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Most of the songwriters will take part in our Song Writing Convention 18-22 February 2009. We will not only explore the art of song writing but encourage debate on music industry matters with PRS, BMI and leading music industry people such as Paul Charles of ASGARD UK. Improve your song writing skills and get tips from hit writers such as Grammy winners Tia Sillers & Mark Selby; 'I Hope You Dance', 'There's your Trouble', 'Blue On Black'
Learn About the music business at our twenty workshops
- 'Playing Live' Paul Charles ASGARD UK (book published by Omnibus)
- 'Right Here, Right Now...A Songwriters Guide To Copyright' Stuart Fleming PRS
- 'Income Streams' Simon Aldridge BMI London Office
Friday 20th February 2009
May Street Church, Belfast
Josh Rouse, Eilidh Patterson & Catie Curtis
In The Round Concert
Support John McGurgan
Sunday 22nd February 2009
Madisons Hotel Belfast
5th Birthday Concert
Several Festival Songwriters, 2 Songs Each including
Tia Sillers, Mark Selby & Nanci Griffith
Buy Now - 20 Seminars & Workshops + Fri 20th Concert (list details) + Sun 22nd Concert (list details) Ticket £50 SONG WRITING CONVENTION | 18-22 FEBRUARY 2009
20 SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
£50 TICKET GIVES ACCESS TO ALL SEMINARS
PLUS TWO MAIN CONCERTS:
Friday 20th February 2009
May Street Church, Belfast
Josh Rouse, Eilidh Patterson & Catie Curtis
In The Round Concert
Support John McGurgan
Sunday 22nd February 2009
Madisons Hotel Belfast
5th Birthday Concert
Several Festival Songwriters, 2 Songs Each including
Tia Sillers, Mark Selby & Nanci Griffith
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Last Song Writing Convention, February 2008 Below is a list of seminars and workshops from our last Song Writing Convention, held in February 2008:
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Dukes HotelPRS Drop in Clinic with Myles Keller, Membership Development Director Performing Rights Association. Just call in at Dukes to speak with Myles Keller
2.30pm-4.30pm Dukes Hotel, 65-67 University Street.
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‘The Value of Song’ PRS Panel Discussion:
Myles Keller (PRS Membership Development Director), Hit Songwriter Benny Gallagher & Keith Johnson of IMRO. Chaired by Journalist and Broadcaster Stuart Baillie.
5.30pm-6.30pm Dukes Hotel. Free Event,
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The Art of Song Writing Tobias Froberg & Annika Fehling. Castlereagh Civic Centre, Upper Galwally Road (Opposite Forestside Shopping Centre). . Supported by Castlereagh Verbal Arts Festival.
7pm-8pm. Free Event,
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Thursday 21st Feb
Nanci Griffith visits Holy Family Primary School & Currie Primary School in North Belfast. This event is not open to the public. It is for school children who are taking part in the Panarts one-year educational programme ‘Learn About Us’. The programme started April 2007 and is supported by DENI Community Relations Scheme. See www.panarts.org for more info on ‘Learn About Us’.
Dukes HotelIMRO Drop in Clinic with Keith Johnson, Director of Marketing & Membership, Irish Music Rights Organisation.
2.30pm-4.30pm Room A Dukes Hotel, 65-67 University Street
No tickets required, just drop in to speak with Keith.
----------------------------------------------------------------- ‘Do It Yourself’ – a NIMIC seminar event
How do you manage your release campaign to maximize your exposure, opportunity and incomes? Moderated by Music Industry expert - Phil Ellis and featuring Ben Glover. To book your place contact
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or call 028 9092 3488.
4.45pm-6.45pm Room B Dukes Hotel.
----------------------------------------------------------------- Madisons Hotel Cellar  Writing Hits - Session101 First in a series of three progressive seminars with hit writer Ralph Murphy, VP ASCAP featuring:
song structure, writing for the listener, writing for radio, creating expectations and fulfilling them, overcoming writers assumption and become a better writer in spite of yourself
3pm-4.30pm
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Fri 22nd Feb Cregagh Primary School Victoria Banks visits Cregagh Primary School, Castlereagh. This event is not open to the public. It is for school children who are taking part in the Panarts one-year educational programme ‘Learn About Us’. The programme started April 2007 and is supported by DENI Community Relations Scheme. See www.panarts.org for more info. The workshop is also part of the annual Castlereagh Verbal Arts Festival. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Madisons Cellar Writing Hits - Session 201. The second in a series of three seminars with hit writer Ralph Murphy, VP ASCAP
A real application of creative techniques. Students will bring in a new
song, preferably first verse and chorus only and have it reviewed using the techniques from session 101. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Gordon talks about his experiences as a songwriter living and working in Nashville Tennessee. He’ll perform his songs including ‘Oh Come Look At The Burning’ and talk about what inspires him to write. Have a listen to his songs on his Myspace page. If you liked David Olney you’ll also love Kevin’s music.
