The topic for the seminar was Is Black Music Dead? and speakers included representatives from West Midlands Police, promoters, artists and businesses.

Ghetts is hailed as one of the primer Grime MC’s and his hotly anticipated new album will be out in Summer 2010.

Ghetts joins the panel to talk about how important digital image and promotion is to artists and musicians.

Places for the seminar are free but you need to register to attend and places are limited, click here for all the details.

Below is the new video from Ghetts:

The article is an interview with Punch Director Ammo, who explains the reasons of why this topic is being explored, ” We want this seminar to be a stepping stone to new work and business for everyone in the music world.”

Tuned On is a series of free seminars that explore issues affecting today’s contemporary music industry. For more information on the seminars click here.

Monday 8 February 2010  6pm – 7.30pm – Symphony Hall

 Is Black music dead?

This seminar explores whether Black music events are still successful or whether the red tape and fears of violence surrounding them has made it harder for promoters and organisers,  under continued pressure from police and local authorities. Panellists will discuss the implementation of the 696 form in London, a form which makes promoters highlight any events that may attract a BME crowd.

Confirmed speakers include Akala (Hip Hop Shakespeare Company & brother of Ms Dynamite), drum n bass MC Magika, Mo from The TickerSellers and Tyson from BMG, an event security firm in Birmingham.

We are also happy to confirm that the Superintendent and Sergeant from the Licensing and Planning unit at Steel House Lane, West Midlands Police will also be on the panel.

Interested? Then sign up for a FREE place by sending your name and email address to sophie@punch-records.co.uk or call us on 0121 224 7444.