As the music industry’s hottest new sales platform and possibly the main vehicle for future music consumption, the mobile phone is now a must for those keen to market and distribute their music to the widest possible audience. Music 2 Mobile will see the leading industry experts sharing hints, tips and trade secrets on all aspects of mobile marketing and distribution, offering valuable advice to suit all budgets. A brief overview of the market by Mobile Entertainment Forum Europe General Manager Sarah Roberts will be followed by two panels. The first considers the latest tricks for using mobiles for music marketing –from freebies and giveaways to personal artist messages, voicemails, bluecasting and mobisodes. The second panel explores the options for sales via mobile, from paid-for ringtones, wallpaper, full tracks and viideos to future fornats and the evolving mobile distirbution value-chain. Speakers: Overview: Sarah Roberts, General Manager, MEF Europe Marketing Panel: Liam Alt, Head of Music, Pocket Group Seth Jackson, IndieMobile Nico Kopke, CEO, Kodime (others tbc) Distribution Panel: Steve Mayall, Founding Director, MusicAlly Richard Wheeler, Head of Music Partnerships, Orange UK (others tbc) Chairman: Harry Leckstein, MD, Freeport Records / Founder, London Urban Collective – All places MUST be booked …

Music Industry Workshop  A seminar from the Musician’s Union around self employment in the Music Industry

Four Thinking Out Of The Box Music Industry Half-Day Master Classes If you don’t have much time, but want to get a good handle on key music industry knowledge, then these Industry-focused & empowering courses are for you! The courses, which have input from industry professionals, cost £25 each. Small classes. Target Group: Anyone, irrespective of prior knowledge, race, age, gender, or employment status. The only criteria is that applicants must be self-motivated and interested in the subject. 1. Topic: Music Publishing & Copyright Date & Time: Friday March 28th, 10.30am-1.30pm 2. Topic: Marketing & PR Date & Time: Friday March 28th, 2.30-5.30pm 3. Topic: Record Label Management Date & Time: Monday March 31st, 10.30am-1.30pm 4. Topic: Artist Management Date & Time: Monday March 31st, 2.30-5.30pm Venue: NW10 4NX (full details upon booking) Cost: £25 per session For more information: editor@britishblackmusic.com, 020 8450 5987. To book, simply mail a cheque or postal order made out to BritishBlackMusic.com. P O Box 14092, London NW10 1WL, and indicate which course(s) you are booking for, and add your name, address, email, and phone numbers. Please note that cost is £25 per session www.britishblackmusic.com