SUN STAGE
The Sun Stage in the Festival Field played 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 was organized by Access to Music.
10.30-11.15
BAND MUSICIANSHIP
YOLANDA CHARLES & BAND
A masterclass on 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.
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 were debated by Neil Ridley, former A&R for BMG and Warners, and Mark Denby, Digital Manager for Universal Music International. The host was Radio 1 DJ Colin Murray.
12.25-12.55
IN NEW MUSIC WE TRUST
An audience with COLIN MURRAY
The Radio 1 DJ talked about today's music scene and how to get your music played on the radio.
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 flew all the way from LA to give this talk. Promoted by LIMS.
14.50-15.25
INFADELS
The Infadels created 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.
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 offered 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 was 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 performed 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
A collaborative project between Rockschool and Access to Music got young show-goers taking part in creating a brand new piece of music. There were three sessions where musicians improvised music which was recorded and mixed.
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.
BUSKER'S CORNER
The Busker's Corner in the Festival Field played host to the UK's first National Busker's Competition. This stage was 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 battled 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, the fianl winner was Lowery from Norwich who won a Yamaha acoustic guitar.
