Plymouth Live organisers have announced the line up of the Plymouth Live mini-festival which gives local band talent the full follow-spot treatment. |
Plymouth Live aims to help local bands wanting to break into the business with showcase performances and insider advice and guidance through music industry seminars.
The live music programme features five showcase concerts which include sets by The Naturals - a band of 15 year olds, playing to rave reviews – Lemanis, who will be performing as a 12 piece with a string and brass section, popular local singer Kat Marsh with her new band and the post-punk indy rock sounds of Scientist The Orange Pip. Full details of the programmes and venues are attached, with one or two extras still to be announced.
Plymouth Live organisers PMC have teamed up with regional support agency Arts Matrix to stage “Making Yourself Heard” on Friday 19 October which is a seminar providing ‘inside track’ information on what venue programmers and promoters look for when booking bands. The seminar is at Plymouth Pavilions 10am till 4pm . Admission is by advanced booking only and costs £15. To book call 01803 861650. PMC has 10 free bursary places to offer – email Oli James at oli@plymouthmusiccollective.com.
At the the second seminar on Saturday 20th October at Plymouth University, Students Union, Atlantic Records artist Ruarri Joseph will be joined by music industry managers Rick Rodgers and Matt Booth and they will be sharing how they got started in the music industry, and giving advice on career entry and progression in the business. The seminar is bound to be full of inside tips and anecdotes and admission is free.
On Monday 22nd October, PMC is working with Plymouth Music Zone to provide an extendedRock Therapy programme. PMC are opening their doors to under 18s bands to provide free practice rooms plus advice and guidance on performance skills from PMZ Music Leaders. In the evening some of these bands will get a short showcase set at the White Rabbit, Bretonside supporting young local bands Trojan Leap and In Favour.
Plymouth Live co-ordinator Oli James said, “Since Plymouth Live was announced in the Herald two weeks ago, I’ve been inundated with calls and texts from local bands wanting to perform. It just confirms the level of musical activity in the city. Plymouth Live will give some of those bands a chance to hone their skills and to learn from industry experts. And for the public we have five great gigs lined up for them to enjoy featuring some great talent.”
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