A new digital video library from DMC and funded by DG Unlimited, as part of their Regional Arts Fund.
Featuring 30 short videos presented by contemporary music industry practitioners, curating an insightful series of e-learning knowledge. Aiming to inspire and develop independent creative skillsets in young people, offering top tips on a range of topics and discuss concepts and topical issues within several different fields in the music and creative industries.
We want to educate and inspire young local music makers and creatives both within the region and beyond and help them to understand complex and often hard to access areas of the music industry.
DRIPFEED launched in June 2021 and updates with a new video release every week. The videos feature a broad board of national music industry figures that can offer their best advice within their field. Videos will cover topics such as music photography and videography, DIY shows, staying creative in a rural area, music publishing, song writing tips and the importance of lyrics. The video library is part of DMC’s shift from an annual conference to year-round programming and support activity.
DRIPFEED VIDEO LIBRARY
VIDEO 1: AILSA HARPER // HOW TO MARKET YOUR ARTISTIC PROFILE
Having a presence on social media is more important than ever, so Ailsa Harper of A Modern Way and Aimless Play shares her 5 top tips for building an online social media campaign.
VIDEO 2: EMMA EDGAR // ADVANCING YOUR SHOWS
Emma Edgar, Tour Manager, shares her top 10 tips for things to consider when you're advancing a tour or a show.
VIDEO 3: DAVID BLAIR // MUSIC MANAGEMENT 101
David Blair, Manager and Promoter with 23 Music Management, shares his tips for music management and how to help take an artist to the next level of their career.
VIDEO 4: EMMA LAMONT // BE RADIO READY
Emma Lamont from BBC Radio nan Gaidheal, shares her 5 top tips for making sure your music is radio ready.
VIDEO 5: BRE ANTONIA // CREATING YOUR BRAND
Bre Antonia from Sony Music UK shares her top 3 tips for branding and marketing your music.
VIDEO 6: TONI MALYN // INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
Head of Artist Relations & Marketing at EmuBands, Toni Malyn, gives us his top tips for finding suitable distribution for your music.
VIDEO 7: RAVEN TWIGG // AN INCLUSIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Raven Twigg from Metropolis Music and Women Connect UK discusses ways of making sure everyone feels included.
VIDEO 10: KIM HAWES // TOUR MANAGEMENT
Kim Hawes has tour managed some of the biggest rockers ever to grace the stage, including Motörhead and Black Sabbath. Kim shares what it takes to live on the wild side of the road.
VIDEO 13: ALEXANDRA AMPOFO // A DIVERSE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Alexandra is a Live Music Promoter at one of the UK's leading gig promoters, Metropolis Music, as well as founding Acoustic Live and Women Connect. Alexandra shares some thoughts and ideas on how we can work towards a diverse and inclusive music industry.
VIDEO 16: PICTISH TRAIL // BRIGHT LIGHTS, SMALL TOWN
Johnny Lynch AKA The Pictish Trail shares some stellar advice on collaboration, making your own fun and starting small.
VIDEO 19: CARLA FEUERSTEIN // SOUND ENGINEERING
Carla Feuerstein shares her experience as a Sound Engineer and what it takes to get into the industry.
VIDEO 22: HELP MUSICIANS // FUNDING YOUR CAREER
Help Musicians share some ways they can help fund your career in music and the support they can offer.
VIDEO 25: INNES WATSON // LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
Innes shares with us the challenges he faces with his mental health, the importance of looking after yourself and the steps he takes to do so.
VIDEO 28: JIM GELLATLY // PICKING UP PRESS
Radio Presenter and Writer, Jim Gellatly, gives us his top five tips on picking up press.
VIDEO 8: BEMZ // THE IMPORTANCE OF LYRICS
Glasgow-based rapper Bemz shares his passion for lyrics and how meaningful songwriting helps you to connect with the music you’re making.
VIDEO11: IAN CRAWFORD // DIY SHOWS
Ian Crawford has been organising and promoting music events for over 20 years. Ian shares why you might want to get into doing your own DIY shows and how to get started.
VIDEO 14: SARAH JANE SCOUTEN // WHAT ARE YOU SAYING WITH YOUR SONGWRITING?
Sarah Jane Scouten, four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, shares some of her top songwriting tips from imagery and journey to clarity and genre.
VIDEO 17: Rebecca Stainton // THE JOURNEY OF A MUSIC VIDEO
Rebecca talks us through the journey of a music video - from finding the idea, building a team, releasing the video and everything in between.
VIDEO 20: LIAM HENNESSY // MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Liam Hennessy from Help Musicians shares some ways the organisation can offer mental health support, in times of need.
VIDEO 23: OMAR AL-ZIDJALI // PHOTOGRAPHY
Omar gives us some advice on finding your way as a photographer in the music industry and shares some things to consider along the way.
VIDEO 26: JONNY WATT // GETTING GIGS
Jonny talks to us about his top tips for getting gigs and the four-P’s you should consider when attempting to get shows.
VIDEO 29: DIJA // STARTING OUT AS A DJ
DJ & Radio Host, DIJA talks to DMC about the importance of community, equipment and starter kits, confidence as a performer and of course, music selection!
