by David Sikorski, General Manager of MusicCareers
The complex world of music has become intertwined with various sectors of business, performance art, and technology. This vast array of work has created one of the most exciting and diverse industries for potential job seekers looking for a new career path.
The total revenue for the music market hit $21.6 billion in 2020 and according to the IFPI’s Global Music 2021 Report the global recorded music market grew by an impressive 7.4% in the last year. This is the sixth consecutive year of growth seen by the music industry and with innovative new job opportunities in cutting-edge streaming services, it does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. Over 443 million users of paid music subscription accounts will continue to bring in $13.4 billion. The ever-evolving landscape of the music industry is also sprouting new music hotspots across Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
Whether it’s an IT position at a music streaming company, a sound engineer at a recording studio, or an A&R job at a record label, exciting new careers in music are emerging across the globe.