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Ni Music-the Way Forward 1st October 2008

NI MUSIC-The Way Forward

Thursday 6th November

The Whitla Hall, University Road Belfast

930am-430pm

2008 has been a landmark year for the music industry in Northern Ireland with many artists and businesses making their mark in the global marketplace.

In an industry climate where change can be expected on an almost daily basis….. What are the global opportunities for Northern Ireland’s creative talent? How can the Northern Ireland industry continue to develop and meet the expectations of the global marketplace?

NIMIC presents Northern Ireland’s largest ever music conference to help the sector address these questions.

Key speakers include

Paul Brannigan (Editor-Kerrang)

Declan Ford (Electric Picnic Festival))

Harry Martin (Domino Records)

John Webster - ( CEO Music Managers Forum)

Andrew Ferris - ( Founder of the Smalltown America label)

Andy Mac (Skint Records /A+R Manager for Alloy Mental)

Tom Whitwell (Music Thing)

Ben Turner (Bestival)

Iain Ramage (head of A+R Sony ATV Music UK/Europe)

John Cullen –ex Director Business Affairs (EMI)

James Cassidy – Head of A&R at Alberts Music (The Answer/AC/DC)

and Feargal Sharkey (CEO British Music Rights)

Admission is free, but requires registration. We anticipate much interest in this event so in order to reserve a place and guarantee entry please email to confirm your attendance.

In association with Sonic Arts Research Centre @ QUB.

Music-it’s the business is supported by (

Arts Council Northern Ireland

National Lottery

Invest Northern Ireland

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