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Young musicians duped by record labels learn how to navigate the industry
At the age of 16, Ipswich high school student and singer-songwriter Paulina Schuemann, west of Brisbane, has already made a splash on the music streaming site Spotify and radio station Triple J.
Key points:
- The Ipswich workshop helps aspiring artists navigate the many pitfalls of the music industry
- Musicians can get duped of royalties or have their artistic control taken away
- Mentor Christian Sergeant says young artists are at the mercy of the “machine” of the industry
“Spotify has been racking up loads of streams which has been awesome,” Ms Schuemann said.
It is a promising start for a teenager with dreams of a recording career.
But last year she had an experience that has become a warning for other young musicians.
The singer began talks with…
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