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September 2009 Music Network Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2009 /

September 2009

Music Network Meeting Minutes

Present: Mark Badger Iron Man Records, Vince O”Malley and music exchanges, Adrian Kimberline from exit recording, Jennifer Bolton singer songwroter, Simon Howes sound engineer, Darren Roberts Birmingham Uni, Keisha Thompson singer songwriter, Phil Manford, Andy CFO for the beatsmiths

Apologies: Andy Derrick, Clare Edwards,

Vince: Music Exchanges
http://www.musical exchanges.com
This site is developing fast and is about to launch a musicians networking section, auction area to buy and sell, recruitment section for musicians to find people to play with and plaza section. Work continues on the development of the networking side of the site and a section called my band: name details etc. The site will be able to handle multiple bands diaries

Mentioned: 26th-27th sept cocksmoor woods leiesure center
tickets £5 on dar £6 for the weekend
young drummer of the year Richard rainer
www.ukdrumfair.com
rhythm magazine will be at the event. discussions of vintage drum kits

also on following weekend 2-4pm on stourbridge radio: the bridge to discuss music exchanges. hoping to choose a playlist.

The site will be initially going to uk wide.

Dave Taylor
Todays speaker: David Rose who use to be at bbc music pebble mill. head of drama.

Adrian Kimberline: Wanted to talk about mastering.
mention of Simon at Musoplex for mastering.
also for mastering Ian Shepherd based in cambridge soundrecording technology: 01480 461880. http://www.productionadvice.co.uk
also http://www.beatsmiths.co.uk

Keisha:
Mentioned the musicins union event at the drum
discussion followed regarding Musicians Union and activities in the local area.

Keisha mentioned John Morris: nurvrax runs website called http://www.nurvrax.com

There”s a new event every six weeks at venue pillowex.com near drum with open mic etc. plus singers. On 15th october there will be a live showcase

LIME: ladies in music and entertainment. The year anniversary tonight
at the O Bar on broad street.

Darren: doing a phd on the “Geography of Networks” to do with music
He is interested in the music world and is looking at “networks in music”
He is looking at how music emerges in the city, how the city influences music and its emergent forms.

list of networks mentioned:
lozells and the young disciples and urban record label
music exchanges
musicians union
university
studios
audience central
regerasals
press
social networks social media
council
artsfest
anyone interested in discussing info further emai: dxr827@bham.ac.uk

Anthony Hughes from sostenuto: music mentoring scheme and screen wm

Mike: freelence illustrator. He has done comic books, illustration. He”s looking to work with band doing artwork. trying to get into it like flyers and posters
http://www.theartyone.co.uk. A number of people wanted to get in touch and get mike to do some artwork. Some suggestions included to register with national illustration assoc and wrietsr and artists yearbook, also talk to st pauls gallery in hockley

Anthony Hughes: a film called “le Donk” a shane meadows film. bafta event and handful of tickets available, 6th oct, the electric cinema.

Sostenuto: Black Country Music Network on the first tuesday of every month.
takes place at the public. at major key studios. 4-6pm http://www.sostenuto.org.uk
running a program called routes to music across the whole of the black country
http://www.twitter.com/sostenuto

Phil
Mentioned he is very close to releasing an album.
talked about digital downloads: tunecore, ditto music, horus music, ioda,
mentions of last.fm, spotify,

Questions raised regarding Music Lawyers: Musicians Union mentioned, Kevan Tidy from Iron Man Records mentioned, other local lawyers mentioned. Discussions on current state of copyright, creative commons licences and more

Discussion followed including: mention: Andrew Dubber, BCU, Jez and Birmingham Music month, Birmingham Music.

Details of next Music Network Meeting and possible new location to be posted in the next week or so, keep an eye on this site.

