SPEAR: at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

Generator is pleased to announce a new programme of work in Middlesbrough. SPEAR: has been created to offer support to young people, music students, musicians and small music businesses by furthering their careers by means of advice-based information and gig opportunities at one of the finest venues in Teesside. SPEAR: is a two-tiered programme produced by Generator and funded by Working Neighourhoods Fund, Middlesbrough through Middlesbrough Town Hall. • SPEAR:TALK - a seminar series using music industry professionals to help fast-track the careers of your career. • SPEAR:LIVE - a monthly live e

vent, featuring the most talked about bands from the region.

SPEAR:TALK

Thursday 22nd October Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

A&R Seminar

Faced with shrinking profits, record labels are adopting a new approach, so do bands and artists now need do the same? How do artists generate interest from record and publishing companies, to begin with? What are the terms of a deal likely to be these days? This panel will discuss what record and publishing companies will want in return for their investment. An ever-evolving media requires that bands keep ahead of the game – this seminar will look at the holistic approach to artist development. James Endeacott – 1965 Records. Ollie Jacob – Memphis Industries Matthew Rumbold – Freelance music consultant (formerly at EMI) If your music requires attention, bring a CD for direct/individual feedback – get there early, spaces are limited FREE Entry / 6-8pm Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EP 

SPEAR:LIVE

Friday 23rd October, 2009 Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt Our Secret Sins With their brooding pop underpinned by a real sense of urgency, they’re the alternative soundtrack to an Irvine Welsh novel; lines about casual sex, violence and feverish drug consumption are lovingly offset with wit, warmth and a feeling of youthful naivety. B>E>A>K Sunderland supergroup featuring bird-masked members of This Ain’t Vegas, Field Music and Written From Negative. Intelligent instrumental fun from the North East’s finest party band. Be Quiet. Shout Loud! “Middlesbrough’s answer to The Rapture, The Music or The Infadels will take you by the scruff of your neck and shake you around like ragdolls.” Ten Feet Tall FREE Entry / Doors: 8.00pm / 18+ Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EP Get Involved: Generator is looking for people to assist with this programme on a voluntary basis; if you are interested in getting a foot-hold in the industry, please use the contact information below to make enquiries. Get a slot at SPEAR:LIVE Generator will be looking for bands and musicians from the area to book into its live shows at The Crypt – either send in CDs to the address below, or contact Generator. Admission is FREE but seminar spaces are limited and subject to advance booking through Generator. Generator 2nd Floor Black Swan Court 69 Westgate Road Newcastle NE1 1SG Joe Frankland: 0191 245 0099 ext.4,