LIVE: OFF THE RECORD FESTIVAL 2019

-VARIOUS VENUES, MANCHESTER- ‘New Music Festival and Conference’ Off The Record is returning to Manchester for its fourth edition this Friday. It’s a one day event (apart from the networking drinks on Thursday), taking place over different venues across the Northern Quarter, such as Jimmy’s, Night and Day Café and Soup Kitchen. During the day, […]
-CENTRAL METHODIST HALL, MANCHESTER- Being an enthusiastic reader of the liner notes of my favourite CDs as a kid, I remember seeing the SPARS codes that some of them had. The three-letter code, where each letter is either an A for Analogue or D for Digital, would indicate the type of equipment used in i) […]

LIVE: OFF THE RECORD CONFERENCE – MASTERING WITH KEVIN TUFFY – 16/11/2018

OFF THE RECORD: PHOTO GALLERY

Off The Record, launched by three of the UK’s premiere independent music festivals, Kendal Calling, Sound City and Bluedot, and music site Louder Than War, is all about innovative ideas, new music and emerging artists. By day, it features a music conference at the Methodist Central Hall, curated by Sound City and Louder Than War, […]

HOT OFF THE PRESS: OFF THE RECORD CONFERENCE LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT

REVIEWS OF MANCHESTER’S NEW MUSIC CONFERENCE & EMERGING TALENT SHOWCASE

Friday the 4th of August saw Off The Record, a new music industry conference and emerging talent showcase burst onto the Manchester scene. By day a meeting of those involved in the music business willing to share what they know with those that don’t, or just want to know more. This included DJs, label owners, […]
– The Northern Quarter, Manchester 04/11/2016 – CONFERENCE: On the tram to Market Street, my head is prepped with questions in advance of the forthcoming events of the day. By light, Off The Record promises to present a number of panels tackling obstacles in the music industry, with reference to relevant experience and know-how. For my […]

REVIEW: OFF THE RECORD 2016

REVIEW: OFF THE RECORD 2016

– The Northern Quarter, Manchester 04/11/2016 – CONFERENCE: “Discover your new favourite band”. Off The Record Conference & Gig Festival’s slogan couldn’t be more appealing. It’s 10am sharp and the main room at the Northern Quarter’s Methodist Building is full. It’s time to figure out How to get heard over the Noize!, with Shell Zenner (Amazing […]
– The Northern Quarter, Manchester 04/11/2016 –   GIGS: Influencers in the music industry have been brought together in Manchester’s Northern Quarter today to share their knowledge and instill confidence in a new generation, with advice on how to attain your dream job, start your own label, or get your band noticed. Champions of fresh talent […]

LIVE: OFF THE RECORD – 04/11/2016

OFF THE RECORD CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Main Room 9:45 – 10:00 – Welcome 10:00 – 10:25 – How to get heard over the Noize! Influencers from radio stations, print and online will be sharing their tips on how to get the advocacy of the people with the power to get you heard. This panel discusses the different avenues to build awareness […]
Brand new emerging multi-venue music event and conference Off The Record have revealed the until now under wraps line-up of new artists performing across 6 venues in Manchester’s Northern Quarter on 4th November. Below is the full line-up of emerging artists listed by performance venue and set times, detailing which curator chose them to perform […]

OFF THE RECORD: LINE-UP OF ARTISTS REVEALED