The “Booking Tours, PRS and other Tedious Things” workshop will run from 6-8pm on Saturday the 30th May at Cobalt Studios. This laid back, participant-lead Q+A session aims to answer any questions emerging artists may have, without trying to presume what they already know. Want to know more about booking tours/live gigs? Or maybe you don’t know what the job of an agent really is? Feel overwhelmed by PPL and PRS? No question is too big or too small for our panel of guests.
On the panel we have: Polly Bolton- Live Agent at STRADA Rianne Thompson- BBC Music Introducing on Radio Tees Laura May- Publisher Bradley Kulisic- Manager/Distributor
Upon arrival, everyone will be equipped with a name badge, pen and notebook. Once seated we’ll go round the table and introduce ourselves/explain a bit about what our jobs entail or what sort of music we play as artists. After this intro, participants will then write down questions they have for the panel (can be anything from 'what is a manager', to 'how do you book tours’- as I said before, no question is too big or too small).
There will then be a short tea and coffee break while participants network with each other, and panel members look through the questions asked. Everyone will then come back together and the questions will be discussed in an informal/open manner, during which artists are encouraged to raise a hand to ask questions.
FAQs
When and where is the workshop? This workshop will run at Cobalt Studios, Shieldfield, from 6-8pm on Saturday 30th May.
Who is this workshop suitable for? This workshop is suitable for everyone, from “bedroom musicians” who have never played a gig before, to emerging artists who want to expand on the knowledge they already have.
What if I don’t even know what a live agent is? Don’t worry- this workshop is suitable for you! Everything will be explained in the session, and there will be a chance to answer any questions you have (no question is too big or too small).
Do I need to bring anything along to the workshop? No- everything will be provided.
How does the £10 deposit work? You “buy” the ticket for £10 online, and when you show up to the workshop you’ll get this refunded. This is to prevent people from booking online and taking up spaces, and then not turning up.
Does this mean I can go to the Saturday night event for free as well? I’m afraid not! Tickets for the Saturday night gig, featuring Kay Greyson, Lady Sanity, CADI and My Bad Sister, cost £12 in advance and can be purchased via the website at www.womenaremint.co.uk
