Leading music industry publication Classical Music magazine (Rhinegold Publishing) has joined the ISM’s event Make Music Work as a media partner and sponsor of the events’ drinks reception.
Curated by the ISM, Make Music Work is an important event that aims to lift the lid on the myths and mysteries of professional music with a view to empowering and inspiring composers and performers’ successful and sustainable careers. It will take place at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s new venue, Milton Court on Tuesday 31 March 2015.
Frances Innes-Hopkins, Head of Marketing at Rhinegold Publishing, said of the partnership:
‘Classical Music magazine is delighted to be the media partner of Make Music Work, this exciting new venture for ISM. As the voice of the classical music industry in the UK, we are keen to engage and support musicians through their careers. We look forward to the coming months as we develop our partnership with the ISM further.’
Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive of the ISM said:
‘We are delighted that Classical Music magazine has joined forces with us to help promote this event to their readers, the very musicians whom Make Music Work aims to support. We look forward to developing our partnership with Classical Music magazine and Rhinegold Publishing over the coming months.’
Classical Music magazine will also be sponsoring the drinks reception that will conclude the day’s proceedings.
Make Music Work is rapidly receiving support across the music world from a wealth of key organisations and ensembles such as PPL, PRS for Music, Guildhall School for Music and Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Philharmonic Society, Making Music, Royal College of Music, The Sixteen, Women in Music, Music Industries Association (MIA), Live Music Now, City Music Foundation, Concordia Foundation and Composers Edition. See the full list of Make Music Work partners on our website.
ABOUT MAKE MUSIC WORK
In four main sessions, interspersed with musical performances, panels of prominent music leaders and young professionals will discuss how to:
Encourage creative initiative and artistic conviction
Develop a distinctive ‘voice’ in the profession
Build confidence and mitigate risk
Avoid common pitfalls and exploitation
Hone entrepreneurial skills
Understand the underlying dynamics of the profession – how things really work.
The panellists include: Richard Morrison (The Times), Gabriel Prokofiev (Nonclassical found and composer), Mark Messenger (Royal College of Music), Ruby Hughes (soprano), Ben Baker (violinist), Vanessa Reed (PRS for Music Foundation), Michelle Wright (Cause4), Claire Wilkinson, Igor Toronyi-Lalic (London Contemporary Music Festival), Rebecca Driver, Ivan Hewett (Daily Telegraph, James Brown (Hazard Chase), Justin Pearson (Royal Society of Musicians), Richard Paine (Faber Music), David Abrahams (ISM), Helena Gaunt (Guildhall School of Music and Drama), Samantha Ward, John Slack (Berkeley Ensemble) and Toby Young (composer).
With live music performances from: Westcombe Brass, Ben Baker, Juice Vocal Ensemble, Gabriella Swallow and Ksenija Sidorova.
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2015, 9.00am-6.30pm
Venue: Milton Court, London EC2Y 9BH
Tickets: £15/£25 including refreshments, lunch and drinks reception.
Special offer: Students can purchase a Make Music Work ticket and student membership for £20
SESSIONS IN BRIEF
The jury’s out: This panel discussion lifts the lid on the world of music competitions and schemes, explaining how they work, considering their impact, and helping performers and composers decide whether this could help their career.
Making something from nothing: No funds, no venue, no audience? A familiar story. But there are ways of making things happen at little or no cost. Hear from the experts on how to find space, funds and audiences to turn dreams into reality.
Getting it straight: While musicians may know their crotchets from their quavers, can they spot a loophole in a contract, exploit their intellectual property and differentiate between a supporter and a shark? Industry professionals give tips on how to avoid exploitation, identify allies - and stay on the right side of the law.
The idea’s the thing: Be inspired by creative entrepreneurs: hear from performers and composers who started with a simple idea and grew it into an original and rewarding career.
About the ISM
The ISM is the professional body for those working in the music profession. We promote music and look after the interests of professional musicians.
Our membership of approximately 7,000 covers both individual musicians and corporate bodies. Individual members include leading conductors, featured and non-featured artists, orchestral musicians working in all of the UK’s leading orchestras, composers, animateurs and arrangers.
Our corporate membership of over 160 music organisations includes Avid, Yamaha UK, YCAT, the Composer’s Edition, all of the UK’s Conservatoires, Music Publishers Association (MPA), NMC Recordings, Jazz Services Ltd, Association of Independent Music, Classic FM, the Royal Philharmonic Society, Help Musicians UK, Association of British Orchestras (ABO), Music Sales Ltd, the Music Industries Association (MIA), and more.
Contact details
For more information contact francesca.treadaway@ism.org