Feb26

The BMF are hosting an intensive one day event at the Watershed in Bristol on Thurs 26th Feb to discuss the current status and future of music industry development in the South West. Key regional and national topics will be covered. Lunch will be provided.

Followed by food, bands and bowling in the evening…

We will be launching the project to map the music industry in the South West and our new website. This project aims to assess the activity of music practitioners within the region in order to aid the provision of focused support for business, professional and performance development.

Run in partnership with the SW Regional Development Agency, SW Screen, and UK music trade organisations, it will look to demonstrate the size and economic impact of the music industry in the South West in order to advocate and lobby for increased investment.

Hear from the regional music networks and discuss the establishment of a South West Music Forum. Such a region-wide organisation will connect individuals and businesses, support joined up activity, and provide a platform for dynamic and groundbreaking projects that will have an impact for the South West nationally and internationally.

We will be launching the new website for the BMF and South West Music Forum on the day. This site will feature member profiles, jobs, a noticeboard, advertising opportunities, and much more.

There will be excellent networking opportunities.

Places are strictly limited so please book early.

Speakers now confirmed:

Jenny Goodwin (ass CEO Music Publishers Assoc)

Jon McIldowie (Great Escape / Barfly)

Catharine Langabeer (Julie’s Bicycle)

Richard Crowe (London 2012 Cultural Olympiad)

Programme for the day (tbc):

9:30am Registration

10:00am Welcome

10:10am Intro keynote

10:30am The website, the mapping, funding and the South West Music Forum – including a presentation from Exeter

11:00am Presentation from Swindon Music Forum

11:15am Skills, training and CPD (tbc)

11:30am Coffee break

11:45am Break out groups

12:30pm Panel and open discussion

1:00pm Lunch

1:45pm Cultural Olympiad

2:45pm Presentation from Dorset Music Forum

3:00pm Julie’s Bicycle

3:30pm Great Escape and SXSW 09

3:45pm Open discussion and next steps

4:15pm Tea and networking

5:00pm Ends

The event will be followed by a networking dinner and ten-pin bowling from 7pm at the new Lanes in central Bristol. The evening will include music from some of the acts – Turbowolf, The She Creatures, Rosie and the Goldbug, The Gala Band and The Sea, heading out to Austin Texas to perform at SXSW 09.

Visit The Lanes website for directions and info on the venue.

For more information go to www.bristolmusicfoundation.com

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