FOCUS Wales are pleased to present a brand new digital showcase and conference event set for 21st – 25th September 2020, the inaugural Out of FOCUS Digital Conference.
In the first of a series of online events (with more to be announced in the coming months), this virtual showcase event will feature panel talks, and keynote sessions, with industry professionals and special guests.
Check out the schedule and first speakers announced below.
Monday 21 September 2020
MU PresentationDiscover what the Musician’s Union are currently offering in terms of support (financial and advice), lobbying, and also what other support is available for musicians right now. 12pm – 12:45pm |
Building your strategy Part 1 – Planning for the worst and hoping for the best.What are the options for planning and developing an artist’s career path under the current circumstances? 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Keynote – Gareth Evans Q + AYoutuber and the founder of Goliath Guitar Tutorials – a youtube channel with in excess of 750,000 subscribers – Gareth will explain how he managed to turn his skill as a musician into a global, online business. 4pm – 4:45pm |
Future Yard present DIRECT INPUT – Stealing Sheep in Conversation
6pm – 7pm |
Tuesday 22 September 2020
Music Media – The future of music mediaOur expert panel will discuss the challenges, currently facing music media and how the future will look. 1pm – 1:45pm |
Building your strategy Part 2 – DigitalPlatforms: What’s New and how to make the most of them. More than ever, it is vital for artists to have an up to the minute knowledge and command of the latest online platforms available and how to get the most out of them. 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Keynote – Dave StewartWorld renowned artist, writer and producer and founder of Eurythmics: Dave Stewart and Trackd discuss Remote Music Collaboration. Theme: Exploring music collaboration in the age of the internet. A keynote exploring tools for remote songwriting collaboration and recording. 4pm – 4:45pm |
Wednesday 22 September 2020
Funding ClinicThe latest information on what funding and support is available for music creators and the wider music industry in Wales. 1pm – 1:45pm |
Mental Health Check-inMusic Mind’s Matter lead an informal group chat checking in on our mental health, and sharing tips and advice. 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Keynote – Henca Maduro Q&AThe founder of ‘New Skool Rules’ the international Hip Hop and r&b showcase in Rotterdam. Henca will talk about her life and career with Ffion Wyn (ladies of Rage) 4pm – 4:45pm |
Thursday 23 September 2020
HMUK PresentationHow can Help Musicians help me? 1pm – 1:45pm |
A Working Live Sector – Road to recoveryHow has the live sector responded, not just to Covid 19 but also to the problems it faced before and how will we shape it, going forward? 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Going worldwide on the webExploring what effect Brexit and the Pandemic may have on exporting music? 4pm – 4:45pm |
Friday 22 September 2020
Privilege CafeMusic & Race in Wales Sgwrs #5 – @ FOCUS Wales 2021: Out of Focus. In collaboration with Tŷ Cerdd in collaboration with Privilege Café 12:30pm – 2:05pm |
SyncIn conversation with Dan Koplowitz of Friendly Fire Licensing, USA. All you need to know about starting to sync your music. 6pm |
