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Who is going to be the UK's Young Music Entrepreneur 2008?The deadline for applications has now passed for the UK Music Entrepreneur 2008. We are delighted to announce that the following applicants have been shortlisted for the award: Adam Goodyer - Managing Director, Concert Live We are currently updating the UK Music Entrepreneur 2008 area of the Creative Economy website. Very soon you will be able to view full profiles for each of our finalists and find out more information about them, the judging panel and the award itself. ABOUT THE AWARDThe award, created by the British Council in partnership with NESTA recognises the potential of an individual, aged between 25 and 35, working within the music industry, to be a future leader of the sector in the UK, and indeed internationally. Through character and drive this person will demonstrate entrepreneurship and vision for the future of music in the UK. The award seeks to further stimulate the development of the UK music industry in an international business context. Our aim is to find the most talented young UK music entrepreneurs and give them the chance to find out more about what is happening out there, by joining the wider network of the British Council's existing International Young Creative Entrepreneur programme. PRIZEWe are seeking to identify one winner and two runners-up who will be invited to take part in a specially designed and tailored tour of India's music industry. The tour will provide a real insight into the industry in one of the world's fastest developing and most dynamic economies. For any creative entrepreneur India's potential as a market, as a source for new sounds and new talent, cannot be overlooked. The tour will open the door to India's music industry, from Bollywood and the independent scene to classical and contemporary forms. The group will meet leading figures from the music industry in India, including members of the British Council network of young music entrepreneurs, and have the chance to learn first hand about how business is done there. Applicants must be seeking to push the boundaries of the industry and have a vision for extending international business and cultural relations through music. ELIGIBILITYTo apply for the award, candidates must:
MUSIC SECTOR DEFINITIONCandidates must already be active professionally in the UK music sector, to include:
We recognise that a participant may be active as a musician or DJ, however their work as an artist musical talent will not be factored into the judging procedure - finalists will be judged solely on the merit of their entrepreneurial abilities in the music business. JUDGING PROCEDUREAll applications will be reviewed by a selection panel who will compile a shortlist of candidates to participate in the judging procedure. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with an independent UK music industry judging panel, who, through their existing application form and a Q&A session, will assess the candidates' entrepreneurial ability, leadership ability, market awareness, originality of ideas, and international outlook. For further information about the judging procedure please see the UKYME guidance notes, as below. The judging panel will identify the UKYME winner and two runners-up to participate in the tour of the Indian music industry. The winner will be announced at an award ceremony at London Calling on 20 June. TIMELINE6 May - DEADLINE for applications has now passed CONTACTIf you have any questions about the award please contact: Claire de Braekeleer |
 
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