The Musicians' Census collected data to build a picture of the issues faced by those in the UK music industry
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Third of UK musicians earn less than £14k
First census of UK musicians highlights the challenges of a career in the music industry, with low earnings proving a career barrier for many and significant numbers struggling to support their families.
The average annual income for UK musicians is just £20,700, with 43% making less than £14,000, resulting in many sustaining their careers with other forms of income, a major study has...
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