Event campus: Guildford

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Join Rik Hart (Iggy Pop, Natalie Imbruglia, The Killers) for a deep dive into the Digico Quantum 225, learn Rik’s signal processses, routing and set up. An opportunity to learn from an Industry veteran in an intimate environment away from a live setting.

Welcome back former ACM tutor Brian Henry for an inspiring performance masterclass focused on the skills needed to thrive as a live musician. An accomplished MD, keys player and live music arranger, Brian will share practical insight into performance technique and musical direction, delivered with his signature energy!

Jason Mirchiandi, Head of Film & TV at Beggars Group, joins us for a talk on the world of music sync. Explore how music is placed in film, television, and media. This session will break down the creative and commercial processes behind syncing tracks, and offer valuable guidance on how artists and rights holders can access opportunities.

Join Dora Hollaway from Fuse Games for an engaging introduction to working in the gaming industry. This talk will explore the wide range of career paths available, from creative and technical roles to production and development and what it takes to break into and succeed within the world of games.

Join Industry Link’s own Oli Austen for a talk on building a career as a session player in the music industry. Having performed with artists including Sigma, Zara Larsson, Majestic and Quiet Lions, Oli will share valuable advice on finding opportunities, developing professional relationships, and succeeding as a versatile working musician.

Tom Lingard from Stevens & Bolton joins us for an essential masterclass, unpacking copyright, contracts, and the legal foundations of the music industry. This session will provide valuable insight into protecting creative work, understanding industry agreements, and navigating the legal side of a career in music.

Take part in an exciting Songwriting Camp at ACM Guildford, where Creative Artist students will collaborate and create original music in response to a live industry briefs provided by BMG and UMPG. Students will develop their songwriting skills, explore the creative process, and share their work for valuable feedback at the end of the session.