conferences : ARTMUSFAIR/2009

 

conferences

Another major element of ARTMUSFAIR/2009 will be the “structured debate” about the future of contemporary art music in a series of high level conferences and workshops, open to all participants. There will be a number of keynote speakers from right across the creative value chain in music.

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√ Conference I: “Contemporary Music Airplay
Tracking the future of contemporary music on the radio
Date & Time: 30th October 2009, 10:00 - 11.30 am
Place: Glasgow, City Halls

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Moderated by: Graham Dixon (Chair of the EBU-Group)

Panelists:
- Jenny Goodwin (MPA - Music Publishers’ Association)
- Andrew Kurowski (BBC Radio 3 - contemporary music)
- Christian Scheib (Chief Editor ORF OE1, Austrian radio)
- Adam Suprynowicz (Polish Radio Program 2, Classical Music Department)
- John Frandsen (Danish composer, former President of the Danish Composer Society)

Synopsis:
Scheduling new music can be a source of concern for both composers and broadcasters.  Many public service broadcasters have the obligation to reflect the musical life of their countries, but are we doing everything possible to ensure the widest audience and attract new listeners.  In conversation with the delegates, the panel will search for examples of good practice, through imaginative scheduling, commissioning and use of new media.  This may help in strengthening the medium as a place where composers can meet their public.

The panels shall discuss issues, such as:

- Scheduling and commissioning contemporary music - what is the reality?
- Do scheduling policies differ?  Are there good examples?
- Is a quota system the source of strength or an admission of failure?
- Does new media provide new possibilities alongside linear broadcasting?
- Which concepts and formats have successed to present contemporary music to radio audiences?
- How can we recognise mutual interests and improve cooperation?

Outcome:
The panel will give the opportunity for composers to join in dialogue with broadcasters and look for potential ways forwards.

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√ Conference II: NEW MUSIC - A Concordant Approach
A manifesto for contemporary classical music – five years on
Date & Time: 30th October 2009, 14.00 – 16.00 p.m.
Place: Glasgow, City Halls

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Moderated by: Susannah Simons (BBC Audio & Music)

Panelists:
Andrew Burke, London Sinfonietta
Andrew Cornall, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Ensemble 10/10
Sally Groves, Schott Music
Anna Meredith, composer
Vanessa Reed, PRS Foundation
Gavin Reid, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Additional Panelists (second half):
Stef Coninx, iamic - International Society of Music Information Centres
Thorbjoern Thonder Hansen, “re:new music”
Sarah Rodgers, BASCA, composer

Synopsis:
In September 2004 the ABO held a symposium dedicated to developing a shared manifesto for contemporary classical music. New Music: A Concordant Approach concluded that the contemporary music world should be trying to find new ways to encourage curiosity in new music. How new music is communicated to the public is central to engaging new audiences as is the potential to present new music in new and exciting contexts. Five years on, what progress has been made? The session will report on research by the ABO and the Music Publishers Association into the number of commissions in 2008/09 before opening up to a discussion on the rest of the European market.

The panel will discuss issues such as:

- What can we learn from the 2004 symposium, and did it make a difference?
- How much new work is being commissioned by British orchestras?
- Is the data collected by the ABO backed up by the publishers’ own statistics?
- What sort of music is being commissioned? Are composers surviving on a diet of 5 minute commissions? And what about second and third performances?
- How do we learn from models of best practice?
- How does the UK experience compare with other European countries?

To lift the UK situation and conclusions up to a European level the 2nd part of this conference will assess commissioning strategies, policies and models that are practised in the different countries in Europe.

Outcome:
The panel will give the opportunity for delegates to join in a dialogue between orchestras and publishers and look for potential ways forward.

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√ Conference III: “Funding Art of Music”: 
How to open a new treasury for contemporary music?

In cooperation with: Scottish Arts Council
Date & Time: 30th October 2009, 16.30 – 18.00 pm
Place: City Halls, Glasgow

Moderator: Ian Smith, Scottish Arts Council – music department

Panellists:
John Harris – composer, Seventhings Records
Konrad Boehmer (BUMA/Stimra Foundation, composer)
Chris Green – Late CEO of BASCA and former Festival Director
Vanessa Reed – PRS Foundation

Synopsis:
The future funding of contemporary music creation and performance at a time when public funding is diminishing in Europe requires a search for new sources and new partners and the development of new ideas in fundraising especially in co-operating with the private sector and other non-institutional funding bodies.

Key issues to be discussed include: 
- The image/potential of a contemporary music venture often fails to meet the expectations of donors and sponsors - is this really true?
- Can contemporary music event really attract sponsors?
- Sponsoring vs Fundraising – which concepts are the most promising in attracting companies or private individuals to support your contemporary music activity?
- Public-private partnership, EU or national funding … which responsibilities should a funding institution take?

Outcome:
Different perspectives, visions, opinions, and experiences will be shared and discussed by the panellists and audience leading to agreement on a range of best practice options.

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√ Conference IV: About the Future of Authors Rights
On the search for role models for fair rights protection & remuneration

In cooperation with: ECSA European Composer & Songwriter Alliance
Date & Time: 31st October 2009, 09.30 – 11.30 am
Place: RSAMD (Music Academy), Glasgow

Moderator: Patrick Rackow (CEO BASCA, ECSA Spokesperson)

Panellists:
Alf Westelius – Researcher, University Linkoeping, Sweden
Chris Hunt - International Music & Media Centre (IMZ)
Lorenzo Ferrero - composer, SIAE (Italian Collecting Society)
Paul Hertel - composer, AKM (Austrian Collecting Society)

Synopsis:
Authors rights are an important source of income for the music sector. However, the principles of author rights in the 21st century Europe (and worldwide) are under serious pressure and the philosophy evolving from19th century requires rethinking in order to suit future conditions – an environment of global multi-media, multi-usage, and multi-licensing. The crucial issue of concern to be tackled on this panel shall be:

- How can authors rights be shaped in order to preserve the beneficial principles of protection and compensation – under the condition of a fair wholistic treatment of the author, exploiter and user?
- What is to win, what might get lost - and what is fair?
- How can politics, economy and the authors themselves contribute to a consensus and a feasible, fair solution?
- In which ways is contemporary art music genre effected or might require as specific treatment regarding future models? What are the specifics
- What is the situation in the area of grand rights?

Outcome:
On the basis of the above items, perspectives, visions, opinions, and experiences shall be discussed among the panellists including an active participation from the audience. Practice and role models shall be presented.

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Status: 16 Ocotober 2009