After you meet a potential client, how do you ensure a successful follow-up? How do you deal with gender inequality, and why is developing a Personal Brand so important (and how do you actually do it?). During BMIM Special, there will be Roundtable discussions covering these issues and more. Check which subjects are included below and register by 2 June. You can sign up for three Roundtables, and you will be allocated a maximum of two.
There are two Round Table Sessions. The first session is from 15:15 – 16:00h, the second from 16:15 – 17:00h.
Roundtable #1: Your Work, your Brand: A Roundtable on Personal Branding
What is your talent, what do you stand for personally, what are your qualities as a creator, and how would you describe your passion? What value do you add to your relationships, colleagues or your organisation? What do you do and share on your social media? Because with every post, like and comment, you are (un)consciously building your Personal Brand. Business is based on trust and the value you add. And like it or not, every person has a Personal Brand. You can take advantage of this professionally. During this Roundtable, you will discuss how to enhance and develop your (online) personality with Karen Oldhoven. The aim is to improve your credibility, present yourself confidently and be aware of what makes you stand out.
This talk is led by Karen Oldhoven (Founder Personal Branding Agency).
Roundtable #2: Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up
You recently met with a potential client, and now it's time to follow up. But how?! Following up is an essential part of winning new business. But you're not the only one who finds it difficult to find the right way to do this without being pushy or damaging the relationship with your (potential) client.
During this Roundtable discussion, we’ll delve deeper into the art of the follow-up. All participants share their experiences and strategies. From sending a reminder or a media file to pitching an idea or meeting up again 'spontaneously'. When and how often do you follow up? What good is sharing valuable content without a hard sell?
This talk is led by Remco van Eijndhoven (Lecturer & Coach, Conservatorium Haarlem).
Roundtable #3: The Future of Media Music
With the rise of streaming services and new technologies, media composers and other professionals have more opportunities than ever to make their mark on the industry. But what is the future of media music? During this Roundtable discussion, we’ll talk to several experts about the current state of the industry and what we can expect in the future. From the challenges and opportunities for media music to the different ways creators, directors, producers, composers and sync managers work together.
This talk is led by Guido Heeneman (BCMM Chair).
Roundtable #4: Contacts and contracts
Most composers don't get excited by terms like IP law, case law, contracts, industry terms or benchmarks. But - spoiler alert - knowledge about these things is necessary if you want to make it in the music industry. During this Roundtable discussion, music lawyer Sander Petit will be available to answer all your questions in easy-to-follow language. His mantra is that being more aware of your rights will help you make smarter deals. Smarter deals lead to more revenue and less risk. More income and less risk lead to more freedom, and more freedom leads to more creativity, which in turn leads to more deals.
This talk is led by Sander Petit (Lawyer, Petit Legal).
Roundtable #5: It's a lonely job. What are you working on? Sparring with fellow composers
As a composer, you often spend hours, days or weeks working by yourself. Sure, you may have a chat at the coffee machine, but that might not be enough to satisfy your social interaction needs. How do you make sure you keep on top of things, stay motivated and not go crazy? During this Roundtable discussion, we will talk about this process. How do fellow composers approach this and what can you learn from this for your own process? Take a seat and identify the things that will help you move forward.
This talk is led by composer Matthijs Kieboom.
Roundtable #6: It's an uneven score: diversity and gender equality
Why are there so few women or LGBTQA+ (media) composers? Or media composers of colour or from non-Western backgrounds? Have you ever been discriminated against because of your gender? Did you get paid less or did a less experienced creator walk away with the job? In this Roundtable discussion, Amber Roner takes the lead on this uncomfortable topic for many. We exchange experiences and help each other answer the question: How do we make composing for media more inclusive? And how do you navigate a (music) world where women and LGBTQA+ are still underrepresented and undervalued?
This talk is led by presenter Amber Roner.
You need a BMIM Special ticket to participate in the Round Tables Sessions. Buy your tickets here.
