June 2014/Week 1
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'Off The Record' workshops coming to Kilmarnock and Edinburgh in June Born To Be Wide has announced the final two events in its 'Off The Record' series, which features workshops for young musicians and those interested in working in the music business. They will take place on Saturday 28 June at the Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock and Sunday 29 June at the Roxy Assembly, Edinburgh.
Watch a trailer for 'Off The Record' @
http://youtu.be/y7oH82FmyHQ
Supported by the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), which is administered by Creative Scotland, Off The Record is open to anyone aged between 14-25, with key industry figures providing essential advice on subjects including releasing, promotion and organising/getting gigs. The Kilmarnock event will be delivered in partnership with East Ayrshire Leisure with speakers including: Jim Gellatly (XFM Scotland), Olaf Furniss (Born To Be Wide Director/The Scotsman), Michael Lambert (Born To Be Wide Director/artist manager), Marc Strain (Fatherson), Halina Rafai (Podcart/Olive Grove Records), Ally Gray (EmuBands) and Richy Muirhead (Scottish Alternative Music Awards). Talking part in the Edinburgh event are: Olaf Furniss (Born To Be Wide Director/The Scotsman), Michael Lambert (Born To Be Wide Director/artist manager), Tallah Brash (The Electric Circus), Andy Loban (Gerry Loves Records) and Ally Gray (EmuBands). With additional speakers to be announced. Admission to each event is £2 (including lunch) and tickets must be bought in advance from www.offtherecord.me, or in person from the Palace Theatre (9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3BN) or Tickets Scotland (127 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 3DT). Also included in the price is a free release worth £25, via Scotland's leading digital distribution company EmuBands. This covers Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and most other online stores and streaming services. Born To Be Wide Director, Michael Lambert said: “Our previous Off The Record events have proved extremely popular. There is a real desire to learn about the music industry, and Off The Record provides a unique opportunity to learn from professionals and meet those working in the modern music business.”
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