The Freelancer’s Guide to Surviving the London Music Gig Economy

At 11pm on a wet Tuesday in Deptford, a double bassist is loading gear into the back of a Nissan Note. Earlier she played a supper-club residency in Peckham, then a function gig in the West End. Tomorrow she teaches three GCSE students in Forest Hill before producing a session in Hackney Wick....

What Do London’s Music Companies Look for in Job Applicants?

So, you’re eyeing a job in London’s music industry—whether at a record label, live music venue, or cutting-edge streaming startup. But with competition fiercer than a sold-out Brixton Academy gig, how do you stand out? Music companies in London aren’t just looking for people who “love...