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| Author: | Zwaan, K. Bogt, T.F.M. ter |
| Title: | Research note: breaking into the popular record industry. An insider's view on the career entry of pop musicians |
| Journal: | European Journal of Communication
2009 : MAR, VOL. 24:1, p. 89-101 |
| Index terms: | recordings industry Netherlands |
| Freeterms: | cultural intermediaries selection processes gatekeeping popular music |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the career entry and development of professional musicians in the Netherlands. Artist and repertoire (here as: A&R) managers are interviewed to investigate the essential characteristics a musician requires to become a succesful professional. Also, the practises and criteria applied in the A&R manager's selection are discussed. A number of background, personality and contextual factors influencing career success are identified: the musician's social environment should be supportive but critical, and e.g. likeability, perfectionism and motivation are found to be key personality traits in becoming successful. |
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