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CMU Planner – w/c 15 Oct 2012
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 15 October 2012
A round up of music and music business events happening in the next seven days…
Girls Aloud announcement. On Monday last week, the Girls Aloud website went black. The next morning, a countdown timer appeared, and has been counting down to this coming Friday ever since. As the very least, when it ends it will be ten years to the day since the group first performed together on ITV’s ‘Popstars: The Rivals’. It’s then likely that they will announce their reunion, because that is the worst kept secret in the music business right now. Though they might throw a curveball and just release a DVD or something. That would be fun.
CMJ and ADE. In the world of city-based music conferences and festivals this week there are a couple of notable events. The CMJ Music Marathon will be taking over New York, showcasing acts from across the globe and from various genres. Meanwhile, the Amsterdam Dance Event hits Amsterdam (what gave it away?) covering all things dance music. Both will also stage industry-focussed panels and networking events.
BASCA Gold Badge Awards. The British Academy Of Songwriters, Composers And Authors will hand out its Gold Badge Awards at a ceremony at The Savoy in London on 17 Oct. Now in its 38th year, the badge scheme recognises people from across the music industry who have been particularly supportive of songwriters and composers. This year’s winners are: Paul Carrack, Mark Cooper, Jude Kelly, George Martin, Nick Mason, Fran Nevrkla, Mandy Oates, Nigel Ogden, Caroline Redman Lusher, Chris Welch, John Williams.
Welsh Music Prize. Returning for the second year (having been picked up by Gruff Rhys in 2011), the Welsh Music Prize will be handed out to the finest Welsh album of the last twelve months, Mercury Prize style, this Thursday. On the shortlist this year are Bright Light Bright Light, Cate Le Bon, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, Exit_International, Future Of The Left, M, Islet, Jodie Marie, Kids In Glass Houses, Kutosis, Los Campesinos! and Truckers Of Husk.
New releases. It’s possible I said Susanne Sundfør‘s new album was out in the UK last week, but I forgot it was moved back. It’s out this week though, and you should definitely buy it. And also check out Halls‘ fantastic debut, which is also available for your listening pleasure today. As well as that, Bat For Lashes, Martha Wainwright, Alice & Michi, Trust and Godspeed You! Black Emperor have albums out this week. If you’re a fan of watching bands long past their best, then look no further than Led Zepplin‘s new live DVD, and if you’re a fan of Kings Of Leon side projects, then Jared Followill’s Smoke And Jackal will be up your street.
Gigs and tours. There are several one-off London shows worth your attention this week, including label showcases from Erased Tapes and Wichita Recordings, Squarepusher‘s show at the Hackney Empire, plus headline performances from Blanck Mass, The Cribs and Rachel Zeffira. Kicking off tours this week are Bat For Lashes, Dirty Projectors, Tim Burgess, Michachi And The Shapes, Tamaryn, O Children, Toy, King Krule, Lucy Rose, Tenebrous Liar and BIGkids.
