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Sustaining a Music Making Career

November 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Overview

Is it possible to earn a living from making music? A panel of professional musicians discuss their experiences and answer your questions.

Join us for an evening of candid conversation with four experienced musicians, discussing the balance between writing and releasing original music and sustaining a career in the industry.

Part of We Make Culture’s Next Steps programme, the panel is made up of:

Paul Smith (Maximo Park)

Ruth Lyon

David Brewis (Field Music)

and

Cortney Dixon

All of which are actively writing, releasing and touring original music worldwide and make an income through various “portfolio careers”. This is a fantastic chance to hear from the horses mouth the realities of being a working artist and musician in 2025, the highs and the lows and how the landscape has changed throughout the years that they have been active.

Tickets are completely free and this event is open to all ages. Thank you to our friends at Port Independent for hosting this event and providing refreshments that can be purchased on the night.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustaining-a-music-making-career-tickets-1863339471519

Details

  • Date: November 25, 2025
  • Time:
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm