ACC partner, Confetti, is inviting you to join selected sessions from their Industry Week 23 which also runs from 6th-10th March. The available sessions are in Music and Esports.
All sessions must be accessed from a Zoom account registered to a ACC email.
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 10:00-12:00
Join broadcast veteran Phil Englert, Global Esports Business Development Manager for Ross Video, in a journey through his career having worked on an impressive portfolio of major esports spectacles from around the world.
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 12:00-14:00
Rick’s story is one of perseverance and talent. Learn what it’s like to be one of the most in demand session players around today: what personal, professional and technical skills you need to sustain a life in the studio and on the road as a gun for hire!
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 12:00-16:00
Looking for a career in the live broadcasting industry? Make sure you don't miss this workshop from one of the major players in the live sports industry. Bryan currently works for Ross Video and has over 10 years’ experience in live broadcasting. Throughout their career they have worked on major live events, such as the UEFA Champions League Finals, as well as working on major esports projects all around the world.
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 14:00-16:00
Returning to IW23, Prodigy manager Nick Halkes will be interviewing the Force of Nature that is Sister Bliss and will walk through what’s been an astonishingly successful career as a DJ, electronic artist and composer. Hear all about the journey and learn how to navigate and sustain a career in music. Do not miss it!
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 16:00-18:00
LIVE WEBINAR
TUESDAY 7th MARCH 10:00-12:00
Do you even Hadoken? Get stuck in and enjoy the sport in a series of exhibition matches and learn about the incredible growth of HADO from Managing Director, Jim Sephton. Confetti is proud to welcome UK HADO, an Augmented Reality (AR) sport that puts the power of energy balls and shields in the hands of players on a real-life court.
LIVE WEBINAR
TUESDAY 7th MARCH 12:00-14:00
Joe Barnett is the founder of Outlook and Dimensions, and a Director of New Bohemia Music LTD. They are responsible for Cross the Tracks, We Out Here and many more festivals. Learn from a key figure in live music about what it takes to build a festival empire, working with elite musicians from around the world, and how to manage events both in the UK and on an international scale
LIVE WEBINAR
MONDAY 6th MARCH 14:00-16:00
If they’ve made music, John’s probably managed their tour, from the Clash to Mark Ronson via Yoko Ono and INXS. You’ll get to hear the stories from the road, and what makes a great tour manager in 2023. The long days and strict budgets, is it really like being The Mum or Dad of the band? Let’s find out!
LIVE WEBINAR
TUESDAY 7th MARCH 16:00-18:00
Eg will talk about his career as an A list songwriter - the technical, musical, and the softer skills needed to draw out the best from the artist. From his first steps in a pop band, through to writing for Kylie, Adele, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Florence and the Machine, Eg is the genius you need to hear from if you want to follow your songwriting dreams.
LIVE WEBINAR
TUESDAY 7th MARCH 16:00-18:00
The lighting designers and operators Luke and John will be delivering an insightful session on how MIDI is used in Jacob Collier’s live show. You’ll get to hear about a typical day in the life of the lighting team, and you’ll get some tips to put into practice to move your career on….one for those who need a ‘light bulb moment’ !
LIVE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 10:00-12:00
British composer, producer and performer Elizabeth Bernholz developed the persona Gazelle Twin in 2009, under which she has since released the critically acclaimed albums. Gazelle Twin has collaborated frequently as a vocalist with artists including John Foxx (Ultravox), DJ Dave Clarke, and Gary Numan. Elizabeth will present a chronology of her career to date, discussing creative process and unconventional approaches to making and releasing electronic music, and composing for film, TV, theatre and video games.
LIVE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 10:00-12:00
Join NUEL (National University Esports League) Managing Director David Jackson and Head of Product Peter Cole on opportunities to work in the esports industry. Find out what you should be doing to maximise your chances for getting hired. They’ll also share some work opportunities this year for you to apply for!
