Easy Money? The Definitive UK Guide to Funding Music Projects
The book is aimed at all those working in music – from artists and musicians to managers, record labels and the live sector – and has long been considered the essential guide to navigating the complex world of funding.
‘Easy Money’ features 8 original case studies of independent artists and businesses who successfully accessed funding, and is based on more than 40 interviews with people in the funding space: from media lawyers to chartered accountants; investment fund managers to crowdfunding companies and, of course, grant funders including the UK’s national Arts Councils, Creative Scotland, PRS Foundation and more.
One profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is the renewed interest in funding, and I hope that making this book available again will save time for anyone starting out on this road. I’ve spoken to dozens of funders and fundraisers– and to artists and small businesses who have been through the experience of securing money– to collate their advice and tips. My goal has always been to demystify the funding process, and to make it quicker and easier for anyone looking to access support.
Easy Money is available from my online bookshop at Payhip in Ebook priced at £9.99 (Worldwide) and Paperback formats (UK only), priced at £14.99. It is also available via retailers including Amazon, Apple Books and physical bookshops and can be ordered via libraries.
ISBN: 978-1-9160278-0-0 (Paperback) and ISBN: 978-1-160278-1-7 (Ebook)
Interview on the ABC Music Talk podcast
I gave an interview to Alex Branson of the ABC Music Talk podcast about my career journey and my thoughts on music funding.
The Basics: Funding Music Projects – Remi Harris
https://www.abcmusic.co/podcast
Interview for IMPALA 20 Minutes with… podcast
I was interviewed by journalist Juliana Koranteng for IMPALA, the Brussels-based Independent Music Companies Association as part of their 20 Minutes With series focusing on the people who drive the sector and what goes on behind the scenes.
“Remi Harris MBE talks about “Easy Money?” her guide to funding in the music business, why we need to stay optimistic in this crisis, her pathway to becoming a renowned financial expert and her work at UK Music on diversity and inclusion. Juliana Koranteng also discovers what’s Remi often heard saying and much more in this episode of 20MinutesWith. On Remi’s playlist: Lauren Housley”
BBC: Raising Funds For Your Music
An article I wrote that was published on BBC Music about raising funds for your music.