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How to support artists early on in their careers, what influences an artist’s fanbase, and key emerging global markets will be discussed in May
The Great Escape Conference enables those with delegate passes to keep themselves up to date with the latest trends and developments in the industry, and the vital foresight that is so necessary to grasp onto that crucial relevancy in the ever-evolving business of music.
Today, TGE have announced the themes that they will base discussions and panels around throughout the weekend of musical discovery and education. One key theme will be focussed on each day, allowing delegates to debate and share their insight about the big trends in music, so that everyone can benefit from this collective fountain of knowledge, with a view to pushing collective innovation in music. This ‘theme-a-day’ structure is unusual in the world of music conferences, and enables attendees to delve deep into the themes with unrivalled detail.
On Wednesday 13 May, the day will focus on how to support artists early on in their careers, and how to champion future talent. Hearing insights from the likes of music educators, music industry employees and the general music community, the day will also be supported by the ‘Pathways Into Music’ book from CMU - TGE will be the first time that the book will be presented in full, with teasers of chapters being published in the months running up to the event,
On Thursday 14 May, themes will be very media-focussed; speakers will analyse and provide insight into how music utilises newer forms of media promotion, such as podcasts, social media, sync and media partnerships. Ultimately, the key question is to ask who is influencing your fanbase?
Friday 15 May will see the UK music industry zoom out and focus on other key global music markets, debating the developments, challenges and opportunities they present. Key markets include India, China, Brazil, Nigeria and South Korea.
What’s more, today TGE have announced that South Korea is the lead country partner - last year TGE partnered up with Australia to bring some of the most exciting Aussie bands over the pond to grace the seaside stages. South Korea will be involved heavily in the conference element of the festival, as well as acts from the country appearing in the festival’s lineup. South Korean artist Balming Tiger has been confirmed to play: a self-proclaimed ‘alternative multi-national k-pop band’, who will make their debut at The Great Escape Festival next year.
Delegate passes are on sale now.
See what we got up to this year with our gallery below.
Fata Boom at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
Fata Boom at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
The Amazons and Mini Mansions at The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
AJ Tracey at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Big Zuu at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Big Zuu at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
Inhaler at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Inhaler at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Du Blonde at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Foals at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
Foals at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
L Devine at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Aitch at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Aitch at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Biig Piig at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
Black Midi at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
Fat White Family at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Fat White Family at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Flohio at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
Lewis Capaldi at The Great Escape 2019 (Richard Gray)
LION at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
LION at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Marika Hackman at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Working Men's Club at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Working Men's Club at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
M Huncho at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Little Simz at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Lewsberg at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
Snapped Ankles at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Murkage Dave at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
Just Mustard at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets at The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
The Murder Capital at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
The Murder Capital at The Great Escape 2019 (Ben McQuaide)
The Rhythm Method at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Tropical Fuck Storm at The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
Westerman at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Tess Parks at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Saint Agnes at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Saint Agnes at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Surfbort at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
Talk Show at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
The Amazons at The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
The Amazons at The Great Escape 2019 (Anna Smith)
Walt Disco at The Great Escape 2019 (Luke Hannaford)
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Photo: Richard Gray
