About we:LIVE

Through the creation and development of an inclusive network of UK independent venues and promoters (IVP), we:LIVE will promote and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise through direct resources, the implementation of best business practice and the promotion of the standing and interests of IVPs in the music industry at large.

Central to we:LIVE’s remit will be the provision of resources that will assist IVPs in maximising their businesses and, in turn, creating an improved business environment for artists, agents and managers alike.

This may include boilerplate contracts, costings sheets, event management sheets, guidance with licensing issues, market reports, industry commentaries and other subjects pertinent to IVPs. The site will contain both public resources - which will be focused towards first time promoters, artists, tour managers' and agents - and members’ resources that will focus specifically on issues pertinent to IVPs.

Aims

To provide resources and information that will enable IVPs to maximise their business potential.
To promote the standing of IVPs in the industry at large by encouraging best business practice.
To give the promoter and the venue owner wider representation
To create an on-line community that will facilitate networking, co-operation and the sharing of expertise between IVPs’ throughout the UK.

Our Services

These are the services we offer our members:

Resources:
Central to we:LIVE’s remit will be the provision of resources that will assist IVPs in maximising their businesses and, in turn, creating an improved business environment for artists, agents and managers alike. This may include boilerplate contracts, costings sheets, event management sheets, guidance with licensing issues, market reports, industry commentaries and other subjects pertinent to IVPs. The site will contain both public resources - which will be focused towards first time promoters, artists, tour managers' and agents - and members’ resources that will focus specifically on issues pertinent to IVPs.

Representation:
To represent the interests of IVPs to the wider music industry and key stakeholders such as government, councils and police.

Community:
At the core of the site will be on-line forums which will facilitate the exchange of ideas and co-operation between IVPs. These forums will be private and membership of we:LIVE will be required in order to view and contribute to them. This will be supplemented by member profiles containing basic information about each member and a private messaging service. Like the forums these will be viewable only by we:LIVE members

Projects

To date we:Live has consulted and hosted events and panels, please find a list below current
and ongoing projects:

Ongoing member of the Review Panel for Form 696 and consultant to London Promoters Forum run by Metropolitan Police Services (Det Sgt Thomas BOWEN and Chief Inspector Adrian Studd)
Ongoing consultant and colleague to BII (British Institute of Inn-Keeping) on their Award for Music Promoters due to launch in Jan- Sat on the pilot course in Oct 2009
Ongoing collaboration with Bristol Music Foundation- Regional employers group for live music, events and theatre
Ongoing collaboration with The Great Escape- we:Live will host a day of events at the music conference in May 2010, on this day we will be teaching 3 modules from the Level 2 Qualification AMP (Award for Music promoters)
The Great Escape May 2009: Hosted and Co-ordinated a panel on Form 696 with keynote speaks Steve Forester and Chief Inspector Adrian Studd. Panelist on second panel discussing the changing role of the promoter.
Live UK 2009: Hosted two panels one on Form 696, and the other on challenges face by promoters. Hosted a drinks networking event with We Got Tickets for delegates.
Music Tank 2009: Panellist on a debate and discussion concerning Noise Abatement and Form 696
Music South West 2009:Panelist on What are the challenges faced by venues, festivals and promoters?

The Board

Julian Flitter - Accountant (Goodman Jones LLP)
Irving David - Lawyer (DWFM Beckman)
Ruth Barlow - Arts (Head of Live, Beggars)
Dominique Czopor - Chair (The Boileroom)
Rosemary French - Education / Business (Business Link Chief Executive)
Martin Elbourne - Figurehead (Promoter for 30 years)
Anna Smart - Regional Development (SEEDA)
Jamie Earl - Licensed Trade (Head of Qualifications BII)