No Half Measures has been involved in the following education and training initiatives:
EVENT: IN THE CITY
Manchester, England, October 2009
PARTICIPATION: Moderator
TOPIC: The New New Management
DESCRIPTION: Multi-tasking managers are savvy people alright. In an ever changing and more complex business, they have to tick more boxes than ever before. How do you juggle such a feat and remain at the top of your game? We’ve a variety of people here who’ve gone from laptop management to stadium tours that can tell us about how to set yourself up to do business in 2009, the skills you need and how your organise yourself when you know you’re probably only on 20% – is that enough?
MODERATOR: Dougie Souness, No Half Measures
PANELLISTS: James Bruce (SuperVision Management), Andrew Ferris (Small Town Management), Bernadette Barrett (Mondo Management), Jho Oakley (Jho Oakley Management), Ed Millet (Connected Artists)
WEB: http://www.inthecity.co.uk
EVENT: ST. JOSPEHS ACADEMY
Kilmarnock, Scotland, November 2008
PARTICIPATION: Co-Moderator
TOPIC: Careers in the Music Industry
DESCRIPTION: Sarah McNulty of No Half Measures and Jenny Mungall of Material Marketing visited St. Joseph’s Academy in Kilmarnock to speak to 3rd year students about careers in the music industry, encompassing everything from working behind-the-scenes, to the incredible hard work and dedication it takes to be a successful artist. Jenny and Sarah also gave the students some advice on their impending school show extravaganza, discussing everything from the audition process through to the night of the show.
MODERATORS: Sarah McNulty (No Half Measures) and Jenny Mungall (Material Marketing).
WEB: http://www.inthecity.co.uk
EVENT: CULTURAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE & SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL
Glasgow, Scotland, October 2008
PARTICIPATION: Panellist
TOPIC: SXSW: The Dos and Dont’s, Whys and Whens
DESCRIPTION: “Well attended by a flock of Scottish musical talent, this event delivered in partnership with the Scottish Arts Council, provided a reality check for those looking to go through the application process. Spirits were kept high with insights from a range of music industry professionals, including Una Johnston, UK & Ireland Director of SxSW, Scott Paterson of Songs and Daughters, Dougie Souness of No Half Measures along with Creative Industries Lawyer, Murray Buchanan.”
MODERATORS: Stuart Thomas (Scottish Arts Council)
PANELLISTS: Una Johnston (SXSW), Scott Paterson (Sons & Daughters), Dougie Souness (No Half Measures) and Murray Buchanan (Murray Buchanan & Co.)
WEB: http://www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk/
EVENT: MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM TRAINING
London, England, October 2008
PARTICIPATION: Guest Speaker
TOPIC: UK & International Live Music: Are you talking to me?
DESCRIPTION: “This session aims to explore and explain what is actually happening in the live music sector in 2008 in order that all parties involved know and understand the deals that are (or can be) made – both here in the UK< and for overseas work. No smoke, no mirrors….
Subjects / issues include: Ticket Agencies & Box Office, Booking Agents, Promoters, Festivals, Tour Management, Key Terms & Conditions in relevant contracts / agreements.
PANELLISTS: Carl Leighton-Pop (Leighton-Pope Organisation), Dougie Souness (No Half Measures Ltd).
EVENT: ILMC (INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE).
London, England, March 2006
PARTICIPATION: Co-Moderator
TOPIC: “The Manager’s Office”
DESCRIPTION: “This regular meeting led by managers of the MMF and the IMMF will again focus on issues which impact upon their clients, the artists. This year they tackle the continuing problem of venue concession fees, and present their ‘Know More!’ campaign (www.know-more-campaign.com) – a ‘think tank’ for the key digital issues that are facing the industry today which aims to raise awareness amongst business people, press and – most importantly – young musicians, by campaigning against restrictive contracts and archaic practices in the music industry. The managers will be putting forward their thoughts on alternative models and inviting comments.”
MODERATORS: Dougie Souness (No Half Measures) & Stuart Worthington (MMF Training)
PANELLISTS: Peter Jenner (Sincere Management) / David Stopps (FML)
WEB: http://www.ilmc.com/secure/ilmc/ILMC2006/html/agenda3.shtml
EVENT: CMW (Canadian Music Week)
Toronto, Canada, March 2006
PARTICIPATION: Moderator
TOPIC: “OUTDOOR PARTY: The New Festival Experience”
DESCRIPTION: “Outdoors isn’t just for Deadheads and headbangers anymore. Festivals are the one sector of the live-entertainment business that has more than held its own during the last few years. Not only have established mega music festivals like Big Valley maintained their momentum but newer gatherings like Bonnaroo and the Austin City Limits Music Festival have become top grossers. Our panel of experts will examine how these new events have changed the face of the modern day festival – taking their cues in many ways from venerable European fests. Check out this insight-filled session before you buy that beret.”
