For the MET Connect website I based my information on recording artists as thats who I did an interview on. A website I used to get information off of was https://www.prospects.ac.uk/

I found this website very useful and easy to understand and learn from to then put into bullit point information of my own words.

 

 

When creating my own infographics, I used the website https://thenounproject.com/ to add small images like logos that represent the subject I was talking about. For example, working hours, I used a small image of a clock. Using infographics to apply information makes it more eye catching for readers and certainly easier to read and less boring.

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To reach out to other industry professionals I created a linkedin account: www.jenaharrislinkedin

Because I was new to this, I was very lost on the website, I didn't know where to start. A good video that really helped me out was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kwqqtpprrE 

I decided to use linkedin because not only does it give me a chance to showcase my website idea, it's also the new modern and relaxed way to reach out and connect to make friends and connects in the same or different industry. This is why Linkedin is also a great research tool. 

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A website I used to find industry professionals on was https://www.complex.com. I thought this was a really good website, they call it '30 under 30 music industry professionals making waves right now'. This basically just means 'ones to watch' as they are becoming very successful at such a young age. I was drawn to this website and was interested as they are young and cool and the work they do relates and interests my generation. 

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Here are a few examples of people I found on the website and researched to find out more about them and then finally reached out to.

 

Ashley Verse, he is 23 years old and a freelance photographer and videographer. Ashley has done work for famous grime artist Stormzy before and it is noted that music artists such as chip, drake and future are fans of his work. I also managed to connect with him on Linkedin and send a brief message about myself and how i would like to get intouch.

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A Dot, she is 28 years old and hosts hot weekly shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Unfortunatley she wasn't on Linkedinn.

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Lily Mercer, she is 28 years old and a publisher for viper magazine. She also hosts her own weekly rinse FM show talking mainly about good beats tomorrows next best thing and shes a regular on apple beats 1 radio. I also managed to connect with him on Linkedin and send a brief message about myself and how i would like to get intouch.

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Here is a copy of the 300 words i could fit into the brief message on linkedin to introduce myself to the industry professionals i reached out to:

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I'm studying artist management and music events at Brighton MET and launching a website as part of my final project which helps people start their careers in the music industry. I came across your profile on Complex and would love to know more about your careers journey. Please can we connect? Jena

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