Thursday, 17 September 2009

ITC WRISTBANDS NOW ON SALE

WRISTBANDS NOW ON SALE AND INITIAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

In The City Live wristbands are now available to buy from Seatwave, for just £20 plus booking fee, for a limited time only.

This year In The City - the UK’s international music convention - launches the new all-signing, some-dancing, open to the public ITC Live - bringing 150 bands over 3 days to the streets of Manchester.

Showcases confirmed include NME Radar, BBC Introducing, Xfm, SJM Concerts, Now Wave, Big Scary Monsters, Swn, Front Magazine, Love Music Hate Racism, Same Teens, Future Sounds, Drowned in Sound, Rock Sound, Fierce Panda, Sentric and Murkage.

As well as the now-legendary, soon-to-be-announced, top secret ITC Unsigned line up, bands already confirmed include: Frightened Rabbit, Televised Crimewave, Esben and the Witch, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Bicycle Theives, Crystal Fighters, The Drums, Clues, Hatcham Social, Munch Munch, Tripwires, NewIslands, Underground Heroes, Sharks, Telegraphs, Spycatcher, Cate Le Bon, Ellie Goulding, Simon Lynge, Asakusa Jinta, The New 1920, Attack Attack, Twin Atlantic, Bear Driver, Me Vs Hero, Saving Aimee, Young Guns, Futures, Wall St Riots, Taxi! Taxi!, The Molotovs, Goldheart Assembly, Capital, The Neat, The Sport, MAY68, Young British Artists, Visitor, Tek One, Cars On Fire, Wounds, Swound!, Wild Palms, LR Rockets with more added every day.

And all this for the early bird price of £20 plus booking fee. Click here to buy now.

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

ITC DIGITAL PANEL ANNOUNCED

HIGH POWERED DIGITAL PANEL ANNOUNCED

A stellar line-up of leading digital entrepreneurs to debate the artist/fan relationship including the founders of Seatwave and Soundcloud, the top two companies in The Guardian’s recent ‘Tech Media Invest Top 10’ list.

Joe Cohen the founder of Seatwave, Anthony Volodkin, the founder of The Hype Machine, Ian Hogarth co-founder of Songkick, Alex Ljung the founder of Soundcloud and moderator Sean Adams of Drowned in Sound will lead a panel discussion under the heading ‘Tribes, Fans and Followers’ examining the evolving relationship between artist and fan with particular reference to the digital landscape.

We are delighted to be able to offer a platform to some real visionaries of the new digital landscape. All of the participants are at the forefront of innovation within our industry and their thoughts will be, I’m sure, of great interest to everyone attending this year’s event.

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

VOLUNTEER FOR IN THE CITY 2009

JOIN THE ITC TEAM!

If you'd like to be part of In The City 2009 and gain some valuable events experience, not to mention the chance to meet some of the most influential players in the music business, then get on board as a volunteer member of staff.

You can volunteer to work during the day on the conference at the Midland Hotel or at night, working with bands and venues. Places are limited so please fill in the email application below before Friday 2nd October 2009. All applicants will be notified by the following week.

Apply here

Monday, 7 September 2009

IN THE CITY OPENING ADDRESS ANNOUNCED

Rick Falkvinge, the founder and Chairman of The Pirate Party, the controversial Swedish political organisation, will make his first ever public speaking appearance in the UK and give the opening address at this year’s event.

Formally launched on January 1st 2006, The Pirate Party was, according to its own literature, founded to “reform laws regarding copyright and patents”. The party’s aims also include “support for a strengthening of the right to privacy, both on the internet and in everyday life, and the transparency of state administration.”

One of the core policies of the party is their stated aim to “legalise non-commercial file sharing and reduce the excessive length of copyright protection, while ensuring that when creative works are sold, it's the artists who benefit, not monopoly rights holders.”

The Pirate Party is the third largest party in Sweden in terms of membership and has recently won a seat in the European parliament. Its popularity and high profile has given rise to parties with the same name and similar goals throughout Europe and worldwide.

Rick Falkvinge will cover issues including civil liberties, the information society, copyright reform and the growing world movement of pirates in his opening address.

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.

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

£200 DELEGATE OFFER ENDS THIS WEEK

LAST WEEK OF EARLY BIRD OFFERS

This year’s ITC early bird offer will expire on May 31st, making this the last week to buy passes at the discounted price of £200 plus VAT.

The special £500 all-in hotel offer will also be suspended at the end of this week and there are only a few rooms of our allocation left. More rooms will be released next week, but this special offer is limited in number. £500 pays for your full weekend pass, three nights at The Midland hotel (4*) and all taxes and fees.

We are also offering a special package with our partners at c/o pop in Germany meaning you can buy a joint pass for both conferences for just £260 plus VAT. For more information on c/o pop please visit www.c-o-pop.de.

Visit www.inthecity.co.uk/register for registration and information.

APPLY TO PLAY AT ITC 2009

Bands and artists can now apply to be part of ITC Unsigned 2009 by visiting www.inthecity.co.uk/applytoplay and via post.
We will need a link to online music, a 300 word biography and a photograph of the band. Full application details are displayed in the ‘apply to play’ section of the ITC website, along with postal details should you prefer to send us a CD.
Applications to play In The City Unsigned are free of charge.

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.