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The business side of the music industry is often overlooked but crucial to the success of the sector. Behind every successful artist or band, there is an army of talent agencies, music labels, studio owners and promoters who have important roles.

When you think of a musician, an image of a pop star holding a guitar on stage at a concert probably comes to your mind. In reality, the global music industry is enormous and employs millions of people working in different capacities.

If you are musically inclined, you can choose from a wide variety of roles, from songwriters to media producers. However, irrespective of your dream music career role, you need to be prepared for a lot of ups and downs throughout your career.

The capital of the United Kingdom, London, is renowned for a lot of things. It is the seat of the UK’s Royal Family, one of the biggest business hubs in Western Europe and has a plethora of historical landmarks like the London Bridge and Big Ben.

The UCAS Clearing process has started for 2021 in the UK and is helping hundreds of students find their ideal courses and colleges. However, landing the right course in your preferred university is only the tip of the iceberg. You must also figure out your education expenses and your accommodation for your college life.

The London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) understands that Clearing can be quite hectic and stressful for students. If you want to study music or entertainment and haven’t decided on a particular college, LCCM can help you convert your passion for music into a full-fledged career.

Freedom Day on July 19th is just round the corner and with a mini heatwave fast approaching too, there are many reasons to head out and see what London has to offer this month!

When you’ve put all your effort into creating a song or album, poured out all your emotions in the studio and then created an amazing music video or artwork, it’s time for release day!

With our frenetic lifestyles, it rarely seems that we have time for anything. We’re continually swamped by notifications, emails, our managers demanding us to finish work etc. the list goes on and on.

Left unchecked, feeling out of control and disorganised can lead to increased stress and mental health issues. But all is not lost. You can regain control of your professional and personal time and get your organisational skills into better shape. Here’s our top tips!