For the better part of two years now, FMC has been collecting data on Artist Revenue Streams through a triple-methodology study, including the Money From Music survey. In addition to the broad array of respondents to our online survey, we’ve also been collecting highly detailed information from select musician “types” via in-depth financial case studies. The identities of these artists are necessarily anonymous, and we’ve taken pains to ensure that the financial data does not reveal identifying information about the subjects, who have generously opened up their books to our researchers for the purpose of examining how different types of musicians’ revenue streams have changed over, say, a five-to-ten-year period.
The first batch of case studies are complete and the ARS project team has been scurrying hither and thither to present the unique — and often provocative — findings at various conferences and music festivals, including SXSW, Canadian Music Week and more.
Our first round of case study profiles includes:
- Jazz Bandleader-Composer
- Indie Rock Composer-Performer
- Jazz Sideman-Bandleader
- Professional Orchestra Player
- Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
You can check them all out right here.
And we’re not done yet! There are more case studies on the way, and Team ARS will be showcasing highlights and findings through the spring. Next up, look for Kristin Thomson and Jean Cook (solo or duo) at the following events:
Rethink Music (Boston, MA)
April 22-24, 2012
Music: Parts and Labor Conference (New York)
Saturday April 28, 2012
NARM Music Biz Conference (Los Angeles, CA)
Wednesday, May 6, 2012