Making A Living Making Music: Recording Karine Polwart Singer/Songwriter/Musician Paul Downie Comets and Cartwheels Records
Stewart Henderson SMIA Stuart Hamilton Castlesound Studios
An insight into the recording music industries discussing revenue streams and distribution channels in 2014. The panel will also discuss monetising and marketing recorded music across all platforms. Making A Living Making Music: Publishing Duncan McCrone MCPS Diane Stevenson Rage Music
Louise Stanners-Pow MU Stuart Fleming PRS
This panel will discuss the relationship between trade bodies, composers, labels, publishing companies and third parties in relation to music and copyright and how to earn money from your original works. Making A Living Making Music: Playing Live Andy Dunlop Tour Manager (Red Bull Records) Steve Robertson Promoter (Ironworks)
Rod Jones Songwriter/Musician
For several years, live music in the UK has outperformed (in revenue terms) recorded music and provides the core income for most musicians across all genres. This panel will discuss how those working in live music perceive the opportunities and challenges in 2014 and beyond. Making A Living Making Music: Marketing Your Music Findlay Napier Singer/Songwriter/Musician Nicola Meighan Freelance Journalist
Michael Lambert Artist Manager
As new technologies have increased access to more music, musicians and professionals working in the music industries have had to rethink how they engage with their audiences whilst continuing to utilise 'old media' channels. This panel will share practical advice and experience of marketing music and raising awareness. Making A Living Making Music: Funding Jennifer McGlone Glow Arts Ian Hamilton HIE
Michael Lambert Artist Manager
Musicians and music industry professionals are increasingly seeking alternative funding routes. These include but are not limited to government bodies, arts and industry bodies. This panel will demystify the process of applying and receiving funding for music related projects. Making A Living Making Music: Maintaining a Portfolio Career Jennifer McGlone Glow Arts Patsy Reid Musician/Composer
Mark Sheridan Music and Creativity (UHI) Rod Jones Songwriter/Musician
The reality for most musicians is that in order to make a living, they have to wear many different hats – leading their own projects, side musicians in other lineups, teaching, DJ-ing, composing and even working as an agent, technician or promoter. We bring together a group of musicians and music workers who exemplify the portfolio career and explore the advantages and challenges of their working lives.