On Song Festival: Birmingham - Education Day
(In association with Musicians Union and The Academy of Music and Sound)

Academy Workshop
Saturday 15th September
Carling Academy Birmingham
11am - 4pm
FREE admission

The Academy presents a day of key industry figures and representatives who will be on hand to answer business and artistic queries, with special guest speakers.

11am-4pm Drop in to see exhibitors, stands, advice and chats with various organisations and music industry professionals.

HIGHLIGHTS:

12pm-1pm: MU Presentation - "The dos and don'ts of promoting your songs".

MU Regional Officer Andy Derrick outlines some guiding principles to submitting your music. Issues covered include copyright, contracts and "11 things you should know about promoting music".

2pm-3pm Music industry panel discussion chaired by Andy Derrick (MU) and special guest speakers.

The Academy of Music and Sound

Over in Bar Academy, The Academy of Music and Sound (AMS) will be offering a drop-in advice/analysis section where musicians can play all equipment supplied on the day, take away practical tips from sound engineers and learn more about key elements to performance. Pre-registration means solo artists or bands can take to the Bar Academy stage on Saturday 15th September, during the live sessions and get advice on craftsmanship of songs and stage presence.

Musicians wanting to perform on the day should register for the live workshop experience.

Please contact Dan Hoffman on 0121 236 6066 in advance or sign-up on Saturday 8th September at the 'AMS Open Day', Sound Control, 89 Old Snow Hill, Birmingham, B4 6HW.

The Academy of Music and Sound (Doors 1pm-3pm):

11am-4pm Drop in to see exhibitors, stands, advice and chats with various music industry professionals and other musicians.

HIGHLIGHTS:

TWO LIVE SESSIONS: 12-1PM + 2PM-3PM
Sound engineers will be on hand to go through the process of performance, sound checking, set-up of equipment and advice on audio reinforcement.