MODERATOR: Dougie Souness, No Half Measures Management, Glasgow, Scotland
PANELLISTS: Tony Conway, President, Buddy Lee Attractions, Nashville, TN / Martin Elbourne, Promoter, Glastonbury Festival, Surrey, UK / Geoffrey Trio, Code One Entertainment, Miranda, NSW / Glen Vinet, Producer, Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, AB / Richard Mills, Agent, S.L. Feldman & Associates, Toronto, ON
WEB: http://www.cmw.net/cmw2006/conference_panels.asp?searchby=talent
EVENT: MIDEM
Cannes, France, January 2006
PARTICIPATION: Panellist
TOPIC: “The Circulation of Artists Within The Major Markets: Barriers, Regulations & Solutions”
DESCRIPTION: ” Whilst opportunities for live music are increasing worldwide, particular local regulations often create barriers in setting up international tours: How to overcome them? As Europe expands, has the circulation of all European repertoire and artists within the Union improved? How does further intervention by the EC or the music export offices help or hinder? What is the situation in Asia Pacific? What lessons can we learn from the Americas? At the end of the day, are continental borders irrelevant? Is the focus on language based markets and musical genres?”
MODERATOR: Stuart Worthington, Head of Training & Education – MMF UK
PANELISTS: Dougie Souness, No Half Measures UK / Thomas Brooman (Womad UK) / Alex Hodges (House of Blues Concerts US) / Peter Smidt (Conamus Netherlands) / John Smith (International Federation of Musicians / Musicians Union UK) / Jack Utsick (Worldwide Entertainment US)
WEB: http://www.midem.com/App/homepage.cfm?appname=100456&moduleID=2539&LinkID=17853#music_network
EVENT: CMJ MUSIC MARATHON
New York, USA, September 2005
PARTICIPATION: Panellist
TOPIC: “Everything You Wanted To Know About Management But Were Afraid To Ask”
DESCRIPTION: Music managers from around the world convene at CMJ to network, pool resources and talk shop. The panellists will discuss when the right time for an artists to get management, how to learn management, how to break in as a successful manager and how to make a living through management.
MODERATOR: Steve Garvan, Garvan Management.
PANELLISTS: Jonathan Shalit, Shalit Global / Dougie Souness No Half Measures Ltd. / Ron Shapiro, Ron Shapiro Management / Tom Sarig, Esther Creative Group / Pedro Yanowitz, Morningwood
WEB: http://www.cmj.com/marathon05/calendar.php?view=panelsday&day=17&month=9
EVENT: MUSICWORKS Convention & Festival
Glasgow, Scotland, August 2005
PARTICIPATION: Panellist
TOPIC: “Value Added Relationships and How They Work”
DESCRIPTION: “This MusicWorks session examines how non-traditional companies are entering the music industry and what value is added to their brands and to the artists they are associated with. We will ask what these new relationships mean to the industry as a whole and how artists and their management companies are exploiting these new income streams”
MODERATOR: Russell Vaught, Marketing Consultant.
PANELISTS: Dougie Souness, Measured Group / Richard Kirstein, Leap Music / Gordon Richardson, Beanscene
WEB: http://musicworksuk.com/?node_id=1.3.2&id=75
EVENT: Music Manager’s Forum (MMF) Members Summer Conference
London, England, July 2005.
PARTICIPATION: Moderator
TOPIC: “International Touring And Evolving Markets”
DESCRIPTION: Many managers are looking to new markets to position their artists internationally; this panel looks at India & China in comparison to their more established counterparts and examines what it takes to make a significant dent in a market with a fragmented audience, lower disposable incomes and a rampant piracy problem.
MODERATOR: Dougie Souness, No Half Measures
PANELLISTS: Steve Zapp, ITB / Katie, Traffic Control / Peter Jenner, Sincere Management.
WEB: http://www.ukmmf.net/node/368
EVENT: ILMC (INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE)
London, England, March 2005
PARTICIPATION: Moderator
TOPIC: “End of Tour Accounts”
DESCRIPTION: Dougie Souness (No Half Measures, Scotland) will invite top tour coordinators and representatives from all of the areas involved in the pay outs at the end of the show, to examine what makes up ‘the cake’ and exactly how it is divided. Is the rest of the industry providing the tour party with the service it requires?
MODERATOR: Dougie Souness (No Half Measures)
PANELLISTS: Tim Collins (MIM) / Kay Martin (SECC) / Paul Fitzgerald (Concorde International Artistes) / Malcolm Buckland (PRS) / Mike Donovan (Entertainment Accounting International) / Stuart Galbraith (Clear Channel Entertainment) / Martin Goldsmith (Event Merchandising) / Pauline Brown (JMB Concessions)
WEB: http://www.ilmc.com/secure/ilmc/ILMC2005/html/reports3.shtml
