PROVINCE

Kwazulu Natal

DATE

Thursday 5th October

CITY/TOWN

Durban

VENUE

SABC Studio M2

TIMES

TOPIC

TOPIC DESCRIPTION

FACILITATOR

9h00 – 10h00

Careers and networking in the music industry

An overview picture of the different careers in the music industry and tips on how to develop the right contacts to access this opportunities.

Ephraim Mlangeni

10h00 – 11h00

How to record and Market a Demo

A practical look into how to prepare yourself for a demo recording and using your time in the studio effectively and how to prepare and market a demo to record companies, venue managers and artist managers.

Dave Alexander

11h00- 12h00

Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts

An understanding of how to negotiate recording deals and tips on rules of when to sign and when not to sign contracts. A broad look at the different types of contracts that are presented to artists. 

Johnny Dimba

12h00 – 13h00

Lunch

13H00 – 14H00

Musicians Rights and Social Security

An insight of the copyright law and advises on having your music copyrighted.

Mbongeni Ndlovu

14h00 – 15h00

The importance of music preservation

A practical look into the understanding of the importance of preserving or archiving music.

Languza Nkwenkwezi

15h00 – 16h00

Mainstreaming African Indigenous Instrument

Use of indigenous instruments in music or music collaboration/performance.

Madala Kunene