Music Connected 2011
Starting Date / Time: 5th May 2011 10am
Type: AIM Event
Venue: Glaziers Hall, London Bridge, SE1 9DD
Standard ticket price: £156.00
Sorry tickets are no longer available for this event as it has already been and gone.
Further information
Now in its ninth year, Music Connected 2011 - the UK's leading digital music conference - returns on Thursday 5th May 2011, as leading labels and music companies descend on historic Glaziers Hall to meet the key players in digital music.
ABOUT THE EVENT...
This year the event returns to historic Glaziers Hall in London Bridge. The format will be based around three main spaces, one - the 'Digital Market Place' - with space for 17 stands to be hosted by digital companies. Go round the various stands and meet the industry's key digital music companies, find out more about their services, and maybe even do some deals...
The second space, the 'Conference Zone', will offer a programme of seminars, workshops and presentations on digital music issues, including market research presentations, case studies of digital marketing campaigns and lively panel discussions on current issues.
The final room offers space for informal meeting and chatting, as well as a bar and the day's networking lunch, which is included in the event's ticket price.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
10.00-10.45am - Meet The Digitals
17 digital companies are hosting stands in the Digital Market Place (have a look upstairs) and they want to meet you! Watch a 2-minute intro from each exhibitor, to help you get the most out of your day.
They include: 3DiCD, 7 Digital, Audiolock.NET, Believe Digital, Ditto Music, EMUbands, IFPI/BPI Anti Piracy Unit, Merlin, Music2Text, The Official Charts Company, The Orchard, PPL, PRS for Music, Record of the Day, Shazam, The state51 Conspiracy, Web Sheriff.
- 11.15am - 12.15pm - Panel discussion 'The Real New Tastemakers'
In this age of online music discovery, how do music fans find new music and who/what are the new tastemakers? In the past people listened to the radio, with shows like John Peel renowned for bringing new music to listeners. Now music fans browse tagged artists on Bandcamp, share their favourite tunes on Spotify and sharemyplaylist.com and regularly use music recommendation services like Mixcloud or Last.fm. Blogs and websites like Pitchfork and DrownedInSound are renowned as the authority on new music, and independent labels specialising in certain genres are curating branded compilations. Discover the new world of music discovery and tastemakers!
Speakers include: Sean Adams (DrownedInSound), Gill Mills (iCast), Chris Cass (Gracenote), Stuart Davie (Matador Records), Nikhil Shah (MixCloud) and Gregory Kris (Decibel). Chaired by Paul Brindley, Music Ally.
- 12.15 - 12.45pm - 'Spotify Under The Spotlight'
Spotify's Head of Content, US, Steve Savoca, gives a presentation on Spotify's consumer behaviour and the future of the service. Find out how labels can get the most out of the service, and the habits and traits of Spotify's userbase.
- 2.15 - 3.00pm - 'The Real Cost of Direct to Fan'
Good Lizard Media David Riley and Sam McGregor explore the what, where, how and why of direct to fan; how does it compare to traditional digital sales platforms and what are the long term effects?
- 3.00 - 3.45pm - 'Digital Marketing To Suit All Budgets'
Music Ally's Toby Lewis presents his tricks and tips for effective digital marketing, whatever your budget.
- 4.00 - 5.00pm - Panel discussion 'Digital Marketing NOW'
What digital marketing strategies and tools are working (or not) for independent labels? How are labels utisiling social networks? How can labels hit the ground running on releases with an 'on air on sale' strategy? Is there any value in mobile marketing and mobile sales for independent labels, or is it simply not cost effective? Get up to speed on digital marketing as an independent label, with the help of some of the sector's smartest marketeers.
Panellists confirmed - Kurt Lane (Domino Recording Co), Mike Hemsley (Hassle/Full Time Hobby), Karen Piper (Radar Maker), Matt Riley (Hospital Records) and chaired by Paul Brindley (Music Ally).
PLUS, BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS...
Smaller, specialised sessions throughout the day, which delegates may register for once tickets have been purchased:
- An Introduction to PPL
Are you a new label or DIY artist starting out in the music business? PPL collects royalties on behalf of thousands of label and performer members whenever a track is broadcast or played in public, and you need to be a member in order to receive these. Find out all about joining and what PPL do in this simple workshop.
- An Introduction to DDEX
Introduction and workshop regarding the metadata communication standards provided by DDEX -- What is DDEX? How can DDEX help the independent music sector? How can you get involved in shaping the future of the music industry? The session will be presented by DDEX CTO Niels Rump.
Digital companies already confirmed to participate in Music Connected include:
3DiCD, 7 Digital, 12th Degree, Absolute Marketing & Distribution, AudioLock.net, AWAL, Believe Digital, Beyond Oblivion, BPI Anti Piracy Unit, Cargo Records, Consolidated Independent, DDEX, Decibel, Ditto Music, DrownedInSound, EMUbands, Fancorps, Finetunes, Good Lizard Media, Gracenote, Harry Fox Agency, iCast, IDOL, IFPI, INgrooves, IODA, ISA Music, Juno Download, Kudos Records, Last.fm, Masterpiece Media, Mixcloud, Merlin, Mobile Backstage, Music2Text, MusicAlly, Music Business School, Napster, Noise Inc, Nokia, The Official Charts Company, The Orchard, Phonofile, PPL, Proper Music Distribution, PRS for Music, Radar Maker, Radar Music Videos, Record of the Day, Rovi Corp, Royaltyshare, Select Music & Video Distribution, Shazam, Sound Cloud, Spotify, state51, We7, Web Sheriff, Zebralution.
Tickets are almost sold out, with the following labels attending:
Snapper Music, Union Square, Visible Noise, Demon Music Group, New State Entertainment, Fabric Records, Dramatico Entertainment, Ninja Tune, Beggars Group/XL Recordings, Cherry Red Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Media Records, Brownswood Recordings, Cooking Vinyl, World Circuit Records, Jeepster Recordings, Red Grape Records, Eagle Rock, CR2 Records, Full Time Hobby/Hassle Records, Stolen Recordings, Domino Recording Company, One Little Indian, Hospital Records, Mute Song, Matador and many more.
OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
A partnership with City Showcase will see the first official Music Connected afterparty take place at the historic 100 Club, giving delegates the opportunity to continue networking whilst enjoying some great independent music. The night will feature performances from Thomas J Speight, Toodar, Jake Morley and Tigers That Talked. Find out more about City Showcase at: www.cityshowcase.co.uk
Book now to avoid disappointment! Ticket price includes VAT and lunch.
