The Rising Music Festival Mentoring Day

The Rising Music Festival Mentoring Day is a unique surgery-style drop-in event designed to give emerging artists direct access to experienced music industry professionals — completely free of charge. Whether you’re just starting out, preparing for live shows, or trying to grow your audience, this is your chance to ask questions, gain practical advice, and build confidence in every aspect of your music career.

Drop in, chat one-to-one with experts, attend live sessions, and leave with real-world knowledge you can immediately put into practice. Plus, The Phoenix Servery Bar will be open throughout the day, making it the perfect relaxed environment to network, meet other musicians, and talk music.

Industry Experts Include:

🎤 Rob Allerston – CEO of The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre
Get advice on venues, live music programming, and what promoters and venues are looking for from artists.

📸 Sally McIlhone – Marketing Manager
Learn how to create a professional Electronic Press Kit (EPK) that helps your band stand out to promoters, festivals, and venues.

📑 Rachel Jackson – Operations & Administration Manager
Understand the practical side of the music industry, including invoicing, admin, and the essential behind-the-scenes processes artists need to know.

🔊 Louis Anderson – Rising Music Festival Technical Director
Hands-on support with setting up a PA system and creating a professional tech spec for gigs and festivals.

💡 Amy Wheeler – Festival Director
Discover how to create your own opportunities, build momentum as an independent artist, and most importantly — how to get paid for your work.

🎶 Aly Duff – Creative Director
Gain insight into live performance, stage presence, and connecting with audiences.

🎥 Bandcraft – Music Videos & Production
Explore music production techniques and learn how effective visuals and music videos can elevate your project. Members of the Bandcraft team have worked with major artists including Iron Maiden, Fleetwood Mac, and Coldplay.

Whether you’re a solo artist, producer, singer-songwriter, or full band, the Rising Music Festival Mentoring Day is an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within a supportive creative environment.

Bring your questions, your ideas, and your ambition.