Un-Convention Preston will focus on opportunities for artists and independent music companies in the modern music landscape. With discussions around building sustainable careers, developing live opportunities, both in the UK and further a field, as well as a specific look at the scene in and around Lancashire this is a real opportunity for those looking to develop themselves in the independent music sector.
The event aims to connect young and emerging practitioners with each other; to provide them with practical and achievable strategies; and to encourage them to work together to create and support cultural activities in the region.
The day is free to attend and includes panels, workshops, clinics and a gig, and will feature some of the most cutting edge artists and thinkers in the modern music industries.
Participants include Kirsty Almeida (artist signed to Decca, Universal), Louis Barabbas (Debt Records), Ollie Clueit (My Band is Better Than Your Band and Radio Plugger for Anorak London), Jay Taylor (The Ruby Lounge), John Robb (Goldblade, journalist and broadcaster), Frazer Boon (Mad Ferret), Pat Fulgoni (Kava Kava and Chocolate Fireguard Records), plus more to be announced.
Also in attendance will be SoundCloud, Ditto Music, Sentric Music, Band Central and Verbal Vigilante providing clinics and advice.
Places are limited, and in high demand, so please only register if you can attend this event.
Schedule Un-Convention Preston June 17th 2011
Avenham Park Pavilion (Main Space)
10.30am Registration of Delegates
Panels
11.00am – 12.15pm
Sustainable Careers
Moderator: John Robb
Panelists:
Chris May (Eureka Machines / The Sisters of Mercy)
Jay Taylor (The Ruby Lounge)
Kirsty Almeida
Liam McKenzie (The Coustics)
12.20pm – 1.15pm
Digital Platforms
Presentations on digital tools and platforms from;
David Adams (SoundCloud)
Matt Parsons (Ditto Music)
Simon Pursehouse (Sentric Music)
Will Padley (BandCentral)
Simon Harrison (The Lemon)
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Lunch
2.00pm – 3.15pm
Live and Let Live
Here, there, and everywhere
Moderator: Howard Monk
Panelists:
Louis Barabbas (Debt Records)
Rhys Bradley (To The Bones)
Danny Wareing (Middle Finger Salute)
Pat Fulgoni (Kava Kava)
Steve Morricone (Wrath Records)
3.30pm – 4.45pm
Living Proof
Moderator: Olaf Furness
Artist TBA
5pm – 6.15pm
Local scenes; collaboration, co-operation and ways to make things happen.
Moderator: TBA
Panelists:
Frazer Boon (Mad Ferret)
Ben Robinson (Kendal Calling)
Ollie Clueit (My Bands Better Than Your Band / Anorak London)
Sean McGinty (BBC Lancashire)
6.30pm close Avenham Park Pavilion
Avenham Park Pavilion (Room 2)
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Digital Clinic with SoundCloud, Ditto Music, BandCentral, Sentric Music and Simon Harrison
New Continental (Snug)
Delegates must register at Avenham Park Pavilion first
12.30am – 1.30pm
Consultation / speed networking
With Jay Talyor, Louis Barabbas, Ollie Clueit and more to be announced
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Consultation session 2
With Verbal Vigilantes
New Continental (Main Venue)
Evening Gig
Doors 7.00pm
Bands TBA
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