New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Ultimate Seminar returns on November 21st with its definitive annual round-up of insider knowledge for making it in the music industry. Now in its sixth year, the Cre8ing Vision devised free event sees representatives from the industry's foremost record labels, A&R's, music publishers, management teams and songwriters assemble at the University of Westminster for one day, adding their music-business acumen to a comprehensive programme packed with industry insight.
The Ultimate Seminar, in association with Westminster University, will present panel discussions chaired by renowned and credible industry leaders, aimed at empowering and mobilising young creatives to take steps towards fulfilling their musical aspirations. Guest speakers will include Jo Charrington, A&R (Capitol Records) for Grammy Award-winning singer Sam Smith; Denzyl Feigelson, Apple iTunes
Music Synergist and Live Events & Artist Relations; chart-topping grime music and electro producer Diztortion; Glyn Aikins,
Director of A&R at Virgin EMI Records UK who has developed the likes of Emeli Sandé,
Naughty Boy and Krept & Konan; and Mark Williamson of Spotify.
Topics on the day will span inspiration, creative breakthroughs and business know-how, with panel chairs to include PRS' Membership Development
Director Myles Keller, BBC
Radio presenter Nihal Arthanayake, i-D Magazine
Music Editor Hattie Collins, BMI label boss
Simon Aldridge and Capital Xtra DJ Manny Norte. Attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to pose questions to panellists, witness inspirational film screenings and take away valuable advice to help them forge pathways towards successful careers in music.
The Ultimate Seminar is presented by Cre8ing Vision, with sponsors including Island Records, Virgin Records, RCA, BMI, PRS, Believe Digital, Arts Council, and Odd Child Music
Music manager, writer and producer Kwame Kwaten, co-founder of Cre8ing Vision alongside partners Andrea Euell and Nicola Charles, said: "The Ultimate Seminar is all about access - we open doors to the music industry, and we do it for free. Anyone who comes to this event will be blown away by the in-depth, no-nonsense constructive critique and practical pointers presented by the heavyweight panellists we've enlisted."
Dumi Oburota, founder of entertainment/creative company Disturbing London and manager of multi award-winning rapper
Tinie Tempah said: "This event has been a source of inspiration for years - both for those wanting to learn more about joining large and respected industry bodies AND for those with an entrepreneurial streak alike. The Ultimate Seminar is a great place for self-starters to gain that much-needed inspiration, strike out on their own and make things happen. It's not just about having a love for music, but being business-savvy too."
The seminar is open to anyone aged sixteen and up, and registration and entry are completely free. For more information and to register, please visit: https://cre8ingvision.com/the-ultimate-seminar/
The Ultimate Seminar
Saturday 21st November
University of Westminster, 4-12
Little Titchfield Street, W1W 7BY
