It Would’ve Been Wide Days
24 April 2020
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Programme
A few minutes before each session starts, the rooms will open - to enter all you have to do is click the buttons below.
13:30-14:10
WELCOME & WEBINAR - TIKTOK
14:30-15:40
SOCIAL WORKSHOP
16:00-16:45
STEVE ZAPP IN CONVERSATION
17:00-18:15
MUSIC QUIZ & SOCIAL
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Programme Details
13:30-14:10 - Welcome & Webinar: TikTok and You Don't Stop
We look at how to get the best out of Tik Tok, highlighting essential features and providing some top tips.
Speakers: Fiona McAuley (YMU Group) & Ryan Whitmore (The Orchard US)
Moderator: Jess Partridge (In Stereo Group)
14:30-15:40 - Social Workshop
For our social workshop session we will break out into small groups, bringing together a broad range of industry professionals and artists.
It's an opportunity to swap tips on webinars, online live performances, useful tech platforms, income sources and interesting initiatives, as well as looking at areas we can collectively support each other by pooling ideas, experience and expertise.
After the breakout session the groups share their recommendations and challenges with the the other participants, and we'll hear from our partners about the initiatives they've put in to place to support the music community.
16:00-16:45
Olaf Furniss in conversation with Steve Zapp (International Talent Booking)
One of Europe’s most ubiquitous booking agents, Steve Zapp’s first break in the music industry was in 1991 as Reading University’s entertainment manager. He went on to spend the rest of the decade in artist management before joining the 13 Artist agency and then decamping to his current home, ITB. Steve represents acts including Biffy Clyro, Fatherson, Declan Welsh and Editors. He joins Wide Days founder Olaf Furniss in-conversation.
Speaker: Steve Zapp (International Talent Booking)
Moderator: Olaf Furniss (Wide Days)
17:00-18:15 (followed by social)
Erik Tricity's Music Quiz
To round-off the day, one of our most dedicated Wide Days delegates Erik Tricity will host a music quiz. There are prizes to be won and just like in the pub, there will be a chance to socialise and have a drink afterwards.
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Coronavirus Support
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