MUSIC techpitch 4.5

In partnership with EMI Music

27th March 2012

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We are delighted to announce the second MUSIC techpitch 4.5 event, an evening pitch event in partnership with EMI Music, as part of the successful techpitch 4.5 series of events.

The purpose of MUSIC techpitch 4.5 is to showcase some of the latest music-tech startups in Europe, including some which have taken part in the UKTI pitch-training workshop, and to provide them with a platform to build awareness, gain investment and users in an environment where they can present to and network with industry experts and potential partners.

The next MUSIC techpitch 4.5 will take place on 27th March 2012 starting at 18.30, at EMI's headquarters in Kensington.

The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Andria Vidler, CEO, EMI Music UK & Ireland, discussing what EMI has learnt from its culture, heritage and people to define its approach to innovation. Following the keynote, eight music-tech startups will present their business ideas and revenue models during a three-minute pitch followed by a five minute Q&A by a panel of judges. MUSIC techpitch 4.5 will be chaired by Danvers Baillieu, co-founder of Bootlaw and senior associate with law firm Pinsent Masons.

Eight music-tech startups will present their business ideas and revenue models during a three minute pitch followed by a five minute Q&A by a panel of judges.

Pitching companies:

LiveMusicStage - LiveMusicStage.com is a high-end solution for live streaming. The stream can be monetized with ticket, music & merchandise sales and advertising. Follow on twitter @LiveMusicStage

Music2Text Music2text [M2T] gives labels and artists the ability to sell or promote single tracks and ringtones direct to consumer with SMS [text SONG-NAME to 60444]. Follow on twitter @Music2Text

Nu-Desine Designers and developers of a new electronic musical instrument. Follow on twitter @alphasphere

Pepper by DAM Good Media A social mobile app connecting friends through live music. Follow on twitter @PepperApp

Psonar Pay per play music. Follow on twitter @psonar

Radiojar A technology provider for DJs and web radio stations that virtualises complicated software & hardware used in web radio production & streaming, into a single online service. Follow on twitter @radiojar

Sound Index by Digital Innovation Group The SoundIndex uses semantic analysis of social media to generate a real-time, customisable music chart and TV music channel. Follow on twitter @OllyWhatTalent

Soundation A web application that allows anyone to make music online. Follow on twitter @powerFX1

Judging Panel

Chaired by: Danvers Baillieu, Pinsent Masons / Bootlaw
Nanette Rigg, founder of City Showcase
Alun Simpson, goetz partners Corporate Finance
Bindi Karia, Microsoft Bizspark
Giampiero di Carlo, editor Rockol
James Parton, Head of Marketing, BlueVia (Telefonica)
Bertrand Bodson,SVP Global Digital Marketing, EMI Music

The panel of judges will discuss the viability of each business idea and give constructive feedback on both the revenue model and the pitch. A winner will be selected both by the judges and by an audience vote where the winner of the judges vote will win the opportunity to an investment meeting arranged by Par Equity.

Agenda

18.30 - Registration and networking

19.00 - Introduction, start of programme

19.05 - Keynote presentation

  Andria Vidler, CEO, EMI Music UK & Ireland

19.25 - Introduction of judging panel

  Chaired by: Danvers Baillieu, Pinsent Masons / Bootlaw
  Nanette Rigg, founder of City Showcase
  Alun Simpson, goetz partners Corporate Finance
  Bindi Karia, Microsoft Bizspark
  Giampiero di Carol, editor Rockol
  James Parton, Head of Marketing, BlueVia (Telefonica)
  Bertrand Bodson,SVP Global Digital Marketing, EMI Music

19.30 - 3 minute Pitches

LiveMusicStage
Music2Text
Nu-Desine
Pepper by DAM Good Media
Psonar
Radiojar
Sound Index by Digital Innovation Group
Soundation

20.45 - Drinks & networking

22.00 - End of event


The discussion, pitching and the judging will be followed by refreshments and the opportunity for networking.

Venue

EMI Headquarters, 27 Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, W8 5SW

Need somewhere to stay near the venue? To help you get the perfect accommodation and the best special offers we have put together a unique MUSIC techpitch 4.5 HotelMap that shows the nearby accommodation options and best possible rates and special offers. The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel: MUSIC techpitch 4.5 HotelMap

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Apply to pitch MUSIC techpitch 4.5

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

By getting up on stage and pitching your business idea and model, in this case to the panel of experts we have put together for techpitch 4.5, you will gain exposure and interest from both potential users and potential funders, as well as from media in general. And you get to practise and receive immediate feedback on your pitch.

The pitch session is not about achieving funding immediately, but gaining interest, making connections, and hopefully starting relevant discussions, so if you like the idea of pitching you will be good!

Pitches at 2Pears events are free-of-charge for the pitching companies, which means that the person pitching receives a complimentary ticket for the event. All other company members and interested parties will be required to purchase tickets at best available rate, to attend the event.

What we need from you in order to confirm you are eligible to pitch and to make a fair selection of companies for MUSIC techpitch 4.5 is for you to download the application form and complete all questions on this form and submitting it by 2nd March 2012 by email to rassami@2pears.com.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

Please ensure that it is 1 page only and that it is in Word format, as nothing longer and no other format will be considered. Please also ensure that you save your application as COMPANYNAME_m4pt5.docx where the name of your startup replaces 'COMPANYNAME'.

Q1: What is the market problem?
Q2: Your solution?
Q3: Your business model?
Q4: Your competitors?
Q5: Your team?
Q6: What you are looking for?
Remember: one page only, in Word...

Who to send it to? Email your application to rassami@2pears.com by 2nd March 2012

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED


If you have any questions about registering for MUSIC techpitch 4.5 please contact us on +44 (0)20 3239 9325 or email petra (at) 2pears (dot) com.