M-A-C Services presents




In association with BBC Introducing(Essex)....



and the PRS for Music.




Connexions are quarterly events hosted by MAC services giving you (the artist) an opportunity to network with industry experts and gain essential information about the music industry via a panel presentation. At each Connexions event we invite a variety of professionals working within the music industry to discuss the current state of the market and offer useful tips related to their specialist field. We invite someone from every sector of the industry from publishing to PR to give you an all round view on what you can do to become a break through act.

On Monday 21st September you will be given a rare opportunity to meet people in the music business who have the Connexions to change your life.

the panel

Sean Devine - ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)

Graham Peacock - Manager of Moloko and Roisin Murphy

Steve Hillier - Producer/Songwriter and former Artist (Dubstar - who were signed to Food Records/EMI)

Ollie and Mike from BBC Essex Introducing (Radio for unsigned bands)

Elliot Chalmers from Music Law Advice (Legal services)

Bob James former founder of Music House (radio and tv pluggers and promotions) now Artist Management at Asylum

Jules Parker from the PRS for Music (royalty collections)

Sacha Taylor-Cox former Director of Music at Slice PR now involved in brand relationships and band marketing. PR at Impressive PR

Jane Dolby from Delicious PR will also be in attendance on the day. Delicious PR are the PR Company for this event in Essex and are dealing with Radio and Press enquiries.

booking

Tickets to the next Connexions event are available now at £20 per artist or £40 per band (up to 4 in a band) click here to reserve your place.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please remember to print off your PayPal receipt and bring it with you to the event.



previous connexions pictures and comments

Bob James on 'How to get a Record Deal' A sold out event! - The Artists

"Really useful, realistic view of inside the music industry. I feel I left the day feeling better prepared, and more empowered about my singing career and future. There is lots to know and this day has opened my eyes a lot!
Thanks"
- Rabia

The Panel of industry experts Richard Smith talking about agents

"Thank you for a wicked day!! We have learned so much today and saw some amazing talent. Thank you for the opportunity. Awesome!" - Tangem

Rubylux enjoying talking with Ema French Ema French on A&R

"We found today to be one of our best experiences (as a band) we have had. To be face to face with industry reps was an experience to die for, this was PRICELESS" - 3TL

Simon Ellis talking about songwriting and production The Panel on Connexions 3

"I found the event insightful, and encouraging. It was professionally run and unlike other events, it gave artists an opportunity to both network and showcase their material. Being given direct access to the industry experience and knowledge of the panelists was a rare opportunity and an asset to every artist in the room" - Lama

Jordan Jay (Polydor/Geffen A&R Manager) tells delegates what A&R are looking for

Jules Parker (MCPS/PRS Alliance) tells delegates how to make money!

Obi from DEEKAY Music on the secrets of great songwriting

Obi from DEEKAY Music discusses song-writing and production with delegates

connexions tv

Check out performances from earlier Connexions events - More videos coming soon


testimonials

"We attended Connexions 1 in Brighton and met Bob James who headed the panel. We were extremely impressed with the information we received at the event and after having followed the advice given we have now managed to secure management direct with Bob. In a very short period we have started to earn money from Gigs and Merchandising and Bob has arranged for us to record our debut album with Grammy Award winning Producer James Sanger! Connexions is a must for anyone in, or looking to be in, the Music Industry. It can seriously change your life - It has ours!"

Rubylux


Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for organising the connections event I attended in Essex. I found the day really insightful and helpful (if a little strenuous on the wrist from all the note taking!) and the panel answered a lot of tough questions I had been asking myself. If I'm brutally honest it also made me realise how I thought I was ready to seek management/publishing but in reality this is a different story. However, armed with the knowledge from the connections event I am now more determined than ever to lay the ground work which will see me succeed.

Samantha Connexions April 09


was a bit sceptical of this event ­ until I turned up! It was a very well organised, informative programme packed with rock solid advice and no (very little anyway!) bullshit. The panel was superb ­ well picked, relevant, cool interesting individuals with lots of experience to share, which they did. I just wish events like this had existed when I was starting out. Then it was just firing out demos into the dark and playing pay-to-play gigs to three drunks and a dog! Ah well, progress is good for something. Thanks again for all the work put into the day. I was buzzing afterwards with all the clear, energizing information imparted. Still, back to the songwriting...

Martin Messent, Connexions Apr 09


I attended a music industry Q&A session with the likes of Coldplay's old PR, Universal's old A&R manager and one of Bjorks producers managers to name but a few! I had the chance to give my promo pack in and chat to the panel, what a great day! If you're in a band I HIGHLY suggest you go to the next one

Claire Batchelor


I just wanted to say thank you so much for organising the event on Monday. I'm so inspired and so much better informed after attending it. I've been spreading the word to all my music colleagues ever since!

The industry has always seemed a bit of an impenetrable fortress, but you made everything transparent and straight forward. It was great to know that finally the barricades are coming down and music is being set free - in many senses of the word - and the barrier between artist and fan is getting ever smaller.

I really feel inspired to do as much as I can myself now and I've started setting up a "marketing tribe" already after hearing about "tribal marketing" for the first time on Monday!

Thanks so much. Please do let me know about future events and, if you do get a chance, I would really appreciate any feedback you can give on my music and direction.

Kat Drake


Hi there, Just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday's event. I feel as an artist it is very difficult to find the right path to follow and everything gets rather confusing! However I have now (after all the great pointers I received yesterday) sketched out a plan of action in order to promote my music.

Thank you once again

Laura Duckworth