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A&R Person:

Introduction

	The A&R people are the ones who find the next big thing for the record companies. They listen to mountains of demo tapes, go to as many gigs as they can, and keep an eye on what's hot and what's not, music-wise.

We interviewed 6 A&R people and they answered your questions:
01.How do you sign artists?	Watch	Listen
02.What does the 'repertoire' bit involve?	Watch	Listen
03.What's the best part of your job?	Watch	Listen
04.What's the worst part of your job?	Watch	Listen
05.What skills do you need?	Watch	Listen
06.How do you break into A&R?	Watch	Listen


More information and tips on how to become an A&R: Facts about working as an A&R person Skills you need Routes into A&R (Industry Spider) A&R people profiles

Work Placement Workshop

Session 01:
Why you should do a work placement

Session 02:
Are you ready?

Session 03:
Applying

Session 04:
The Interview

Session 05:
The Placement

Industry Escapades

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