The panel at Make it Happen at The Great Escape discuss 'How, when and why bands should communicate with their fans?'.
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Focus on Creativity
Creators rely on royalties to write the songs we love. It takes a lot of time and hard work - and expensive recording equipment - to create great music. Learn more about how creators turn their inspiration into demos and finally into the songs we enjoy.
I wrote that - Nick Hemming
Read an interview with the first unpublished songwriter to be nominated for an Ivor Novello Award.
Ivor Novello Essay - White Lies
Read an essay from White Lies, written as part of the Ivor Novello awards.
Music Universe
Learn how the music industry works in this PRS for Music educational poster.
Ivor Novello Essay - Nitin Sawhney
Read an essay from Nitin Sawhney, written as part of the Ivor Novello awards.
I wrote that - Pete Shelley
Read an interview with the man behind Buzzcocks' 'Ever Fallen In Love (with someone you shouldn't've)'.
Ivor Novello Essay - Jim Kerr
Read an essay from Jim Kerr, written as part of the Ivor Novello awards.
I wrote that - Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton explains how he wrote Michael Jackson's epic 'Thriller'.
Ivor Novello Essay - Michael Berkeley
Read an essay from Michael Berkeley, written as part of the Ivor Novello awards.
I wrote that - Simon Aldred
The Ivor Novello-winner talks about his composing methodology and writing lyrics that stand the test of time.
I wrote that - Simon May
Music is a core part of many other creative industries. Simon May explains how his TV themes, including 'Eastenders', were composed.
I wrote that - Tim Laws
Lyrics and score - often the best songs come from creative collaborations. Tim Laws remembers how he helped put 'Dreams' together with Gabrielle.
I wrote that - Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector explains how a moment of inspiration and his mum's answerphone saved Westlife's hit 'Flying Without Wings'.
BBC Radio 2 - Sold on Song
Visit Radio 2's website to read their guides for music creators.
