Sam Heaton

Feb 19, 2024

Sam Heaton, indie artist and Rough Trade booker, discusses legal agreements and touring Asia. They cover pre-orders, business affairs, venue ownership, and diversifying income streams in music career development.

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Quick takeaways

Clear compensation agreements before recording prevent legal disputes over songwriting splits.

Utilizing pre-orders and pre-saves is crucial for sustainable revenue generation in the music industry.

Building a text and email list aids in effectively promoting music and maximizing revenue streams.

Deep dives

Building Revenue Streams for Musicians

Building a sustainable music career involves understanding the modern music industry from recording to release, focusing on not missing any revenue streams. This includes creating authentic art to connect with audiences long-term.

Organizing Gigs and Tours for Musicians

04:33

Tips for Booking Shows and Building Momentum

03:06

Importance of Promotion and Effort in Booking and Promotions for Festivals

02:44

Intro

3min

Importance of Pre-Orders and Building Fan Lists for Music Monetization

2min

Sorting Out Business Affairs in Music and Entertainment

13min

Touring Asia: From Nottingham to a 45-day tour across five countries

9min

Navigating the Music Industry: From Festivals to Business Development

23min

Efficient Data Organization for Managing Music Projects

2min

Venue Ownership and Music Careers Growth

4min

Managing a Venue at an Iconic Vinyl Store

2min

Building a Sustainable Music Career through Diversifying Income Streams

26min

Before you hit the studio it's crucial that you have all of your songwriting, producer, player and recording agreements in place. Which can feel overwhelming. This episode streamlines that process for you to protect you and your work for the long-term. To do so, Emily chats with deeply successful indie artist Sam Heaton of EYRE LLEW, who is also books Rough Trade in Nottingham, England and has a slew of live & booking experience at both the local and major international levels. Recorded live at Metronome Nottingham.

Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.

Book this podcast was based on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2⁠⁠⁠⁠. 10% off w/ code PODCAST

Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@c-ent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

CREDITS:

Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily White⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Project Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Zimmerlich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Engineer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathan Cain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lilia Iza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matthew Wang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams

S4.3/E59: Get Your Business Affairs Together w/ Rough Trade & EYRE LLEW's Sam Heaton

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