Liverpool Sound City 2014

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The first keynote speakers have been announced as musicians John Cale, and Thurston Moore, plus former head of the FA Premier League Rick Parry will be interviewed by novelist Kevin Sampson, and sports correspondent James Corbett.

The following topics will be covered as part of the conference’s series of panels and debates:

Is everybody Appy!? The importance of the tech and entertainment business (in terms of commercial music exploitation)

The ‘pornification’ of pop culture

The rebirth of vinyl – fad or trend?

The death of music sub cultures or just old bastards moaning

The importance and business of style in British pop culture

Repackage and Redefine! Breathing life into well-worn brands. Are there any new lessons for the music business?

Zero to Hero- The rise of the blogger!

The new demagogues? - What can the music industry learn from the international football business (and vice versa)

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first acts confirmed;

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/14/140127e.shtml