ISM Make Music Work event

Make Music Work Building a successful and sustainable career in a challenging global landscape A thought provoking event for composers and performers Special guests include: Ben Baker James Brown (Hazard Chase) Ivan Hewett Ruby Hughes Richard Morrison Richard Paine (Faber Music) Vanessa Reed (PRS for Music Foundation) Michelle Wright (Cause4)

31 March 2015 Guildhall School Milton Court, London Tickets: ÂŁ25; ÂŁ15* (students) including refreshments and drinks reception

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Make Music Work Come and participate in this exciting and diverse event held in the glorious surroundings of Milton Court.

The challenges facing ambitious performers and composers have never been greater. This event aims to lift the lid on the myths and mysteries of professional music with a view to empowering and inspiring performers and composers across all musical genres.

In four main sessions, interspersed with live music, panels of prominent music leaders and young professionals will discuss how to:

• encourage creative initiative and artistic conviction • develop a distinctive ‘voice’ in the profession • build confidence and mitigate risk • avoid common pitfalls and exploitation • hone entrepreneurial skills • understand the underlying dynamics of the profession – how things really work.

Schedule

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9:00

Registration and coffee

13.00

Lunch and networking

10:00

Performance by Westcombe Brass

14.15

10.10

Opening address – Professor Barry Ife, Principal of Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and special guest

10.20

The jury’s out This panel discussion lifts the lid on the world of music competitions and schemes, explaining how they work, considering their impact, and helping you decide whether there’s something in it for you.

Getting it straight You know your crotchets from your quavers, but can you spot a loophole in a contract, exploit your intellectual property and differentiate between a supporter and a shark? Industry professionals help you identify allies, make the most of your talent and stay on the right side of the law.

15.15

Comfort break

15.30

Performances by Gabriella Swallow and Ksenija Sidorova

15.50

The idea’s the thing Be inspired by musicians who started with a simple idea and grew it into an original and rewarding career.

17.00

Closing remarks – Professor Barry Ife

17.15

Networking drinks

18.30

End

11.20

Performance by Ben Baker

11.30

Refreshments

11.50

Performance by Juice Vocal Ensemble

12.00

Making something from nothing No funds, no venue, no audience? A familiar story.

But there are ways of making things happen at little or no cost. Hear from the experts to help you make your dream into a reality.

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How to book your seat

(Booking closes on 23 March) Tuesday 31 March 2015 9am-6.30pm Guildhall School 1 Milton Street Milton Court London EC2Y 9BH Tickets: £25; £15* (students) including refreshments and drinks reception

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Event and student membership offer: Students who are not members of the ISM can attend the event plus receive one year’s free ISM membership for just £20

Student membership and event offer

*Students will be required to include the name of their college/university with their course title.

This information will be checked by the ISM. The event schedule is subject to change.

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