The intelligent networking session for creative peers is back after its summer break with an extended evening session\u00a0\u2013 a social (with private bar) for members and guests (5.30 to 8.30) followed by the meat of the evening, a panel discussion on the music scene locally. Panellists will “get right back to basics to dissect the current climate and present practical solutions to work towards a thriving local music scene” including “how the relentless pursuit of imported acts has overshadowed the potential of local talent and stunted the growth of a vibrant homegrown music scene”.<\/p>\n
The panel:<\/p>\n
Tarik Omar<\/strong> moderates. His chops include Bahrain’s FarmFest, establishing community arts space Malja in collaboration with Red Bull, working with MUTEK’s DigiLab in Dubai, and a day job as AV Coordinator at the Sharjah Art Foundation.<\/p>\n That should run from 8.30 to around 9.45pm, and afterwards the private bar is open till 11. Incidentally, KAC has stuck a new label on its panel sessions \u2013 the ‘Arts Unfiltered Series’, which better describes the vibe they want to nurture.<\/p>\n Access to the Club’s evenings is free, sort of, but (a) you have to be a member … and membership is free, too, but you have to be nominated by an existing club member since this “ensures the sound, organic growth of a trusted community”; and (b) the venue requires a minimum F&B spend in advance. These packages start at AED 75 for three soft drinks or AED 110 for two alcoholic drinks. But hey you were going to buy a drink anyhow, right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"