CreaTeME-Friday on May 2nd at Bare Studenthus (Kraftverk): “The Sound of Success” Navigating the Music Industry
Join us for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection as we dive into the evolving landscape of the music industry – from building sustainable careers through fan engagement, to unlocking funding opportunities and navigating artist management. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, manager, or just curious about the business side of music, this event brings you valuable knowledge from leading voices in the industry.
Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with the experts and get your questions answered.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your music career and network with industry professionals!
Info:
When: Friday, May 2nd
Where: Bare Studenthus/Kraftverk,
Kristiansand/Skippergata 24b
– Main Hall
The workshop is held in English.
Lunch is included for participants if
you register through the link below.
Deadline for lunch-registering is April 30th.
Program:
09:30-10:30: “Your fans, Your Future: Thriving with the Fan Economy” Med Sigurd Nyborg
Learn how to build a sustainable music career beyond streaming and how to connect with your biggest fans!
10:35-12:00: “Different Revenue Opportunities for Independent Artists”, a presentation by Marte Grave Isaksen from the music office SØRF.
12:00-12:30: Lunch
12:30-14:00: “34 Years, Tears, Fears and Damaged Ears. Or: How (and How Not To) Manage Artists”, a presentation by manager Andy Inglis
Presenting The Speakers
Sigurd Nyborg
Sigurd Nyborg is a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep understanding of commercialization and product development. As former CEO of Backr, a subscription-based platform designed to revolutionize the connection between artists and their fans, Sigurd is at the forefront of the fan economy. His expertise in creating sustainable income models for creators and understanding of fan behavior makes him a valuable voice on this topic.
Marte Grave Isaksen
Isaksen is a project manager at Musikkontoret Sørf, where she works with communication and project development to support the music industry in Southern Norway. She has extensive experience with funding strategies and application writing, both as an applicant and a grant administrator. At Sørf, she is the administrator for the Rytmisk Satsing funding program and the Sparebanken Sør Musikkpris, giving her deep insight into how funding processes work from the inside.
For several years, Marte has also guided regional industry professionals through the complex landscape of grants and funding opportunities, helping them secure financial support for their projects.
Andy Inglis
CEO and Founder of 5000 management, Andy’s career started in Scotland in 1990, DJing and running raves. He began managing bands and small electronic labels, moving to London in 1997 to continue the work. In 2005 he co-founded The Luminaire (a live music venue) winning London Venue of The Year and UK Venue of The Year in the first two years. He booked Quart – Norway’s biggest and oldest music festival, co-founded Sørveiv Music Summit and The KRS Open conference in Kristiansand, lectures internationally, and supports mentoring initiatives to help young artists and managers find their way in the music industries.
Photo credits: Private
The event is organized by students from work package 4 – Artistic Entrepeneurship
- Elena Eriksen Radulov
- Riccardo Magoni