Microblog 2009-10-16

October 16, 2009 /
  • Via @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/kv8fb – XL’s, Eddies, Exposure ‘reunion’ night tomorrow at The Asylum #
  • Only two things to complain about today. Karaoke in the hotel bar and the fuzz have shown up for it http://twitpic.com/kvi5e #
  • How can twitter improve Customer service? how can social networks influence customer service? http://bit.ly/19SANl (via @socialmediainfo) #
  • Why does anyone need a paper-weight? Who has such a windy desk?! (via @CharlesWBrown) #deadformat #
  • #vaginamonologues have been good to me so far and supplied hotels too. #
  • When are hotels going to supply free wifi as standard rather than free trouser press, free pen, paper and envelopes? #deadformat #
  • On the way to Eastbourne for another day of #vaginamonologues #
  • Taking a walk along the seafront in Eastbourne looking for somewhere to get a sandwich that doesn’t cost £7 #
  • Sat by the sea enjoying the view. I reckon #vaginamonologues look after their people well #
  • Thank you Eastbourne, that had to be the worst cheese sandwich ever, I understand why the woman in spar was buying 16 cans of strongbow now #
  • Of course I’m an idiot. My speciality includes standing in a black tshirt in the hot sun by the beach complaining about cheese sandwiches #
  • treding topics on twitter,marge simpson,nobel peace prize.my hotel room: another trouser press and nice view of the car park, but FREE WIFI! #
  • Gotta nip out and do some things, catch you later #
  • @disinfo: A Personal Plea Regarding The Swine Flu Hoax http://bit.ly/7aMD4 #
  • @disinfo: Homegrown Pot Threatens Mexican Cartels http://bit.ly/36UzCM #
  • #vaginamonologues all loaded out, just waiting on a Chinese takeaway in an attempt to try somthing other than Indian food. #
  • My brain is almost full for today. Peej put a load of documentary stuff on my computer and I’ve been working through some of them…. #
  • In most cases,fascists come to power after a nation has suffered economic collapse,military defeat or some other disaster.look around you #
  • ….The fascist party wins mass support by promising to revive the economy and restore national pride. Do your research #
  • Think I’ve got to stop watching documentary about everything ever.too much information to think about all at same time.my mind is melting #
  • Leaving Eastbourne, on to London next. The lifeboat and helicopter are out practising already but too far to photo. http://twitpic.com/l3ppd #
  • @BrumPunks: RT @midge_uk: . @kerrangradio’s website is an unnavigable mess #Kerrang #
  • @Dee7779 – ET Earth Base; Secret Space Station http://hub.tm/?OkgSu #
  • if you have three hours to spare this makes interesting viewing once you get past first 20 mins Jordan Maxwell speaks http://hub.tm/?evorV #
  • Jordan Maxwell talks at length and in detail, an overview of everything ever http://hub.tm/?bKdDJ #
  • @disinfo: Forget Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize, October 9th Was Leif Erikson Day http://bit.ly/1Lispn #
  • Here’s another interesting video. Jordan Maxwell – Basic Slideshow Presentation on Hidden Symbols http://hub.tm/?tiTjB #
  • One popadom, vegetable dansak, pilau rice, garlic naan. Green. The balti place is painted green. Arghh. Jordan maxwell leave my dinner alone #
  • @BrumPunks: RT @midge_uk: Video of Atilla the Stockbroker at The Wagon and Horses, Digbeth…http://tinyurl.com/ygzds8k #
  • Dirty Herd is a Birmingham based screen printing company offering high quality printing at affordable prices http://hub.tm/?YfJTz #
  • Iron Man Records eBay shop sells punk, rock, cd, dvd, vinyl, and video http://hub.tm/?xXkSb #
  • attack from a bioweapon in the guise of mandatory swine flu vaccinations http://hub.tm/?FayOM #
  • America: Freedom to Fascism – Director’s Authorized Version http://hub.tm/?mJjZn #
  • Ratlines were systems of escape routes for Nazis & other fascists fleeing Europe at the end of World War II http://hub.tm/?Hnvsh #
  • Dufus European Tour dates November December 2009 http://hub.tm/?PzmrI #
  • The circular saw and hammering has begun at the hotel. I suppose it’s time to leave and head to tunbridge wells…. #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8myh – Punky Reggae old gals The Slits play The Rainbow, Wednesday #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8n52 – That Slits flyer again #
  • This just in from @prisonplanet: Waco Siege "Enforcer" To Rule Over Global Police Force – http://tiny.cc/Qs2XR #
  • Acoustic Fest London Sat 17th Oct 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?LMsPJ #
  • Acoustic Fest London Sat 17th Oct 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?SvvRx #
  • Rush To Harvest California Marijuana Fields Before Raids http://bit.ly/4m3IH7 #
  • Flipper at O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Sun 08 Nov 2009 http://hub.tm/?RIImS #
  • On tonights menu Chinese beancurd with spicy chopped vegetables with steamed rice. Off to Ludlow tomorrow #
  • Acoustic Fest 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?msggA #
