/ events / tuesday june 5th
Special guests: Martin Elbourne and Emma Wakefield
Wayne Imms interviewed a superb line up from the worlds of music and television. Raffle prizes included a pair of tickets to the fantastic Lovebox Festival (London’s Victoria Park on 21 & 22 July), a pair of cinema tickets to see any film of your choice at the superb Duke of York’s cinema, also tickets to any event of your choice at the Soundwaves festival(Brighton & Hove’s brand new festival of contemporary music).
Martin Elbourne - Glastonbury festival music director
An influential man in the music scene and an integral part of festivals, Martin explained how he broke into the industry and of his passion for music. As co-creator of WOMAD, the much acclaimed world music event, he discussed how the idea was formed whilst in a pub with Peter Gabriel. He revealed that the first gig he attended was Led Zeppelin, for just seventy five pence! As for organising Glastonbury, Martin said that he constantly avoided answering his phone, because he's usually inundated with new bands who are keen to play at the legendary festival. For this year's line up, he told us how boss Michael Eavis took some persuasion for The Who to take part. This fascinating interview also heard how he had the idea for Brighton's prestigious Great Escape festival, now in its second year, and the importance of promoting new talent, bringing acts from around the world to this city.
Emma Wakefield - Lambent Television Production's Company Director
Emma, Lambent Television Production's MD, told us of the origins of the company, which moved to Brighton five years ago. She gave an interesting insight into their wide range of programmes, and how they specialise in tackling difficult and sensitive subjects, making them accessible to a wide audience. Emma discussed Lambent's current productions, which include Welcome to My World, a series exploring the parallel lives of teenagers and their parents; Teachers' TV, and a wide range of programming and multi platform projects, including BBC's The Politics Show.
Music - Laura Jane Kauffman
The audience was treated to a wonderful live performance from the lovely singer / songwriter Laura Jane Kauffman, who has rapidly built up a glowing reputation on both sides of the Atlantic. The highly impressive set included her ballads I Wish I Was and Galveston Sand.
Claudia Molitor and Patrick Harrex - Founders of Soundwaves Festival
In a humorous presentation, renowned composers Claudia Molitor and Patrick Harrex introduced us to the programme for Brighton & Hove's new June festival of contemporary music. They explained how it came about and set out their vision for the future.