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Guitar 101 For Songwriters with Nashville session guitarist and songwriter, Steven Sheehan. Steven has played guitar and toured with The Judds, Randy Travis and Alison Brown. His session playing includes artists Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum and Jim Lauderdale. This is an interactive, hands on workshop. The focus is on Learning new skills you can use NOW. Workshop topics include:
Right-Hand Rhythms
Creative Ideas For Using Capos
Alternative Guitar Tunings
Basic Music Theory (intro to the Nashville Number System) IMPORTANT **Workshop Requirements
Intermediate Level guitar playing
Bring an acoustic guitar, capo and notebook
Recording devices are permitted -------------------------------------------------- “Cool Tools & Techniques for Songwriters” Benny Gallagher presents a one-hour workshop exploring “Tools and Techniques” to help Songwriters overcome "Writers Block" - "Repetition of Style" -
"Getting stuck in a Rut" and "Lack of Motivation". Benny has written for many artists including Don Williams ‘Stay Young’, Art Garfunkel ‘Breakaway’, Simon & Garfunkel ‘A Heart In New York’. He had several hits as part of the successful duo, Gallagher & Lyle.
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Sat 23rd Feb Dukes HotelWho, What, When, Why and How Much? Denise Stiff on Management. Denise is owner of DS Management, Nashville and manages Alison Krauss and Union Station. Denise was also Executive Producer of Music for the award-winning film, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” This seminar would try to answer the question of who needs management (or what other professionals might better meet your needs), when you need management, why you need management and what typical financial terms are. What managers look for in artists and what artists should want in a manager will also be discussed. There will be a question and answer period at the end.
1pm-2pm Room A ---------------------------------------------------- Guitar 101 For Songwriters with Nashville session guitarist and songwriter, Steven Sheehan. Steven has played guitar and toured with The Judds, Randy Travis and Alison Brown. His session playing includes artists Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum and Jim Lauderdale. This is an interactive, hands on workshop. The focus is on Learning new skills you can use NOW.
Workshop topics include:
Right-Hand Rhythms
Creative Ideas For Using Capos
Alternative Guitar Tunings
Basic Music Theory (intro to the Nashville Number System) IMPORTANT **Workshop Requirements
Intermediate Level guitar playing
Bring an acoustic guitar, capo and notebook
Recording devices are permitted
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 Chris Difford On Song Writing. As one half of the song writing team from Squeeze, Chris has is responsible for some of the most loved pop tunes of the 80’s including, ‘Tempted’ ‘Up The Junction’ ‘Cool For Cats’ and ‘Black Coffee In Bed’. He has co-written with Elton John, Brian Ferry and Marty Pellow and each year he runs his own song writing events in Italy and other countries. Learn how to write songs from someone who is both hit writer and experienced teacher.
4.30pm-5.30pm Room A
---------------------------------------------------------- "The anatomy of song" Charlie McGettigan will analyse the components of a song e.g. Verse chorus bridge etc… illustrating with many examples of the great songs.
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Singer-songwriters in the studio: Demo and album production
Nashville-based producer and guitarist Thomm Jutz demonstrates how to take a song from the basic guitar/vocal stage to the final product, focusing on successful, yet cost-effective ways of working. Bring your questions! Special guest Tony McLoughlin.
2.15pm-3.15pm Room B
----------------------------------------------------- Madisons Cellar‘The Gardener's Son’ Songs from a Rural Perspective
Dougie MacLean talks about his song writing and the influences on his life and work. Local music lovers will be familiar with his powerful writing of songs such as ‘Ready For The Storm’ and ‘Caledonia’
1pm-2pm -------------------------------------------------  ‘Ricky Ross On Song’ Deacon Blue frontman and the person who wrote all the big hits for the band, Ricky will talk about what inspires his creative writing. With songs such as ‘Dignity’ ‘Real Gone Kid’ ‘Fergus Sings The Blues’ & ‘Chocolate Girl’ written by Ricky, this seminar is going to be a very special one-off event.
2pm- 3pm
----------------------------------------------- Writing Hits - Session 301 Day 3 of this series of progressive seminars led by Nashville’s Ralph Murphy. Participants will perform their newly finished work, created and based on the 101 techniques, for a panel of pro writers. (Pat Alger, Victoria Banks & Don
Schlitz)
3.15pm-4.45pm ----------------------------------------------  "Where's The Art In Songwriting" by Iain Archer
From Northern Ireland, Iain is now based in London and in recent times has started to produce and promote his own songs. In this seminar, Iain will talk about his career and perform some of his award winning songs.
5pm-6pm
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Sun 24th Feb Madison’s CellarDon Schlitz & Pat Alger will perform & talk about their hit songs. Two of America’s most successful songwriters, Don Has written for Alison Krauss, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Kenny Rodgers (Don wrote ‘The Gambler’). Pat’s songs have been recorded by James Taylor, Dolly Parton, Nanci Griffith and four #1 hits with Garth Brooks.
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