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

Conference closes