Words and Music is a gathering for musicians and music workers from across Scotland and beyond.
Packed with practical tips, networking opportunities, evening gigs and showcases the two-day conference in Perth Concert Hall on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 March aims to inspire, educate and entertain musicians of all genres at all stages of their careers.
Music students, early-career musicians, professional players and music industry workers are all expected to flock to the event which features panel discussions with music industry experts including Admiral Fallow, Karine Polwart, Pete Wishart, Findlay Napier, Paul Fenn, Robert Hicks, Patsy Reid, Inner Ear, Comets & Cartwheels, Nicola Meighan, Rod Jones, Simon Thoumire, Jim Sutherland and more. Subjects covered include fundraising, marketing, legal issues, making recordings, sales and publishing.
Twelve up and coming acts from around Scotland have been selected to join a line-up of top Scottish musicians in a series of free showcase gigs in venues around Perth as part of the event.
The Age, The Black Diamond Express, Dante, Lidh, Angus Munro, Pinact, Poor Things, Lisa Rigby, Sienna, Leanne Smith, Urvanovic and The Youth And Young will join Fatherson, Alasdair Roberts, Siobhan Wilson, Model Aeroplanes, Findlay Napier, We Came from Wolves, Randolph’s Leap, The Jellyman’s Daughter, Fiona Hunter, Fake Major and Beerjacket in a unprecedented night of live music across the city taking in The Twa Tams, The Green Room and Greyfriar’s Bar.
Words and Music booking info
Ticket Price includes lunch
One day £36; concessions £16
Two days £61; concessions £21
Register online at www.wordsandmusic.co.uk, call Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621031 or book in person at Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ
www.wordsandmusic.co.uk