November 2008 Music Network Minutes
January 2, 2009
The Music Network - Meeting Thursday Nov 27th 2008
Chair: Anthony Hughes
Introductions:
Apologies: Mark (Somewhere on the road), Andy Derrick
Sign in:
Ed Hart (Freelance Finance Director - Specialising in creative)
Simon Howes - Sound Engineer
Drew (From the Kidderminster band Oak)
Andy blakemore (Creative Launchpad)
Adrian Kimberland (Writer/Producer)
Chris Hytch(monthly urban music showcase ‘one love’)
Marcus
Emma (scratch radio (BCU)
Justin (scratch radio (BCU)
Irene (attending for Peter Singer songwriter)
Yanis (Composer Teacher/ band Frutaloka)
Gary Owen(Newgreywhistletest)
Rod (musician)
Lee Parsons(ditto music)
Darren (BCU Music Student)
Colin (music exchanges group)
Angela (singer songwriter)
New Points:
Simon howes: looking for work as a sound engineer: Contact:01902 8822 85
Drew - plays in an industrial metal band called OAK. Has two record labels showing interest in them and has just finished recording an album. Just wanted to promote wha he does and see if there are any opportunities for the band. The new video - which was made by ga production team including Anthony has attracted around 1000 hits per week -! www.myspace.com/oakweb
Emma & Justin represented ’scratch radio (BCU)’ a new Internet radio station run by the students - they are looking for content and can attend gigs to record / interview. Contact: music@scratchradio.co.uk / www.scratchradio.com.
They launch 6th Feb. There is no remit for style genre etc and has a good focus on how much unsigned content they can push. (Must be regional. They are also looking for funding.
Chris Hytch: One Love showcase supported by newstyle radio. Focuses on local r&b soul and hip hop (no ganster) reggae etc. it has been running for nearly 18months. It rotates venue and recently was part of Concrete. He is trying to find a more perminent venue.
He also manages and produces an artist called Karina - An album launched is planned.
www.myspace.com/oneloveatone
www.myspace.com/kareenauk
Marcus:
Worked in performance and music labels and is currently working with virgin on a community project.www.cyberlounge.com
He is developing streaming technology and will keep the network up to date as it develops.
cyberlounge@gmail.com
Ed Hart:
Has worked in theatre, arts and now is self employed as a consultant to creative businesses offering financial advice.
His main aim in this is convincing creatives to stick to their plan and build a sustainable business.
He delivers advice and guidance through business link support - where he can be contracted to individuals as a mentor.
contact: www.yourfbs.co.uk
He can do an initial consultation free to establish the clients needs
Yanis:frutaloka.(www.myspace.com/frutalokamusic)
Records with a latin / tropical and World Grooves band. They currently need a flautist and trumpet player to complete/ compliment the line up.
He also asked about help with gigs and booking.
They have a gig at the drum on Feb 28th & 6th Dec - Wagon & Horses
Anthony suggestions - rural touring schemes and to look at the Arts council new strategies on world music developments.
Rod:
Is a reggae musician and has played for years in various bands. Has a solo album that needs distribution / promoting and agent and tour manager.
They also need a drummer for live shows.
www.myspace.com/rasrebelinresistance
Colin:
Music exchange - a resource to recruit and meet on line musicians. He sees it as taking the stuff that works best from all other sites
and developing a one stop for musicians needs and networkig. It is filter based along genre and geography to avoid trawling through unsuitable ads.
The second phase will be an ebay just for music instruments - auction style and a planned development into a showcase section for all genres.
Lee:(ditto)
Ditto apart from their online music promotions currently run a TV show every thursday - on SKY 180.
They are open to working with anyone - please contact
lee@dittomusic.com
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December 9, 2008
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Gigbeth 2008 Reviewed on Twitter
November 9, 2008
Dufus USA gig update November 2008
November 8, 2008
Sunday, Nov. 9 Pete’s Candy Store (Seth Faergolzia Solo!), Brooklyn, NY
Nov 11/12 Recording sessions in Brooklyn (write if you’d like to be involved!)
Thursday, Nov. 13 Death by Audio, Brooklyn, NY
Friday, Nov. 14 Meattown, New Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, Nov 15 32 North Street, Binghamton, NYsome other shows…
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Bugjar, Rochester, NY
Thursdsay Dec. 4 Knitting Factory, NYC
Friday Jan. 9 The Mez, Rochester, NY
www.dufus.tv
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The Music Network Meeting 4pm, 27th November 2008 at Birmingham TIC
November 4, 2008
The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT
on the last Thursday of each month, 4-6pm
at The BCU Technology and Innovation Centre(TIC), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. (directions/info tel: 08712 262725)
The next meeting is open to all on Thursday 27th November 4pm til 6pm at The TIC, Birmingham.
The Birmingham branch of Musicians Union will be supplying luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks lot too. Come and talk about music and what you’re up to and meet some new people, you know it makes sense.
The Music Network organises the meeting for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region. If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are all invited.
Thursday 30th October 2008 - 4.00pm until 6pm The Music Network
October 27, 2008
Thursday 30th October 2008 - Birmingham City University, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
4.00pm until 6pm The Music Network
Network with other music businesses, talk about what you’re up to in music and meet some new people. The Music Network organises the meeting for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region. If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits…you are all invited. The Birmingham branch of Musicians Union will be supplying luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks lot too. http://www.birminghammusicnetwork.com
6.00pm until 10.00pm
POGUS CAESAR: Past, Present, Futuristic
BIRMINGHAM VISUAL ARTIST POGUS CAESAR PRESENTS HIS EXTENSIVE WORK IN FILM AND TELEVISION AT THIS MONTH’S CREATIVE NETWORKS EVENT
Creative Networks in association with the Black International Film Festival presents a special showcase event for the
award winning Birmingham based filmmaker and photographer Pogus Caesar on Thursday 30th October, 6.00pm - 10.00pm.
‘POGUS CAESAR: Past, Present, Futuristic’ will include a screening of selected highlights from Caesar’s award winning career, including work produced and directed for Central Television, BBC, Channel 4 and Carlton Television.
Pogus will also be in conversation with Roger Shannon, Professor of Film & Television at Edge Hill University, who will
discuss Caesar’s inspirations, travels and experiences during his 30-year career. This event is free and forms part of the Black International Film Festival which runs from October 29th until November 2nd.
To join us for this FREE event, please email creative.networks@tic.ac.uk or call Dave Taylor on 0121 331 5400 or
07989 498 550. Alternatively, register online at www.creativenetworksonline.com
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The Music Network Meeting 4pm, 30th October 2008 at Birmingham TIC
October 24, 2008
The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT on the last Thursday of each month, 4-6pm at The BCU Technology and Innovation Centre(TIC), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. (directions/info tel: 08712 262725)
The next meeting is open to all on Thursday 30th October 4pm til 6pm at The TIC, Birmingham.
The Birmingham branch of Musicians Union will be supplying luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks lot too. Come and talk about music and what you’re up to and meet some new people, you know it makes sense.
The Music Network organises the meeting for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region. If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are all invited.
The Network for the Birmingham Music Community
February 29, 2008
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