Friday 31 July 2009

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR ITC UNSIGNED DEMO SUBMISSIONS

DEMO DEADLINE TODAY

The deadline for this year’s unsigned submissions will be 4pm on Friday 31st July 2008, (TODAY!!), with all successful bands being notified by end September 2009. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best ITC ever, and for your chance to play at the UK’s global music industry conference, visit www.inthecity.co.uk/applytoplay and complete the online form with a link to online music, a press photo and biography.

Bands from outside the UK can apply via SonicBids - and winning choices will recieve up to $1000 USD towards their travel costs. The deadline for this route is Friday 7th August. Visit www.sonicbids.com/inthecity for full details.

Monday 20 July 2009

FIRST PANELS ANNOUNCED FOR ITC 2009

‘EVERYTHING ELSE IS JUST NOISE’

Working under this year’s tag line of ‘Everything Else Is Just Noise’, we are delighted to announce In The City’s first panellists and keynotes for ITC 2009:

A keynote address from Anthony Volodkin, founder of The Hype Machine.

Bella Union founder Simon Raymonde in conversation with Chelsea and Everton legend, writer and broadcaster Pat Nevin.

‘Break on Through’ – A panel of highly experienced and successful executives talk about their careers and give tips on how best to get into and survive the modern music industry.

Iconic music photographer Gered Mankowitz in conversation about his life and career.

‘India Rising’ & ‘Africa Rising’ – An in-depth look at these two emerging music markets with input from some of the key players on the ground in both territories.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open at www.inthecity.co.uk and currently costs just £250 plus VAT. To become a full delegate visit www.inthecity.co.uk/register. We are also offering larger groups (5 or more delegates) a further 20% discount – for more information on this, and when specific deadlines for registration are, please contact Gavin Cooke via gavin@inthecity.co.uk.

NEW PODCAST

Throughout 2009, we have been releasing full, unedited versions of some of last year’s panel highlights – all of which are available by visiting www.inthecity.co.uk/podcasts or by subscribing via iTunes.

Hosted by musician and 6Music DJ Tom Robinson, this panel explores the dumbing down of celebrity and implores artists, media and music fans to return to the days when interviews focussed on ethics, politics and principles rather than favourite colours and Big Brother – and the ways that all of the above affects creativity. Featuring Jon McClure, Steve White, Steve Chandra Savale, Peter Hook and Clint Boon.

DEMO SUBMISSIONS CLOSING DATE

In The City can confirm that the closing deadline for this year’s unsigned submissions will be 4pm on Friday 31st July 2008, with all successful bands being notified by end September 2009. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best ITC ever, and for your chance to play at the UK’s global music industry conference, visit www.inthecity.co.uk/applytoplay for details.

PARTNERS AND EXHIBITORS

ITC 2009 will take place on October 18th / 19th / 20th at The Midland hotel and throughout the venues and bars of Manchester. For more information on how to be involved please visit www.inthecity.co.uk.

If you would like to host an exhibition stand at In The City 2009, you can download an info pdf from here or email stands@inthecity.co.uk.

If you would like to be an official partner of In The City 2009, you can download an info pdf from here or email partners@inthecity.co.uk.