New music gear, instruments, technologies and techniques are of course important to you — but what about the skills needed to grow and prosper within the modern Music Industry? The second of DV247's ' Summer Sessions' events gives you the unique opportunity to learn from, be inspired by, and engage with long-term music industry professionals and experts who’ve made music ‘work’ as a business. As a part of the event, DV247 will also be running ‘101’ Workshops and Activities to help you learn more about the essential tools to help your growth in the music industry plus an overview presentation on Self-Promotion in the online digital world.
Richard BurgessMain Keynote Session: ‘An Audience with Artist/Producer, Richard James Burgess, Ph.D.’ - 7.30pm
Where to start with the legend that is Richard James Burgess? — Studio drummer, music-computer programmer, recording artist, record producer, composer, author, manager, marketer and inventor. Richard flies in from his Washington DC, USA base to give DV247 visitors an exclusive, intimate insight into how he has adapted, grown and matured as a genuine visionary within the music industry. With his classic ‘The Art of Music Production — Theory and Practice’ book (now in its 4th edition) and his latest, ‘The History of Music Production’ published by Oxford University Press in 2014, Richard remains as relevant and important to the creative world of music as he always was. Expect an evening of interaction and inspiration from the man himself.
John TrueloveSecondary Keynote Session: ‘Secure Your Growth & Development in Today’s Music Industry’ - 6pm
Engage with experienced industry professionals and help secure your creative growth and earnings in today’s fast-moving Music industry.
Panelists include:
John Truelove — One of Britain’s original dance music producers who has since taken his experience as a composer to establish a leading global electronic music publishing company.
Stuart Belsham — Stuart is a representative from the Performing Rights Society (PRS) in the UK.
Registration for this event is free. For further information and full event list please visit www.dv247.com or call dv247 at 0203 1766 247.
Event date: Wednesday 29th July 4pm — 9pm
Venue: dv247, Chesham Close, Romford, Essex, RM7 7PJ.
Overview of DV247’s ‘Summer Sessions’ and ‘Autumn Sessions’ events
Held at their large, high-tech equipped retail superstore in Romford, East London, DV247's 'Summer Sessions' and 'Autumn Sessions' are free-to-attend events that offer aspirational, informative and educational workshops, masterclasses and interactive panel debates featuring a host of recognised music industry pros, backed up by the team of DV247 product experts. Aimed to enrich the creative and business life of anyone involved with playing, performing, recording and producing music, these DV247 ‘Expo’-style events are individually themed and focus on a certain category of artist or interest, enabling you to find the best one, or ones, to attend!
Also, this is a great opportunity to meet and network with other artists, producers, songwriters and musicians, further expanding your creative contacts and collaboration opportunities. Meet and exchange vibes over a drink at our brand new coffee bar, play or perform your latest tracks to potential new musical collaborators or band members. Of course, being hosted in the UK’s largest musical instrument and recording tech environment, you’ll have chance to pick up that special guitar you’ve always wanted to play, explore the sounds on that awesome new synth, or jam on the latest DJ or PA gear you’ve dreamed of. Want to talk music tech with our team of DV247 experts? Then chat away — they’ll be on hand throughout these exciting events to help you with whatever questions you may have or advice you need!
