IN ENGLISH: ÚTÓN introduces 'Bransaveislu', first week of November, with Reykjavík Music City, STEF, and Business Iceland
Iceland Music with Reykjavík Music City, STEF and Business iceland proudly present the second annual Bransaveisla (“Industry Celebration”), a program in the week leading up to Iceland Airwaves with event series looking to connect the industry talent coming to Iceland to our local music community and spread the love, and knowledge.
For 2022 Iceland Music has closely collaborated with Sena, the organisers of Iceland Airwaves, and Reykjavík Music City in putting together an ambitious Conference programme for Iceland Airwaves bringing over to Iceland first-class music industry professionals. Our aim is by inviting the international music industry to experience Icelandic music live at home, we also create opportunities for them to share their knowledge with our music community here in Iceland.
Bransaveisla is a series of masterclasses, networking speed-meeting workshops, panels and even the launch of an Icelandic chapter of MMF (music managers forum) which will take place on November 1 and 2 at KEX Hostel and the STEF office. All programming is free for participants, but may require registration.
Open Events
02 Nóv, 16:30 - 17:30; kex, skúlagata 28
Panel: Publishers in Iceland
PANEL: PUblishing in Iceland
Music publishing didn’t exist in Iceland a few years ago, and now we have three companies operating within this side of the industry. INNI Music has been going for 4 years, the Iceland Sync management company is building out a publishing arm as part of its services, and by the end of the year, WiseMusicGroup is opening up an office in Iceland.
For that reason, we are inviting the music community here in Iceland together with our international conference guests to a panel discussion where representatives of these three companies describe their work in this growing side of the industry here in Iceland, and what vision they have of this discipline.
We therefore welcome to the panel:
– Colm O'Herlihy, INNI music
– Brynja Guðmundsdóttir, Iceland Sync
– Steven Tallamy, WiseMusicGroup
The panel will be moderated by Christiana Sudano, formerly a Product Manager at Concord US who now runs an independent management company, Do Less Management.
The panel will be at Gym & Tonik at KEX Hostel and is open for everyone.
More information available on the Facebook event >>
01 Nóv, 18:00 - 21:00; kex, skúlagata 28
MMF (Music Managers Forum) Iceland launch
MMF Iceland launch
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) is the largest representative music management body in the world, aiming to educate, inform, and represent music managers while offering them a platform to share, create, and inspire. By launching MMF Iceland, we aim to bring together the local community of industry professionals actively working with Icelandic talent.
By establishing an independent Iceland-focussed industry body, modelled on and with the support of the MMF UK, members will become part of a global community while strengthening and supporting our local emerging management community, as well as giving voice to the artists our members represent in Iceland and beyond.
The launch will be at Gym & Tonik at KEX Hostel and is open for everyone.
More information available on the Facebook event >>
Masterclasses, Workshops, and Networking Speed-dating
02 Nóv, 14:00 - 16:00; kex, skúlagata 28
Networking - Speed dating with music professionals.
speed-meetings with international music industry professionals
The Icelandic music community is invited to meet a hand-picked group of industry professionals who are here for Iceland Airwaves. Apply for 10-15 minute networking speed-meeting session with these exceptional professionals.
More information about each industry professional can be found on this page.
Please read through each description carefully and apply with those who best fit your music and goals using this form: https://forms.gle/cMCbA1kzYpDA2Mq36.
There are no limits on how many you can apply for, but please be considerate in your application.
More information available on the Facebook event >>
01 NOv, 10:00 - 12:00; STEF, Laufásvegi 40
Management Masterclass: Ali Raymond with Arlo Parks’ Manager
Internationally renowned manager Ali Raymond will host a masterclass for local professionals who are looking to work more globally with their artists.
Ali Raymond is a music manager and company director based in London. In 2013 he founded Beatnik Creative – an independent artist management company and boutique record label. He has worked in the music industry for over 15 years within a number of different roles such as a journalist, publicist, A&R and promoter. Today he manages award-winning Arlo Parks, Miso Extra and Lana Lubany. In 2021 he received the MMF award for ‘Breakthrough Manager of the year’. In 2022 Beatnik joined the Blue Raincoat Artists family, which includes Phoebe Bridges, Cigerettes After Sex and Nova Twins.
Limited spaces. More info on Facebook >>
01 NOv, 13:00 - 14:30; kex, skúlagata 28
Workshop: Empowering the DIY artist to self-release
Nina Radojewski from AIM will run a workshop empowering the DIY artist to self-release. The event will be free and open to both artists and anyone who wants to release music.
Nina Radojewski is the Professional Development Lead at AIM, the Association of Independent Music, the organisation exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up around a quarter of the recorded music market. Nina leads on all aspects of career development , education, and training within AIM’s membership. She programmes the AIM Academy, consisting of in - person and online webinars , workshops, and conferences, which support AIM member businesses in up-skilling business leaders and their staff , enabling them to stay up to date on key trends in the modern music industry and thrive in their careers. Nina is also the Chair of UK Music’s Education and Skills Committee and is a key part in developing a new apprenticeship standard for labels and publishers as well as showing new professional talent routes into the music industry via the Music Academic Partnership Programme.
Limited spaces. More info on Facebook >>
01 Nóv, 15:00 - 16:30; kex, skúlagata 28
Workshop: Empowering the DIY artist to self-manage
Christiana Sudano from Do Less Management offers a workshop for empowering Icelandic musicians and music professionals in managing themselves.
Christiana Sudano Bergamini worked in Label Relations at Universal Music Group (Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Maddie & Tae, Ghost, Sabrina Carpenter) to Product Managing legendary releases (Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, R.E.M) at Concord Music, she has seen many technological changes within her ten years in the industry. Christiana has recently joined forces with Sorum Management (HARV, Felisha and Fallon King, etc).
She enjoys blending new technology with tangible products to create innovative marketing strategies. She is also a champion for young women in the music industry and believes the future of the industry will depend on the integration of women in senior positions, being the founder of Do Less Management.
Limited spaces. More info on Facebook >>
02 Nóv, 10:00 - 12:00; á skrifstofu STEF, Laufásvegi 40
Music Supervisor Masterclass: Steven Tallamy, founder of WiseMusicGroup in Iceland
This Masterclass tackles the question: “What is music Supervision?” and “What exactly does a Music Supervisor do?” Steve Tallamy will take you through the entire process from script to premiere, including working with score composers, directors, editors, producers, pitching songs, clearing rights etc.
This is not a class about metadata, contract terms or using the DISCO system. It is about building relationships, about listening to creative people describe what they require and trying to translate that into music that fits their needs.
Steven Tallamy has been working in the music industry for 35+ years. Over the past 8 years he has developed a Music Supervision in Denmark. In 2022 Steven grew the Music Supervision team to include a member in Reykjavik and in November Edition Wilhelm Hansen/Wise Music are opening a publishing office in Iceland.
Limited spaces. More info on Facebook >>