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UK (SANEPR.com) May 16, 2008 -- From 2nd – 6th June this year, London’s City Showcase aims to change all that when it holds a series of workshops and surgeries (one on one sessions) for the general public. Held at The Apple Store (Regent Street W1), The Gibson Studio (Rathbone Street, W1) and the Nokia Flagship Store (W1), the workshops will unite aspiring musicians, songwriters, agents and up-and-coming managers, labels, publishers and A & Rs as industry experts teach them how to write, produce, distribute, market, protect, publish and earn money from music.
Ranging from the academic (‘The Future Of The Music Industry’) to the creative (‘The Songwriting Masterclass’) the workshops have in the past achieved critical acclaim. Previous speakers include Steve Lamacq, Mark Goodier, Jonathan Shalit, Nitin Sawhney, Martin Talbot, Paul Birch, Guy Chambers, Stephen Budd, Graham Gouldman and many more.
For those registering for the workshops at The Apple Store there is also a special offer - the first five registered attendees of each City Showcase workshop held at the store who check in at the workshop registration desk with a City Showcase wrist band will receive TEN FREE downloads from the iTunes store. (Wristbands are available from www.cityshowcase.co.uk)

As well as its educational element, the City Showcase Festival (which returns in June for a 6th consecutive year) is renowned for showcasing the best in new music. It has previously played host to Amy Winehouse, Newton Faulkner, Keane, Razorlight, Scouting For Girls, Ray LaMontagne, Hot Chip, Sway, Razorlight, and Lady Sovereign, who all began their long and winding road to fame and fortune with performances on the City Showcase stage...
For a detailed list of all the workshops and surgeries please see the following table.
For more information or to book tickets please visit www.cityshowcase.co.uk
For press enquiries please contact;
Ian Roberts or Tom Green
Tel. 020 7734 0206
Ian@zestpr.com / tom@zestpr.com


Monday
2nd June
11.00 – 13.00
A Manager’s job in 2008 with MMF
Label Publisher, manager and agent – one person does it all! Moderated by John Webster (Music Manager’s Forum) with Marc Marot (Terra Firma Management) , Iain Watts (Machine Management).
The Apple Store

Monday
2nd June
14.30 – 16.30
The Music Industry in 2008 with Music Week
Restructure for growth or terminal decline? Do you need a label? Moderated by Paul Williams (Music Week) and panellists including Peter Jenner (Association of Recording Artists) and David Glick ( Edge Group)
The Apple Store

Tuesday
3rd June
10.00 – 12.00
London Connected presents – Apple Logic Pro Workshop.
Learn to use this set of professional music creation tools that give you composition, notation and audio production capabilities in one application. Logic pro is ideal for film, TV and video post production facilities.
The Apple Store

Tuesday
3rd June
12.00 – 13.00
London Connected Presents – Podcasting with South Thames College.
Developing and editing content for a Podcast. How to record and upload a podcast with Catriona McAvoy (South Thames College) and Craggz and Parallel Forces.
The Apple Store

Tuesday
3rd June
14.30 – 16.00
London Connected presents Digital Distribution with South Thames College.
Why distribute digitally and what are the digital options available? Protecting your music / marketing.
A Technical demonstration with Catrina McAvoy (South Thames College) and Craggz and Parallel Forces.
The Apple Store

Tuesday 3rd June
16.00 – 18.00
London Connected Presents Music TV v Web TV.
Do I need to make a music video? How do I go about it? Is it easy on a tight budget? Getting my video on TV and on the web YouTube, Myspace, Facebook, bebo. How do I choose?
Setting up a website that works as a marketing tool with Catriona McAvoy (South Thames College) and Craggz and Parallel Forces.
The Apple Store

Wednesday 4th June
11.00 – 13.00
Garage Band Workshop.
Garage Band puts an entire recording studio right on your Mac and we’ll show you just how to use it. Learn how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments and vocals – no musical experience required.
The Apple Store

Wednesday 4th June
14.30 – 16.00
CD Dump
Have your CD assessed by experts, moderated by Ellis Rich (Chairman Independent Music Group / PRS) with panellists including Charlie Rapino (Decca)

The Apple Store

Wednesday 4th June
16.00 – 18.00
How to get your money.
Always gigging? Recordings played but where’s the cash. Ensure that you are paid for your work. Exploring the live deal and public performance. A look at the collecting societies and what they can do for you. Moderated by Sean Devine (ASCAP) and panellists including Seven Webster (7pm Management)

The Apple Store

Wednesday 4th June
17.00 – 18.30 Music Your Way.
Music lovers will learn how to download tracks to your phone, hear them at their best by playing them back with adjusted audio settings and take your already existing collection with you by ripping your CDs and syncing them using a pc.
The Nokia Flagship Store

Thursday 5th June
11.00 – 13.00
Making Money with Talent.
I am a musician and writer, how do I make it pay? How can I earn a living? How do I build a successful career?
Moderated by Remi Harris (AIM) with Anthony Hamer-Hodges (Morethan4 – music management)

The Gibson Studio

Thursday 5th June
13.00 – 14.00

Surgery
Individual 1-2-1 surgeries featuring Geraint Howells, Willott Kingston Smith (accountant)
The Gibson Studio

Thursday 5th June
14.30 – 16.30
A&Ring for success with Billboard.
Live? Publishing? Brands? Creativity tailored for a particular market. Every act has an image, tailoring your brand and music. Panelists including Stephen Budd (From Stephen Budd Producer Management)

The Gibson Studio

Friday 6th June
11.00 – 13.00
Songwriting Masterclass – ASCAP / Songlink.
A & R – What do they do? Selecting your team? Who Are they? Who is best for you? How to get their attention without being a nuisance.
Moderated by Sean Devine (ASCAP) and David Stark (Songlink) with James Roberts (Brightside/SONY BMG), Richard Holley (Peer music), Steve Burton (Big Fish Little Fish)

The Gibson Studio

Friday 6th June
13.00 – 14.00
Surgery
Individual 1-2-1 surgeries featuring Geraint Howells, Willott Kingston Smith (accountant)
The Gibson Studio

Friday 6th June
14.00 – 19.00
Songwriting Masterclass – ASCAP / Songlink.
A & R. Turning your song into a recording. Moderated by Sean Devine (ASCAP) and David Stark (Songlink) with Bill Padley (Producer/song-writer)
(Followed by a free showcase)

The Gibson Studio


Notes to the editor
• Once a £5 wristband has been purchased customers are entitled to attend all the City Showcase workshops, surgeries and live dates (unless otherwise stated) In all the wristband will get you into 30 plus different events for free.
• City Showcase gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS Foundation.
• The full addressees of the two workshop venues are:
The Apple Store, 235 Regent Street, London, W1B 2ET
The Gibson Studio, 29 -35 Rathbone Street, London, W1T INJ
Nokia Flagship Store, 240 Regent Street, W1B 3BR