A day of exciting music industry panels, workshops and advice sessions to celebrate the launch of Generator's partnership with Ivors Academy
Generator is so excited to announce that we are entering into a new partnership with The Ivors Academy, the membership organisation behind the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, to deliver a number of scholarship places on a new, innovative diploma – TheWRD.
Developed and delivered by industry experts using cutting edge tech, TheWRD from The Ivors Academy brings together music industry leaders, expert educators and deep learning AI to offer career-defining arts education to everyone, everywhere. From entrepreneurial modules to sessions on releasing music, marketing, live events, and touring, the qualification is designed to equip artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs with the skills to forge a successful career in the creative industries. Bringing TheWRD to the North East will unlock opportunities for creatives, musicians and artists right across the region and will allow learners to plug directly into an industry historically confined to the UK’s largest cities like London.
We will be launching this partnership at an event on the 10th December at the beautifully refurbished Common Room of the North Lecture Theatre along from Newcastle’s Central Station. Ivor Novello scholarships will be available and TheWRD Admissions team will be at the event to help you fast track your application.
Alongside discussions surrounding this incredible new opportunity for North East creatives, the event will host an exciting day of workshops, panels and networking with industry titans both from within the region and beyond. So far announced:
Songwriting Workshop with Bernard Butler
2022 Mercury Prize nominee and critically acclaimed songwriter Bernard Butler will be hosting two exclusive, collaborative songwriting workshops for artists looking to try out new songwriting techniques in a safe space. Bernard Butler has been noted as one of Britain’s most original and influential musicians working with the likes of Duffy, The Libertines, Kate Nash, James Morrison, and spent 5 years as Lead Lecturer in Songwriting at BIMM University and the Abbey Road Institute.
‘Listen To The Radio’: In the round discussion with Tom Robinson
Renowned songwriter, BBC Radio 6 presenter and Generator patron Tom Robinson will be hosting an ‘in the round’ discussion at our conference with Ivors Academy. Come along and listen to Tom’s insight into What can airplay do for your music career? What can’t it do? And does it even matter? Your questions about radio promotion answered by BBC 6 Music presenter and former recording artist Tom Robinson.
Please note that this event is free to attend but prior registration is essential due to limited spaces. Workshops with limited capacity will operate on a first come first serve basis. You will be able to sign up for workshop at registration on the day of the conference.
Panel Discussion: Taking Up Space
An insightful panel of industry trailblazers who have fought and earned their place in an industry with a crippling diversity and access problem. Join us for a fascinating discussion as our panel share their lived experience of battling for better diversity, access and inclusion. Our Panelists include Ruth Lyon (Artist, Attitude is Everything Ambassador), Imogen Williams (Ivors Alumni, Co-Chair of Ivors Youth Council), Eve Simpson (Artist, In The Room Ivors), Hannabiell Sanders (Artist, Artistic Director & Producer)
Panel Discussion: Unlocking Funding
This is your ultimate guide to raising funds as an artist or music freelancer, as our panel of funding experts discuss everything from bid writing to reporting and accounts. Don’t worry though, this isn’t going to be a boring maths lesson, we’ll unlock all the secrets and top tips to securing funding so you can make great work. Our Panelists include Howard Monk (TheWRD from The Ivors Academy), Keith Harris (EMI Records, Music Industry Consultant)
Funding Advice Workshop with Help Musicians
Get Set advice sessions to give an overview of Help Musicians’ funding opportunities to take your music and career to the next level, as well as your chance to receive top tips for making a successful application. Facilitated by Abi Heath and Jay Auty from Help Musicians.
The WRD Scholarship Sign Up Advice Sessions with The Ivors Academy
Gain advice and guidance on the WRD programme and sign up for your ‘Hello Meeting’ with The Ivors Academy to commence the scholarship sign up process
