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Category: Music
In the run-up to the 6th annual edition of Jersey Live, the festival organisers have joined forces with Jersey Arts Trust, BBC Introducing and La Motte Street Youth Service to bring together some influential music industry figures for a panel meeting, discussing the challenges faced by musicians and bands in the Channel Islands, and the changing face of the music industry and consumer trends.The discussion will be chaired by Ryan Morrison, New Media Producer with BBC Jersey and presenter of new music show BBC Introducing, and some influential and experienced figures within the UK music industry will be taking part in the panel, including:
Joanna Ashmore of International Talent Booking, the booking agency whose clients include Lenny Kavitz, Jamiroquai and Aerosmith. Gareth Metcalfe, New Media Tutor at Manchester University, and creator of cutting edge digital download website Audigist.Chris Bell, editor of London music magazine The Beat Happening and promoter of live music event The Beat Happening Sessions. Christian Jegard, lead singer of Brighton-based indie band The Valentines and former Jersey resident. Dean Taylor, the man behind This Is Not A Label, a new company that aims to help musicians release their own music and wrestle back control in the music industry.
The hope is that the panel discussion will bring bands of all different styles and genres together to share their interest in one common interest, and Mr Bartlett stresses that under-18's are "more than welcome; in fact, we'd be delighted to see them take part." The event will also be open to non-ticket-holders for Jersey Live festival.With the music business represented by a performer, journalist, and representatives of the live music and recording industry and the new digital market, the debate will be aimed at educating local musicians in the workings of all aspects of music as a professional endeavour. The free event is to be held in the VIP Spiegel Tent at the Jersey Live festival site on Friday September 4th (the night before the festival starts), and will provide a valuable networking opportunity for local bands and UK industry representatives who will be flying in from the UK for the festival. There will also be the opportunity for local bands playing at the festival to collect their wristbands and deposit equipment for the following two days of entertainment.The panel event will be followed by a drinks reception and an exclusive live performance from former Jersey resident Stanley Forbes. Now residing in Paris, Stanley plays lo-fi, theatrical acoustic folk, charged with political satire and lyrical wit. He will be opening the festival with a set on the Main Stage on Saturday afternoon. Friday night's performance will be an opportunity to see him up close. A limited free coach service (available to 50 people) will be operating on the evening, with a coach picking up passengers at 7pm at People's Park, and leaving the Jersey Live site to return to St Helier at 10pm. People wishing to travel to the event by coach must register by sending their name and telephone number topaneltravel@jerseylive.org.uk. Only one seat per application is permitted, and successful applicant will receive a confirmation email on the morning of the day of the event.
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