This interactive event, part of the Institute's comprehensive career's support service provided to all students, will provide a major opportunity for students to explore all manner of career development and showcasing opportunities both during and after their time at the Institute.
In attendance will be a comprehensive set of guests and speakers, from a wide spectrum of the music industry including artist management, music publishers, A&Rs, events promoters, music solicitors and Industry representatives
Confirmed participants include: Angus Blue, Riverman artist management (Placebo); Ed Poston, BMI; Kwame Kwaten, ATC Management; Jonny Dawson, ATC Management; Anna Russell, AR Artist Management & Institute consultant; Sam Mumford, RCA/Sony Music; Francesca Neumann, promoter & production consultant (Barfly, Hoxton Hall, Leicester Summer Sundae); Leanette Rig, City Showcase; Pip Newby, Play It Again Sam Recordings; Giaco Bridgett, the Institute (Ministry of Sound, [PIAS] UK, Quest Management) and Neil Simpson, the Institute & Manchild Music.
The event will be largely informal, giving students the chance to network and investigate their future options in a relaxed environment. Sound Connections will also be on hand throughout the day to conduct more formal talks and 'question and answer' panels on a variety of topics.
There are limited places available to non-Institute students. If you are interested in attending please contact info@icmp.co.uk as soon as possible to get included.
(Jim Evans)