AmericanaFest UK 2023 Panelists
- Allison Russell
- Amy Laidlaw
- Anton Lockwood
- Bee Adamic
- Beth Morton
- Beverley Whitrick
- Bjorn Pettersson
- Brian Hetherman
- Chris Austin
- Chris Carey
- Crispin Parry
- David Mcginnis
- David Messer
- Ethan Proctor
- Fergus Denham
- Gill Tee
- Hollie Hutton
- James Riley
- John Fell
- Katherine Priddy
- Katy Rose Bennett
- Kelly Bennaton
- Kirsty Geoghegan
- Lara Baker
- Lauren Down
- Lewis Jamieson
- Luke Hill
- Neil Pearson
- Neilson Hubbard
- Paul Bonham
- Phil Knox-Roberts
- Ralph McLean
- Ric Salmon
- Rich Legate
- Robert Specterman-Green
- Roger Wilson
- Rupert Hollier
- Ruth Lyon
- Sara Silver
- Siobhan Maher Kennedy
- Sophie Urquhart
- Stevie Smith
- Stuart Belsham
- Susan de Cartier
- Tom Besford
- Tom Bridgewater
- Tom Hutton
- Trisha Carter
- Westley Holdsworth
AmericanaFest UK 2023 Conference Schedule
Hackney Picture House - 270 Mare St, London E8 1HE
Monday 23rd January
19:00
Early Registration at Night Tales
The 10th Anniversary Kick off Party - Live music and DJ
Tuesday 24th January
09:00
Registration Open
09:30
Welcome to UK Americana Music Week 2023
With Stevie Smith, AMA-UK CEO.
09:45
Film: Big Old Goofy World: The Story of Oh Boy records
With Q&A.
11:05
Panel 1: No Money, No Luck Blues
Income and Funding You Didn't Know About and How to Get It.
11:50
Panel 2: Back on Top
How to Get into the Americana Chart, Powered by Sweet Home Alabama.
12:35
Presentation: Change the World
Music Declares Emergency Update.
12:55
Presentation: AMA UK Headline Partners
Sweet Home Alabama
13:10
LUNCH
Cafe on site and many great places to eat in the area.
14:00
Film: Lockdown Rooftop Concerts
Folk Vs Grime
14:15
Panel 3: Just Like in the Movies
Getting Your Music on TV, Film and More: The World of Sync Pitching.
16:00
Presentation: Songwriting Workshop
Join all the songwriters for performances and a presentation from the most recent AMA-UK Songwriting Workshop.
17:15
Finish
18:00
Showcases commence
Wednesday 25th January
09:00
Registration Opens
09:30
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Allison Russell - All Americana
The Mycelial Network of the Music Industry and The Rise of The Rainbow Coalition"
10:25
Panel 1: Back in the Saddle Again
The Return to Live One Year On - What's Changed?
11:15
Panel 2: Welcome to the Club
Safer and More Inclusive Spaces for Americana Artists, Audiences and Industry.
12:00
LUNCH
Cafe on site and many great places to eat in the area.
14:05
Panel 3: All in it Together
Building the Best Team - What Every Artist Needs.
15:05
Panel 4: Takin' Care of Business
Making a Career Behind the Scenes
16:00
Panel 5: On the Road Again
Touring for Americana Artists - International Opportunities.
17:00
Finish
18:00
Showcases commence
Thursday 26th January
10:00
Film: Looking for a New England and The Broadside Hack
Join us for coffee and pastries, hosted by our partners British Underground.
11:30
Song Writing Circle : Six Shooter Records Presents: Keep the Wild Flowers Blooming
Hosted by the legendary Bob Harris - featuring Allison Russell, Elles Bailey, Whitehorse and William Prince. Join us for lunch hosted by our partners Six Shooter Records.
14:10
In Conversation - BBC Radio Ulster
DJ Ralph McLean In Conversation with Nickel Creek.
15:30