SPEAR:TALK Synchronisation Seminar – 28th January 2010

After a great start in 2009, Generator return to Middlesbrough in January for another SPEAR:TALK seminar.

THURSDAY 28th JANUARY
6-8pm
FREE Entry
Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

The use of music in film, TV, advertising and games is now a massive income stream for musicians and songwriters and Generator has assembled a great line-up of sync professionals to advise Teesside musicians, songwriters, and music businesses.

This seminar will look at the following:-

- How to place music in film, TV, advertising and computer games.
- What are the benefits to artists, songwriters, labels and publishers?
- What revenue streams do syncs create?
- How does this work in relation to music publishing?

Syncs are also now part of marketing music and have helped to ‘break’ acts. With this in mind we will ask how significant a big commercial, film or game sync could be in terms of an artist marketing plot /plan.

RACHEL WOOD – Woodwork Music – specialists in selecting music for use in films, commercials, TV and games.

CONNIE FARR – ThinkSync Films – bringing independent film and music together

SOPHIE URQUHART – Creative Director at Chrysalis Music Publishing

Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EP
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

SPEAR: has been created to offer support to young people, music students, musicians and small music businesses by furthering their careers by means of advice-based information and gig opportunities at one of the finest venues in Teesside.

SPEAR: is a two-tiered programme produced by Generator and funded by Working Neighbourhoods Fund (Middlesbrough) through Middlesbrough Town Hall. The two SPEAR: elements are:-

SPEAR:TALK – a seminar series using music industry professionals to help fast-track your career.

SPEAR:LIVE – a monthly live event, featuring the most talked about bands from the region.

Laura Hannaway, from Middlesbrough Town Hall says:

“We are passionate about giving musicians and budding music entrepreneurs in the area a chance to develop their careers and this project gives us a chance to do that. Generator’s SPEAR: programme is exciting and refreshing and gives people a high quality experience and it will be a great night out for every one watching.”

Get Involved:
Generator is looking for people to assist with this programme on a voluntary basis; if you are interested in getting a foot-hold in the industry, please use the contact information below to make enquiries.

Get a slot at SPEAR:LIVE:
Generator will be looking for bands and musicians from the area to book into its live shows at The Crypt – either send in CDs to the address below, or contact Generator.

Admission is FREE but seminar spaces are limited and subject to advance booking through Generator.

SPEAR: dates for 2010:

SPEAR:TALK January
Thursday 28th January/ FREE Entry / 6-8pm
Synchronisation
Rachel Wood- Woodwork Music
Connie Farr- ThinkSync Films
Sophie Urquhart- Chrysalis Music

SPEAR:TALK March
Thursday 11th March / FREE Entry / 6-8pm
Digital Music & Retail
Stephen Godfroy- Rough Trade
Lee Parsons- Ditto Music
Stuart Stenhouse- EmuBands

SPEAR:LIVE January
Friday 29th January / FREE Entry / 8pm
Jimmy Bullet & the Baby Shakers
Night of Sevens
Cold Pistols

SPEAR:LIVE February
Friday 26th February / FREE Entry / 8pm
Hip Hop special featuring:
Leddie And Smoggy
The Fantastic
XTN

For more information on SPEAR:, or to book your seminar space, contact Joe Frankland on 0191 255 4465 or email joe@generator.org.uk

SPEAR: is funded by WNF and Middlesbrough Borough Council

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