LIVE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 12:00-14:00
We welcome an Esports Host - one of the best in the industry - who has been working as broadcast talent since 2016 across titles such as Fortnite (FNCS), Call of Duty, FIFA, CS:GO, Halo and more! Adam hosts the biggest show on Ginx Esports TV, The First Hour, and has produced and hosted multiple stage and live productions across the world for creators and brands, as well as producing two seasons of Let’s Game on Sky Kids in 2022.
LIVE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 12:00-14:00
This double headliner event is bound to be an Industry Week highlight: a pair of A&R experts covering the role of A&R, and how you as an artist can stack the odds in your favour to get signed. Davina Merchant has earned an impressive reputation as a forward thinking exec with signings that include Tiana Major 9, Mae Muller, Tion Wayne, Hamzaa, Giggs, Juls, Jaz Karis, Juls to name a few. Emma Stakes is at the helm of Reimagine Records, collaborating closely with industry leaders such as Tileyard Music, TYN, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, and PRS Foundation.
LIVE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 16:00-18:00
SEIDS is passionate about building a music community, inspiring and motivating others to follow their dreams! Sabrina has built a global community of over 200K followers, sold hundreds of tickets to her virtual classes and has worked with music brands like iZotope, Slate Digital, BandLab, Sennheiser, Lewitt, Soundtrap, Hook Theory, SPLICE, Focusrite and many more.
LIVE WEBINAR
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 10:00-12:00
Danton is one of today's premier producers and mixers, having worked under some of the most influential engineers and producers before going on to forge a career working with the cream of the crop. From Coldplay to Kylie, Danton’s career is something we’ll explore in this event, looking at key recordings and techniques in his work.
LIVE WEBINAR
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 12:00-14:00
Sodajerker is a songwriting team from Liverpool in the United Kingdom, founded by co-writers Simon Barber and Brian O’Connor. This unique event will see the world’s best podcast-about-songwriting hosts use their insight from interviewing songwriting legends such as Paul McCartney, the 1975, Paul Simon, Noel Gallagher and St Vincent, Beck and Diane Warren to dissect what makes a great song. Whether you’re writing songs from the heart or for the wallet, this event is for you!
LIVE WEBINAR
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 12:00-14:00
Learning, navigating and creating quality content for use on social media platforms is a key part of any organisation's development. Having clocked up lots of experience in the esports and games industries, Monika will share with you her journey, growth and tips for succeeding in the world of social media.
LIVE WEBINAR
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 14:00-16:00
Jacky is award-winning esports commentator and host with seven years of experience as on air broadcast talent, working with some of the largest brands in gaming. He has worked in a variety of roles over the years ranging from competing as a commentating CS:GO at ESL’s IEM Katowice, hosting the World of Warcraft: Race to World First for Red Bull, all the way to helping produce the first televised overwatch broadcast for TBS.
LIVE WEBINAR
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 16:00-18:00
Nottingham music royalty Jason Williamson - 50% of Indie-Beat-Pop merchants Sleaford Mods - will be live in the venue talking about his out-of-the-ordinary journey to riding the wave of critical and commercial success whilst never selling out. Relentless musical collaborator and occasional actor, this interview, on the eve of the Sleaford’s new album ‘UK Grim’, promises to be a highlight of IW23.
LIVE WEBINAR
FRIDAY 10th MARCH 12:00-14:00
Sef Naqui is a name synonymous with UK music. A jack-of-all-trades, he began his career as a singer and successfully ventured into song-writing, A&R and management. His current position holds ground as MD of rapidly growing UK label, LBE (London Boy Entertainment). The multitalented CEO will be covering music publishing/recording, the industry today and how it operates, as well as explaining the intricacies of obtaining musical rights.
LIVE WEBINAR
FRIDAY 10th MARCH 14:00-16:00
Music Business Royalty. Rob has been there, there and there and done it all! As a publisher, he signed talent such as Prince, Neil Young and the Sex Pistols, and moving into a label oversaw the releases of Madonna, Paul Simon and Seal. Dharma Music, his independent music publishing company has been used in major ad campaigns, such as Apple iPhone and TV and movie soundtracks, such as the title music for Shaun of the Dead.