Simple Things EXT.

An extended programme of unique performances, talks and art installations presented in association with Arts Council England.

WATERSHED DISCUSSION PANEL DETAILS

A series of panel discussions spanning the evening of Friday 21 October and the early afternoon of the Saturday 22 exploring key issues and experiences within the contemporary musical landscape. Topics include:

How can musical activity support itself financially in a digital era?

6:30PM Friday 21 October

As streaming giants and corporate powerhouses continue to remould industry blueprints, this discussion will explore the balancing act of business interests and authentic creative expression.

Panelists:

Chal Ravens (FACT / Wire Magazine)

Courtesy (Ectotherm / RBMA Radio)

Elle Simionescu-Marin (GRM Daily / Polydor)

Tom Wiltshire (Boiler Room)

Moderator: Duncan Harrison (Crack Magazine)

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DIY or die: Is Bristol's changing musical landscape providing opportunities or challenges for its creative scene?

8:00PM Friday 21 October

Over the years, much of Bristol's creative accomplishments have stemmed from its fertile DIY scene. And right now, a community of proudly independent outfits are redefining its creative fabric. We look at what fuels the appeal of these thriving grassroots operations in the city, as well as the tenacity of its residents who are working against the backdrop of a rapidly changing landscape.

Panelists:

Dan Davies (Young Echo) 

Dina Ntzira (The Island)

Joe Hatt (Howling Owl Records)

Kerry Patterson (Dirtytalk)

Moderator: Thomas Frost (Crack Magazine)

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Are UK festivals becoming dangerously homogenised?

12:30PM Saturday 22 October

As festivals become big business and the scene becomes saturated, how does that affect the capacity for individuality in the market? Promoters and journalists consider what steps can be taken to foster an environment that encourages creativity and risk-taking in festival programming.

Panelists: 

Jo Vidler (Secret Productions) 

Seb Wheeler (Mixmag) 

Tom Paine (Team Love)

Emma Thompson (A-Bound Festival)

Moderator: Angus Harrison (VICE)

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Radical dancefloors: meet the groups reclaiming club culture's progressive roots

2:00PM Saturday 22 October

Historically, dance music articulated the voice of the dispossessed and marginalised; the queer and the other. Examining the role of collectives and networks who appreciate the political power of the dancefloor, meet individuals creating inclusive spaces as forces for social change – and having heaps of fun while doing it.

Panelists:

Alice Woods (Meat Free) 

Gideon Berger (NYC Downlow / Block 9)

Joe Bligh (Thorny)

Nkisi (Endless)

Moderator: Sirin Kale (Broadly)