Held in the Kings Road, Regent Street, Oxford Street and New Bond Street during the daytime and the Borderline, the Mean Fiddler – both in Charing Cross Road – and St Paul’s Church,in Knightsbridge during the evening. Please see published listings below.
A unique series of live events begins on Monday 22 September 2003, giving new and unsigned talent from the music and fashion industries the chance to showcase their talents.
Coinciding with London Fashion Week, the events support emerging London based musicians and showcase future stars of music and fashion. City Showcase is also hosting a series of workshops and masterclasses hosted by key industry organisations
Listings of artists, venues and times follow.
MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2003
Daytime
David Saw
The National Army Museum, SW3, 9.30am & 2.30pm, free
Natalie Williams
Jigsaw, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Shaughnessy
Orange Retail, SW3, 11am & 2pm, free
Cast of Thousands
Boss, W1, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free
Jon Green
R M Williams, W1, 11.30am & 2pm, free
Richard Lobb
Aquascutum, W1, 12noon & 3pm, free
Susy Thomas
Virgin Megastore, SW3, 1 & 4pm, free
Amber Bela Muse
Moss Bross, W1, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free
Cathy Burton
Cecil Gee, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Trevor Mires Jazz quartet
London Furniture Company, SW3, 11.30am & 2.45pm
Hugo Elizalde
Beale and Inman, W1, 12noon & 2.15pm
Johanas Moller
Hobbs, SW3, 12noon & 1.45pm, free
Helen Radice and Anna Wolstenholme
Bluebird, SW3, 12.30 & 2.45pm, free
Elenni
Moss, W1, 12.30 and 3.30pm, free
Jane Taylor
Austin Reed, W1. 12.30 & 3.30pm
Jakob Lindbirk Jazz Trio
Canali, W1, 1.30 & 3.45pm
Evening
Sarah Bennett, Maria Wilson, 3rd Edge and Kele le Roc
Mean Fiddler, WC2, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
Atlas, Newtown, Razorlight
Borderline, W1, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2003
Daytime
Sarah Bennett
Moss Bros, W1, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free
Beverley
Jigsaw, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Dominique
Orange Retail, SW3, 11am & 2pm, free
Chris Ford
The National Army Museum, SW3, 11am & 1pm, free
Natalie Williams
Boss, W1, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free
Shaughnessy
Aquascutum, W1, 12noon & 3pm, free
Jane Taylor
Moss, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Amber Bela Muse
Austin Reed, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Big Strides
London Furniture Company, SW3, 11.30am & 2.45pm, free
Zephyr Ensemble
Canali, W1, 1.30 & 3.45pm, free
Jimmy Haynes
Cecil Gee, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Cathy Burton
R M Williams, W1, 11.30am & 2pm, free
Elenni
Virgin Megastore, SW3, 1 & 4pm, free
David Black and Rebecca Baulch
Hobbs, SW3, 12noon & 1.45pm, free
Bruno Heinen and Henrik Jensen
Beale & Inman, W1, 12noon & 2.15pm, free
Anna Stokes and Lawrence Durkin
Bluebird, SW3, 12.30pm & 2.45pm, free
Evening
The BooKoo Movement, The Glitterati, The Koreans, Serafin
Mean Fiddler, WC2, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
Adam Masterson, Amy Winehouse, Jamie Lewis, Karen David, Zoe Johnston
Borderline, W1, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2003
Daytime
Rosie Wilby
Orange Retail, SW3, 11am & 2pm, free
Beverley
Cecil Gee, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Dominique
Boss, W1, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free
Lopez
RM Williams, W1, 11.30am & 2pm, free
Eva Brandt
Aquascutum, W1, 12noon & 3pm, free
Jon Lacey
Austin Reed, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Big Strides
Jigsaw, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Zephyr Ensemble
London Furniture Company, SW3, 1130am & 2.45pm, free
Hugo Elizalde
Bluebird, SW3, 12.30 & 2.45pm, free
Andrew Cottee Duo
Beale & Inman, W1, 12noon & 2.15pm, free
Trevor Mires
Canali, W1, 1.30 & 3.45pm, free
Elenni
Moss Bros, W1, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free
Virginia McNaughton
Moss, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Cat Goscovitch
Virgin Megastore, SW3, 1 & 4pm, free
Anna Stokes and Lawrence Durkin
Hobbs, SW3, 12noon & 1.45pm, free
Evening
Catalyst, D*VoteD, Panjabi Hit Squad, Rishi Rich Project featuring
Sean Jay and Juggy D
Mean Fiddler, WC2, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
Funki G, Amber Filter, Hermione, Dr Das and Pandit G, Fola Sade, Michael Spitflames and Mr Rinser
Borderline, W1, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2003
Daytime
Richard Lobb
Orange Retail, SW3, 11am & 2pm, free
Azrah
Jigsaw, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Myrrh-cé
Cecil Gee, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Stonegrass
RM Williams, W1, 11.30am & 2pm, free
Chris Ford
Aquascutum, W1, 12noon & 1pm, free
Susy Thomas
Moss, W1, 12.30 and 3.30pm, free
Seed
Austin Reed, W1, 12.30 and 3.30pm, free
Andrew Cottee Duo
Beale & Inman, W1, 12noon & 2.15pm, free
Big Strides
Virgin Megastore, SW3, 1 & 4pm, free
Hugo Elizalde
Canali, W1, 1.30 & 3.45pm, free
Virginia McNaughton
Moss Bros, W1, 10.30am &1.30pm, free
Cat Goscovitch
Boss, W1, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free
Jakob Lindbirk
London Furniture Company, SW3, 11.30am & 2.45pm, free
Helen Radice
