[FULLY BOOKED] In-Person Workshop: Music Licensing 101 with MediaTracks

**Please note this is an in-person event**

Thursday 19th September  | 10:00 – 12:00

New Wing Meeting Room 4 | New Wing | Somerset House | Strand | London | WC2R 1LA | UK

WFTV are invited to this in-person workshop with MediaTracks where they will provide a comprehensive introduction to music licensing, covering the essential aspects editors, film producers, and music supervisors need to understand to make informed decisions about using music in their productions.

The workshop will be carried out by Sync and Licensing Manager, Alex East and Partnerships and Operations Manager, María Cecilia Ayalde Ángel.

* Please note that this event is targeted to benefit editors, producers and music supervisors. *

Event Schedule:

11:00 - 11:30 Arrivals

11:30 - 13:00 Presentation + Q&A with MediaTracks

13:00 Event Ends

* Please note that teas, coffees and light snacks will be provided *

Location:

New Wing Meeting Room 4 | New Wing | Somerset House | Strand | London | WC2R 1LA | UK

The New Wing is located on the ground floor of Somerset House. 

The nearest underground stations are Temple, Charing Cross and Embankment, which are all within a 10 minutes walk away.

About MediaTracks

Founded in 1996 by Steve Johnson, a prominent composer and performer, MediaTracks has always sought to provide high-quality music for the worldwide broadcast industries. Steve set up the company after spending a great deal of time writing for other libraries, alongside performing with high-profile bands. Steve grew the MediaTracks family by bringing on other composers and working alongside his wife, Wendy, to build a diverse catalogue of music tracks. Steve and Wendy’s goal was always to build a network of writers where quality and relationships were key to the success of the music. To date, MediaTracks has released over 400 albums showcasing the work of their writers, and providing customers with a tremendous choice to meet their requirements.

With 25 years of heritage, MediaTracks is now taking action to make the music industry more inclusive, transparent and approachable. Part of this forward-thinking strategy is to collaborate with diverse partners to get the best out of today’s composers. Our partners include professional music agents, music training institutions, and youth music groups - instilling a love of music writing from a young age and making a commitment to developing that talent all the way through to career level.

Alex East, Sync and Licensing Manager

Alex’s role is to ensure the continued growth of MediaTracks in the UK market. He is tasked with building and  executing the UK sales strategy and managing client relationships. With a degree in Music from St Catherine’s  College, Oxford and experience in the media profession, Alex has dedicated much of his time to the arts over the  years and is well versed in the language both of musicians and broadcasters alike, making him well placed for his role here at MediaTracks. 

With three years of specialized experience in music licensing consultancy services in the media space, Alex has  worked with renowned international companies such as Discovery, Viaplay Group, Disney, and NBCU. His experience  has equipped him with a deep understanding of the international broadcast media market, including its music trends,  the corresponding copyright law, licence negotiation and royalty data and distribution

María Cecilia Ayalde Ángel, Partnerships and Operations Manager

As the head for operations and partnerships, María is responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with EDI  (equality diversity and inclusion) partners, while conveying the importance of this work to our clients. In addition, María devises new and innovative ways of developing the MT brand, creating sensational marketing content, assisting in producing some exceptional albums, and delivering our educational content. 

María Cecilia is a sound engineer and bolero singer from Bogotá, Colombia. She left South America in 2019, when she  had the marvellous opportunity of interning for a classical music studio in Vienna, Austria. Following this experience, she obtained a full scholarship (granted by the British Council) to study Cultural and Creative Industries at the  University of Sussex. She culminated her degree with a distinction qualification and continues to reside in Brighton  and Hove after obtaining a Global Talent Visa (under the official endorsement of the Arts Council)

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

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