On Point 2020

The inaugural On Point conference was held on January 31st 2020 as part of our Independent Venue Week celebrations and featured...  

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, there was no On Point in 2020 or 2021; On Point returned in an online format for 2022, with a full return planned for 2023...


Dan Donnelly (singer-songwriter) & Barry Hyde (The Futureheads) in a keynote discussion around using your local scene and diversifying your income.

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Do well locally: Starting from scratch to becoming local legends
Feat. Claire Dupree (NARC. Magazine), Rianne Thompson (BBC Music Introducing on Radio Tees) & Henry Carden (Twisterella Festival / Quiet Crown).

Hosted by David Saunders (Tees Music Alliance / NARC)

Get out there: Turning local success to national recognition
Feat. Whiskas (Music:Leeds), Michael Lambert (A Modern Way) & Martha Hill Music.

Hosted by Rianne Thompson (BBC Introducing).

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Round Table Discussions

Sync, Streaming & Publishing  Chaired By Henry Carden (Twisterella / Quiet Crown)
Feat. John Esplen (Wipe Out Music Publishing) & Kieron Donoghue (Humble Angel Records)

Agents & Promoters Chaired by Sarah Wilson (Tracks)
Feat. Chris Cobain (Tees Music Alliance) & Anthony Thompson / Caitlin Maddison (SSD Concerts), Mark Davyd (Music Venue Trust),

Funding &Support Chaired by Paul Burns (Tees Music Alliance)
Feat. Dan Jones (PRS for Music), Brendan Murphy (Arts Council England) & Barry Dallman (Musicians' Union) Westley Holdsworth (PRS Foundation)

PR & Radio Chaired by Claire Dupree (NARC Magazine)
Feat. Matty Aston (Super Cat PR) & Rianne Thompson (BBC Introducing)


Supporters

Big Society Capital
Key Fund
Lottery Funded Arts Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Supported by prs foundation
Youth Music