Pitching and curating music for media | Musiio by SoundCloud | MA Music with Innovation
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David Simkins retweeted
This #LGBTHistoryMonth, MPA Richard Toeman Scholarship 2023 winner @dvd_simkins discusses music's role in the self-discovery of LGBTQIA+ youth in a blog for @YouthMusic.
Read more below 👇
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Youth Music NextGen writer @dvd_simkins examines the importance of queer representation and identification in music for young people. #LGBTplusHM
youthmusic.org.uk/musics-rol…
I didn’t think LEGO would transform my music career!
Recently I caught up with @BristolUni @UoBrisCareers. I hope these stories encourage musicians to stay motivated about their careers. If anything, this blog proves I’m having a lot of fun with mine!
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This is my first time writing about LGBTQIA+ experiences.
And the first time that music’s role in LGBTQIA+ youth self-exploration has been formally addressed (as far as I can make out).
So in its own little way, this blog feels professionally and personally groundbreaking.
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Youth Music NextGen writer @dvd_simkins examines the importance of queer representation and identification in music for young people. #LGBTplusHM
youthmusic.org.uk/musics-rol…
David Simkins retweeted
Today, the 2023 Musicians Census is released - we are focusing in on what the LGBTQIA+ community within music has to say and amplifying their voices
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You can check out the full report at musicianscensus.co.uk
David Simkins retweeted
Lovely authentic piece from our friend David Simkins, writing for @YouthMusic: ‘Tuning into Identity: Music's Role in LGBTQIA+ Self-Exploration | Youth Music’ youthmusic.org.uk/musics-rol…
David Simkins retweeted
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Youth Music NextGen writer @dvd_simkins examines the importance of queer representation and identification in music for young people. #LGBTplusHM
youthmusic.org.uk/musics-rol…
David Simkins retweeted
Nearly 50% of major publishers and labels were reporting that the instrumentals for their catalog were missing. As sync becomes a growing portion of the industry, so will the #ai tools like @AudioShakeAI opening up these opportunities.
📰 Great read from @dvd_simkins
🔮 Curious about what 2024 holds for the world of music sync? Here’s what the experts are saying!
👉 Discover more insights from experts like Jessica Powell, Will Page & more on how these trends will reshape music sync in 2024!
blog.musiio.com/posts/sync-p…
Writing this story for @Musiio by @SoundCloud was a fantastic kick-off to 2024!
🔮 Curious about what 2024 holds for the world of music sync? Here’s what the experts are saying!
👉 Discover more insights from experts like Jessica Powell, Will Page & more on how these trends will reshape music sync in 2024!
blog.musiio.com/posts/sync-p…
Any travel tips for Berlin?! 🇩🇪
I’m SO excited to be heading to Germany next week for the @mwmberlin Conference 2023.
I’ll be joining my @Musiio by @SoundCloud pals, including Hazel Savage, who’s presenting a keynote on using AI for Good.
Can’t wait! 😁 – at South West, England
@Musiio by @SoundCloud’s @hazelsavage has been announced as a keynote speaker at @BMC_Berlin’s @mwmberlin Festival 2023.
Speaking about using AI for Good, Hazel will be at Berlin’s famous Kulturbrauerei on Wednesday 15th November.
See you there!
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22 weeks. 15 different Airbnbs. And I’ve cooked Pesto Pasta at every single one.
During my SoundCloud internship, as well as all the cool music biz stuff, I’ve learned to navigate my trusty bright yellow suitcase around the most affordable accommodation London has to offer.
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If I had a billboard, I would put that on it 👇
That’s what I said to the director of @cpwmco after the I Know A Place music conference last week.
There were several quotes that resonated with me.
And I thought they were worth sharing.
I can especially relate to the 3rd 😅
It was inspiring to attend @cpwmco’s I Know A Place music industry conference last week on @Musiio by @SoundCloud’s behalf.
By spotlighting musicians with versatile portfolio careers and varied intersectional perspectives, the evening was enlightening and moving.
Thank you 🙌
Last week, @cpwmco hosted an incredible conference championing diversity in the music industry.
I Know A Place featured engaging panel discussions which showcased queer voices and musicians with versatile talent.
Thank you for having us, we were pleased to support.
Happy Birthday @SoundCloud! ☁️🎈
We celebrated its sweet 16 in style in with table tennis and darts tournaments. 🏓
The London office was the busiest it’s ever been and we all had so much fun! 🎉🎊
It’s my birthday on Monday too so any excuse to party was very welcome! 😄
🚀 Road trip! 🚍
Last week, I accompanied the @Musiio by @SoundCloud team to the @ffwdgroup music business conference in London.
It was great to witness our VP of Music Intelligence, @hazelsavage, in action, sharing how Musiio’s been enabling ‘AI for Good’!
1/5 The power of networking 👇⚡
5 months ago, I joined the @CMNetwork_ @SonyMusicUK Positive Influence Programme.
I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the music industry, but I didn’t know how.
And then I met my mentor.
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I’ve been applying for entry-level sync jobs ever since. Something I didn’t know existed 5 months ago!
I’ve also been developing a colourful artist project, which I hope to share soon. 🌈