Research Center for Creative Industries and Music Center, in partnership with CCP, call for an open conversation on Business party about the operating environment of musicians and music projects.

The event marks the first step in the government's action plan for music policy, which stipulates that an examination of the operating environment of music in Iceland should be started and compared with the Nordic countries and other countries where the music industry is on strong feet.

At the event, representatives from the academic community and the music sector, together with foreign professionals, present different approaches to how to create a strong operating environment for music projects. As a result, a conversation with those present will be opened, where emphasis is placed on gathering perspectives for continued work.

The goal is to lay the foundation for a common vision for the future and ensure that the voice of those involved in music operations will be part of the formulation and implementation of the government's music policy.

PROGRAM

10-10:30: Mission

• Erla Rún Guðmundsdóttir, director of the Creative Arts Research Center

• María Rut Reynisdóttir, Director of the Music Center

10:30-11:15: Panel - Nick Knowles, agent and founder of KxKn Management, leads discussions.

• Colm O'Herlihy, manager of Inni Music

• Guðbjörg Hlín Guðmundsdóttir, musician and project manager of Reykjavík Early Music Festival

• Peter Oddberg Heimisson, musician and manager of the Jazz Festival in Reykjavík

• Rakel Mjöll Leifsdóttir, musician and A&R at Alda Music

11:15-11:30: Questions and answers

CCP offers coffee to attendees.

The event will be held in English and will be streamed Facebook.

Please record attendance (at the venue) below. Note that seating capacity is limited. Registration ends at 12 Tuesday, November 4.

The Business Environment of Music

Creative Industries Research Center and Iceland Music, in cooperation with CCP, invite you to an open discussion at Business party on the business environment for musicians and music projects in Iceland.

This event marks the first step in implementing the government's new music policy, which calls for a review of the operational environment for music in Iceland and a comparison with the Nordic countries and other nations with a strong music industry.

Representatives from academia and the music sector, along with international experts, will present different approaches to building a strong and sustainable framework for music projects. The discussion will then open to the floor, with an infection on gathering perspectives and input for the ongoing work.

The goal is to lay the foundation for a shared vision and ensure that the voices of those working within the music sector are part of shaping and implementing Iceland's music policy.

PROGRAMME

10:00–10:30
Presentations

• Erla Rún Guðmundsdóttir, Director of the Creative Industries Research Centre

• María Rut Reynisdóttir, Director of Iceland Music

10:30–11:15
Panel discussion, moderated by Nick Knowles, Artist Manager and Founder of KxKn Management.

• Colm O'Herlihy, Managing Director, Inside Music

• Guðbjörg Hlín Guðmundsdóttir, Artist and Project Manager Reykjavík Early Music Festival

• Peter Oddberg Heimisson, Artist and Managing Director, Reykjavík Jazz Festival

• Rakel Mjöll Leifsdóttir, Artist and A&R at Alda Music

11:15–11:30
Q&A

CCP will provide coffee to attendees.

The event will be held in English and streamed online via Facebook.

Please register your attitude (in person) below. Note that sitting is limited. Registration costs at 12 PM on Tuesday, November 4th.