Feargal Sharkey will be gracing De Montfort University with his presence during their tenth annual Cultural Exchanges Festival with a talk based around the singer’s vibrant career.
The Undertones vocalist shot to fame in 1978 with their single “Teenage Kicks” and since then his career has gone through several makeovers. After appearing in other bands, such as The Assembly with Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, and a successful solo career sprinkled with collaboration gems, Sharkey now heads up UK Music making a real impact to the state of live music in the UK.
“Cultural Exchanges is an exciting annual festival.” states Director of Cultural Exchanges, Tony Graves. “It started in 2000 and is organised by our third year students on the BA (Hons) Arts and Festival Management course. We proudly welcome Feargal Sharkey who has become a leading figure in the music industry.”
Sharkey’s career has been highlighted with various awards including the Scott Piering Award in 2004, The Bottle Award for outstanding contribution to the live music industry in 2006 and an Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Hertfordshire for an outstanding achievement in the field of music.
Chris Maughan, principal lecturer for arts and festivals management at DMU, will discuss the issues Feargal has primarily been concerned with over his career. The Licensing Act 2003, which affects the ability of music venues to provide regulated entertainment as well as alcohol, and Form 696, a risk assessment form compulsory to promoters and licensees, are expected to be top of the agenda.
UK Music have said that “topics for discussion will include careers in the music industry, policy issues and looking at how the British music industry needs to develop if it is to sustain its contribution to Britain’s cultural and economic life”
Sharkey will be at DMU’s Clephen Building, room 2.13, between 6-7pm . Tickets cost just £3 and are available from https://store.dmu.ac.uk
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