STAGES: INDUSTRY MASTERCLASS

THURSDAY 27 MARCH 6PM-8PM

Book your free place at www.trybooking.com/uk/EPEC – places are limited so please book in advance

Stages: Industry Masterclass is aimed at young people aged 14-21. The event is free and has been created in consultation with young people from More Music’s youth sessions (Stages, Stages Vocal Night, Sing It Out), who wanted to learn more about songwriting, releasing and promoting their music.

Our two guests Pickles and James Carey were a part of More Music’s youth sessions when they were younger and are returning to share their career journeys and their music industry experiences. Both have a lot of expertise to share and both sessions will allow lots of time of time for questions.

The sessions will be informal and accessible for young musicians at different stages of their development and provide first hand insight and advice from music industry professionals.

GUEST BIOGRAPHIES

PICKLES is part of the team at AIR Studios, one of the UK’s most prestigious studios founded by Beatles producer George Martin, looking after the sound engineer roster. High profile international artists that Pickles has worked with during their time at AIR Studios include Nick Cave, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Yungblud, Alicia Keys, and Coldplay, to name a few. Previous to working at AIR Studios, Pickles toured the UK and Europe as recording artist PILLARS. Outside of their work at AIR Studios, Pickles utilises their management experience to support LGBTQIA+ creatives to develop their careers, which has led them to work with Olly Alexander, Kae Tempest, and Sony Music.

JAMES CAREY is a versatile music producer, songwriter, and sound designer. As managing partner at Odeholm Audio, he collaborates with acclaimed metal producer Buster Odeholm, contributing to high-quality sound libraries and presets tailored for modern metal musicians. James’s diverse portfolio includes collaborations with artists across various genres, such as Allt, Beyond Awareness, Saliou, D12, RiFF RAFF, and Edem. His expertise extends beyond the studio, encompassing FOH sound, international tour management, marketing and business development. James has consulted for a wide range of artists and companies, including Iron Maiden’s Phantom Management, Raw Power Management, Amon Tobin and he regularly works with Valve Corporation on DLC for their CS2 and DOTA2 video games.

Co-written by James:

EVENT TIMETABLE

6pm-6.30pm – An interview with James and Pickles talk about their journey from More Music to their current careers, led by Darren Leadsom and Ash Murphy (More Music)

6.30pm- 7.10pm – Breakout session 1- audience splits into two sessions:

– DIY Song Creation to Song Release – What To Consider – with Pickles
A discussion about all the elements to consider when you want to release a song or album, a step-by-step process

– Navigating the Creative Phase – An A&R/Producer’s Perspective – with James Carey
Exploring different approaches and elements to music creation including writing strategies, working with collaborators, advice on gear and how to market your music

7.10pm-7.50pm – Breakout session 2 – groups swap

7.50pm-8pm – wrap up with both groups brought back together for final comments and questions.

Supported by Lancashire Music Hub and Youth Music.