"At a time when the creative industries are facing financial pressures from all angles, arts funding is important now more than ever. PRS for Music - one of the UK’s main funding platforms - have teamed up with Glastonbury Festival (official) to deliver a one-off workshop focused on helping developing artists secure the financial help they need. The session kicks off with a half hour conversation and Q+A with Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis, before moving on to a panel discussion and networking session featuring representatives from BBC Introducing, Arts Council England, Bristol Music Trust and more. Limited free tickets:"
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A event held at The Trinity Centre on Tuesday 7th November. The event starts at 17:00.
Tuesday 7th November, 5pm-late
Trinity Centre, Bristol (Main Hall)
Workshop tickets are free, but sign-up is required.
5:00pm
REGISTRATION AND EVENT INTRODUCTION
5.30-6.15pm
EMILY EAVIS IN CONVERSATION WITH HUW STEPHENS
A half hour in conversation session, with time at the end for Q&A, featuring special guests Emily Eavis who will discuss her career, the role of the festival in developing artists and the importance of regional development
6.20-7.20pm
AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FUNDING
This panel will give crucial insight into available support for emerging artists and their upcoming projects. Experts will outline funding schemes, giving top tips while also discussing the impact funding can have on the careers of artists. The panel will also discuss ways in which regional artists can build a buzz in order to attract support of up to £15,000 through PRS Foundation schemes including the Momentum Music Fund.
With special guests including:
Kate Hutchinson, Journalist (Chair), Joe Frankland, PRS Foundation, Lande Hekt, Muncie Girls (Momentum Funded artists), Aled Chivers, Chiverin Music (Manager, Fenne Lily, and PRS Foundation Advisor), Laura Lewis-Paul, Saffron Records (PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner)
7.20-8.00pm
NETWORKING SESSION AND MEET THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS
Guests available to network with include:
• Jude McArdle, Association of Independent Music (AIM)
• Claire Rose, PRS for Music
• Davy Wales & Sarah Wall, PPL
• Nick Green, Arts Council England
• Andrew Warnock, The Musicians’ Union
• Ellie Pitt, the MPA (Perfectly Formed)
• Owen Parry, Multi-Track (Bristol Music Trust)
• Richard Pitt, BBC Music Introducing
• Laura Lewis-Paul, Saffron Records
• Dan Moore, BASCA
• Chris Knight, Department for International Trade
• Mark Bowers, BIMM Bristol /Bojo Management
• Kristian Davis-Downs, MonoKrome Music
Venue accessibility information: https://www.3ca.org.uk/accessibility/accessibility
Entry requirements: