Damian Morgan | Music Industry Consultant & Artist Development
Helping artists, organisations and education build careers, communities and better music ecosystems.
I've spent more than twenty years working where music, education and opportunity meet. Sometimes that means helping an emerging artist build a sustainable career. Sometimes it means designing artist development programmes for universities, councils and cultural organisations. Other times it means bringing people together across cities and countries to create projects that wouldn't otherwise happen.
Throughout my career I've worked with artists including Working Men’s Club, Terry Hall, Mike Joyce, Ibibio Sound Machine and The Orielles, alongside organisations including the Royal Northern College of Music, Liverpool Sound City, SXSW, BBC Introducing and the Greater Manchester Music Commission. Whatever the project, my approach is always the same: practical, honest advice rooted in real experience and a genuine belief that music changes lives.
If you're looking for someone who understands both the creative and commercial sides of the industry, you're in the right place.
Damian Morgan | Music Industry Consultant & Artist Development
Helping artists, organisations and education build careers, communities and better music ecosystems.
I've spent more than twenty years working where music, education and opportunity meet. Sometimes that means helping an emerging artist build a sustainable career. Sometimes it means designing artist development programmes for universities, councils and cultural organisations. Other times it means bringing people together across cities and countries to create projects that wouldn't otherwise happen.
Throughout my career I've worked with artists including Working Men’s Club, Terry Hall, Mike Joyce, Ibibio Sound Machine and The Orielles, alongside organisations including the Royal Northern College of Music, Liverpool Sound City, SXSW, BBC Introducing and the Greater Manchester Music Commission. Whatever the project, my approach is always the same: practical, honest advice rooted in real experience and a genuine belief that music changes lives.
If you're looking for someone who understands both the creative and commercial sides of the industry, you're in the right place.
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How I can help
Whether you're building a career as an artist, developing the next generation of musicians, creating opportunities for your community or looking for an experienced speaker or consultant, my work centres around helping good ideas become reality.
Artist Development
Supporting artists with career strategy, release planning, live opportunities, mentoring and navigating the music industry without losing sight of who they are.
Universities & Higher Education
Working with higher education providers to develop employability, strengthen artist development, design industry-facing programmes and connect students with the people and opportunities that matter.
Music Organisations & Consultancy
Partnering with councils, festivals, cultural organisations and music businesses to design programmes, build partnerships, develop strategy and create meaningful opportunities for artists and audiences.
Public Speaking
Delivering talks, panels, workshops, interviews and keynote sessions that combine practical industry knowledge with honest stories from over two decades working across music, education and culture.
Recent Projects
From leading artist development at the Royal Northern College of Music to helping shape Manchester's music strategy through the Greater Manchester Music Commission, my work spans education, consultancy and international collaboration. Recent projects include the Manchester–Japan Resonant Lines exchange, BBC Introducing partnerships, artist development programmes across Greater Manchester and strategic consultancy for organisations looking to create lasting impact.
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Insights
I regularly write about artist development, the changing music industry, education, cultural policy and what I've learned from working with artists at every stage of their careers. If you're interested in thoughtful conversations about building sustainable creative careers, you'll find plenty to explore.
Let's have a conversation
Whether you're an artist looking for guidance, a university developing new opportunities for students or an organisation planning its next project, I'd love to hear what you're working on and see if I can help.
