Un-Convention and Slim Monday

The Fat Tuesday music festival continues (nearly at tomorrow's climax!) with Un-Convention today, 4th March, at the splendid St Mary in the Castle, from 10.30 to 17.30; doors open at 10.00 (details at the website). Un-Convention is a "one-day music conference aimed at the grassroots of the industry" and features workshops and panellists from across the music business.

This evening brings the, now traditional, Slim Monday featuring King Size Slim, and where you may meet many of the Fat Tuesday musicians and singers in 'civvies' during this laid back event, doors opening at 18.30. In addition to the music, this year also features a Quanticks Quiz from 19.30, hosted by writer, broadcaster and critic David Quantick; tickets are £5, more details at the website.

Not so fat Monday...

Today sees a quieter day music gig-wise, though it certainly shouldn't be uninteresting! From 10am to 5.30pm in the Sussex Hall of White Rock Theatre is being held Unconvention, a free "one-day music conference aimed at the grassroots of the industry." You can catch "panellists from across the music business in conversation about the future of the music industry and attend workshops on a range of key elements including practical advice for gigging, and tips on securing crowdfunding & grants." 

Indeed, "Un-Convention is a UK based global music network and development agency. Their events and projects bring together artists and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise." If you're musically inclined this sounds like the place to be today! See the website for further details of  what the day offers.

Then, this evening, for the ninth year running, returns Slim Monday, a more relaxed 4 hours (7-11pm and also free entry) at the Palace, also at White Rock just along from the theatre, and including live music by King Size Slim; see website.

Have a good day before the serious fun tomorrow evening!