After our hugely successful introduction to the music business in the final quarter of last year, 2016 sees us drill down into specialist topics from February to June as we introduce some changes, making the Industry Takeover Seminars even more future-facing and valuable.

On February 17th we look at ‘How To Make & Monetise Video Content’ with our panel:

- Suli Breaks (spoken word poet & Youtube star with 12 million views)

- Akinola Davies (Film-maker, activist, Just Jam, Tim & Barry)

- Laura Brosnan (Complex UK, Hyperfrank)

Understanding how to make and monetise video content is key to presenting yourself as an artist and cultivating a fanbase. Developing a visual identity, building concepts, having the know-how to produce content on a shoestring, and understanding how to harness its power by using social channels is key in taking your career to the next level.

Suli Breaks is a visionary, undaunted by the restrictions found in conventional poetry, he has harnessed the power of the Internet to establish a global following. His YouTube channel boasts over 12 million views and 250K subscribers. 1 spoken word piece tipped the balance for Breaks, clocking up 7 million views. He is regularly featured on the Huffington Post, Guardian and Independent, and has made two appearances at the prestigious TEDx House of Parliament.

Akinola Davies is a filmmaker, activist and multi-media curator, who also hosts 3 online radio shows on NTS, showcasing some of the best regional sounds from the UK and internationally. He has been involved in over 400 episodes of Just Jam with Tim & Barry, has worked with Radio 1 Xtra, as well as on documentaries including Ewen Spencer’s ‘Brandy & Coke.’

Laura Brosnan is a columnist for Complex UK, penning features about grime, hip-hop and urban culture, and is the founder and editor of cult UK music blog Hyperfrank, well known for its honest views on the underground music scene. She has also written prolifically for the likes of i-D, MTV, RWD and Time Out.

Seminar chair Chris Cooke is MD and Business Editor of Complete Music Update, and also leads both consultancy unit CMU Insights and educational programme CMU:DIY. The CMU Daily bulletin is industry gold dust, covering the latest news, trends and developments each day.

All sessions include a panel discussion, Q&A, and dedicated networking opportunities; swap cards with industry movers, spark new contacts with peers and start a revolution.

Some Changes To Pricing:

- In order to maintain quality and sustainability of the seminars, we are introducing a small nominal fee of £5 for non-UD Creatives

- Seminars remain free for UD Creatives via the annual membership package, which includes entry to 9 seminars (Feb-June and Oct-Dec) + discounted admission and priority early bird booking for the Industry Takeover All Dayer

- Please note, only UD Creatives will have access to the post seminar speed- networking session

Please Note Change To Timings

- 6.30 session starts

- 8.30 panel discussion ends

- 8.45 dedicated speed-networking session (for UD Creatives only)

- 9.30 close

March – June Programme topics

- March 16th - Social Media: develop and maintain engaging and meaningful strategy

- April 20th  - Publishing & Songwriting

If you’re 18 – 24 and ready to make your mark find more information here: UD Tickets

Reprezent Radio will record the seminar.