Bernard Butler Masterclass
Bernard Butler is one of the most celebrated names in the UK music industry. As a songwriter, producer and guitarist he has received many accolades including chart success, BRIT Awards and the Mercury Prize. He also runs his own record label and studio space.
In 1989 he formed Suede releasing the Mercury winning debut “Suede”. The era-defining “Dog Man Star” was followed by his collaboration with David McAlmont on the anthem ”Yes”. Two solo albums on Creation yielded a Brit nomination before producing seminal releases by The Libertines, Tricky, Black Kids, Kate Nash, James Morrison, Texas, Mark Eitzel, Paloma Faith and Duffy – spawning her Grammy and Brit Award winning debut Rockferry.
He has played guitar for Pet Shop Boys, Bryan Ferry, Roy Orbison, Bert Jansch, The Libertines, Neneh Cherry, Robert Plant and Ben Watt. Butler is Patron to the Bert Jansch Foundation and Generator and lectures in songwriting for the Abbey Road Institute. In 2022 a collaboration with Jessie Buckley “For All Our Days That Tear The Heart” resulted in the shortlist to the 2022 Mercury Prize.
He is currently touring as a solo artist in support of his latest release “Good Grief” on his own 355 Recordings.
In this special masterclass Bernard will offer advice and insights as to how to have a career in the music industry, how to grow your business and ways you can diversify to keep your head above the water while working in the music industry in 2025.
During the session there will also be an opportunity to write and arrange music with the chart-topping industry professional.
Applications close on Wednesday 22nd February 2025.
Limited Places
Are you a sole trader or business owner based in the Sunderland area? This amazing opportunity is open to all ages and experiences but is very limited capacity.
About Growth Lab Sunderland masterclass
This masterclass is a spin out of Growth Lab Sunderland, a hugely popular panel discussion event series designed to inspire and empower Sunderland-based business owners and leaders with ambition to grow.
Masterclasses explore themes further, with industry experts taking a deep dive into a specific topic to supercharge the success of your business. Apply tried and tested techniques and work on your own business with support from an expert in a small, supportive group.
