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How has the pandemic impacted the artists we love and the independent music industry?
a #StateOfIndependentsDay thread 
a #StateOfIndependentsDay thread
From record shops and venues to labels, festivals, recording studios, and sprawling villages of managers, sound techs, and other people who orbit musicians... the music biz is a vast ecosystem.
Today weâre exploring the impact of #COVID19 and how some have adapted...
Today weâre exploring the impact of #COVID19 and how some have adapted...
Various studies have tried to map the scale of the industry and trade body @UK_Music suggest around 140,000 people work directly in the UK music business.
This doesnât include people who benefit from and work indirectly âin musicâ such as burger vans at festivals, tourism, etc.
This doesnât include people who benefit from and work indirectly âin musicâ such as burger vans at festivals, tourism, etc.
Before the pandemic...
@UK_Musicâs Music By Numbers report revealed that the music industry was worth ÂŁ5.2 billion to the UK economy in 2018.
The live music sector accounts for over ÂŁ1 billion of that.
But letâs start by looking at the record business...
@UK_Musicâs Music By Numbers report revealed that the music industry was worth ÂŁ5.2 billion to the UK economy in 2018.
The live music sector accounts for over ÂŁ1 billion of that.
But letâs start by looking at the record business...
Globally, the @IFPI_org suggest the record industry in 2019 was worth a whopping US$20.2 billion https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52529778
According to the Association of Independent Music ( @AIM_UK), the UKâs independent music sector makes up a quarter of the recorded music market
They define an 'independent' as a music company which is not more than 49% owned by a major (Warner Music, Sony Music or Universal)
They define an 'independent' as a music company which is not more than 49% owned by a major (Warner Music, Sony Music or Universal)
Itâs perhaps worth noting that independent ârecord labelsâ are often companies who do far more than make CDs and press vinyl in order to survive and thrive.Many labels also manage artists, sign music publishing rights, promote concerts, run record shops, and much more.
Independent music makes a huge financial and cultural contribution.
If you have ever bought or streamed an album, enjoyed a gig or lost yourself in a club, chances are, youâve felt the connection that the industry provides.
Before the pandemic, business was thriving too...
If you have ever bought or streamed an album, enjoyed a gig or lost yourself in a club, chances are, youâve felt the connection that the industry provides.
Before the pandemic, business was thriving too...
The ârecordâ industry has been in transition but consumption is up 
Overall, 154 million albums were either streamed, bought or or downloaded in 2019 - the largest amount since 2006, when the figure stood at 161.4 million.
More stats https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50927583
Overall, 154 million albums were either streamed, bought or or downloaded in 2019 - the largest amount since 2006, when the figure stood at 161.4 million.
More stats https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50927583
Since the pandemic, @Discogs global sales have increased by nearly 30% during lockdown.
Vinyl sales accounted for over 75% of Discogs transactions.
On Bandcamp fans have purchased more than $75 million worth of music and merch directly from artists and labels since March.
Vinyl sales accounted for over 75% of Discogs transactions.
On Bandcamp fans have purchased more than $75 million worth of music and merch directly from artists and labels since March.
Itâs been a tough year for independent artists
But...
From playing to a field of cows @glastonbury
To an empty church with @phoebe_bridgers
@BBCNews found out how artists like @transgressiveHQâs @arloparks have adapted to the âdevastatingâ pandemic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54062667
But...
From playing to a field of cows @glastonbury
To an empty church with @phoebe_bridgers
@BBCNews found out how artists like @transgressiveHQâs @arloparks have adapted to the âdevastatingâ pandemic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54062667
If youâve never heard of Transgressive Records, youâve probably heard their releases by everyone from Foals to Songhoy Blues and Arlo Parks.
@BBCNewsbeat made a doc about the independent label hosted by @felixwhite ( @themaccabees / @yalarecords)
@BBCNewsbeat made a doc about the independent label hosted by @felixwhite ( @themaccabees / @yalarecords)
What about live music?
@Radioheadâs Ed O'Brien ( @EOBOfficial) believes their success owes everything to independent venues.
"We wouldnât be anywhere without them. They are more important than any arena or stadium â they are the lifeblood of live music." https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1BJmPTCVc8Rd7RY33NZzMDC/they-deserve-to-be-cherished-arlo-parks-ed-obrien-more-on-the-importance-of-independent-music-venues
@Radioheadâs Ed O'Brien ( @EOBOfficial) believes their success owes everything to independent venues.
"We wouldnât be anywhere without them. They are more important than any arena or stadium â they are the lifeblood of live music." https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1BJmPTCVc8Rd7RY33NZzMDC/they-deserve-to-be-cherished-arlo-parks-ed-obrien-more-on-the-importance-of-independent-music-venues
Live music is also a vast ecosystem and the pandemic has hit everyone from rehearsal rooms to venues.
