Edinburgh Event Announced

NEXT EVENT:
EDINBURGH DRILL HALL - SATURDAY 2 JULY

The next Off The Record day, takes place at the Out Of The Blue Drill Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 2 July as part of the Edinburgh Youth Music Festival.

Open to anyone aged 14-25, Off The Record will provide advice sessions focusing on key aspects of the industry, including releasing music, getting/organising gigs, promotion and working in the business.
 
Confirmed speakers include:
Stina Tweeddale (musician, Honeyblood)
Amy Ferguson (producer, BBC Radio Scotland)
Nicky Carder (promoter, Beyond Presents)
Craig Gornall (blogger, Alive and Amplified)
James Bruce (promoter, PCL Presents)
Martyn Flyn (label director, Lucky Me)
Michael Lambert (artist manager, A Modern Way)
Chris Beltran (A&R Scout, Atlantic Records / booker, DF Concerts).
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are £2, including lunch and a £25 EmuBands voucher.

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Off The Record Edinburgh
Saturday 2 July   -   Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
10:30am - 5:00pm | Admission £2 (includes lunch)

Tickets: http://bit.ly/OTREdin
Venue: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG
 

PROGRAMME:

Organising & Getting Gigs
Find out what promoters look for, how to organise your own gig and how to avoid losing lots of money.
James Bruce (promoter, PCL Presents), Michael Lambert (artist manager, A Modern Way), Nicky Carder (promoter, Beyond Presents)

Promoting Your Music
How to get noticed by radio, press and future fans.
Amy Ferguson (producer, BBC Radio Scotland), Craig Gornall (blogger, Alive and Amplified)

Releasing Music
Learn how a record label works, and how to release and sell your music.
Martyn Flyn (label director, Lucky Me)

Working in Music
A look at the diverse job opportunities in music and how to get your foot in the door.
Chris Beltran (A&R Scout, Atlantic Records & booker, DF Concerts), Stina Tweeddale (musician, Honeyblood)