Hobbs, SW3, 12noon & 1.45pm, free
Johanas Moller
Bluebird, SW3, 12.30 & 2.45pm, free
Evening
The Bug, Horsepower Productions and The Kitchen
Borderline, W1, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
Summer, Catrin Finch, Oduo, Celloman Unplugged, The Tempest
UK premier of David Hunt’s Metropolis
St Paul’s Church, SW1, 7pm, free tickets in advance only from www.dotmusic.com/cityshowcase
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2003
Daytime
Susy Thomas
Moss Bros, W1, 10.30am & 1.30pm, free
Eva Brandt
Jigsaw, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Stonegrass
Cecil Gee, W1, 11am & 2pm, free
Jon Lacey
Boss, W1, 11.30am & 2.30pm, free
David Saw
RM Williams, W1, 11.30am & 2pm, free
Rosie Wilby
Aquascutum, W1, 12noon & 3pm, free
Sarah Bennett
Moss, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Jon Green
Virgin Megastore, SW3, 1 & 4pm, free
Trevor Mires Jazz quartet
London Furniture Company, SW3, 11.30am & 2.45pm, free
Jakob Lindbirk Jazz Trio
Canali, W1, 1.30 & 3.45pm, free
Amber Bela Muse
Orange Retail, SW3, 11am & 2pm, free
Parkers Band
Austin Reed, W1, 12.30 & 3.30pm, free
Johanas Moller
Hobbs, SW3, 12noon & 1.45pm, free
Caixa
Beale and Inman, W1, 12noon & 2.15pm, free
Helen Radice and Anna Wolstenholme
Bluebird, SW3, 12.30 & 2.45pm, free
News release – City Showcase September 2003 – Workshop Programme
City Showcase is hosting a series of workshops and master classes hosted by the key industry organisations including the BPI, MPA, Fashionworks, the London Fashion Forum, ASCAP, Clintons, the MMF, the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Attendance at workshops is strictly on production of a ticket available by calling the numbers below. All workshops are being held at the Westbury Hotel in London W1.
Top music lawyers Clintons – whose clients include U2, Paul Weller and the Stereophonics – will also provide a free advice line for the entire five days of City Showcase. Unsigned and unmanaged acts can tap into Clintons 40 years of experience in the music industry without paying a penny.
Monday 22nd 10.00am – 12.00pm
London is the FASHION CAPITAL of the world!
Presented by London Fashion Forum and Fashion Works, topics will include;
Working with Manufacturers, How to Make Sales Contacts and Product
Design & Development.
Monday 22nd 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Getting Signed & Post Signing
An overview of the signing process from an artist’s perspective. The second half of this session will provide an insight into the organisations/people new singer/songwriters will encounter after signing.
Tuesday 23rd 10.00am – 12.00pm
Notes on a Page to Notes in the Bank
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters examine how contemporary classical composers make their living. Distinguished panellists for this workshop will include John Rutter, David Bedford, Nigel Hess, David Fanshawe and David Stoll. The panel will share their experiences of composing music for a variety of uses, from theatre to churches and schools to concert halls.
Wednesday 24th 10.00am – 12.00pm
Developing Your Business Internationally
This workshop provides advice on everything there is to know about developing your business abroad. Topics will include the best countries to consider, who can help and the benefits of operating Internationally. This is a special programme from Trade Partners UK with support from the BPI.
Wednesday 24th 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Business Support, ‘Selling Yourself and Your Ideas’
An interactive workshop led by Business Adviser, Julie Nerney and Business Development Adviser and experienced workshop facilitator, Grant Westbrook. The session will begin with an opening speech from Tony McGuiness, a leading marketing figure in the music industry. The talk will also include a summary of the business support available via Business Link and partner organisations within the London Business Support Network.
Thursday 25th 10.00am –12.00pm
Playing the Game
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters discuss writing music for television, the media and computer games. David Lowe, the composer behind the BBC news theme and top games composer Richard Jacques will be among the participants.
Thursday 25th 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Going for a Song
A seminar discussing issues affecting songwriters, including the relationship between writers and publishers and how writers can take advantage of showcase performance venues. One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Guy Chambers, will be on the panel, along with Tony Moore, founder of the Kashmir Klub, and EMI publisher Mike Smith.
Friday 26th 11.00am – 12.30pm
Catwalk
Lee Lapthorne from Fashion Managing Agents shares his expertise on presenting a catwalk show. Topics will include, finding the perfect venue, model agencies and their pricing structure and advice on producing the actual show.
Friday 26th 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Music Speed Dating
Pitch your band, artist or song to a key industry representative from Record Label A&R ~ Music Publishing ~ Management. They will give you a constructive summary and sound advice. Submission deadline 12 September 2003.
- Guitar Music Genre
- CD of no more than 3 tracks & plot only
- Contact details