Roots South West (UK) in association with WOMEX present:
Live and Direct 2 "Independence"
A one-day symposium for the folk, roots and world music industry.
- Thursday April 29th 2010
- 10.00am to 18.00pm
- Registration 10.00/ Keynote 11.00
- Cost: 20.00 British Pounds - to include lunch
- Booking now on: 0117 922 3686/ +44 117 922 3686 from abroad
- Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR
Following on the success of last year's inaugural event Roots South West, the music development project managed by Arts Council England South West and Bristol City Council, present the second Live and Direct day. Once again, Roots South West will be in partnership with WOMEX the industry's leading international convention, expo, and showcase festival - currently held annually in Copenhagen.
Keynote speaker at Live and Direct 2 is Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic. Alongside the Fleadh, Latitude, and major involvement in Glastonbury in 2009 the company added Hove Festival in Norway, the Electric Picnic and the Big Chill to their growing portfolio. Expect a stimulating look at the UK and international Festival ecology in 2010.
An extended lunchtime networking break includes two showcases from James Findlay, winner of the Radio 2 Young Folk Musician of the Year 2010, and upcoming trio Moore, Moss, Rutter.
In the afternoon, a busy schedule includes sessions on audience building from Show Of Hands Vaughan Pearce, artist management from Dave Jaymes (Justin Adams/ Damien Dempsey) and independent producers with Qu Junctions, KAPA and others. Plus news from Roots South West and WOMEX - with more to be added.
Please pencil your diaries for the 29th April.
Any immediate enquiries: Email to Alan James
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