In association with Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative, HAIL Music, Born To Be Wide, Western Isles Nu-Music Trust and Atom Live

Wednesday June 8th, Ironworks, Inverness from 12.30pm. All activity is FREE to attend

GETTING OUT THERE IN YOUR LOCAL AREA

Who are the people in your local community who can help get your music out there? Who books new bands at local venues and how can you get a slot? Are there any locally based media platforms dedicated to showcasing fresh talent, and how can artists based in more remote locations make connections in the wider context? This panel brings together a broad selection of regional industry to highlight the support available in your area.

Shaun Arnold (goEVENTS)

Steve Robertson (Hootannany, Ironworks)

Dougie Brown (Beyond, Belladrum, Loopallu)

Marion Scott (Moray Firth Radio)

Jamie Macdonald (Netsounds Unsigned)

THE SPL GETS MUSICAL

Football clubs are no longer just about 90 minutes on a Saturday and closing their doors for the rest of the week. Michael Lambert from the SPL Trust will talk about an exciting new music project ‘Music Box’ which is about to launch at all Scottish Premier League clubs, and the opportunities for young people and bands to get involved!

ATOM LIVE PRESENTS ‘BE CREATIVE’

It’s not good enough now to just be creative, You need the skills to network, the network to get you out there and a business plan of action to support it all!

Having completed 2 Warped tours across the USA followed by shows at SXSW in Austin Texas, ‘Middle Finger Salute’  are currently completing their self managed International tour with festival dates included. They are an indie/punk/rock band, management company, are quite ‘savvy’ when it comes to doing deals and selling merchandise, and have just been offered a UK deal with Cargo Records. Come and meet the team for a panel which looks at a young band’s DIY journey. The band will be joined by Managers & Event organisers Phil Ellis & Adrian Cooke who will give an overview on applying to play festivals and managing artists on an international stage.

Moderator: Phil Ellis (Co-Manager) Exclusive Ents/Atom Live/Liverpool Sound City

Calum Sutton – Vox/Guitar

Daniel Wareing – Guitar ,  Right On Management

Chris Brownless – Bass , Right On Management

Adam Marsden – Drums/Vox

Adrian Cooke – Manager/Norwich Sound & Vision Festival director

HOW TO SET UP A RECORD LABEL

Pressing CDs and uploading tracks for digital stores is easier and cheaper than ever before, but what else should be considered when setting up a label? This panel covers all the practicalities, from promotion, release dates and contracts, to distribution and registering with the MCPS.

Moderator: Olaf Furniss (Born To Be Wide)

Matthew Young (Song By Toad Records)

Lloyd Meredith (Olive Grove Records)

Jen Anderson (Euphonios Records)

SOUNDCHECKING THE ARTIST

The Ironworks tech crew will show you how to get the best out of your band in the live environment.

1-2-1 MENTORING SESSIONS

There will also be a selection of 1-2-1 mentoring sessions available to book as detailed below; please register your interest by emailing: jennifer@hailmusic.com

HI~Arts Writing Development Officer and experienced music journalist Peter Urpeth will be on hand to discuss how to establish an effective online presence, write a great biog and engage with press.

Please note: if you want Peter to take a look at your current biog, please make sure to take it with you to the session.

Matthew Young from Song By Toad Records will run through all aspects of self-releasing your work, from establishing a tight release strategy, to setting a realistic timeline and making sure you’ve covered all the bases.

Experienced local booker Steve Robertson will be available to discuss live opportunities throughout the Highlands and Islands and how to approach local festivals.

Register FREE for goNORTH 2011: WWW.GONORTH.BIZ

Wednesday June 8th, Fringe Showcase Schedule

Ironworks

7.15-7.45pm Coco Majestic

8-8.30pm- OxZide

8.45-9.15pm Fallen Riot

9.30-10pm Middle Finger Salute

MadHatters

10.00-10.30pm Mata MacDonald

11.00-11.30pm A Promise To No One

12.00- 12.30am Sean Harrison And Band

Hootannany

10.15-10.45pm Aaron Shanley

11.15-11.45pm Sinead Cunningham

12.15-12.45am Ali Murray

goBrunch Returns To goNORTH 2011

goBRUNCH will make a welcome return to goNORTH on Friday June 10. To get you ready for a full day of panels, workshops and live showcases, a delicious brunch menu will be available in the Ramada Encore from 10.30am. Entertainment will be provided by one of the most promising artists to have emerged from the Highlands in recent years, Iain McLaughlin, who will deliver an exclusive acoustic performance.

Source: goNORTH