Presented by the Department for Business and Trade, these sessions offer UK delegates the opportunity to schedule focussed meetings with bookers, agents, music supervisors, labels who have travelled from around the world to speak to British artists and companies.
There will be two speed meeting sessions this year, taking place on the Mezzanine at the Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront hotel at the following times and open to TGE UK Delegates only.
Thursday 15 May – 11.00-13.00
Friday 16 May – 11.00-13.00
Here is the list of participating international delegates
– Alisa Preisler (USA) Ground Control Touring – Agent
– Brandon Hughes (USA) Arrival Artists – Agent
– Calhoun ‘Cal’ Rawlings (USA) CAA – Booking Professional
– Jackie Palazzolo (USA) Riot Games – Music Supervisor
– Cecilie Kragesteen Eickworth (Denmark) Roskilde Festival – Booker
– Dina Coughlan (Ireland) Planet of Sound – Music Supervisor
– Oskar Strajn (The Netherlands) ESNS Festival – Booker & International Program Manager
– Pau Cristoful (Spain) Primavera Festival – Booker
– Roxy Shah (Spain) Record Play – Head of Music Supervision
– Layli Odamura + Yoshi Hirayama (Japan) Creativeman Productions – Promoter & Booker // General Manager
– Marion Meier (Saudi Arabia) MDL BEAST – Booker
– Cathy Oates + Casey O’Shaughnessy (Australia) BIGSOUND – Conference Co-Programmer // Music Co-Programmer & Senior Booking Agent (Select Music Agency)
This is a unique opportunity to present your business and music to a range of international bookers, music supervisors and decision makers from all over the globe.
Sign ups have now closed – you can email info@greatescapefestival.com to see if there are any slots still available!
Delegates will be allocated up to two ten minute meetings, subject to availability, but feel free to identify all of the international delegates that you would be interested to meet.
TGE DROP-IN BOOTHS
Located inside the Atrium at TGE Conference Hub, Leonardo Royal Waterfront
11:00 – 17:00 – Thursday 15th & Friday 16th May
Meet Arts Council England
Booth 1
Got a great idea for a music project and looking for advice on funding? Drop-in and see us at the Leonardo Royal on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 May from 11.00 to 17.00.
We’ll have a team of relationship managers on hand to provide you with advice on the range of programmes and opportunities available to artists and organisations, and guidance on how to make an application to the Arts Council.
To maximise the benefit of these one-to-one advice sessions, we recommend you come along with a fully formed idea of what your music activity will be. If you can’t make one of the sessions, please get in touch with our enquiries team on 0161 934 4317 or email enquiries@artscouncil.org.uk who will be happy to help with any questions you might have.
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10:00 – 17:00 – Thursday 15th, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May
ACS – The Ear Station
Booth 2
Play Safe Now – Hear Tomorrow.
Global leading hearing protection and In-Ear Monitor (IEM) manufacturer ACS Custom will be on site in the TGE Conference Hub, at Leonardo Hotel. For help, advice, and guidance on hearing health, Tinnitus, fit for purpose earplugs made for the music industry and on-stage high-fidelity IEM solutions. This together with exclusive TGE discounts on ACS Custom products.
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10:00 – 17:00 – Saturday 17th May
Handle Recruitment
Booth 1
Handle Recruitment is offering 15-minute one-to-one career support sessions at The Great Escape.
Our consultants will be providing career guidance and sharing top tips on how to find your next role, specifically for those looking to work in the music industry, but not as a musician. Think roles in marketing, PR, A&R, digital, events, operations, and beyond.
Whether you’re an aspiring professional or already working in music, our expert consultants will be on hand to offer personalised advice, share industry insights, and help you navigate your next career move.
Walk up appointments are available but to avoid missing out you can pre-book your slot here