You may have heard of the term Neighbouring Rights before but what exactly does it mean? As a songwriter, it is vital to be aware of all possible revenue streams to make the most out of your music. That’s why Neighbouring Rights are so important. Firstly, it’s important to be aware that there are two … Read more
Signing contracts in the music industry is often perceived as a frightening prospect, whether it be a record, publishing or management deal, to name a few. People often avoid the conversation through fear of being ripped off or losing the rights to their music. The best thing that you can do as an artist is … Read more
What does a manager do? A manager, not to be confused with an agent, is someone who deals with the day to day organisation of your career. A manager provides you with a clear direction for your career in the music industry and overall artist branding. An agent books your gigs. In a time where … Read more
Tom James Parmiter joined the Anara Publishing roster in July 2018. Here we chat with him about his creative process and get his thoughts on the importance of music publishing. 1.) Tell us about how you started making music or what initially got you into music? I started, like a lot of teenagers do with … Read more
This May, I attended The Great Escape in Brighton for the first time and it was an unforgettable experience. As Publishing and Sync Assistant at Anara Publishing and as an independent singer/songwriter myself, I saw the conference from two unique perspectives. If you’re thinking about attending The Great Escape next year, in this blog I … Read more
In part one, we explained how an artist can benefit from playing at a music festival. Throughout this blog, we will discuss the ways in which an artist can stand out when submitting an application form to music festivals. The music festival scene is highly competitive. The larger the profile of the festival, the more … Read more
Making an appearance at a major music festival is often one of the biggest goals for an artist. Performing at a festival can quickly boost their career to the next level. However, it is important to know how to accomplish this goal. A festival performance is not the same as a normal show or concert. … Read more
We’ve all been there, binge watching hours worth of carefully suggested YouTube content and not realising how much time has passed – until it’s too late. Now, just imagine the number of YouTubers waiting to discover your music and become a dedicated fan. There is no denying that a professional looking Youtube channel with engaging … Read more
The independent music scene in India is growing at an increasing rate and is home to many new exciting artists. However, it remains relatively untapped and underrepresented across the international music industry. Anara Publishing aims to bridge the gap between Indian artists and the UK and US sync markets. So independent Indian artists gain the … Read more