SMILE2012 programme

MARCH 3-10, 2012

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MEMORIES OF 2011

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W E LC O M E TO S M I L E 2 0 1 2 Now in its fourth year Solent Music Industries Live Event (SMILE) brings the national music industries, Solent University students and the people of Southampton together in a week-long celebration of popular music.

Throughout the week, the city will become a space for Solent student-run SMILE events as music venues, unusual spaces and the university itself play host to a variety of performances, gigs and club nights to suit even the most extreme tastes.

The week’s special events will also include a music industry conference featuring Internationally renowned professionals and a series of specialist workshops.

Previous SMILE events have included a cross section of renowned artists from hiphop crew Foreign Beggars to London hardcore punk band, Gallows.

So get involved and make SMILE 2012 the best yet… and don’t forget to keep checking out www.smilefest.co.uk for last minute gig and club additions and surprise guests.

Photos: Paul Watts

CONTENTS

4 MUSIC INDUSTRY EXPERTS 7 SMILE 2012 LIVE 9 THE FRINGE 10 SMILE 2012 LIVE 11 RPS SHOWS 12 SMILE 2012 LIVE 13 SMILE IN THE SQUARE 14 MAP 15 DEMO SURGERY 16 PRODUCERS 18 CHALLENGES IN A DAY 20 GIG LISTINGS

a CFF Media Team production Richard Cook, Emma Farndell, Rob Ferguson SMILE artwork - Jonathan Wellstead contributors - Georgia Weaving, Steph Powell, Carl Gwynne, Craig Thomas, Marita Prokopenko, Tom Mitchell, Amy Grinstead, thanks to the guests and venues who have supported SMILE 2012.

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MUSIC I N D U S T R I E S EXPERT GUESTS

ZO E B A L L

fri 9th march 14.30 FREE jm315 (the millais theatre) Zoe Ball needs little introduction, after ‘kick starting’ her career on ‘Live & Kicking’ alongside Jamie Theakston in the late 90’s. She wasted no time in extending her BBC portfolio to be the first woman to present the prime-time radio 1 breakfast show.

Fast forward to 2005 and Zoe regularly dazzled viewers on that year’s series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and in 2011 she became the face of SKY ART’S Summer Music Festival Coverage. Over the summer of 2011 she reported on a host of popular music festivals including Isle of Wight, Latitude and Bestival, bringing viewers the very best in interviews and performances.

With having expertise in all forms of the industry, at this year’s SMILE you can expect to hear her first hand account of she made it big and advice to students on how they can break into the industry like she did.

Zoe will be awarded a Teaching Fellowship in recognition of her contribution to music in the media.

BRIGGY SMALE

Briggy Smale, best known for presenting the entertainment news on the Jo Whiley Show on Radio 1, is coming to SMILE to join Zoe Ball on the couch.

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RO B DA BA N K P R ES E N TS

thurs 8th march 15.30 FREE jm315 (the millais theatre)

‘A S S O C I AT I O N O F I N D E P E N DA N T F E S T I VA L S ’ O R G A N I S I N G A M U S I C F ES T I VA L

Ever fancied putting on a music festival but not sure how? New to SMILE this year is a unique opportunity FOR students to be quiz a panel of music festival experts from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and get the inside information on what to do, and equally what not to do when putting on a festival.

The AIF is a non-profit trade association created to represent UK independent music festivals as a whole. The organisation’s aim is to aid the businesses of their member festival organisers and help the needs of the independent festival sector itself.

In a report prepared by the AIF it was estimated that independent festivals generate over £135million for then UK economy, and £16.3million for local businesses. Over 300,000 people attend events managed by the AIF and as each year goes on, more ideas are being introduced to help improve festival attributes.

Emma Farndell

So, what these guys don’t know about running a music festival isn’t worth talking about. Rob Da Bank will also be awarded a Teaching Fellowship at this event in recognition of the outstanding work he has done in supporting Solent student work experience opportunities at Bestival, and Camp Bestival.