  • Dufus USA & European Tour dates 2009. If you can offer more shows get in touch http://hub.tm/?afZkL #
  • I’m off to Ludlow today with #vaginamonologues #
  • Listening to godflesh – in all languages. Hello to @jonone100 hope it goes well for seasick steve, say hello from me #
  • @jonone100 can you check if barry ever got the prefects and nightingales CDs I sent him? #
  • @jonone100 I bet Barry is pleased no one had to drive him through fields of mud to get there. Bestival last year was insane #
  • @jonone100 anyway, have fun sounds like a great line up for the show #
  • John doom is going to be at framework studios, Musoplex today doing vocals for new police bastard recordings #
  • I’m on way to Ludlow but taking a few stops to Twitter and buy coffee. I need to get a life by Friday, this can’t go on. #
  • “The Iron Man Records ebay shop sells Punk, Rock, Metal & Alternative music on CD, Vinyl & DVD. Here’s the link” http://hub.tm/?XqAPT #
  • Trafigura oil polluters/Carter Ruck @ center of Guardian gagging order. Beat ban & champion free speech #trafigura #
  • @jonone100 is Getting ready for jools holland live show in 10mins. Seasick Steve’s on near the end. #
  • Anyone watching jools holland and seasick steve on tv look out for @jonone100 tweeting in the background #
  • Morning all. Today I’m mostly driving to redhill then west hendon then redhill. #vaginamonologues had a good one in Ludlow last night #
  • Heres a VIDEO: New World Order Trailer http://tmogul.com/tweet/Up7S6 #
  • @disinfo: Dollar Devaluation and the Working Class http://bit.ly/YwB0c #
  • Tamiflu In Rivers Could Breed Drug-Resistant Super-Flu Strain http://bit.ly/11Hq4k #
  • @disinfo: Airport Trials Naked-image Security Scans http://bit.ly/xmdCH #
  • @disinfo: Obese People More Likely To Contract Swine Flu?! http://bit.ly/1YDddf #
  • Richard Belzer calls out the Federal Reserve on HBO http://bit.ly/HiyWG #
  • Listening to Joni Mitchell #
  • And now listening to anal beard – din noir. Possibly One of their more important works. #
  • Traffic at a standstill southbound on #m40 looks like an accident between j11 and j10 #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8n52 – Punky Reggae old gals The Slits play The Rainbow, Tonight! #
  • UK police use anti-terrorist legislation to stop climate change activist travelling http://bit.ly/13ocxn #
  • @jonone100 so what’s it to be? #
  • @jonone100 classic flavour combination though. I’m on mixed vegetables, beancurd and boiled rice in redhill #
  • What’s it all about? The seperation of the people from their government. The people have nothing to do with it anymore. #
  • Taxi! Get me out of here, I’ve had enough now. What do you mean it’s a one hour wait? #
  • Does anybody really know what time it is? #
  • @Magick_Temple I can supply you with more mp3 of anal beard there’s a few more releases you need to have. A fav band of mine in reply to Magick_Temple #
  • @VBJo there’s always some who do and always some who don’t but the ones in between may be secretly interested in reply to VBJo #
  • via @disinfo Goldman Sachs Gives $23 Billion In 2009 Bonuses http://bit.ly/1207mr #
  • Nature Illustrations From Chernobyl http://bit.ly/4hdmYX #
  • load out time in redhill then driving #vaginamonologues lot to hotel in Putney. Oxford tomorrow. Coffee awaits #
  • On menu for hotel breakfast today it’s fleetwork mac and witney houstan. I don’t even know how to spell her name. If only they’d play slayer #
  • Off to oxford with #vaginamonologues in a bit. Wonder how long it will take to get a parking ticket. #
  • @anthonyjhughes nah the stadium thing. in reply to anthonyjhughes #
  • I noticed a huge poster in shepherds bush for seasick steve’s new album. Can’t wait to hear it. #
  • New Age Mafia Rivalry Causes Deaths? http://bit.ly/1NcCEN #
  • Vai @Magick_Temple: http://mikeabsalomart.blogspot.com/ Mike Absalom is back in the EU – essential for children’s parties! #
  • @anthonyjhughes regions music sector support suffering from bad case of ‘not in my back yard’ Ways forward?thoughts? #
  • Alan titchmarsh in the gym,church organ music in the swimming pool, radio one in the changing room, is there any escape from the onslaught? #
  • Punk alldayer,victoria inn,7th nov 2009 contempt,eastfield,jesus bruiser,cad’s bounders and scoundrals,ram man,alcohol licks and more £5 4pm #
  • #Punk all dayer,victoria inn,derby,uk 7th nov 2009 contempt,eastfield,jesus bruiser,cad’s bounders & scoundrals,ram man,alcohol licks £5 4pm #
  • via @PoliceBastard band are totally stoked with new recordings. Big thanks to Johnny Doom for his time on the project too. #
  • Reknaw stage 24th oct,Inner terrestrials, Gurka,Headjam, Extinguishers,mienhof,Ruthless,playing urban haphazard #punk #
  • Veggie burger from peppers, bluecheese& chips.They’re playing “hear the drummer get wicked.”first time I came here thatcher was pm. argh! #
  • Giant Snakes Threaten the U.S. http://bit.ly/3k0tJQ #
  • Breakfast was a bowl of fruit n fibre two cups of coffee & scrambled eggs, beans & grilled tomato. It’s Friday, no I haven’t got a life yet. #

