Komedia hosts exclusive music business panel

Brighton will host music organisations PRS for Music and the British Academy of Songwriters Composers & Authors (BASCA) when they hold an exclusive music business panel on Friday January 27 as part of Independent Venue Week.
Komedia, BrightonKomedia, Brighton
Komedia, Brighton

Open to all, this is a special opportunity for local musicians, songwriters and performers to hear from music industry experts and artists about the business side of the industry, what companies like PRS for Music and BASCA do for music creators, and the career options available to those wanting to get into other aspects of the industry such as artist management or promoting.

Professionals with hands-on experience from across the music business will explain the importance of protecting your music rights, as well as imparting valuable knowledge about the various ways that creating music can generate an income.

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Speaking on the ‘It’s All About The Music... Business!’ panel are: Dan Moore, Head of Marketing & Membership at BASCA; Andy Ellis, Education & Outreach Senior Manager at PRS for Music; Jay McAllister, solo act, Beans on Toast; and Steve Farris, Artist Development at Brighton-based booking agent, 13 Artists, (Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Radiohead).

Hosting venue, Komedia, has played a huge part in the vibrancy and success of music scene in Brighton, by providing a platform for and supporting local talent for over years.

Tom Brain, Programming Co-ordinator at Komedia, said: “We care deeply about fostering the creative energy of local artists and we’re delighted to see PRS for Music, BASCA and Independent Venue Week support this, and the grassroots live sector. It should be a great panel.”

Dan Moore, Head of Marketing & Membership at BASCA, who is speaking on the panel, said: “To hold this panel in such a creatively empowering venue during Independent Venue Week is perfectly fitting for the work that PRS for Music and BASCA carry out to engage with and educate music creators. I’m excited to take part!”

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To attend the ‘It’s All About The Music... Business!’ panel, reserve your free ticket here.

‘It’s All About The Music... Business!’ is part of a UK-wide tour led by PRS for Music during Independent Music Week, which will see educational panels taking place in Brighton, Cardiff, Sheffield, and Sunderland.

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