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MUSIC I N D U S T R I E S EXPERT GUESTS M U S I C M A N A G E RS FORUM LIVE thurs 8th march 13.00 FREE jm315 (millais theatre)

These are bleak times we live in. Especially if you’re in the music industries where all you ever hear amidst the file sharing fury is doom, gloom and even more doom. So how exactly do you make money out of music in 2012?

Enter our panel of music management experts to answer that question… and so much more. The panel will feature a trio of managers who have enjoyed incredible success on an International scale. David Stopps (Director of Copyright and Related Rights for the Music Managers Forum UK),

Colin Lester ( British Academy of Songwriters and

Composers Association ‘Gold Badge Award’ winner) and Joe Christie (Internationally renowned dance music manager) will offer pearls of wisdom and practical advice for people aspiring to make it ij the music indusries today. Who knows, the future may be bright after all…

JAMES MCMAHON attention last year when he interviewed Gallows! This year he will be interviewing another top act! James will be awarded a Teaching Fellowship in recognition of his contribution to BA(hons) Popular Music Journalism at Southampton Solent University.

Emma Farndell

Kerrang! Editor James McMahon kept everyone’s

SMILE 2012 LIVE

In 2011 SMILE was extended from being a one-day speaker event into a festival that incorporated a host of live events. Previous gigs have included such delights as an all dayer at Hamptons, a Solent Music Performers showcase at The Joiners and a one-off Greasy Lips Disco with Creation Records guru Alan McGee giving advice to a host of Solent Uni bands at The Cellar. The line up of Fly Frankie, Fly, The Widowmaker, Cardinals, Influx and The Lost Boys proved to be in rude health with an amazing night of inspiring sounds.

This year SMILE 2012 LIVE returns with a line up that’s bigger and better than before. Kicking off with a special set by legendary Producers (see page 16), the week will include SMILE Fringe, a series of gigs bringing together creative artists in unusual spaces (see page 9), some cracking nights of cutting edge sounds brought to you by Rock Paper Scissors (see page 11) and SMILE in the Square (see page 13), our first outdoor event.

Don’t forget to keep checking the website for info. More gigs in more venues being added all of the time…

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SMILE 2012 LIVE

M O N DAY On Monday night, there will be different gigs throughout the city. Avondales will see Fly. Frankie. Fly. take to the stage at Avondales, Kodiac Jack at Unit club and legendary ‘dad rock’ band Producers play in The Millais Theatre at Southampton Solent University. The line up’s are as follows: AVONDALES

UNIT

JM 315 (THE MILLAIS THEATRE)

FLY. FRANKIE. FLY. WE CAUGHT THE CASTLE STOP NO GO EITHER

KODIAC JACK IDEAWAKE 6 MINTUES TO SUNRISE

PRODUCERS & SUPPORT

19.30, FREE

19.00, £4 adv./£5 door

19.45, FREE

T U ES DAY Tuesday evening of SMILE week will see final year performance students take to the stage in the Joiners as they take part in their third year showcase. Tickets are available from the SU or on the door. The line-up includes:

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JOINERS ARMS FLATLAND WOLF LIGHT ALLIANCE MADE BY GIANTS SOBER SLEEPS WHITE KNUCKLES BIRDS IN FLIGHT OLIVER 19.30, £2

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the joiners arms 141 st mary’s street southampton SO14 1NS www.joinerslive.co.uk 02380 225612

On the weekend of 3-4th March, venues and spaces all across the city will play host to the SMILE Fringe, a community

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and arts focused event. The event will

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run a programme of music, art, film and

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comedy events and workshops over the two days. The Line-up Includes:

02380 238582 www.arthousesouthampton.co.uk

Sat 3rd March

Sun 4th March

Bargate Art gallery

Soul cellar

Wise Children

Freeze the Atlantic

with support from

with support from

Lewis Watson & More.

The Light Divided & more

(tickets £3adv (by sending request to

(tickets £5adv (by sending request to

marita@smilefringe.co.uk), £4 on door)

marita@smilefringe.co.uk), £6 on door)

Art House Widowmaker

Community fare 12-16

with support from Bryony

(showcase of local

Marie Fry & More.

communities and venues)

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SMILE 2012 LIVE

W E D N ES DAY Wednesday night see’s two big names come to SMILE 2012, with Johnny Foreigner stiring up a riot at Unit nightclub and legendary Soul/funk musician Omar at The Brook.

