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4.12: Top tips for job applications in the arts

As the arts are opening up again, the team at Polyphony Arts share their dos and don’ts for how to make your job application stand out from the rest.

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MWM 28: When Musicians Have Wealth and Influence

While Bezos and Branson are putting their millions into flying themselves into space, Dolly Parton is using her fortune to send children free books through her Imagination Library. Katie looks at why it’s ok to make money in music, but also at how high-earning artists can use their financial power in positive ways.

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4.11: I Can See Hope From Here

Singer Eleanor McCain’s latest album offers hope after the difficult weeks and months of the Covid pandemic in a celebration of Canadian music featuring seven symphony orchestras from across the country.

You can find information about Eleanor and her music here: https://www.eleanormccain.ca/

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MWM 27: “Of course we value your work, but…”

When everything before the “but” is bullshit.

This week Katie and composer Ella Jarman-Pinto discuss negotiating from a position of respect on both sides, and offer their top tips on how to value your work and the work of others in those tricky professional conversations.

You can find out more about Ella and her work at : https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/

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4.10: “From The Red House” – giving music of a sense of place.

Lucy Walker, Head of Public Engagement at Britten-Pears Arts and the voice behind their podcast - From The Red House - unpacks why The Maltings at Snape and the Red House offer a sense of place that is crucial to fully understanding Benjamin Britten’s work and his musical legacy.

You can find out more about Lucy’s work for Britten Pears Arts and her dedicated podcast “From The Red House” at: https://brittenpearsarts.org/

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MWM 26: Freedom of expression vs institutional sexism

This week Katie tackles the knotty issue of the right to true freedom of expression in an industry which offers constant comment on our dress, appearance, and what is expected of our gender.

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4.9: “Let What’s In, Out” – accordionist Amy Thatcher tells the story behind her latest release

Acclaimed composer and accordionist, Amy Thatcher, talks about her amazing new EP ‘Let What’s In, Out’  in which she explores her experience of giving birth to premature twins while on tour in Berlin.

Find out more about Amy and her music at https://amythatcher.co.uk/

Amy’s album “Solo” and her upcoming release are both available on Bandcamp.

To date to Amy's World Prematurity Day 2021 fundraiser go to https://justgiving.com/fundraising/amyaccordion

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4.8: The Angry Garden – Michael Stimpson’s musical eco-fable for our time

Recorded against the backdrop of the Cop-26 climate summit, the composer shares his thoughts on this new release on eco-vinyl, and considers ways the music business can work to be both environmentally responsible and equitable towards the people who work within it.

You can find information about The Angry Garden and where to source this important recording along with information about Michael’s other amazing compositions at https://www.michaelstimpson.co.uk/

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4.7: Performance anxiety and stage fright - advice from Harley Street

When picturing the audience naked doesn't work...

Therapist Olivia James specialises in treating stage fright, public speaking anxiety and confidence issues. In this episode she explains the mechanics of performance anxiety, and how past trauma and the human nervous system can combine to interpret certain situations as dangerous, and how to overcome your fears.

Find out more about Olivia and her practice at https://harleystreetcoach.com/

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MWM 25: Finding fulfilment as a musician

This week Katie explores the Japanese concept of ikigai and asks four key questions to help you find your fulfilment as a professional musician.

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