Gary Cunningham

Musician | Educator | Composer for film & media | MD | Co-founder & Head of A&R @gethgivego | Views my own | RT’s not endorsements

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

Building meaningful fan relationships is vital to music industry success. Have a read of my article where I tell you both why and how to do it.

https://t.co/Yo8dR5vhIm

#musicbusiness #musicindustry #fanengagement

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@starboyscotty Congratulations!

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@PotnoodIefringe Have this in Leighton Buzzard as well. The first time I experienced it I was so annoyed, I sent a very lengthy and angry voice note to my brother 😂😂

[Ramón 👑 @byramonade]

As a creative, having creative people around you is very important.

[Kémuel @kemuelthekid]

creating music is so fun, cause there’s an infinite number of possibilities for where you could take the sound.

[🍯 @cheyatl]

music isn’t moving you because you don’t sit with it or give anything time to resonate. yall treat songs/albums like single-use items & wonder why nothing sticks.

[Tee🕊️ @notjusttomi]

This might be the most important part of being a creative. It’s not talent, It’s not resources, It’s not even connections.

It’s STORYTELLING.

Pay close attention to this, mastering it can completely change your game.
👉🏽 Retweet & bookmark, another creative needs to see this.

[woo woo woman @witti_indi]

Creative people should only make art when they feel inspired not just for the sake of the performance and other people’s consumption

[A&R DUTY @Aandrduty]

The next frontier of the music ecosystem isn’t just about artists or labels… it’s the A&Rs. They are the ones who scout, shape, and scale talent often long before the spotlight finds it.
As the industry evolves, their role is becoming indispensable. Ignore them at your own risk.

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

The most cut throat industry there is! Gotta grit ya teeth and keep pushing sometimes. And remember that if you don’t believe in yourself, you’ve lost half the battle!

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@awilkinson Seriously? AI is not a patch on the talent, passion and hard work that is INGRAINED in theatre and performing arts kids! The fact that you’re advocating for this is concerning honestly. Do you love the creative industries or not?

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@acfreedmanlaw I think it’s a mix of both. You’ve gotta know someone to get you in the door but that isn’t gonna happen unless you’ve got a decent product!

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@natemixing Sync

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

Just in case anyone in the #musicindustry has forgotten, always read your contracts and for goodness sake hire a lawyer.. the amount of artists I’ve seen get screwed over by the small print in record deals is staggering

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@Aandrduty It’s called the music BUSINESS for a reason!

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@Aandrduty I think it’s deeper than that. You HAVE to focus on building genuine fan connections. Humans connect with humans, if your fans know who you are beyond your latest hit and can connect with you, you’ve won half the battle. Your music has gotta be killer too though!

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

This industry is a way of LIFE! ❤️

[S P R A T @SpratFool]

There are people in the music industry that just take this as a job

And then there are individuals who really live and breathe this

No clocking out.

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

@witnessmeflop It’s a business at the end of the day, as much as it pains me to say it. If songs aren’t commercial, they won’t make money therefore they’re no good in the eyes of execs. Do I agree with it? No. Do I understand it and the reasons for it? Yes.

[Gary Cunningham @garyrcunningham]

And THAT is what it’s all about! This industry requires RESILIENCE and SELF BELIEF above all else! 💪🏻

[Mauricio Ruiz @mngrsplaybook]

I never waited for the music industry to pick me. I just showed up and refused to leave.

[Adam Freedman @acfreedmanlaw]

When someone introduces you to a new contact in the music industry, they’re vouching for you

If you disappear or act unprofessionally, it doesn’t just impact your reputation—it can damage the trust and relationships of the person who made the introduction.