MOGULS: THE SCHOOL OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Engaging seminars, small workshops & face-to-face mentoring providing the next step for young musicians!
ABOUT MOGULS
Moguls: The School of the Music Industry is a revolutionary new way of guiding young people towards a career in the music industry.
We often get music lessons at school, but it usually stops there.
How do we take our band to the next level?
How do we get gigs?
How do we get a manager?
How can we get a career in the music industry? Record label? A&R? Booking agent? Music publicist?
Over the course of the event, we offer the opportunity to meet some real music industry moguls and give guidance on many aspects, from the initial live performance to getting work in this notoriously difficult industry environment.
WHAT’S COMING UP
Our Events
8th & 9th April 2017
MOGULS SCHOOL OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, COTTINGHAM NR HULL
Our next event is in Cottingham; at the fabulous Darby & Joan Hall.
On the Saturday evening, we host a live gig from 5 bands taking part in the event. Starting at 7.30pm, it will be the first event of the weekend and your chance to let your hair down and watch how other bands perform before the following day education element of the event.
2017 TUTORS
Sam Pirt - Professional performing musician & teacher for over 25 years - having toured worldwide & played with some of the biggest names in the business. Sam will tell you all about his career path, how he diversifies his income streams and how his career has developed around a sustainable career in music.
Phil Simpson - Agent to the stars, music promoter & festival organiser/booker. Phil formed one of the UK’s largest booking agencies Strada Music after 6 years in the business. Representing the live careers of over 15 bands, he books gigs for a living and can tell you all you need to know about getting gigs, getting seen, and getting an agent on board as & when necessary.
Lynn Blakeston – Professional live sound engineer, music shop owner & musician. Owner of The Gig Shop in Hull, Lynn will tell you everything you need to know about getting a good sound, what a sound-check involves, what to bring to your gigs, and how to best shape your sound to the environment you perform in.
Gary Hammond - An in-demand touring musician for over 30 years & previous member of Hull chart-toppers The Beautiful South. Gary can tell you what it’s really like at the top; with all the grizzly details! Offering his advice on networking with the right people, honing your skill like a trooper and becoming a master of your art, we’re very lucky to have Gary on board!
Stuart Ongley – Music manager & music publisher & founder of the SGO Group (SGO Ltd/SGO Music Publishing Ltd/SGO Music Management Ltd/SGO Records) in 1991. Clients, pasts and present include: Sir Cliff Richard; The Fall; Pentangle; Vanessa Paradis; Bobby Long; Eric Bibb; Mike Lindup (Level 42); Blair Dunlop; Lúnasa; Stuart Adamson (The Skids, Big Country) estate; The Young’uns (BBC Folk Award winners for Best Group 2015 & 2106) and Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker (newly signed to Rough Trade). Prior to setting up SGO Stuart was the MD of Peer Music where his successes included Rozalla’s Rave anthem “Everybody’s Free” and multiple UK #1 singles with Cliff Richard. Stuart’s advice on getting paid to write songs, when & how to get a manager, and his real-life examples will be invaluable to all the students on the event!
Costs are as follows:
£20 per participant,
or
£70 for a band of 4 members
£85 for a band of 5 members
£100 for a band of 5-8 members
(any larger groups please contact us direct)
SCHEDULE
Saturday 8th April
7.30pm - 10.00pm - evening Gig featuring 5 bands.
Sunday 9th April
10.00am - registration / teas, coffees & biscuits
10.30am - introductory talk & split into groups
11.00am - group work learning about different aspects of the music industry
1pm - Lunch (not included)
1.30pm - reconvene & questions to our Moguls in Q&A session.
2pm - Networking session with tea, coffee & biscuits
2.15pm - The big session. A panel with our moguls talking about how to take YOUR next step in YOUR chosen area of the industry.
3.30pm - depart & end of event.
In a band? Interested in performing at this event?
We are now taking applications from bands interested in playing as part of the opening gig. You'll have a 25 minute 'showcase' spot to a packed room, and will also have the benefit of being seen by our 'moguls' teaching you on the next day.
Interested?
Apply now below!
TAKE PART!
Please contact us today to register your interest for our events.
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