Rough Trade owner to deliver keynote speech at The Great Escape
14 February 2013, 11:02
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
Rough Trade co-owner, Stephen Godfroy has been announced as keynote speaker for The Great Escape 2013.
Godfroy will discuss HMV’s recent demise and opportunities still available in the high street music market.
The Brighton festival have also confirmed that the Arts Council’s chief executive, Alan Davey will also deliver a talk at the event.
The new music showcase event recently announced its first wave of acts, including the likes of AlunaGeorge, How To Dress Well, King Krule and Chvrches.
In related news, Rough Trade recently set up a Track of the Week download service in collaboration with The Guardian.
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