Microblog 2009-10-16

October 16, 2009 /
  • Via @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/kv8fb – XL’s, Eddies, Exposure ‘reunion’ night tomorrow at The Asylum #
  • Only two things to complain about today. Karaoke in the hotel bar and the fuzz have shown up for it http://twitpic.com/kvi5e #
  • How can twitter improve Customer service? how can social networks influence customer service? http://bit.ly/19SANl (via @socialmediainfo) #
  • Why does anyone need a paper-weight? Who has such a windy desk?! (via @CharlesWBrown) #deadformat #
  • #vaginamonologues have been good to me so far and supplied hotels too. #
  • When are hotels going to supply free wifi as standard rather than free trouser press, free pen, paper and envelopes? #deadformat #
  • On the way to Eastbourne for another day of #vaginamonologues #
  • Taking a walk along the seafront in Eastbourne looking for somewhere to get a sandwich that doesn’t cost £7 #
  • Sat by the sea enjoying the view. I reckon #vaginamonologues look after their people well #
  • Thank you Eastbourne, that had to be the worst cheese sandwich ever, I understand why the woman in spar was buying 16 cans of strongbow now #
  • Of course I’m an idiot. My speciality includes standing in a black tshirt in the hot sun by the beach complaining about cheese sandwiches #
  • treding topics on twitter,marge simpson,nobel peace prize.my hotel room: another trouser press and nice view of the car park, but FREE WIFI! #
  • Gotta nip out and do some things, catch you later #
  • @disinfo: A Personal Plea Regarding The Swine Flu Hoax http://bit.ly/7aMD4 #
  • @disinfo: Homegrown Pot Threatens Mexican Cartels http://bit.ly/36UzCM #
  • #vaginamonologues all loaded out, just waiting on a Chinese takeaway in an attempt to try somthing other than Indian food. #
  • My brain is almost full for today. Peej put a load of documentary stuff on my computer and I’ve been working through some of them…. #
  • In most cases,fascists come to power after a nation has suffered economic collapse,military defeat or some other disaster.look around you #
  • ….The fascist party wins mass support by promising to revive the economy and restore national pride. Do your research #
  • Think I’ve got to stop watching documentary about everything ever.too much information to think about all at same time.my mind is melting #
  • Leaving Eastbourne, on to London next. The lifeboat and helicopter are out practising already but too far to photo. http://twitpic.com/l3ppd #
  • @BrumPunks: RT @midge_uk: . @kerrangradio’s website is an unnavigable mess #Kerrang #
  • @Dee7779 – ET Earth Base; Secret Space Station http://hub.tm/?OkgSu #
  • if you have three hours to spare this makes interesting viewing once you get past first 20 mins Jordan Maxwell speaks http://hub.tm/?evorV #
  • Jordan Maxwell talks at length and in detail, an overview of everything ever http://hub.tm/?bKdDJ #
  • @disinfo: Forget Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize, October 9th Was Leif Erikson Day http://bit.ly/1Lispn #
  • Here’s another interesting video. Jordan Maxwell – Basic Slideshow Presentation on Hidden Symbols http://hub.tm/?tiTjB #
  • One popadom, vegetable dansak, pilau rice, garlic naan. Green. The balti place is painted green. Arghh. Jordan maxwell leave my dinner alone #
  • @BrumPunks: RT @midge_uk: Video of Atilla the Stockbroker at The Wagon and Horses, Digbeth…http://tinyurl.com/ygzds8k #
