This weekend some of the most innovative digital producers, musicians, programmers and curators join together for a weekend of talks and discussions to discuss how composers working today can harness new opportunities presented by digital technology.

Part of the New Music Biennial, these two symposiums look at emerging trends in digital media, focussed on two themes of new platforms and audiences online. How can new developments in technology best be used to the advantage of composers? What works, what doesn’t? Are there any ethical implications, and what are they? In what direction are we headed? And what happens if we get left behind?

1. NEW PLATFORMS
10.30am – 11.50am Saturday 5 July 2014, Royal Festival Hall level 5 function room
Lively discussion and Q&A about the latest developments in the world of online platforms, and how these can be used in the best interests of the new music community. Our panel of experts includes Robin Rimbaud (AKA Scanner), Andrew Dubber (Bandcamp), Michela Magas (Stromotolite) and Brittney Bean (Songdrop). Chaired by Jean-Baptiste Theibaut (Sound & Music). Tickets available from Southbank Centre here

2. BUILDING AUDIENCES ONLINE
10am – 11.20am Sunday 6 July 2014, Royal Festival Hall level 5 function room
Engaging debate about the nature of online audiences in all of their different manifestations, and how to grow them! From live streaming to the immediacy of social media and audience interaction – and anything else you would like to bring to the table during the Q&A. Panellists include Shaun Blezard (Hugs Bison) and Lisa Meyer (Capsule). Chaired by Rich Whitelaw, Head of Programmes at Sound & Music. Tickets available from Southbank Centre here