“The people who make it to the top – whether they’re musicians, or great chefs, or corporate honchos – are addicted to their calling…the ones who’d be doing whatever it is they love, even if they weren’t being paid.” – Quincy Jones

 

All you need to know about the music industry right now – seminars, career plans, brutally frank discussions, and tips that could shape your music future…

Hear from the music professionals who have forged a career in the music industry and are not afraid to share the realities of the business, how to make money as a musician, along with tips for you to navigate a path in the industry. Don’t be afraid to put a question to the panel at the end of the session, or meet up afterwards in the cafe for a quieter chat.

ARTISTS ‘AVIN A BANTER

Put the Questions to the Artists and hear their take on the biggest traps, the best advice they ever got, how they get their songs out to the world, and more.

JOBS IN MUSIC

Agent, promoter, engineer, session muso, music supervisor, score composer, manager, DJ, record label owner….what else can you do with your talents as well as rocking the stage? After a Q & A with star speakers, you’ll have a chance to splinter off with a group that most tickles your ivories.

RELEASING AN ALBUM

 

You’ve written the songs, recorded them in some form, but what’s next? Get some expert help in deciding whether to release single by single or the whole album, as well as where and when to get your sounds out to the world.

 

GET THE GIG

You may want to open for Beyonce or perform on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury but is it just a dream? Professionals in the industry share their tips on how to get the gig.

 

SHOW ME THE MONEY

Is it just a matter of patience? Or are there proven hacks that can help you give up the day job sooner? Our experts in accounting and global shows share their knowledge.