  • Dirty Herd is a Birmingham based screen printing company offering high quality printing at affordable prices http://hub.tm/?YfJTz #
  • Iron Man Records eBay shop sells punk, rock, cd, dvd, vinyl, and video http://hub.tm/?xXkSb #
  • attack from a bioweapon in the guise of mandatory swine flu vaccinations http://hub.tm/?FayOM #
  • America: Freedom to Fascism – Director’s Authorized Version http://hub.tm/?mJjZn #
  • Ratlines were systems of escape routes for Nazis & other fascists fleeing Europe at the end of World War II http://hub.tm/?Hnvsh #
  • Dufus European Tour dates November December 2009 http://hub.tm/?PzmrI #
  • The circular saw and hammering has begun at the hotel. I suppose it’s time to leave and head to tunbridge wells…. #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8myh – Punky Reggae old gals The Slits play The Rainbow, Wednesday #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8n52 – That Slits flyer again #
  • This just in from @prisonplanet: Waco Siege "Enforcer" To Rule Over Global Police Force – http://tiny.cc/Qs2XR #
  • Acoustic Fest London Sat 17th Oct 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?LMsPJ #
  • Acoustic Fest London Sat 17th Oct 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?SvvRx #
  • Rush To Harvest California Marijuana Fields Before Raids http://bit.ly/4m3IH7 #
  • Flipper at O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Sun 08 Nov 2009 http://hub.tm/?RIImS #
  • On tonights menu Chinese beancurd with spicy chopped vegetables with steamed rice. Off to Ludlow tomorrow #
  • Acoustic Fest 2009 flyer http://hub.tm/?msggA #
  • Dufus USA & European Tour dates 2009. If you can offer more shows get in touch http://hub.tm/?afZkL #
  • I’m off to Ludlow today with #vaginamonologues #
  • Listening to godflesh – in all languages. Hello to @jonone100 hope it goes well for seasick steve, say hello from me #
  • @jonone100 can you check if barry ever got the prefects and nightingales CDs I sent him? #
  • @jonone100 I bet Barry is pleased no one had to drive him through fields of mud to get there. Bestival last year was insane #
  • @jonone100 anyway, have fun sounds like a great line up for the show #
  • John doom is going to be at framework studios, Musoplex today doing vocals for new police bastard recordings #
  • I’m on way to Ludlow but taking a few stops to Twitter and buy coffee. I need to get a life by Friday, this can’t go on. #
  • “The Iron Man Records ebay shop sells Punk, Rock, Metal & Alternative music on CD, Vinyl & DVD. Here’s the link” http://hub.tm/?XqAPT #
  • Trafigura oil polluters/Carter Ruck @ center of Guardian gagging order. Beat ban & champion free speech #trafigura #
  • @jonone100 is Getting ready for jools holland live show in 10mins. Seasick Steve’s on near the end. #
  • Anyone watching jools holland and seasick steve on tv look out for @jonone100 tweeting in the background #
  • Morning all. Today I’m mostly driving to redhill then west hendon then redhill. #vaginamonologues had a good one in Ludlow last night #
  • Heres a VIDEO: New World Order Trailer http://tmogul.com/tweet/Up7S6 #
  • @disinfo: Dollar Devaluation and the Working Class http://bit.ly/YwB0c #
  • Tamiflu In Rivers Could Breed Drug-Resistant Super-Flu Strain http://bit.ly/11Hq4k #
  • @disinfo: Airport Trials Naked-image Security Scans http://bit.ly/xmdCH #
