One day, I’m gonna write a book called ‘Bootstrapping Bands - A Masterclass in Releasing Independent Music’ - just putting that out there!
In the meantime, there’s this: http://bootstrappingbands.com
Six music industry panel evenings at the Pilgrims Pit in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent starting on Monday 2nd March then every consecutive Monday evening until 6th April.
They’re £FREE to attend but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bootstrapping-bands-a-masterclass-in-releasing-independent-music-tickets-93011131799
It’s like herding cats trying to get panel sessions like this together but it’s almost 100% there… so, you lot on this list are getting early access! I’m not planning on pushing everything out everywhere until after the weekend.
Panel Details:
MONDAY 2 MARCH
Panel Topic: WRITING BETTER SONGS
It’s always about the songs. Everything else is an afterthought. Hear three journeys to songwriting success.
FEAT: TOM BARKER (Steelworks Studios - Producer/Songwriter) + SCOTT RALPH (Coalhouse Studios - Songwriter/Producer) + IAN BRITT (Sentric Music Artist - Artist/Songwriter)
MONDAY 9 MARCH
Panel Topic: EARN YOUR FANBASE
Early-stage artists need to build an audience one-fan-at-a-time! But how do you make sure you’re productive and not just busy with your marketing efforts?
FEAT: to be confirmed
MONDAY 16 MARCH
Panel Topic: BECOME A VIABLE TOURING ACT
Playing live is a huge opportunity to grow your audience and your bottom line. But how do you get started and build a live strategy?
FEAT: BEN RYLES (Concerts Promoter - DHP Family) + RICH GOODWIN (Live Development - Scruff Of The Neck) + DANNI BROWNSILL (Promoter - The Sugarmill)
MONDAY 23 MARCH
Panel Topic: MAKE MUSIC PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR
With a great song comes a great responsibility to record it as well as possible! The ‘Bootstrapping Bands’ producers discuss the process and offer exclusive ‘Demo Lab’ sessions (pre-booking required).
FEAT: All 7 Bootstrapping Bands producers.
More details and 'Demo Lab' bookings coming soon!
MONDAY 30 MARCH
Panel Topic: ARTIST INCOME STREAMS
It’s not all about money… but a lot of it is! Find out where there’s money to be made in music and how money moves around the industry.
FEAT: DAN JONES (PRS for Music) + Chris Rogers (Fat Penguin Management) + tbc
MONDAY 6 APRIL
Panel Topic: DIY RELEASING MASTERCLASS
Releasing music DIY is easy in 2020. But releasing music strategically and successfully, that's a whole 'nother story.
FEAT: MIKE MURPHY (Label Services Manager - Ditto Music) // JOEL DIPPLE (Artist Liaison - Sentric Music) // RICH HEARN (Artist Marketer - Indie Music Marketing)
Any feedback or questions, let me know.
Rich
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