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SCOTLAND’S MUSIC CONVENTION

9-10 APRIL 2014 | TEVIOT ROW HOUSE, EDINBURGH

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WEDNESDAY 9 “LIVE IS LIFE”

0915-0945 SMIA BREAKFAST RECEPTION (LOUNGE)

0950-1000 WELCOME (DEBATING HALL)

1000-1050 THE HYDRO FOCUS (DEBATING HALL)

1100-1130 KEYNOTE: MUSIC VENUE TRUST (DEBATING HALL)

1140-1230 DIGITAL SERVICES FOR LIVE EVENTS (DEBATING HALL)

1230-1320 LUNCH

1250-1320 FRINGE WORKSHOP: PLANNING A DIGITAL RELEASE (LOUNGE)

1320-1350 LET THERE BE LIGHT (DEBATING HALL)

1400-1450 PLANNING A TOUR (DEBATING HALL)

1500-1540 THINGS OF THE FUTURE (DEBATING HALL)

1555-1615 OFF AXIS: AN UPDATE (DEBATING HALL)

1630-1730 PLAYING GERMANY (DEBATING HALL)

1250-1330 (LOUNGE)

PLANNING A DIGITAL RELEASE WITH EMUBANDS SERVICES

An introductory workshop into digital music distribution, covering what you need to have in place to get your music on digital services like iTunes, Deezer and Spotify, and how you go about getting your release(s) on these.

WEDNESDAY 9 - FRINGE WORKSHOP

THURSDAY 10 “PLEASE RELEASE ME”

0915-0945 MEET PPL (LOUNGE)

1000-1030 MAXIMISING YOUR DIGITAL RELEASE (DEBATING HALL)

1040-1140 RELEASING IN GERMANY (DEBATING HALL)

1150-1240 MEET THE GATEKEEPERS (DEBATING HALL)

1240-1330 LUNCH

1330-1420 MANAGING A RELEASE (DEBATING HALL)

1430-1500 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUTUBE (DEBATING HALL)

1515-1545 LABEL FOCUS: AUDIOLITH (DEBATING HALL)

1600-1720 A&R YOU BRAVE ENOUGH? (DEBATING HALL)

1730-1800 CLOSING REMARKS (DEBATING HALL)

The Pleasance Theatre (Doors open 1900) ANGUS MUNRO & THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER

Sneaky Pete’s (Doors open 2000) MODEL AEROPLANES & LAW

The Electric Circus (Doors open 2100) BIRDHEAD, TUFF LOVE & SCHWEFELGELB

THURSDAY 10 - EVENING

WEDNESDAY 9 “LIVE IS LIFE”

0915-0945 (LOUNGE)

SMIA BREAKFAST RECEPTION

Join the Scottish Music Industry Association for breakfast.

Speaker:

STEWART HENDERSON (CHAIRPERSON, SMIA)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SMIA

1000-1050 (DEBATING HALL)

THE HYDRO

Since opening its doors at the end of September 2013, The Hydro has welcomed over 600,000 concert-goers and attracted international acts who would have previously by-passed Scotland. We look at how the purpose-built music arena came into being, what role it will play in the Scottish music scene and its potential to boost music tourism.

Speakers:

JOHN LANGFORD (DIRECTOR, CONCERTS, TICKETING AND EVENTS, THE HYDRO)

JOHN SHARKEY (GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SECC)

TOM DOYLE (PROJECT DIRECTOR, THE HYDRO)

MODERATOR, OLAF FURNISS (BORN TO BE WIDE)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH I-Q MAGAZINE


KEYNOTE: MUSIC VENUE TRUST

Throughout the UK and Europe, long-standing music venues are closing as developers and super-pubs move in. Historically, Edinburgh has been hit particularly hard, most recently with the sale of the Picture House. Founded in January, The Music Venue Trust aims to protect Britain’s concert infrastructure and will outline its strategies in this keynote presentation.

Speakers:

BEVERLEY WHITRICK (STRATEGIC DIRECTOR, MUSIC VENUE TRUST)

MODERATOR: GORDON MASSON (IQ MAGAZINE)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH I-Q MAGAZINE


DIGITAL SERVICES FOR PROMOTING LIVE EVENTS

There are numerous online services at the disposal of promoters, providing a means of reaching potential audiences, selling tickets and gaining a valuable insight into consumers. We look at which work best for different live events, how to integrate them into an overall strategy and how to ensure they are used to their full potential.

Speakers:

KATIE MCPHEE (EVENTBRITE)

NICK STEWART (SNEAKY PETE’S)

RICHY MUIRHEAD (SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS)

MODERATOR: SCOTT COHEN (THE ORCHARD/ARTIST MANAGER)

WEDNESDAY 9


LET THERE BE LIGHT

Stage lighting can play a big role in enhancing a live performance, and is a key consideration when filming or photographing a gig. Heather Cameron, gives an insight into some simple steps to make gigs looks brilliant and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Speakers:

HEATHER CAMERON (PRODUCTION MANAGER, SUMMERHALL)

1250-1320 (LOUNGE)

FRINGE WORKSHOP: PLANNING A DIGITAL RELEASE

An introductory workshop into digital music distribution, covering what you need to have in place to get your music on digital services like iTunes, Deezer and Spotify, and how you go about getting your release(s) on these services.


PLANNING A TOUR

Putting together a tour can involve a wide range of considerations including budgets, PR, routes, travel and major events which might distract potential ticket buyers. What are the essentials when preparing to hit the road, and how do you avoid unnecessary costs?

Speakers:

PHYLLIS BELEZOS (BOOKING AGENT, ITB)

CARINA JIRSCH (PROMOTER, SCHONEBERG CONCERTS)

FIONA HARTE (TOUR ACCOUNTANT, LIVE NATION)

JOHNNY LYNCH (LOST MAP RECORDS)

MODERATOR: MICHAEL LAMBERT (A MODERN WAY MANAGEMENT & RECORDINGS)

“LIVE IS LIFE”


THINGS OF THE FUTURE

The next generation of music apps and future technologies.

Speakers:

STEVE MACHIN (THE DOT TICKETS ORGANISATION)


PLAYING GERMANY

Germany has long-enjoyed a great reputation among artists playing Continental Europe. We look at the live landscape on the other side of the North Sea, including festivals, touring and what differences specific aspects of the market acts should know about.

Speakers:

ALEX RICHTER (FOUR ARTISTS)

DIETMAR SCHWENGER (MUSIK WOCHE)

EVELYN SIEBER (REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL)

ARTUR SCHOCK (AUDIOLITH BOOKING)

CARINA JIRSCH (SCHONEBERG CONCERTS)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF GERMANY


OFF AXIS: AN UPDATE

At Wide Days 2013 Jeff Thomson announced plans for a UK version of Brazilian musician network, Fora Do Eixo, which facilitated over 6000 gig exchanges in 2012. He returns this year to report on how the British version, Off Axis, is developing and what lies in store for 2014.

Speaker:

JEFF THOMPSON (UN-CONVENTION)

THURSDAY 10 PLEASE RELEASE ME

0915-0945 (LOUNGE)

MEET PPL

How to join, how to register and how to get paid.

Speakers:

KEITH HARRIS (DIRECTOR OF PERFORMER AFFAIRS, PPL)

DAVY WALES (PERFORMER RECRUITMENT CO-ORDINATOR, PPL)


MAXIMISING A DIGITAL RELEASE

Releasing music online is easy, but doing it well involves some additional steps. Leading Scottish digital distribution company, EmuBands, explain what they are.

Speakers:

ALLY GRAY (DIRECTOR, EMUBANDS)

STUART STENHOUSE (DIRECTOR, EMUBANDS)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMUBANDS


RELEASING IN GERMANY

Germany is Europe’s largest market for recorded music, boasts a very different retail environment to the UK and still maintains a healthy music press. This panel provides an insight into what should be considered when it comes to a German release, and how the country’s record labels operate. Speakers:

LARS LEWERENZ (AUDIOLITH)

MATTHIAS BÖTTCHER (GOOD TO GO DISTRIBUTION)

MELANIE GOLLIN (FLUX FM)

VIVIEN MIERZKALLA (VERSTÄRKER MEDIA MARKETING)

MODERATOR: ALLAN MCGOWAN



MEET THE GATEKEEPERS

Getting coverage or support, often involves appealing to one individual, who often hides behind the scenes. We look at what they look for in their music, and what non-music elements play a role in swaying their decisions what to back and what to ignore.

