Off The Record Day announced for Glasgow musicians
News: 20th February 2014 by Louise Dodgson under Artist Managers, Live, Music Training & Careers, Selling & Distributing Your Music
Born To Be Wide has announced its third Off The Record day, following the successful launch in October 2013 and a recent sell-out in Kirkcaldy. The event takes place on Saturday 1 March at Platform, Easterhouse, Glasgow and features workshops for young musicians and those interested in working in the music business.
Supported by the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), which is administered by Creative Scotland, Off The Record is open to anyone aged between 14-25, with key industry figures providing essential advice on subjects including releasing, promotion, earning money from music and organising/getting gigs.
Delivered in partnership with Platform, participating speakers include: Jim Gellatly (Clyde 1), Olaf Furniss (Born To Be Wide Director/The Scotsman), Michael Lambert (Born To Be Wide Director/artist manager), Hannah Currie (promoter, MILK Glasgow), Stuart Stenhouse (EmuBands), Keith McIvor (Optimo), Jamie Gilmour (artist manager) and Jennifer McGlone (Glow Arts).
Admission is £2 (including lunch) and tickets must be bought in advance from the link below, or in person from the Platform box office at The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW. A parental consent form is required from attendees aged under 18 which can be downloaded here.
Also included in the price is a free release worth £25, via Scotland's leading digital distribution company EmuBands. This covers Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and most other online stores and streaming services.
Born To Be Wide Director, Michael Lambert said: “Our previous two Off The Record events have proved extremely popular, with both selling out in advance. There is a real desire to learn about the music industry, and Off The Record provides a unique opportunity to learn from professionals and meet those working in the modern music business.”
Co-Director, Olaf Furniss, adds: “We are very excited to be partnering with Platform and are looking forward to hosting our first ever Born To Be Wide event in Glasgow. Our most recent Off The Record in Kirkcaldy was a huge success and we hope to replicate this in Easterhouse.”
Leonie Bell, Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, said: “For young musicians, and young people who want to work in the music industry behind the scenes, the Off the Record events are an unmissable opportunity to meet, learn from and be inspired by experienced music professionals working in Scotland. They’re also a great place for the young people to share aspirations and ideas with each other. These connections will prove invaluable as they take the next steps in the music industry.”
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