Doing It Yourself: Music Industry Panel

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Thanks to everybody who came along to the ‘Doing It Yourself’ Music Industry Panel at the Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, on the 30th of March. The event coinceded with BBC Wales Music Day and the audience were able to draw on the expertise of industry profesionals here in Wales.

Here are some photo’s.

Caroline O'Neill of Rhondda Cynon Taf's Arts Development Team introduces the session.

The Panelists: (from left to right) Gareth Lawrence (Tha Blackout), Romesh Dodangoda (Longwave Studios), John Davies (The Factory), Matt Lissack (Capital FM) and John Rostron (Swn Festival).

The Audience

It wasn't too long before the first questions were fired at the guests.

J'accuse!

Star of the Show? Gareth Lawrence of The Blackout discusses "chasing your dreams" v's "smalltown mentality."

Who said these things can't be both fun and informative?

Doing It Yourself: Music Industry Panel

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The Designs for Life Programme Presents:

Doing It Yourself: Music Industry Panel

Free Entry

Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd

Friday 30th March 2012

5.30 – 7.00pm

To coincide with BBC Wales Music Day, the Designs for Life Programme presents this free 90 minute seminar which will focus on the Do It Yourself route to working in the music industry, featuring a panel of professional musicians, producers, broadcasters and promoters, discussing their routes in to the industry and giving practical tips and advice on how to do the same.

Already confirmed for the panel are

  • Gareth Lawrence: Drummer with The Blackout
  • Romesh Dodangoda: Record Producer (Lostprophets, Motorhead, Bullet For My Valentine)
  • Matt Lissack: Radio DJ at Capital FM
  • John Rostron: Promoter of Swn Festival

More guests will be confirmed soon. Spaces at this event are strictly limited, so registration is a must. To book your place at this free event, email us via our Contact Page

This panel will form part of the Designs for Life Programme, a creative and cultural industries programme run by the Rhondda Cynon Taf Cultural Services Arts Development Team.

The Designs for Life Programme is made up of a series of events to raise awareness of the Creative and Cultural Industries sector as a career pathway to those aged 16+ within Rhondda Cynon Taf, focusing on the routes into the Music, Film, TV and Fashion industries. More info can be found at www.designsforlifeprogramme.com

 

Futures in Fashion @ Coleg Morgannwg

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Thanks to all those who attended our Futures in Fashion event at Colge Morgannw, Nantgarw, on the 7th of March. Here are some photographs from the session.

Tracy Pritchard, Head of Fashion & Retail at Atrium, leads the session.

Our Panel of Industry Experts for the day.

The audience discuss some of the points raised during the session.

Designer Jayne Pierson gives one to one advice.

Gwyneth Moore of Cardifffashion.com chats with students.

Nicola Smart, Head Designer for Bedroom Athletics, discusses her experiences within the industry.

Designs for Life Presents: Futures in Fashion Seminar

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Designs for Life Presents: Futures in Fashion Seminar

Wednesday 7th of March 2012: 11.00am – 12.30pm

Coleg Morgannwg (Nantgarw Campus): Heol yr Odyn, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QX

‘Designs for Life’, the creative and cultural industries programme run by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Cultural Service Department, which aims to highlight the pathways in to the creative industries for those 16+ in RCT, will hold its next event ‘Futures in Fashion’, on the 7th of March 2012.

Taking place at the Coleg Morgannwg Nantgarw Campus, this free seminar is aimed at those who wish to learn about the various jobs in the Fashion Industry, and will hear from a panel of industry guests who will talk about their own personal routes in to the industry.

One special guest set to take part in the event is Welsh fashion designer Jayne Pierson, who has previously worked with Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and has just presented her fifth signature collection at London Fashion Week. Cited as a ‘New Talent’ by Vogue Italia in both 2009 and 2010, Pierson, who graduated from the University of Glamorgan, has been commissioned by the likes of Platinum selling artists La Roux and Florence and The Machine, and is considered a rising star of British fashion. www.jaynepierson.co.uk

Other Guest confirmed to take part so far include

  • Tracy Pritchard: Head of Fashion and Retail at Atrium (Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries)
  • Gwyneth Moore: Editor of www.cardifffashion.com
  • Nicola Smart: Head Designer for the Brand ‘Bedroom Athletics’

There are a limited number of spaces available at this event. To book a place get in touch via our Contacts Page.

Creative Careers: TV & Film in Wales: Seminar & Workshop

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Saturday 19th of November 2011: 10.00-12.00 / 13.00-17.00: The Factory, Jenkin St, Porth, RCT

Are you interested in a career in the TV or Film industries? The Designs for Life Programme, in association with Zoom Cymru and Skillset Media Academy Wales, present ‘Creative Careers: TV & Film in Wales’ seminar at The Factory (formally The Pop Factory), Porth, on Saturday 19th November.

Part of the Soundtrack International Film and Music Festival 2011, a guest panel of TV and Film professionals will discuss their career paths and the routes open to a career in the TV & Film industries in Wales, as well as answering your questions.

Guest will include Elizabeth Morgan Hemlock, Oscar shortlisted and BAFTA nominated Producer for Arturi Films; Rob Light, Producer for Orchard Media and Adrian Jones, Director for the Boomerang Group.

The morning seminar will be followed by a special ‘Image to Sound Workshop’, delivered by Media Education Wales.

Both sessions are free to attend, but participants must register for places by emailing Register@soundtrackfilmfestival.com.  Places on the ‘Image to Sound Workshop’ are strictly limited, so register early.

The Designs for Life Programme is a series of events that explores the pathways open to those who wish to pursue a career in the Creative Industries, focusing on Music, TV, Film and Fashion. The programme is run by Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council’s Cultural Services and more info on the Designs for Life Programme can be found at www.designsforlifeprogramme.com