About Us

About Us

ABOUT The Music Market / Arts and Media

The Music Market / Arts and Media team has been placing outstanding candidates within the music, creative and media industries for over 25 years – as a result we attract many of the most talented candidates and exciting brands and companies.

We recruit for a wide range of businesses – including record companies, indies, booking agents, publishing houses, studios, artist management and promoters, digital agencies and tech companies – to fill permanent, contract, temporary and part-time positions with outstanding candidates.

Over the years we have invested in developing strong transparent partnerships with both clients and candidates, and have proved our ability to translate a brief, however obscure, into a successful placement, time and time again.

Our priority is relationships, making sure we understand each client’s individual culture and market in-depth, enabling us to both adapt to the changing needs of the businesses we serve and consistently place candidates we know will contribute to the growth and success of the brand.

Equally, we like to get to know our candidates to save them time when proposing roles and can place them somewhere they will shine.  

For both brands and individuals, we draw on our extensive industry knowledge and networks to cut out the clutter, and place perfect candidates in their ideal roles.  

Over those 25 years, The Music Market / Arts and Media has built up an unrivalled reputation for placing exceptional individuals in roles they go on to thrive in. The majority of our extensive client base have been with us for over 20 years.

OUR HISTORY

The Music Market was founded in 1999 and quickly became one of the UK’s leading music recruitment agencies. In response to increasing demand for our services from a wider client base, Arts and Media was then created to provide the same standard of service for film companies, TV broadcasters, media groups, advertising agencies, publishers and digital and mobile companies. 
Over those 20 years, The Music Market / Arts and Media has built up an excellent reputation for placing highly-competent people in roles they go on to exceed in. The majority of our extensive client base have been with us for over 15 years. 

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"Universal Music has worked with Helen Ward and her team since the 90s. I have always been impressed with the calibre and suitability of the candidates they present and the professionalism of the service they provide.

Their understanding of our constantly changing industry is second to none – as is their network of contacts. They ‘get’ our culture and who will be the best fit for our business and why. A true business partner."
"Live Nation and Ticketmaster have used Helen and her team at Arts and Media/The Music Market since their company started nearly 20 years ago. This long-standing relationship has been built on partnership and understanding of how to most effectively provide the most talented and inclusive shortlisting of potential applicants.

I have always been impressed by their ability to interpret a brief and supply us with temporary and permanent outstanding candidates. The company specialises in the entertainment industry and has a unique understanding of both the sector and the people who work in it. Their network of contacts is unsurpassed and they are my go-to agency."
"I have always found Arts and Media/The Music Market incredibly professional, totally transparent in all their dealings and the team there are a pleasure to work with. They provide a first-class service both on the temporary and permanent side.

Their efficiency, quality of service and integrity are second to none and their understanding of both our industry and recruitment needs are exceptional! The right partnership with a recruiter is essential for a successful business and in Arts and Media/The Music Market we have found ours."
"Shazam has been using Arts and Media/The Music Market as its preferred supplier for over 10 years. They have recruited across a range of disciplines, from administrative through to technical. They understand the many specialist requirements we have and there is no time wasting – just 100% focus on filling the brief.

They have an extensive knowledge of the digital and entertainment industries, and the quality of service, efficiency and integrity are second to none. I highly regard the team at Arts and Media/The Music Market and their honest and professional approach. I have no hesitation in recommending them highly."

How can we help?

Please go to the Candidates page to submit a CV, or to the Clients page to submit a Brief. For all other enquiries, please fill out this form.
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