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PRS host day one at Great Escape – Edwyn Collins added to the bill
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 12 May 2010
The Great Escape kicks off in Brighton tomorrow and, as well as the previously reported Q&A interview between CMU publisher Chris Cooke and HMV CEO Simon Fox, day one of the three day music convention will also include a whole load panels and debates on the future of the music industry, with much discussion on how bands and songwriters can raise investment, make money, engage fans and get their music out to the world.
Day one of The Great Escape this year has been put together with and is sponsored by PRS For Music. Discussing the day, Jules Parker from PRS told CMU: “This year PRS For Music is partnering and sponsoring a third of the Great Escape convention – fast becoming the UK’s answer to SxSW. The PRS For Music Day on Thursday promises to be an exciting day focusing on innovation in the music business and practical advice for songwriters, bands, managers or anyone trying to get their music noticed. A highlight of the day is certainly our exclusive interview with Edwyn Collins, don’t miss it!”
Oh yes, Edwyn Collins. This is a last minute addition to the proceedings, with Mr Collins chatting to his manager Grace Maxwell about his career to date and his plans for the future. One assumes he’ll bring up Warner Music stopping him from putting his own songs on MySpace even though they no longer controlled his catalogue. If not, I might bring it up during questions, can’t beat a bit of major label dissing, especially when they are well and truly in the wrong.
More on The Great Escape at www.escapegreat.com.
