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Event Partners Sought for BTBW 'Off The Record' Music Initiative Born To Be Wide is inviting organisations, venues, companies and individuals with a track record of working in youth initiatives, to partner on its latest season of Off The Record. Off The Record is a series of daytime events for young musicians and those who want to work in the industry. Aimed at 14-25 years olds, the one-day sessions feature workshops, presentations and advice on key areas of the music business including releasing tracks, management, gigging and promotion.
Ally McCrae at OTR Kirkcaldy in 2014 : photo by Jannica Honey
Supported by EmuBands and the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), administered by Creative Scotland, the seven individual events are set to take place nationwide. “We are keen to hear from prospective partners anywhere in Scotland and to tailor the content according to the priorities of local audiences,” says Born To Be Wide director, Michael Lambert.
If you are interested in partnering on an Off The Record event, further details and criteria can be found at:
http://offtherecord.me/partner-with-us/
The first Off The Record season took place in 2013-2014 across six www.offtherecord.me Central Belt locations, and 95% of the 373 participants reported that they https://twitter.com/otrscot were ‘likely to use’ the information learned, while 93% said they were www.facebook.com/OTRScot ‘more confident about entering the music business.’ Speakers included BBC and XFM presenters, music journalists, managers, producers and bookers from The Lemon Tree, Electric Circus and Nice’n’Sleazy. Moreover, the owners of record labels Optimo, Chemikal Underground, Olive Grove, First Run Record, KFM, A Modern Way and Gerry Loves provided first-hand advice about releasing music. “Starting out in the music business can be a daunting prospect for any young musician,” says Leonie Bell, director of Arts and Engagement, Creative Scotland. “From advice on releasing recordings, securing live slots or learning the basics of promotion Off the Record is a great way to pick up handy tips of the trade from those working in the industry.” Ally Gray, managing director of leading digital music distribution service EmuBands said “Those of us working in the music industry have a responsibility to nurture new business and creative talent, and Off The Record plays a vital role in helping us to achieve this,” he says. Born To Be Wide has already confirmed the first two Off The Record events of the new season, beginning with Dundee’s Caird Hall on Saturday 3 October, hosted with support from the Dundee Festival Trust. And on Sunday 4 October sees organisers team up with Aberdeen Performing Arts and Station House Media Unit at The Lemon Tree.
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