The likes of Seth Lakeman and Tiga are the latest acts to be confirmed for this year's Evolution Festival, which, as previously reported, takes place from 23- 26 May in Newcastle. Both will feature in a programme of indoor events taking place as part of the Evolution proceedings, with Lakeman playing at the Sage venue, whilst Tiga appears at Digital.
In the week running up to the event, Evolution have also programmed a number of events and workshops under the banner of 'The Know How', in which industry types are to share their experience with local musicians and music businesses. Former EMI chairman Tony Wadsworth and IFPI chairman John Kenned head these proceedings with a seminar at the Sage entitled 'What's happened to the record industry'. Those events are free but ticketed, available from Generator on 0191 245 0099, or e-mail [email protected].
Commenting on the wide Evolution programme, Festival Director Jim Mawdsley told CMU: "This year we are setting out to bring a true party atmosphere to Newcastle and Gateshead with special events that aren't being produced any where else. This shows the massive strength of the live music and club sector in Newcastle/Gateshead and the unity we are proud of. We also need to put something back in and by producing the series of seminars with Generator anyone working in the business of music can benefit from some real industry experience first hand and use this to strengthen their own activity".
See full details at http://www.evolutionfestival.co.uk, press info from Profound Media.