Saffron unveil full lineup for 7 Days of Sound workshops

Saffron unveil full lineup for 7 Days of Sound workshops

Posted on: 22 Jan 2021

Speakers from across the electronic music community will be delivering a wide range of workshops and masterclasses.

 

Saffron Records have officially unveiled the full lineup for 7 Days of Sound, a week-long digital event put together to connect, empower and inspire women and non-binary people in music tech.

 

Set to take place from Saturday 23 - Friday 29 January, the event will be made up of virtual talks, workshops and masterclasses hosted by a selection of esteemed artists industry experts.

 

The 7 Days of Sound workshops are open to female-identifying and non-binary people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of experience. Find out more and book your place here.

 

 

From internationally-renowned artist Afrodeutsche to Bristol-based DJs Daisy Moon and Em Williams, 7 Days of Sound will see an array of guest hosts delivering some unmissable sessions on production, mixing, performing and much more.

 

In line with Saffron's ethos of addressing the drastic gender imbalance in music tech, the event will be run by and for women and non-binary people. The event will be taking place online via Zoom amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

 

Browse the full 7 Days of Sound programme below:

 

Sat 23 Jan: CREATIVE PRODUCTION 


4pm - Starting From Scratch: How to turn your idea into a track // Hosted by Bishi
7pm - Refine & Define: Producing and building a track in Ableton Live // Hosted by Anna Lakatos

 

Sun 24 Jan: MIXING & MASTERING


4pm - Mixing Masterclass: Marta Salogni and Shura go through the mixing session of her track BKLYNLDN // Hosted by Marta Salogni & Shura
7pm - De-mystifying Mastering // Hosted by Katie Tavini

 

Mon 25 Jan: BUSINESS MATTERS


3pm - Rights & Responsibilities: A 101 of music contracts, rights and negotiation techniques // Hosted by Giselle Allier, Jen O’Neill, Richard Hoare
7.30pm - Money Bag: A look at current UK music grants and funding pots and how you can make the most of these opportunities // Hosted by Maxie Gedge

 

Tue 26 Jan: EXPERIMENTALISM


4pm - Emotional Landscapes: Experimental production approaches // Hosted by Alev Lenz
7pm - The Evolution of Suzi Analogue: A Multimedia Retrospective on Her Creative Journey // Hosted by Suzi Analogue & Mia

 

Wed 27 Jan: WELLBEING


4pm - Sustainability: Analysing and improving the social and environmental impact of the music industry // Hosted by Pauline Bourdon
7.30pm - Resilience: Finding creativity and community for musicians in times of struggle // Hosted by Eki Shola

 

Thu 28 Jan: MUSIC FOR MEDIA


3pm - Frameworks: Producing, scoring and performing // Hosted by Henrietta Smith-Rolla (Afrodeutsche) & Harriet Pittard
6pm - Score Dissect: Mercury Prize-nominated Anna Meredith (MBE) will be dissecting one of her recent scores // Hosted by Anna Meredith & Homay Schmitz

 

Fri 29 Jan: DJING & RADIO


3.30pm - DJ 101: An intro to digital DJing and mixing // Hosted by Daisy Moon & Em Williams
7.30pm - In Conversation with Sherelle: Building resilience, capturing energy, supporting your crew and elevation through radio // Hosted by Sherelle & Lizzy Ellis

 

 

Tickets for 7 Days of Sound are available to purchase individually or as one full week pass. Free and donated tickets are also available for those who are unable to pay - applications are open here.

 

You can find out more about 7 Days of Sound or book your tickets here. Follow Saffron on Twitter for more news and updates.

 

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Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.