Wide Days is a music industry convention / showcase festival celebrating 5 years in 2014 and in this time has become firmly established itself as a music industry event with a difference.
Hosted in the world’s oldest purpose-built student union, it is a far cry from the ubiquitous hotel function suites and sterile conference centres.
Panels, presentations and keynotes focusing on the rapid evolution of the music business conducted in a Victorian debating hall, while a rooftop terrace and numerous bars are ideal for meetings or socialising with other delegates.
At the core of Wide Days’ ethos is a belief that it should be accessible to all and that the next generation of industry players and veterans should have a forum to learn from each other.
Panel Topics Include:
• Meet The Gatekeepers – who choses the music and what motivates their choices?
• Safeguarding Music Venues - Keynote by the Music Venue Trust
• A&R You Brave Enough – live feedback on recorded music submitted by delegates
• Releasing in Germany – key information for releasing in Germany.
• The Hydro – how a world-class arena rose out of a car park
• Digital Services for Promoting Events – best online services for promoting gigs, tours and festivals
• Playing Germany – an insight into festivals and touring in Germany
• Managing a Release – what managers and artists should consider when setting up a label
• Planning a Tour – key considerations when preparing to go out on the road
• Preparing a Digital Release – creating maximum impact with an online release
• Things Of The Future - A look at the next generation of technologies.
• Let There Be Light – making your gigs look brilliant
• Getting The Most Out Of Youtube
View the full list of seminars & workshops at: www.widedays.com/2014-seminars
Speakers Include:
• Sean Adams (founder, Drowned in Sound)
• Michelle Choudhry (producer, BBC 6 Music)
• Keith Harris (director, PPL / manager, Stevie Wonder)
• James Foley (head of editorial, Deezer)
• Scott Cohen (founder, The Orchard)
• Jordan Whitmore (A&R, Atlantic Records)
• Derk van der Woude (music partnerships, YouTube)
• Vic Galloway (presenter, BBC Radio Scotland)
• Alex Ritcher (managing director, Four Artists)
• Beverley Whitrick (director, Music Venue Trust)
View the full list of speakers
here.
On Thursday 10th April, live showcases will take place across three city-centre venues; The Pleasance
Theatre, Sneaky Pete’s and The Electric Circus. Entry is included with your delegate pass.
Check out the artists performing
here.
ORDER YOUR DELEGATE PASS FROM:
www.widedays.com/tickets For more information on the different delegate passes available visit:
here.
