“Clare leads Sound It Out with passion and a clearly articulated sense of vision. As Chair of the board, Clare ensures that discussions are focussed, and decisions reached through consensus. It is a pleasure working with her.”
Ed Hart, Treasurer
I am often called on to speak at conferences, events and college courses across the UK (and more recently internationally).
I am also asked to join boards a lot but I am currently cutting down my board committments but am still currently Chair of Governors at Acocks Green Primary School. Past boards have included being Chair of Sound It Out Community Music (2005-2010), Black Voices (2007-2008), Moby Duck (2006-2010), Birmingham International Jazz Festival (2007-2009) and Regional Council of Arts Council England West Midlands (2004-2010).
Please contact me at clareedwards@mac.com if you wish to book me for a speaking engagement.
Recent speaking engagements have included:
- Running a festival marketing training course for Shropshire Festivals and Event department
- Biting Back Conference Birmingham
- Making Music – Marketing Seminar Worcester
- Birmingham City University (guest lecturer on Music Industries course) 2009 and 2010
- Unconvention India 2009 – Music As Culture Panel – Mumbai 2009
- Cultural Activities/Institutions and Integration Processes – Culture as an Emancipation Factor – Genoa 2009
- Silatech Youth Workshop and Summit – Qatar 2009
- Common Purpose Birmingham – Sources of Power 2009
- University of Birmingham International Summer School 2008
- Association of Independent Music – Women in Entertainment 2008 (London)
- Tranzition Music Industry Careers Panel 2008
- Birmingham City University – MA in Event Management 2007 and 2008
- Birmingham Young Professional of the Year 2008 (ICC Birmingham)
- Birmingham Future – Graduate Welcome Event 2007 (Banqueting Suite Bham)
- Birmingham Future Mix and Meet Lunch 2007 (City Inn Birmingham)
For more details and recommendations of my work visit my Linkedin Profile.