Omar will be the pick of the evening, as the iconic musician is at the top of his game at the minute. Speaking recently he said “I’m enjoying life so much right now,” he says.

“I play with great bands, there’s always new music to make, new styles to blend, new people to reach.” The line-up includes:

UNIT JOHNNY FOREIGNER 19.00, £5 students./£6 non-students

THE BROOK OMAR 20.00, (PRICE?)

T H U RS DAY Thursday night of SMILE week will see Brothers & Bones play at local favourite Avondale House. The band

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have been hotly tipped by critics and after a string of

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performances at numerous festivals last summer, their

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fan base has steadily grown. The line-up includes:

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AVONDALE HOUSE & UNIT AFTERPARTY

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BROTHERS & BONES & SPECIAL GUESTS 19.00, FREE

02380 225612

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age restriction: 18

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Rock! Paper! Scissors! (RPS) have been running for 10 years putting on shows around the country. RPS are running a series of “Hype” shows for SMILE 12 throughout February and into very early March. Headliners include:

THURS 2nd FEB

every thurs in feb / early march 7.30pm FREE Avondale House

HOLD THE FIGHT

THURS 9th FEB ANCHORS

THURS 16th FEB

avondale house

SCHOLARS

33 carlton crescent

THURS 23rd FEB

southampton

LECARLA

SO15 2EW

THURS 1st MARCH

www.joinerslive.co.uk

HEARTS UNDER FIRE

02380 225612

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SMILE 2012 LIVE

F R I DAY

On Friday 9th March, RPS Shows in association

fri 9th march 7.30pm Soul Cellar £6 adv/ £8 door

with SMILE 2012 presents the SMILE 2012 Closing Party featuring top musical acts Tellison, Stagecoach & Drawings plus top local support List of Saints and Skymarshal.

A four-piece indie rock band

SKYMARSHAL A three piece alternative rock band

STAGECOACH 78 west marlands road SO14 7FW 02380 710648 www.southamptoncellar.co.uk

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DRAWINGS Progressive Indie / Post Grunge band.

LIST OF SAINTS Southampton indie band

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Five piece alternative rock band.

On Saturday the 10th March, SMILE in the Square, a mini festival in the Guildhall Square, right in the heart of Southampton, shall be the closing finale for SMILE 12.

It is focused around the fascinating concept of a Music Circle, a stage that welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and musical experiences; whether a novice or a veteran. The line up includes:

The Cardinals 7th Revolution Simon Says Fly Frankie Fly The Widowmaker

sat 10th march 12pm Guildhall Square FREE

A not-for-profit community music project based in The Bargate, SoCo Music Project has been setup to provide fun and engaging music projects for people of all ages. SoCo

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Music Project’s support for SMILE has been invaluable, especially through their energy and enthusiasm for SMILE in the Square. Why not check out SoCo online at socomusicproject. org.uk, or pop into their hub in the Bargate for an inspiration music making experience.

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S O U T H A M P T O N

AVONDALE HOUSE PUB JUST OFF LONDON ROAD

UNIT ALTERNATIVE

NIGHTCLUB

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BEVOIS

VALLEY

ART HOUSE ART THEMED VEGETARIAN CAFE

GUILDHALL SQUARE SQUARE OUTSIDE THE GUILDHALL

THE CELLAR GIG VENUE/BAR/NIGHTCLUB

JOINERS GIG VENUE AND PUB

BARGATE ART GALLERY ART GALLERY IN THE BARGATE SHOPPING CENTER

DEMO S U R G E RY

SMILE 2012, like last year, shall be producing it’s very own CD, featuring some of the event’s best local talent. This year’s album

fri 9th march 16.30 JM315 FREE

will feature tracks from bands such as Southampton indie outfit, Cardinals, Jersey rockers, Pirate Video Company and Solent Uni electronic duo Fly, Frankie Fly.