Speakers:

JAMES FOLEY (HEAD OF EDITORIAL, DEEZER)

MICHELLE CHOUDHRY (PRODUCER, BBC 6 MUSIC)

VIKRAM GUDI (ELEPHANT MUSIC)

MODERATOR: VIC GALLOWAY (BBC RADIO SCOTLAND)


GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUTUBE

YouTube is the world’s most popular digital platform for consuming music and offers acts the opportunity to promote themselves and earn money. Derk van der Woude, gives a presentation on making the most of the service.

Speaker:

DERK VAN DER WOUDE (MUSIC PARTNERSHIPS, YOUTUBE)


MANAGING A RELEASE

Increasingly, managers are taking on the role of record label, overseeing the release on behalf of their artists. We look at what both parties should consider when setting up their own label, and which models might be adopted.

Speakers:

DENISE ALLAN (MANAGER, GLASVEGAS)

MARK MELTON (ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER)

MICHAEL LAMBERT (A MODERN WAY MANAGMENT & RECORDINGS)

MODERATOR: KEITH HARRIS (PPL / MANAGER, STEVIE WONDER)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MUSICIANS’ UNION

THURSDAY 10 PLEASE RELEASE ME

1515-15.45 (DEBATING HALL)

AUDIOLITH - A LESSON FROM THE HAMBURGERS

Hamburg label Audiolith launched in 2004, the year German recorded music industry was at its absolute nadir. Lars Lewerenz explains how he built a successful company, frequently adopting an unorthodox approach.

Speakers:

LARS LEWERENZ (AUDIOLITH) IN CONVERSATION WITH

OLAF FURNISS (BORN TO BE WIDE)



A&R YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?

The popular session returns to Wide Days. Acts attending the convention are invited to submit a track for critical appraisal from a diverse panel.

Speakers:

JOHNNY LYNCH (LOST MAP RECORDS)

GARY CLARK (SONGWRITER)

VIKRAM GUDI (ELEPHANT MUSIC)

