Tonight I’m speaking at the Moseley Creative Forum. I’m quite looking forward to it, though I have no conception whatsoever as to who goes to such an event.
Here’s the info from the flyer:
‘Is now the best time ever to be in the music industry?’
Thursday 15th March 2007
7.00 –8.45pm
In the bar at the EPIC Skate Park
The Old Bus Depot
Alcester Rd
Moseley
B12 9AAJoin us to debate the question and to hear the views of experienced music industry professionals – it should be lively!
Chair:
Steve Harding, Moseley Community Development TrustGuest speakers/ debaters:
John Mostyn, artist manager and record company partner, best known locally for managing The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals and a long time active developer of Birmingham musical talent.Andrew Dubber, degree leader for Music Industries at UCE, is a senior lecturer, researcher, radio broadcaster, producer and author with a particular interest in online music, radio and new media technology. Andrew will give his view and tell us about digital and online strategies for independent music businesses.
‘Spotlight’: Oliver Grassi is a partner in Jibbering Records, primarily a vinyl and CD shop specialising in hip hop, funk reggae and world music. Within the hub that is the shop and at various events and promotions, Jibbering exhibit and sell local music and art whist also tapping into the creative industry from further afield. Oli will tell us more about Jibbering’s activities and will give the retailer’s perspective.
And after that, mingle and chat.
Hope to see you there…
Well for me, we can consider that we are currently living in a world full of new musical inventions, funky grooves and creative styles from music artists. And I believe that 9 out if 10 people cannnot leave their daily life without hearing their favorite music so i think, this is the best time to be in the music industry.