  • @disinfo: Obese People More Likely To Contract Swine Flu?! http://bit.ly/1YDddf #
  • Richard Belzer calls out the Federal Reserve on HBO http://bit.ly/HiyWG #
  • Listening to Joni Mitchell #
  • And now listening to anal beard – din noir. Possibly One of their more important works. #
  • Traffic at a standstill southbound on #m40 looks like an accident between j11 and j10 #
  • @BrumPunks: http://twitpic.com/l8n52 – Punky Reggae old gals The Slits play The Rainbow, Tonight! #
  • UK police use anti-terrorist legislation to stop climate change activist travelling http://bit.ly/13ocxn #
  • @jonone100 so what’s it to be? #
  • @jonone100 classic flavour combination though. I’m on mixed vegetables, beancurd and boiled rice in redhill #
  • What’s it all about? The seperation of the people from their government. The people have nothing to do with it anymore. #
  • Taxi! Get me out of here, I’ve had enough now. What do you mean it’s a one hour wait? #
  • Does anybody really know what time it is? #
  • @Magick_Temple I can supply you with more mp3 of anal beard there’s a few more releases you need to have. A fav band of mine in reply to Magick_Temple #
  • @VBJo there’s always some who do and always some who don’t but the ones in between may be secretly interested in reply to VBJo #
  • via @disinfo Goldman Sachs Gives $23 Billion In 2009 Bonuses http://bit.ly/1207mr #
  • Nature Illustrations From Chernobyl http://bit.ly/4hdmYX #
  • load out time in redhill then driving #vaginamonologues lot to hotel in Putney. Oxford tomorrow. Coffee awaits #
  • On menu for hotel breakfast today it’s fleetwork mac and witney houstan. I don’t even know how to spell her name. If only they’d play slayer #
  • Off to oxford with #vaginamonologues in a bit. Wonder how long it will take to get a parking ticket. #
  • @anthonyjhughes nah the stadium thing. in reply to anthonyjhughes #
  • I noticed a huge poster in shepherds bush for seasick steve’s new album. Can’t wait to hear it. #
  • New Age Mafia Rivalry Causes Deaths? http://bit.ly/1NcCEN #
  • Vai @Magick_Temple: http://mikeabsalomart.blogspot.com/ Mike Absalom is back in the EU – essential for children’s parties! #
  • @anthonyjhughes regions music sector support suffering from bad case of ‘not in my back yard’ Ways forward?thoughts? #
  • Alan titchmarsh in the gym,church organ music in the swimming pool, radio one in the changing room, is there any escape from the onslaught? #
  • Punk alldayer,victoria inn,7th nov 2009 contempt,eastfield,jesus bruiser,cad’s bounders and scoundrals,ram man,alcohol licks and more £5 4pm #
  • #Punk all dayer,victoria inn,derby,uk 7th nov 2009 contempt,eastfield,jesus bruiser,cad’s bounders & scoundrals,ram man,alcohol licks £5 4pm #
  • via @PoliceBastard band are totally stoked with new recordings. Big thanks to Johnny Doom for his time on the project too. #
  • Reknaw stage 24th oct,Inner terrestrials, Gurka,Headjam, Extinguishers,mienhof,Ruthless,playing urban haphazard #punk #
  • Veggie burger from peppers, bluecheese& chips.They’re playing “hear the drummer get wicked.”first time I came here thatcher was pm. argh! #
  • Giant Snakes Threaten the U.S. http://bit.ly/3k0tJQ #
  • Breakfast was a bowl of fruit n fibre two cups of coffee & scrambled eggs, beans & grilled tomato. It’s Friday, no I haven’t got a life yet. #

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