Music Commission News

Going Global are pleased to announce an exclusive showcase speed pitching opportunity for attendees at this year’s Summit.

Adam Ryan, Head of Music for The Great Escape in the UK, and Senior Music Festival Programmer for SXSW, Dev Sherlock, are among the excellent slate of international speakers for Going Global this year.

Conference registrants will have the opportunity to book a 5-minute session, where they can pitch for a showcasing slot in the future.

The speed pitching session will be held on Day Two of the conference on Saturday 3 September directly after lunch. There will be limited slots available and you’ll need to register in advance to secure your time. To make the most of the opportunity, you will need to attend the panel on Day One – Making The Most of SXSW and The Great Escape. This will feature Adam Ryan, Dev Sherlock, Alan Holt (International Manager for the Music Commission), Millie Millgate (Executive Producer, Sounds Australia) and Cary Caldwell from international event specialists 212 Music Group.

Registrations for the pitching sessions open at 10:00am on Thursday 24 August exclusively for Going Global Music Summit ticket holders. A wait list will be in place for any who miss out on a slot.