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Research will measure how much the music industry is worth to Scotland’s economy
A new partnership of academics and music industry professionals is set to map and measure the impact of the music industry on Scotland, it was announced today (16 December 2019). Led by the University of Glasgow in partnership with the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) – a membership organisation and innovation agency which exists to…
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SMIA Workshops: Running Your Music Business More Efficiently
This workshop explores topics including: – Getting to grips with working for yourself – Generating your S.W.O.T skills analysis – The 7 key business skills and how to develop them – Market Research and Marketing – How to streamline your business – Time management and productivity – Business Checklist 2018-19 This workshop is delivered by…
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SMIA Research: Skills Gaps and Development Needs of Music Industry Practitioners in Scotland (2019)
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) exists to represent and develop Scotland’s music industry. In partnership with the University of Strathclyde, we are currently undertaking research into the current skills gaps and development needs of our industry in order to ensure our services, projects and events are needs-led and provide as much impact and benefit…
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SMIA Workshops: Social Media Engagement and Digital Marketing
This workshop was delivered by Gerry McGhee of Braw Robot – a specialised and successful social media management and marketing service based in Glasgow who ran social media for The SAY Award in 2018. This workshop explores: · The Basics · Working with content · Engagement and Growth· Other Digital Options· Promotion· Disaster Comms ·…
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SMIA Workshops: Cashflow and Managing Your Finances
This introductory workshop by Gillian Caughey (Fearless Financials) will enable you to understand what a cashflow forecast is, how to develop a forecast for the next year and why it is important to monitor your progress against it on a regular basis. We will look at identifying where your business is financially; what you need…
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SMIA Creative Conversations: Mike Grieve (Sub Club)
Sub Club opened in 1987 and is the longest running club in Scotland, residing on Glasgow’s busy Jamaica Street. It has been home to some of the world’s most exciting DJs and artists over its 32 years and they have consistently supported local talent from across the country, being voted the UK’s Best Small Club…
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SMIA Workshops: Crowdfunding for Music Projects
Tim Wright is Director and co-founder of twintangibles – a management consultancy that helps organisations create value from accessing the crowd economy. In this practical and accessible workshop, it will provide: – An overview of the forms and models of crowdfunding, and some market sizing information and key characteristics which make this form of funding…
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SMIA Workshops: Partnerships and Working With Brands
This workshop, delivered by Richy Muirhead, explores how you form partnerships in the music business, how you develop these relationships and best practices to evaluate and find out what works. The workshop is suitable for anyone looking to collaborate with brands and grow their business, whether you’re just starting out and formulating ideas for a…
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SMIA Workshops: Running Your Music Business More Efficiently
As part of the SMIA’s innovation-led development programme, designed to help nurture business talent and build infrastructure in Scotland’s music industry, the SMIA hosted a workshop on Running Your Music Business More Efficiently delivered by Jill Connell at the Summerhall in Edinburgh. This workshop explores the following topics: – Getting to grips with working for…
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SMIA Workshops: US Visas for Performing Artists
In an exclusive workshop for SMIA members, Julianne Wagner, Associate Case Manager for TAMIZDAT, explains in detail the requirement, legal position and processes surrounding travelling to, and doing business in, the US for musicians and music business professionals. This intimate workshop was captured (using a Mevo camera) in the SMIA Workspace in Glasgow. Learn more…
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Introducing PPL
Have you performed on commercially released music? Do you own a record label? If yes, then you should know what PPL does. We are delighted to team up with PPL to offer this very valuable resource for all performing artists and recording rightsholders (record companies). PPL focuses on obtaining royalties/licensing revenue from the use of…
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SMIA Creative Conversations: The SAY Award – The Value of a National Music Prize (BBC Radio 6 Music Festival Fringe)
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, launched by the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) in 2012, is Scotland’s pre-eminent and most exciting arts prize. Respected by artists and valued by the industry, The SAY Award is responsible for a surge in musical discovery and an explosion of impassioned debate on social media year…
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SMIA Creative Conversations: Stuart Cosgrove
SMIA Creative Conversations are a series of inspirational events hosted by the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA). The events take the form of a chat show style interview, with a different music industry practitioner being interviewed at each event. The purpose of SMIA Creative Conversations is to allow insights, experience and best practice to be…
Category: Development
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