Presented in collaboration with Music Venues Alliance Brighton, this conversation will explore the opportunities and challenges facing venues across the country, and particularly in the home city of The Great Escape Festival, Brighton. Our panel of experts will discuss the importance of a thriving regional touring circuit in nurturing the careers of emerging artists, as well as digging into evolving audience expectations, and the importance of community and support amongst music venues themselves to ensure that regional music scenes survive and thrive.
Speakers:
Megan Thompson – Booker at Joy. / Band Manager / DJ / HOMEGROWN
Annie Dorrett – CLT DRP / The Prince Albert / HOMEGROWN
Sally Oakenfold – The Hope And Ruin / Music Venues Alliance Brighton