VIDEO 9: KAYLEIGH ROBIN // RECORDED MUSIC 101
23rd Precinct Music label manager for Limbo Records and First Run Records Kayleigh Robin reveals her quick guide to recorded music.
VIDEO12: RAISSA PARDINI // ARTWORK
Multi-disciplinary designer Raissa Pardini specialises in digital typography, graphic design and brand focus. Raissa explains the importance of artwork for promoting your music.
VIDEO 15: MATT WATERFIELD // LIGHTING DESIGN 101
Matt Waterfield, Lighting Designer and Warmbelly Founder, shares some of the top tips and tricks he’s learned when touring with the likes of Hot Chip, White Lies and Erasure and how they have helped him during his career.
VIDEO 18: ONR // WHEN IS A SONG A SONG?
ONR is Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer born Robert Shields. He ponders the question "When Is A Song A Song?" and shares his thoughts.
VIDEO 21: TAZMIN, HELP MUSICIANS // ACTION AGAINST HEARING LOSS
Tazmin shares some of the initiates Help Musicians have in place to support the prevention of hearing loss in musicians.
VIDEO 24: DERICK MACKINNON//DESIGNING AN ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
Derick talks to us about the power of the Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and how it can help you get your music heard.
VIDEO 27: PETE FLETCHER // MIXING AND MASTERING
Pete shares some food for thought on what to consider when choosing a recording studio to record, mix or master your tracks.
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A new digital video library from DMC and funded by DG Unlimited, as part of their Regional Arts Fund..
Featuring 30 short videos presented by contemporary music industry practitioners, curating an insightful series of e-learning knowledge. Aiming to inspire and develop independent creative skillsets in young people, offering top tips on a range of topics and discuss concepts and topical issues within several different fields in the music and creative industries. We want to educate and inspire young local music makers and creatives both within the region and beyond and help them to understand complex and often hard to access areas of the music industry.
DRIPFEED launched in June 2021 and updates with a new video release every week. The videos feature a broad board of national music industry figures that can offer their best advice within their field. Videos will cover topics such as music photography and videography, DIY shows, staying creative in a rural area, music publishing, song writing tips and the importance of lyrics. The video library is part of DMC’s shift from an annual conference to year-round programming and support activity
Dumfries Music Conference returned in 2020 for the eighth annual conference and the first ever digital conference, featuring film, discussion, workshops, Q&As and live music - all hosted on digital platforms. Owing to the circumstances presented by COVID-19, Dumfries Music Conference 2020 was reimagined as a digital event, where attendees participated online.
With leading speakers discussing the most important topics in music running alongside engaging online workshops, Dumfries Music Conference 2020 was an exciting experience for the Dumfries & Galloway music scene, which everyone was able to enjoy from the sanctuary of their own homes.
MAKE SOME NOISE!
SCOTLAND'S SURGING HIP-HOP
& GRIME SCENE
POST-COVID..
WHERE DO WE GO NOW?
SWIM PRESENTS:
PODCASTING WITH HALINA RIFAI
DIY SYNTH BUILD
WITH LIAM TEMPLETON
An insight into the surging Scottish Hip-Hop and Grime scene! This artist-led panel will look at current sounds, and trends emerging in Scotland and how the scene is attracting national recognition.
In this panel discussion, you’ll hear about the current concerns facing the industry and examine the initiatives driving our industry forward. Our speakers discuss how they are overcoming the challenges of Covid-19 and provide advice about how the local scene can do the same.
With streaming down and radio on the rise, we look at where podcasting can fit in and the value of a human voice! This tutorial gives you all the basics to get started - great for content creators, or for artists and promoters to reach out to new audiences.
Build your own synthesiser, based on the legendary Atari Punk Console! Perfect if you’re looking for those lo-fi, retro arcade game sounds. We post you the kit and talk you through the build. No experience or tools required. Hosted by local synth guru Liam Templeton.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Recording studios, gear rental and music blogs. These local resources are the cream of the crop for musicians locally. Check out Smalltown Sounds for all the latest news, reviews and gigs happening throughout the region. Or get started on that killer album with Circa 16 Sound Recording and practice away till the small hours at Lovers Lane Studios. Dumfries has got it all!
NATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCES
Scotland has an abundance of music conferences, all of which are on the pulse of the music industry both nationally and internationally. These conferences are a great way to get your name out there, network with the biggest movers and shakers, connect with likeminded people and get inspired. Check them out!
FUNDING, TRAINING & CAREER ADVICE
Yes, it exists. From industry association’s dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information for those breaking into the music industry to national funders, teachers and charities all of which existing to give you the best possible chance of realising your next musical project. Looking for funding or need some help with an application? DMC is always here to help.
SUBMISSIONS, AWARDS, MUSIC PUBLISHING & RADIO
Get out there. These organisations are always on the hunt for the next big thing so don’t be shy, send a track along, sign up to their latest news and get your name out there. Whether or not you think you’ve got what it takes doesn’t matter, it’s all about letting them know who you are.
WOMEN IN MUSIC
These incredible organisations and charities exist to support women in the music industry. From rock schools to memberships, the Scottish music community is a trailblazer when it comes to the representation of women in this most fluctuating of industries.
PRESS
Got a new single coming out? Let the people know about it! These publications and online blogs deserve to know about you.