@BBCNews spoke to some people directly affected https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53846576
@BBCNews spoke to some people directly affected https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53846576
In August, grassroots music venues in England welcomed the announcement of a further ÂŁ1.1m emergency government funding. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53867585
Clubs have been particularly hit by the pandemic but as @jamzsupernova told 6 Musicâs @GeorgieRogers & @maryannehobbs, and explored in her doc thatâs on iPlayer, club culture has been mutating in interesting ways too
Could drive-in gigs and clubs be a short term solution to live musicâs woes? @bbc5live investigated this a few weeks ago https://twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1258052740942630912
Sister Bliss from dance act Faithless has said UK nightclubs have been "left to rot in a corner" amid the pandemic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54098716
Producer @KellyLeeOwens first discovered dance music and club culture while working behind the counter at record shop Pure Groove.
Directly opposite sat Fabric, a nightclub which opened her up to the possibilities of electronic music.
Read more https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1BJmPTCVc8Rd7RY33NZzMDC/they-deserve-to-be-cherished-arlo-parks-ed-obrien-more-on-the-importance-of-independent-music-venues
Directly opposite sat Fabric, a nightclub which opened her up to the possibilities of electronic music.
Read more https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1BJmPTCVc8Rd7RY33NZzMDC/they-deserve-to-be-cherished-arlo-parks-ed-obrien-more-on-the-importance-of-independent-music-venues
With gig earnings virtually cut off, most artists have found they can no longer fall back on income from recorded music.
@MrTomGray launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for the streaming to change and pay artists more fairly. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54062667
@MrTomGray launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for the streaming to change and pay artists more fairly. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54062667
"Recorded music is a product; it's a thing that we make and we spend months/years of our lives making"
Broken Record campaigner @MrTomGray stresses that the "narrative" that independent musicians earn as much as megastars like Adele or Stormzy needs to change too.
Broken Record campaigner @MrTomGray stresses that the "narrative" that independent musicians earn as much as megastars like Adele or Stormzy needs to change too.
Meanwhile, record labels such as @bellaunion and @MuteUK told our @matteveritt that there has been some good news for physical sales...
Joy Division and New Orderâs @peterhook and even been involved in running the legendary Haçienda. He spoke to @ChrisHawkinsUK about his life on independent music. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mb6t
@poprecsltd in Sunderland & @metronomy announcing a special show in Brighton were just two of the locations flashing on @laurenlaverneâs map of the UKâs Independent music scene.Rewind this at times emotional journey with amazing tunes on @BBCSounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwm
The UKâs clubs and DJs have adapted to 2020âs social distancing restrictions in some truly innovative ways.
Download @maryannehobbsâ exploration of the UKâs independent music scene from DMZ to @Darkstar on @BBCSounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwp
Download @maryannehobbsâ exploration of the UKâs independent music scene from DMZ to @Darkstar on @BBCSounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwp
We keep having rushes of goosebumps thinking about @arloparksâ absolutely stunning session for @shaunwkeaveny.
Rewind Shaunâs #StateOfIndependentsDay show to also hear @matteverittâs interviews with @bellaunion @MuteUK @lucyrosemusic and many more https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000h7rg
Rewind Shaunâs #StateOfIndependentsDay show to also hear @matteverittâs interviews with @bellaunion @MuteUK @lucyrosemusic and many more https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000h7rg
The pandemic has meant @steve_lamacq has gone without a live music fix for the longest time since his 1st gig
Strap in as he catches up with fellow live music lovers to find out how the likes of @musicvenuetrust and @IVW_UK are fighting to save our venues https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwr
Strap in as he catches up with fellow live music lovers to find out how the likes of @musicvenuetrust and @IVW_UK are fighting to save our venues https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwr
Our @marcrileydj lives and breathes the independent music scene.
In this special show he celebrates the weird, wonderful and weirdly wonderful acts he adores... and by the time he finishes youâll have a long list of new favourites too. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwt
In this special show he celebrates the weird, wonderful and weirdly wonderful acts he adores... and by the time he finishes youâll have a long list of new favourites too. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mbwt
Have you been to or considered going to a drive-in gig? https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200904-drive-ins-a-new-way-to-watch-live-performances
Whatâs your favourite record label run by a musician?
@themarkrad & @StuartMaconie continue our #StateOfIndependents exploration by catching up with @AndyVotel (Twisted Nerve) and @MALKAmakesmusic (Tantrum Records).
@themarkrad & @StuartMaconie continue our #StateOfIndependents exploration by catching up with @AndyVotel (Twisted Nerve) and @MALKAmakesmusic (Tantrum Records).
