SUN STAGE
The Sun Stage in the Festival Field will play host to a wide variety of music, masterclasses and topical debate from the indie electronica of up-and-coming London band, the Infadels, to the wisdom of Sir Ken Robinson. The stage is organized by Access to Music.
10.30-11.15
BAND MUSICIANSHIP
YOLANDA CHARLES & BAND
Find out what it takes to be a professional musician with Yolanda Charles, bass player for Robbie Williams, Paul Weller, Mick Jagger, Suzanne Vega and KD Lang. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a musician who has played with some of the world's biggest names.
11.35-12.05
GETTING INTO THE INDUSTRY
NEIL RIDLEY & MARK DENBY with COLIN MURRAY
What do you need to do to get your music noticed in today's fast-changing industry? These issues will be debated by Neil Ridley, former A&R for BMG and Warners, and Mark Denby, Digital Manager for Universal Music International. Your host is Radio 1 DJ Colin Murray.
12.25-12.55
IN NEW MUSIC WE TRUST
An audience with COLIN MURRAY
The Radio 1 DJ will talk about today's music scene and how to get your music played on the radio and talked about in the press.
13.30-14.15
SIR KEN ROBINSON
Sir Ken is one of the world’s most inspirational speakers on promoting creativity. A visionary cultural leader, Sir Ken led the British government’s 1998 advisory committee on creative and cultural education and was knighted in 2003 for his achievements. He has flown all the way from LA to give this talk. Promoted by LIMS.
14.50-15.25
INFADELS
Brace yourself for an explosion of cutting edge indie rock spliced with fried left-field electronica. The Infadels are a top 5 UK Indie Chart act with plays on Radio 1 under their belt and a string of summer festivals lined up, including Glastonbury. Catch them first here!
15.40-16.20
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BALKANS
A musical journey led by Téa Hodzic, a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Sarjevo, Bosnia. Téa has played alongside the likes of Youssou N'Dour and Martin and Eliza Carthy at events such as the WOMAD festival. Promoted by Music For Change charity.
MOON STAGE
The Moon Stage in the Festival Field offers an interactive music experience with the chance to participate in creating a new piece of music as well as opportunities to hear student bands. The stage is organized by Access to Music and Rockschool.
10.10-10.30
JODI LAWRENCE
Jodi Lawrence is a talented and powerful singer/songwriter from Birmingham. She is hear today performing with her band who are all students with Access to Music.
11.15-11.35 / 13.05-13.30 / 15.25-15.45 / 16.20
NEW MUSIC PROJECT
This collaborative project between Rockschool and Access to Music aims to get you taking part in creating a brand new piece of music. There will be three sessions where you can join in and the final piece will be mixed and played out at 16.20.
12.05-12.20
THE SYLENCERS
Exciting in-your-face urban soul rock from this brilliant young London band. Fronted by two amazing female vocalists, the band are all music students with Access to Music.
14.35-14.45
AN AUDIENCE WITH THE INFADELS
Colin Murray chats to the Infadels about their career and how to get noticed in the music industry.
BUSKER'S CORNER
The Busker's Corner in the Festival Field will play host to the UK's first National Busker's Competition. This stage is organized by Access to Music.
10.05 / 11.15 / 12.20 / 12.55 / 13.00 / 14.15 / 14.20
NATIONAL BUSKERS COMPETITION
Buskers from across the UK will battle it out on our special Busker's Corner stage to find out who is the Best Busker of 2008. Judged by Colin Murray and Access to Music.
