MusicTank

This Think Tank will consider whether on-demand streaming can fulfil the celestial jukebox fantasist’s dream to become the predominant method of mass music consumption.

For the last twenty-five years, the Sony Radio Academy Awards have stood the test of time and sought to recognise the very best of the UK radio industry, nationally, regionally and locally. Each year, entries are submitted into the Awards for consideration as Gold, Silver or Bronze winners. It’s a process that continues to recognise the creative talents of journalists, writers, producers, performers and broadcasters, covering the wealth of UK radio output from speech and drama through to news, comedy and of course music. Reflecting the triumphs and developments of the current radio landscape, the Awards also aim to identify future leading practitioners and celebrate lifetime contributions

Rob & Chris of Enter Shikari fame are confirmed for this second panel, complementing the 'Build A Band Campaign' which sees the winners from a round of regional auditions go through to form a band to perform at Glastonbury's Left Field stage, June 2008.

Certainly one of the best events in the UK music industry calendar - The Independent hails this as "Europe's answer to SXSW in Texas"...This event comprises 3 days of gigs, seminars, afternoon shows and after parties that attracts established industry players and hot emerging acts/'the great unsigned' in equal measure. 'Before-they-were-famous acts' that have previously played at this festival incl. The Klaxons, The Guillemots, Kate Nash, The Fratellis & The Pigeon Detectives.

MusicTank visits Manchester to deliver the third of 4 regional seminars to complement the 'Build A Band Campaign' which sees the winners from a round of regional auditions go through to form a band to perform at Glastonbury's Left Field stage, June 2008.