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 two decades – and 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, independent labels, booking agents, publishing houses, studios, artist management and promoters, digital agencies and tech companies – to fill permanent, contract, temporary and part-time positions with experienced 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 and making sure we understand each client’s individual culture and market in depth, so that we can 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 so we 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.

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.

COMPANY DIRECTORS

HELEN WARD

Managing Director / Founder

The Music Market was founded by Helen Ward in 1999 and she heads up the permanent and executive search divisions.

Helen has recruited for the music and media industries for over 30 years at all levels.

Her knowledge, experience and unrivalled contact book ensure The Music Market / Arts and Media remain at the very forefront of creative media recruitment.

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JENNY ASTON FLEMING

director

Jenny Aston Fleming has been with The Music Market / Arts and Media since its inception.

Prior to joining, Jenny worked within the music industry at the legendary Creation Records.

Jenny currently heads up the temporary division as well as working across the permanent desk. She possesses an in-depth knowledge of the workings and culture of both our business and those of our clients.

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Some comments from our clients...

We have worked with The Music Market / Arts and Media for over 15 years and they have consistently delivered high-quality and well-suited candidates for roles here at Warner Music. They have detailed knowledge of the music industry and work hard to provide a great service.

I find them very approachable, knowledgeable and quick to respond to briefs and would recommend them to companies and candidates alike.
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‍WARNER MUSIC

The Ministry of Sound Group has continued to have a very successful relationship with Arts and Media/The Music Market for a number of years.

The whole team is highly efficient and capable of delivery upon unusual remits, and always exceed expectations in delivering high-quality candidates. I have no hesitation in recommending Helen and her team!
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THE MINISTRY OF SOUND GROUP

Wisebuddah Jingles and No Sheet Music have always used Arts and Media/The Music Market for recruitment for both temporary and permanent roles since 1999.

Helen and the team always provide us with the highest calibre of candidates and work as a true partner as they understand both of our companies and the industry that we work in. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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WISE BUDDAH JINGLES & NO SHEET MUSIC

Arts and Media / The Music Market has recruited for ITB for nearly 20 years. They have never failed to provide an outstanding service both on the temporary and permanent sides.

Their contacts, database and industry knowledge are invaluable and we have no hesitation in recommending them.
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