Music entrepreneurs and musicians from across the South West will be given a master class into how to crack the international music industry at the Making the most of International Music Events roadshow that will be held at Waterside 2, Watershed, Bristol , on Thursday 8 September.

The roadshow, organised by UK Trade & Investment, is supported by leading music industry associations and organisations including AIM, Bristol Music Foundation, BPI, Creative Scotland, FFWD , Generator, The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City, MPA, PPL, PRS for Music, Timeless Music Project and Welsh Music Foundation.

Activities on the day will include: Q&A sessions with industry experts, interactive panel sessions with senior executives from SXSW and Midem (two of the world’s leading international music trade shows), and an opportunity to network with these experts, UK music companies and other musicians.

Phil Patterson, UK Trade & Investment music industry specialist and one of the event speakers said:

“It’s been a great 12 months for British music. In 2010, one in five of the top 50 selling records released around the world featured British artists, and this March British music received a further accolade when Adele, Marsha Ambrosius and Mumford & Sons secured the top three places in the US album chart. A feat not achieved since 1985.

“Talent is important, but to really have a chance in succeeding in some of the world’s most lucrative markets, it’s important for music firms to attend events like this and to get advice from organisations such as UK Trade & Investment to understand how to successfully navigate their way to international success.”

For further event information please contact: events@bristolmusicfoundation.com (free entry)

Media contacts:
For more information contact Rosetta Buahin at UK Trade & Investment Press Office on 020 7215 8530 or email rosetta.buahin@ukti.gsi.gov.uk