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The sacrifices necessary to make a living from your music

News: 10th February 2016 by Louise Dodgson under Artist Managers

Want to pack in the day job and make music your top priority? The reality shows that the creature comforts you've grown accustomed to in your day to day life may have to go - the security of a regular wage, an annual holiday to look forward to, savings for buying a home are all likely to be a distant memory. 

Check out the link below to read a very interesting article and, sadly, disappointing look at the realities of earning a crust by making music your full time job. Members of Slow Club, Brawlers and The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing discuss their experiences of making their income stretch to cover the basic essentials of living. Is it all worthwhile? Read on and share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jan/30/rocknroll-stardom-live-music-struggling-bands-slow-club-brawlers


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