5 October 2004

Ronnie Gurr in Dundee

Photo Opportunity: 5.55pm, Tuesday 5 October, Cooper Gallery, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee

As part of the University of Dundee's 10-day 'discparc' festival, Ronnie Gurr, the music industry trailblazer and brains behind the launch of Boy George's Culture Club will be giving a public talk this evening, entitled 'A career in music?'

From journalist on New Musical Express magazine to PR promo rep for the Boomtown Rats and Simple Minds and then on to become Creative Director at Richard Branson's V2 label who signed Stereophonics, Ronnie Gurr has a wealth of experience and longevity in the music industry.

Any aspiring music promoters can hear about Ronnie's recent experience of taking 14 Scottish acts including Franz Ferdinand to the showcase 'South by South West' Festival in Austin, Texas. Ronnie will also delve into the current climate of music production, looking at developments in cutting-edge music software solutions and talking about new and independent Scottish record labels.

Ronnie's talk is one of the highlights of the ten-day music, art and performance festival celebrating the second release on the University's record label 'discparc'. The 12" vinyl record, 'DP002', features four sets by up and coming DJ's and artists, all graduates of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.

The talk starts at 6.00pm in the Duncan of Jordanstone College of art and Design's Cooper Gallery.

Copies of the new record are available from the Exhibition department on 01382 345330 for £5.00.

All events are free and open to the public. For full festival programme details please see www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk or contact the Exhibitions department on 01382 345330.

'discparc' festival programme

Monday 4 - Friday 15 October, Cooper Gallery, Matthew Noel Tod exhibition

Monday 4 - Friday 15 October, Lower Foyer Gallery, Make a Reply exhibition

Tuesday 5 October, Cooper Gallery, 6.00pm, Ronnie Gurr talk, 'A career in music?'

Thurs 7 Oct, 7.00pm, Cooper Gallery, 'Son of Kong'

Fri 8 Oct, 6.00pm, Cooper Gallery, Official 'DP002' launch

Gallery opening times: Mon - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

For further information please contact Exhibitions on 01382 345330

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk