Would-be West of England music business entrepreneurs and musicians can find out how to break into the international music industry at a masterclass being held on Thursday.
The event in Bristol is part of a roadshow staged by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the Government’s international trade arm, and supported by leading music industry associations including Bristol Music Foundation and BPI, which represents the UK recorded music industry.
Activities on the day will include question-and-answer sessions with industry experts, interactive panel sessions with senior executives from SXSW and Midem (two of the world’s leading international music trade shows), and an opportunity to network with these experts, UK music companies and other musicians.
Phil Patterson, UKTI music industry specialist and one of the event speakers said: “It’s been a great 12 months for British music. In 2010, one in five of the top 50 selling records released around the world featured British artists.
“Talent is important, but to really have a chance in succeeding in some of the world’s most lucrative markets, it’s important for music firms to attend events like this and to get advice from organisations such as UKTI to understand how to successfully navigate their way to T
The events takes place at The Watershed, Bristol, on Thursday.
For further event information or to register e contact: Matt Booth at events@bristolmusicfoundation.com or visit http://www.bristolmusicfoundation.com/diary/2011/9/8/sxsw-making-the-most-of-music-film-digital
