UnConvention Brisbane Reveals Panels, First Speakers

Boutique music industry conference UnConvention Brisbane has announced its first panels and details for the 2012 event, with organisers indicating that the event will focus on releasing music.

UnConvention - which this year utilised crowd funding to raise money - aims to foster a like-minded community within the conference, and will look at production, marketing and media interaction of a release. Taking place at The Edge over two days – Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November – there will be five panels and workshops. While the workshops will be announced gradually in the lead-up to the event, the five panels have been announced today. Full speaker line-ups to follow.

The Eyes Are The Whores Of The Senses with John Kenny will look at the importance of design and visual stimulants for music.

Getting That Song Across The Line with Ben Preece and Stephen Green will look at how to move from the rehearsal room to furthering a band's carrer.

DIY Nostalgia with John Wilsteed will look at the traditions of music and culture impacts on songwriting.

“What I Learnt In My First Year Of Music Business” with Edward Guglielmino will look at the hardships of starting in the industry with artists, managers, producers and radio DJs.

Recording: Not Just A Production Line with Cameron Smith will collect artists and producers who have used three different methods to record a song over the weekend in conjunction with the conference to dissect their end results.

The days will run from 12pm to 7pm each day, with a to-be-announced party on the Saturday night.

Tickets are on sale now for the two days for $35 plus booking free, with workshops $10 extra. The event is non-for-profit and all ages.