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Your guide to Brighton student accommodation

February 12, 2024 by [email protected]
It’s a stressful experience, deciding between student accommodation. Trust us, we get it. There are so many new questions you have never even had to consider. Especially if you are living in a totally new city. Where do I live? Where does everyone else live? How do I travel? These are all totally normal, and […]
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Generating a sustainable Income as an independent DIY musician in 2023

May 24, 2023 by Waterbear
Musicians today can leverage many income streams to support a career as an independent musician. We have explored several areas below and further discuss how a music degree can help to build that DIY career. Live Performances Live performances can be a significant source of income for independent musicians. This includes gigs, concerts, festivals, and other live events. Musicians can earn money from ticket sales, merchandise sales, and performance fees. Digital Music Sales Independent musicians can sell their music digitally through online music stores such as iTunes, Amazon Music, and Google Play. This can provide a steady stream of income through album and single sales. Streaming Royalties With the rise of music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal, streaming royalties have become an important income stream for independent musicians. While the royalty rates for streams are relatively low, the volume of streams can add up and provide a sustainable income.
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What are the benefits of having an independent career in music today?

May 22, 2023 by Waterbear
What are the benefits of having an independent career in music today? Thinking of a career as an independent musician? What does it mean to be a DIY artist in today’s music industry and how can you navigate a successful career? We explore some the many benefits of being an independent artist below and look […]
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WIN A 1-1 WITH CHRIS BUCK

August 26, 2021 by Waterbear
Competition to win a 1-1 with the one and only Chris Buck!
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WaterBear presents Orchards

August 11, 2021 by jodie.amos
WaterBear | The College of Music are giving you an amazing and unique chance to support the amazing math rock sensations, Orchards. This show will be happening on Tuesday 14th September in celebrations of WaterBear’s Freshers week. Orchards will be selecting the winning band themselves, so if you’d like your music to be heard by […]
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WaterBear Presents The Totemist

July 28, 2021 by jodie.amos
WaterBear | The College of Music are giving you an amazing and unique chance to support the incredible Rabea Massaad and Liam Kearly in their new formation ‘The Totemist’. This show will be happening on Monday 13th September kicking off WaterBear’s Freshers week. Liam and Rabea will be selecting the winning band themselves, so if […]
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How to Fund Your Music Projects with Ruth Daniel

July 14, 2021 by laurance.bridge
WaterBear – The College of Music are pleased to announce that on Friday 30th July we shall be running a free workshop for musicians and music industry professionals at our newly refurbished live music venue, on Brighton beach. This exclusive event titled ‘How to Fund Your Music Projects’ will provide musicians with ideas and inspiration to […]
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- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
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- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.

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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK  Map

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230

WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720

Why We're WaterBear...

- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.

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