{"id":51444,"date":"2019-11-18T17:14:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T17:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=51444"},"modified":"2019-11-18T17:14:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T17:14:36","slug":"company-proving-opportunities-to-independent-musicians-worldwide-heads-to-bute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2019\/11\/18\/company-proving-opportunities-to-independent-musicians-worldwide-heads-to-bute\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsigned musicians offered career networking boost by local music artist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Unsigned Artist company is hosting a launch event to bring independent musicians from in and around the Welsh capital together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51445\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51445\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Nikki-Pope-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Founder and recording artist Nikki Pope is looking to create a network for local artists to collaborate through The Unsigned Artist. (Image: The Unsigned Artist)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A new company which provides advice to independent musicians and bands worldwide on how to manage their careers is hosting a free networking event in Cardiff Bay on 19 November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Unsigned Artist business is run by Cardiff-based recording artist Nikki Pope. It is organising events in the US as well as in UK cities, and the Cardiff event takes place from 6-8pm at Academy Coffee&#8217;s Platform venue in Bute Street.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening is designed to encourage independent and unsigned artists to network and meet other up-and-coming musicians in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus Nikki will be unveiling the business&#8217;s new concept of video tutorial workshops, which will be available to purchase from 1 December.  The video will provide first-hand guidance on how to manage your career and set up a team around you when you&#8217;re starting out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, an open mic will be held and all interested musicians are encouraged to take a turn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff was named as the UK\u2019s first <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Music City (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/whats-on\/music-nightlife-news\/cardiff-going-named-uks-first-14030048\" target=\"_blank\">Music City<\/a> last year, and The Unsigned Artist group is hoping to capitalise on the city\u2019s deep music heritage and aspiring musicians&#8217; scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCardiff is on the brink of something really exciting for the whole creative industry,\u201d said Nikki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis means that soon, one of the main things that Cardiff will be known for globally is its reputation for a thriving music scene.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Unsigned Artist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/(https:\/\/www.nikkipope.com\/the-unsigned-artist)\" target=\"_blank\">The U<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Unsigned Artist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nikkipope.com\/the-unsigned-artist\" target=\"_blank\">nsigned Artist<\/a> is aiming to become the go-to networking hub for independent and unsigned musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikki added, \u201cWhen the fall of Cardiff&#8217;s bustling music home, Womanby Street was <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/culture\/womanby-street-saved-happens-next\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"protested (opens in a new tab)\">protested<\/a>, this is enough to show the passion and dedication for music within our city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI genuinely believe that any artists who are contemplating a move to Wales will see only positive changes in our music scene and if they 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