INDIE-CON

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Further information

Introducing AIM's Indie-Con, a unique new conference devised for independent labels and artists. Come along to make contacts, further your knowledge of the music industry and to hear how other labels and artists are succeeding.

ABOUT THE EVENT...

The inaugural Indie-Con will bring together the independent music sector for 1.5 days of workshops, panels, presentations and interviews with key players in the industry. The event will provide opportunities for labels and artists to develop their businesses whilst networking and making useful new contacts. Larger panels and presentations will take place downstairs in the Banqueting Hall, whilst more intimate panels and interviews will be held upstairs in The Court Room.

The River Room bar, a beautiful space overlooking The River Thames, will be open throughout both days for networking drinks. A delicious networking buffet lunch will be included for delegates on both days (excl of drinks).

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME:

The conference runs all day on Thursday 5th July, and for morning and lunch on Friday 6th July.  The AIM AGM then takes place on the afternoon of 6th, to which all AIM members will be invited (please note non members will not be permitted access to the AIM AGM).

THURSDAY 5TH JULY 2012

9.30am - Registration opens (complimentary tea and coffee served)

10.30am - Music Publishing 101 (Upstairs)

The essentials of music publishing, whether you're a label looking to set up your own publishing arm, or a songwriter looking to get a publishing deal.
Panellists include: Theo Seffusatti (Warp Music Publishing), Blair McDonald (Nettwerk One Music), Paulette Long (Westbury Music), John Fogarty (Minder Music). Chair - Sharon Dean (Respect Music).

10.30am - Fan engagement and online marketing (Downstairs)

Three expert independent music marketeers each present a digital marketing campaign of their own, and one they particularly admire by someone else.
Panellists include: Kurt Lane (Domino), Matt Riley (Hospital Records), Darren Hemmings (Motive Unknown), David Riley (Good Lizard Media). Chair - Dave Haynes (Sound Cloud).

11.30am - Break


11.45am - How to get your international royalties (Upstairs)

Speakers include: Charlie Philips (AIM), Tony Morley (The Leaf Label), Henry Thomas (Domino Recording Co) & Rob Gruschke (Beggars Group)

11.45am - Getting your music on the radio (Downstairs)

Panellists include: Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music), Tim Vernon (Absolute Radio), Matt Jamison (Amazing Radio). Chair - Simon Raymonde (Bella Union)

12.45 - 2.15pm - Complimentary networking lunch (drinks not included)


2.15pm - Music videos: making, promoting and monetising (Upstairs)

Panellists: Ben Thornley (Sitcom Soldiers), Caroline Bottomley (Radar Music Videos), Eric Mackay (Vevo), Rupak Rahman (IMD Fastrax), Chris Goss (Hospital Records). Chair: Joe Taylor (Record of the Day).


2.15pm - Running a great small label (Downstairs)

Panellists include: Merida Sussex (Stolen Recordings), Charlene Hegarty (Smalltown America), Al Mobbs (Ambiguous Records), Alex Di Savoia (Aardvark Records). Chair - Alison Wenham (AIM)
 

3.00pm - Break


3.15pm - Around the world in 80 ways: funding for getting your business and artists overseas (Upstairs)

Panellists include: Laura Whitticase (PRS For Music Foundation), Huey Walker (Arts Council England), Jim Mawdsley (Generator), Emma Hill (UK Trade & Investment). Chair - Phil Patterson (UK Trade & Investment).

3.15pm - Approaching the media and music PR (Downstairs)

Panellists include: Sean Adams (Drowned in Sound), Matt Wilkinson (NME), Paul Stokes (Q), Joe Muggs (MixMag), Adrian Read (Inside/Out - PR). Chair - Al Mobbs (Ambiguous Records).

4.10pm - Music managers round table (Upstairs)

How do managers see the current music market, what are their current priorities, what business models do they believe in, and what are their views on independent labels?
Panellists include: Marc Connor (AIRMTM - Jamie Cullum), Gareth Dobson (Fear and Records - Frankie & the Heartstrings), Joe Taylor (ATC Management), Mark Wood (Radius Music - Imogen Heap). Chair - Tim Ingham (Music Week)


4.10pm - On the road: creating a successful live career for your artist (Downstairs)

Panellists include: Ruth Barlow (Beggars Group), Geoff Meall (The Agency Group), Be Rozzo (Barfly Group, The Fly), Andy Allen (Backstreet Merchandise). Chair: Jim Mawdsley (Generator).

FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012

9.30am - Registration opens (complimentary tea and coffee served)


10.30am - Never mind the politics (Upstairs)

Those in the know discuss the current legislative programme - how well are rightsholders protected and supported by current laws and goverment, and what does the future hold?
Panellists include Sion Simon (UK Music), Kerry McCarthy(MP), Hannah Overton (Secretly Canadian)  Chair: John Robb (Louder Than War)


10.30am - Let's get physical: manufacturing, packaging and distribution (Downstairs)

Panellists include: Karen Emanuel (Key Production), Esther Tewkesbury (Proper Music Distribution), Simon Wills (Absolute Marketing & Distribution) and John Leahy (Julie's Bicycle). Chair - Martin Talbot (The Official Charts Company).


11.30am - Show me the money! Sourcing investment for independent labels (Upstairs)

Presentation from: Davin McDermott (RSM Tenon) and Mary-Alice Stack (ArtCo Projects, Arts Council Engalnd). Chaired by Charlie Philips, AIM.


11.30am - Don't you just love the majors? (Downstairs)

Advocates of independence discuss the major A&R process, how majors treat their artists and the impact on indies of the proposed Universal-EMI merger.
Panellists include: Helen Smith (Impala), Martin Mills (Beggars Group), John Dyer (Domino), Peter Quicke (Ninja Tune), Robert Fripp (guitarist). Chair - Alison Wenham (AIM).


12.15 - 1.30pm - Complimentary networking lunch (drinks not included)



1.30pm - Indie-Con finishes


2.30pm - AIM AGM (***Members and invited guests only***)

TICKETS

Tickets are priced at £50+VAT for AIM members / Friends of AIM and at £150 +VAT for non members. Tickets are highly limited and this event may well sell out! 

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