Returning once again for Friday’s main

producers across the local area.

industries show, and the demo surgery is

Talking about last year's demo surgery

fast becoming a staple of SMILE. Olivier

Olivier said: "I am pleased to say that

Behzadi (ex-head of A&R Sony Records)

I met some cool people and enjoyed

is back for this year’s event, heading

listening to the work of some really

up this year’s panel of expert judges all

promising producers and musicians.

very willing to offer invaluable advice

Discussing and critiquing people's work

and constructive criticism on some of

is not easy whilst on a panel, and I hope

the music being created by bands and

those discussed, were helped.”

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P R O D U C E RS mon 5th march 2pm (Q&A) / 7.45pm (gig) jm315 FREE

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WHO ARE THE MEN BEHIND PRODUCERS? TREVOR HORN | LOL CREME | STEPHEN LIPSON | CHRIS BRAIDE | ASH SOAN

ASSOCIATED ACTS:

PET SHOP BOTS | 10CC | THE ROLLING STONES | LANA DEL RAY | ADELE

On Monday 5th March legendary music producers Trevor Horn, Lol Crème, Steve Lipson, Chris Braide and Ash Soan, also known as Producers, are coming to SMILE. The studio veterans formed a band back in 2006 and, after having spent the last six years playing gigs at a number of London pubs, they are about to release their debut album, ‘Made In Basing Street,’ in May 2012.

Prior to this, they are embarking on a tour of universities, stopping off in Southampton for SMILE 2012 to give a guest lecture in JM315 as well as playing a few hits from their thirty year back catalogue. Guitarist Steve Lipson is particularly looking forward to coming to Smile, exclaiming that he is “really happy” about performing, as well as sharing their “huge wealth of knowledge” during the guest lecture and Q&A. “It’s always really enjoyable, talking to people and hearing their take on things and also hearing what their questions are.” During their set, there will be recognisable past hits for everybody to enjoy, along with new songs from their upcoming debut album. “We’ve got a combination of original songs and songs that we’ve recorded over the years that people might know, between us we’ve got quite a few hits.”

If you’ve never listened to Producers, their style of music varies, from

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tantalising snyth-pop to ambient new wave. Stephen describes it as being “on the one hand pop, on the other hand rock and on the other hand its prog rock.

I can’t really explain it; I don’t know what it is. But I like it and I would listen to it.” The only way you will really be able to get a feel for their music is by coming down to the gig and listening for yourself.

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Solent Music is an exciting new development for Southampton Solent University which will formally launch in March 2012. Solent Music will seek and support music, music media and other music-related work experiences, and will celebrate and promote the fantastic musical talent to be found in Southampton Solent University.

For

more

info

on

Southampton

Solent

University’s music courses go to: www.solent.ac.uk

SMILE ‘IN A DAY’ CHALLENGES AND MASTERCLASSES* SMILEfest 2011 saw the launch of a series of ‘in a day’ challenges, in which Solent music students took on challenges under the expert guidance of industry experts to create an album and a music magazine – in a day!

SMILE 2012 returns with event more challenges: Song in a day – with songwriters Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig Album in day - with an expert music producer (tbc) Remix in a day – with a legendary dance music producer (tbc) Music Magazine in a day – with Carl Loben (DJ Magazine Associate Editor) Campaign in a Day – Johnny Hopkins (Oasis and Primal Scream PR) *Challenges and Masterclasses Solent music students only

SMILE 2012 will also include masterclasses from specialist practitioners, including internationally renowned DJ/Producer James Zabiela.

SMILE 2012 is brought to you by students on music courses at Southampton Solent University and the Popular Music

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Scheme team. All media outputs and live events for SMILE 2012 are created, produced and promoted by students on BA(hons) Popular Music Journalism and BA(hons) Music Promotion. SMILE Media crew: Richard Cook, Emma Farndell, Rob Ferguson. SMILE Fringe crew: Marita Prokopenko, Will Vincent, Leigh Brooks. SMILE guest events team: Katy Ladyman, Jessie Rose Side, Emily Sutherland. Rock Paper Scissors Crew: Craig Thomas, Dan SMILE in the Square crew: Liam Smith, Carl Gwynne, Michael Radley SMILE 2012 Co-Producers: Dr Martin James and Dr Chris Anderton

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