If you've answered yes to both those questions, chances are you might be interested in two free Noise Free Arts Lab events as part of 'Music Month' coming up shortly:
Tickets are free, go to: http://creativebusinessqna.eventbrite.com/
"How to Survive in the Ever-Evolving Music Industry"
With Elliot Rashman (Happy Mondays Manager) & Techno DJ Mistress De Funk (BBC R1 & Sankey's) on Wednesday 3rd March from 17:30 until 20:00
A lot has changed in the music industry since those ‘Madchester’ times, when Elliot managed indie outfit Happy Mondays & Simply Red. People are less inclined to spend money on music now due to the freedom of internet sharing and wannabes looking for a quick route to success through the likes of the X Factor, and Britain’s Got Talent. Unfortunately this has left a lot of young artists with no idea of how to manage themselves, or how to develop as an artist.
Elliot will talk about the ways in which the music industry has changed, and will provide tools and knowledge for surviving in the industry as it is in its current guise.
Elliot has worked in and around the music business for thirty years. In that time he has managed and worked with Simply Red, Happy Mondays, James, Ian McCulloch and the Lightning Seeds.
"Running a creative business: Q & A session"
With David Vincent, (Sankey's Pasha, Hacienda) on Sunday 7th March from 14:00 until 15:30
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Thinking about starting your own creative business?
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Trying to get your new venture up and running?
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Want to know how to promote, programme, design & sustain your business?
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Want to know how to make your entrepreneurial mark in the creative industries?
David runs the Sankey's club in Manchester and also promoted the legendary Hacienda, and Pacha in Ibiza. At this session he will talk about
-- running a venue
-- promoting events
-- sustaining a creative enterprise.
David comes from the old school days - though always adapting as changing trends emerge. From design, to programming, to promotion, he will talk through all aspects of running a creative business. Come and utilise this opportunity to hear from the best in the business.