Get Signed LIVE!
Written by Holly Tuesday, 22 December 2009 15:05
The music industry is evolving. There is a growing need for bands to operate as small businesses, both as a means of getting noticed and to maximise an increasingly diverse range of revenue streams. It's more important than ever that emerging acts understand and embrace the new challenges and opportunities ahead....It's time for get Signed LIVE!
This unique new event (22-23 of May 2010) is designed to develop and kick start the careers of the UK's next generation of music talent. It brings bands, artists and DJs closer to realising their full potential in an inspiring, encouraging and educational atmosphere.
Their focus is not selling guitars to hobbyists or teaching them to play faster riffs. They provide services to committed artists and offer them advice on becoming more professional, business-savvy and connected.
The Expo is a unique exhibition where emerging acts can find all the services they need to increase their chance of success in a highly competitive industry. The Exhibitors include:
Workshops: Industry professionals offer practical advice on how to make money making music and all the other issues that aspiring performers need to be aware of. Speakers will share their experience on subjects such as building your profile, management, touring, insurance, budgeting, legal advice, synchronisation, sponsership and what to look for in a record deal.
Live Stage: Throughout the two day show, up and coming bands will showcase their skills in short sets on the live stage. There are also opportunities to perform on the outdoor busking pitch.
Others include 'Artist and graphic designers', 'Copyright advice', 'Management Companies', 'Mastering and CD pressing', 'Recording Studios' and 'Video Promo Production'.
Who can join in? Young bands, artists and DJs, typically between 16-28, all passionate about music and serious about furthering their career. Visitors might be an unisgned band actively gigging, recording and building a fan base..or they might have already got a record contract but do not know how to make the most of it. Whatever the stage of their music career, Get Signed LIVE! will help visitors identify their next step and the products and services available. Some will be looking to record their first album in a cost effective environment, hire a tour van or film a music video, whilst others will be further down the line with the need for legal advice and savvy management.
A key focus of the campaign is visitor engagement and Get Signed Live will offer ticket incentives to bands who help promote the event! There is even the chance for a few lucky acts to perform live on the showcase stage. The campaign will encourage visitors to interact with the community of exhibitors and speakers at the show as well as each other.
Get Signed LIVE! is organised by Swink Productions Ltd, an event management company founded on passion, know-how and creativity. They have contacts, experience and drive to deliver the most focused, insightful and unmissable music event for tomorrow's stars. Swink Productions is solely responsible for Get Signed LIVE! and the management of Hidden Festival and a new launch festival for 2010.
The Get Signed LIVE! event takes place on the 22-23 of May 2010 in The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, LONDON.
For more info go to: www.getsignedlive.com