MODERATOR: CLAIRE SAWERS (THE LIST MAGAZINE)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDINBURGH COLLEGE


CLOSING REMARKS

PHYLLIS BELEZOSBooking Agent, ITB

DENISE ALLANArtist Manager,

677 Management

VIC GALLOWAYPresenter, BBC Radio Scotland

MELANIE GOLLINFlux FM

ALLY GRAYManaging Director, EmuBands

KEITH HARRISDirector, PPL /

Manager, Stevie Wonder

FIONA HARTETour Accountant, Live Nation

SCOTT COHENFounder, The Orchard /

Artist Manager

GARY CLARKSongwriter

MICHELLE CHOUDHRYProducer, Marc Riley & Guy Garvey,

BBC 6 Music

VIKRAM GUDIFounder, Elephant Music

JAMES FOLEYHead of Editorial (UK & Ireland),

Deezer

STEWART HENDERSONChairperson, SMIA

OLAF FURNISSDirector, Born To Be Wide /

Journalist

MATTHIAS BÖTTCHERDirector Sales & Repertoire Development,

Rough Trade

HEATHER CAMERONProduction Manager,

Summerhall

SPEAKERS

EVELYN SIEBERReeperbahn Festival

JEFF THOMPSONUn-convention

MICHAEL LAMBERTDirector, Born To Be Wide /

Artist manager

NICK STEWARTManager, Sneaky Pete’s

ARTUR SCHOCKBooking Agent, Audiolith

DAVY WALESPerformer Recruitment Co-ordinator, PPL

BEVERLEY WHITRICKStrategic Director, Music Venue Trust

DERK VAN DER WOUDEMusic Partnerships, YouTube

MARK MELTONEntertainment Lawyer /

Artist manager

VIVIEN MIERZKALLAVerstärker Media Marketing

ALEX RICHTERFounder/Managing Director,

Four Artists

RICHY MUIRHEADFounder,

Scottish Alternative Music Awards

CARINA JIRSCHPromoter, Schoneberg Concerts

JOHN LANGFORDDirector, Concerts, Events & Ticketing,

The Hydro

STUART STENHOUSE Operations Director, EmuBands

DIETMAR SCHWENGERMusik Woche

CLAIRE SAWERSMusic Editor, The List

GORDON MASSONEditor, IQ Magazine

KATIE MCPHEESenior City Manager, Eventbrite

LARS LEWERENZAudiolith

ANGUS MUNRO (ANGUSMUNROMUSIC.COM)

Angus Munro is the well-dressed, sophisticated man in the room. You’ll no doubt find him at the piano, cultured pop filling the air with clear evidence of a fondness for The Divine Comedy, both in Angus’ preference for melody and his occasionally idiosyncratic lyrical content.

BIRDHEAD (FACEBOOK.COM/BIRDHEADMUSIC)

Like most rock pairings, Birdhead’s strength is as a live spectacle. For this is where you realise that the sight of rabid, paranoia-inducing, gizmo-heavy hypno-scuzz being generated by a bearded duo is every bit as essential as the kraut-inspired noises that throb from their amps.

THE JELLYMAN’S DAUGHTER (THEJELLYMANSDAUGHTER.COM)

A duo with a cello and acoustic guitar set-up mark The Jellyman’s Daughter as a peculiar proposition by default given that they have few, if any, notable peers. Some of The Jellyman’s Daughter’s songs come out wistful and melancholy thanks to the beautiful, complementary vocals of Edinburgh pair Emily Kelly and Graham Coe, while others deliver a zestful kick.

SHOWCASE ACTS

LAW(LAWHOLT.COM)

Lauren Holt’s emphatic image, with shaved head and bold, penetrating eyes, makes her impossible to ignore. The music of her stage alias LAW demands no less attention. Born in England but now living in Edinburgh, she favours darkly experimental, tripped out, soulful beats, and in recent EP opener Haters she possesses the consummate staying-out-till-daylight song.

MODEL AEROPLANES (MODEL-AEROPLANES.CO.UK)

Idols-in-waiting Model Aeroplanes recorded their rollicking debut single Crazy while they were finishing their Higher exams, but a career as musicians doesn’t look beyond the Dundonian teenagers, whose enthusiastic post-punk is reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club or early Arctic Monkeys.

TUFF LOVE (LOSTMAP.COM/TUFF-LOVE)

Tuff Love are the first proper Lost Map signings not to have already joined in last year’s free transfer exodus from Fence Records. The two girls and one boy who make up this Glasgow trio are the soundtrack to awkward youth, with mumbled vocals overlapping their concoction of lo-fi indie, garage-rock and grunge.

SCHWEFELGELB (FACEBOOK.COM/SCHWEFELGELB)

Schwefelgelb is Techno from Berlin in form of a band: Sid as singer, Eddy as man behind machines. Besides the sound, a frequently changing visual staging is an essential element of their live shows, which they have performed all over Europe and in Japan. Their latest release is the vinyl EP “Dunkel vor den Augen uns” (July 2013, Gooiland Elektro) and the self-released single “Den Keller volllaufen” (December 2013).

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TWEETING?

THE PLEASANCE THEATREDoors open 1900 / Pleasance Courtyard, EH8 9TJ

1930-1950 The Jellyman's Daughter2010-2030 Angus Munro

SNEAKY PETE'SDoors open 2000 / 73 Cowgate, EH1 1JW

2100-2120 LAW2140-2200 Model Aeroplanes

THE ELECTRIC CIRCUSDoors open 2100 / 36-39 Market Street, EH1 1DF

2230-2250 Tuff Love2310-2340 Schwefelgelb0000-0020 Birdhead

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