Iron Man Records has had to develop a number of survival skills in the wasteland that is the world of independent music. Changing habits post Covid, the cost of living crisis, Brexit, the cost of touring, the price of fuel, streaming services, and online platforms have drained the life blood from the environment that musicians operate in.
At a time when most people are overwhelmed with music to choose from, playing music has become an unsustainable career choice for many. Earning enough to just cover basic costs has become almost a dream. I would like to invite you to become an Iron Man Records Patron.
Musicians need a number of different jobs to generate the income to pay the bills and generate the freedom to play music. Some are lucky to sell a few tickets and perhaps a few T-shirts as they go. Nearly all the income that musicians once relied upon has dried up leaving them to navigate a desolate and dangerous desert environment. Many musicians are living from gig to gig, T-shirt sale to T-shirt sale, desperate to find new supporters who will show interest in their life and work. It’s not easy, and many find it easier to give up. Some despair.
Iron Man Records works hard to help Musicians adapt to harsh working conditions and endure physical challenges and encounters with hostile situations and commercial groups. Musicians have had to become resourceful scavenging for supplies and materials, finding cheap fuel and a place to sleep wherever they can, utilising whatever they can find to sustain themselves and overcome obstacles to playing music.
Iron Man Records works hard to help musicians make decisions, adapt to difficult situations, assess threats, anticipate scams and time wasters, and react accordingly to maximise the opportunity, whatever it might be.
In what many describe as an almost post-apocalyptic world, Musicians have to develop survival skills and resillience if they want to remain operational. Iron Man Records seeks to help and support musicians and give their life and work a value. Musicians want to play, and they want to write, rehearse, record and perform new material. Become a Patron and help Iron Man Records support the artists that are working as hard as they can to create new work. Here are the rewards on offer this month if you would choose to help out and become a Patron.
Rewards
For each month you remain an Iron Man Records Patron there will be rewards on offer. Your financial help at a time like this is critical. It will be a joy top have you as a Patron and to send you something from the list below as a reward. Thank you for your time. It means a lot.
Read about Iron Man Records Patron Rewards here
Flyers
If you, or anyone you know, is in a position to distribute Iron Man Records flyers do let me know. I can post you a pack. I’d really like to try and spread the word offline and try and invite more people to get involved.
Music will always find a way, let’s share, share, share…..
Thank you for your interest and support
cheers mark
Iron Man Records, UNIT 8A, Western Industrial Complex, Western Road, Birmingham, B18 7QD
