The first ITC 2008 panel podcast is now available for free on iTunes.
The podcast features the full keynote address by Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport moderated by Channel 4 News' Faisal Islam and with introductions by both Yvette Livesey and ITC 2008 guest host Andrew Loog Oldham.
In his role as Secretary of State, Leigh MP Andy Burnham is the music industry's key governmental figure, and his keynote address covers vital issues such as copyright extension, piracy, internet pricing models and his vision for the future of the music industry. Media reporting of this panel focussed on his support for a return of Top Of The Pops - the catalyst for a number of similar calls over the past two months, an internet campaign and reports that Simon Cowell would be interested in taking control of the format.
The podcast is available by following this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?i=47556149&id=292407606
You can also subscribe to all future ITC podcasts for free via iTunes - which means you'll get automatic downloads of all the panels as they are released.
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Friday, 24 October 2008
Friday, 17 October 2008
BEST OF ITC 2008 @ CAMDEN BARFLY
BEST OF IN THE CITY 2008
Monday 27th October 2008
Camden Barfly
DETROIT SOCIAL CLUB
BADDIES
THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP
TO THE BONES
TICKETS £6 adv, DOORS 7pm
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In The City's traditional curtain-closer will take place on Monday 27th October at Camden Barfly, in the form of the Best Of ITC 2008 show, hosted and broadcast by Xfm's John Kennedy.
Choosing the best four bands from the best ITC live lineup ever wasn't an easy task but we're delighted to announce...
DETROIT SOCIAL CLUB
DSC’s In The City saw them playing two shows in two hours including the NME night at South where, hoarse but still carrying boundless energy, they gave an incredible performance to a packed and excited crowd. Kneading New York’s vibrant 1970s punk scene with the Detroit garage stage of the mid 1990s, you can’t fail to be blown away by the dirty overdriven guitar riffs, heavy bass, booming drums and fantastically raw and powerful vocals. Their debut single ‘Rivers And Rainbows’ is released on the day of the gig.
BADDIES
An overwhelming favourite from this year's ITC Unsigned, Baddies’ two ITC shows caused ripples of excitement through industry and fans alike, with both gigs turning out to be an A&R fest. Monday 27th also marks the release of their single 'Battleships' and will act as their official single launch party. Described by the NME as "raucous rock righteousness from Southend. Sounds like Future Of The Left torturing Howlin Pelle Almqvist" and The Times as "like the Beastie Boys have challenged the Pixies to a sing off while Klaxons woo woo the fight along from the sidelines. And they're all loving it".
THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP
Seemingly the name on everyone's lips in the run up to ITC, Jessie Rose and her band didn't disappoint - playing to packed houses at Ruby Lounge and Chicago Rocks - including a certain Mr Jarvis Cocker watching from the wings. Her soulful bouncy pop has been winning over many hearts in Manchester for the past six months and we’re sure she’ll win over the rest of the world before too long.
TO THE BONES
Bolton's To The Bones were a late in the day addition to the ITC Unsigned list at our Manchester A&R panel in August and getting those extra coffees in now seems all the more sensible - they've since recieved great airplay on Xfm and BBC – with Steve Lamacq making Duke Type A his album of the week - and played storming shows at both the Rock Sound night and at their official ITC show. Likened to Queens Of The Stone Age amongst others, their incendiary live shows have to be seen to be believed.
Tickets cost £6 adv and are available from TicketWeb or by calling 0844 847 2424.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Teenage Cancer Trust Auction - The bids are coming in thick and fast...
In aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, ITC is auctioning off a painting of In The City co-founder Tony Wilson – commissioned from acclaimed artist Sid Maurer by ITC 2008 host Andrew Loog Oldham.
Combining art and music is a way of life for American artist Sid Maurer who began his career as an assistant art director for Columbia Records when he was only 17 years old. Sid got his first break during the ‘50s when he was commissioned by the head of Epic Records to design all the album covers for the label. The burgeoning music industry in New York was the place to be for anyone with a creative instinct and Sid found himself working alongside another up and coming freelance artist named Andy Warhol.
At weekends, Sid would play trumpet in local jazz clubs but as more work came his way, he expanded his commercial art studio to tackle a wide range of projects for both the music and film industry. Developing his own style of painting, Sid gained greater recognition throughout the ‘60s and his work adorned album covers, poster designs and he was even involved in a film for Warner Brothers. During that period, his paintings began to appear in galleries across the world and over the past 60 years he’s developed an esteemed catalogue of work that ranges from sport to music to culture.
His distinctive approach involves creating large mixed media pieces that combine bold, dynamic colours with the typographical eye of a graphic designer. Sid has had commissions from ESPN and MotorSport America magazine as well as David Bowie, Boy George and his old friend, Donovan.
Originally to be auctioned off during ITC itself, due to great demand Sid’s exclusive portrait of Tony Wilson will now be auctioned off in a slient auction via email by In The City to the highest bidder.
To enter simply send your bid to tct@inthecity.co.uk. The auction will close on Friday 31st October, with winners notified on Monday 3rd November.
All proceeds will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
In addition, Sid has produced limited prints of the Wilson Painting – these are available by contacting ITC on the above email address and cost £100, with a percentage of the proceeds again going to Teenage Cancer Trust.
ITC ITUNES ALBUM 2008
Don’t forget In The City have also announced that the In The City Unsigned 2008 album is now available to download from iTunes.
The album is free to all In The City delegates or just £4.74 to others. The album contains a bumper 45 tracks from all of the acts appearing at In The City Unsigned 2008.
Friday, 10 October 2008
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