Creative industries has been identified as one of the priority sectors for HIE in the future, and is already the world’s fastest growing industry sector. The music industry is the UK’s third largest industry, and has the potential to be a significant sector in the Highlands and Islands, if businesses in the region look to develop the full range of potential revenue streams.
goNORTH is hosting a panel in conjunction with UK Trade and Investment featuring all of the main trade organisations from the UK music industry. The panel will cover topics such as international markets, increased revenue from royalties, publishing, changes in the industry and the impact of the web and new business models. This is a unique opportunity to meet with representatives from the entire breadth of the industry. Panel includes:
goNORTH has a range of panels to help those already working in the music industry, anyone interested in a career in music, or LEC staff who would like more information to help better advise clients.
Thursday 7th June
- An opportunity to meet some of the main international music industry trade events: MIDEM (Cannes); Popkomm (Germany), SxSW (Austin, Texas); Musexpo (LA)
- Keynote interview – Jazz Summers – Big Life management and publishing
Friday 8th June
- UK Trade and Investment panel session
- Launch of Scottish Music Futures Fund
- Open Surgery with Musicians’ Union
- Keynote Interview – Alan McGee, Creation Records, Poptones, Death Disco.
goNORTH is the Highland’s largest showcase festival event aimed specifically at creative industries. Running in Inverness from Wednesday 6th of June to Friday 8th June, the event attracts delegates from around the world, features panels and speakers covering, music, fashion, screen industries, broadcast and writing, as well as a music showcase programme featuring more than 60 acts. Please go to the goNORTH site www.gonorth.biz for full details of the programme and further information.
