Laurence Bell, head of the Domino Records label, which signed hit bands such as Franz Ferdinand and the Arctic Monkeys, and Tony Visconti, famed producer of acts including David Bowie and T-Rex, will be the headline attractions at MIDEM Talent Only during a keynote event on 29 January, as part of the MIDEM music market.

“Thanks to an unrivalled eye for talent spotting, Laurence Bell has succeeded in creating one of the best and most respected independent labels,” said Dominique Leguern, Director of MIDEM. “Tony Visconti has become a legend since producing some of the most emblematic albums of the glam-rock period including those of David Bowie and Marc Bolan. Tony Visconti and Laurence Bell, together for a keynote as part of the MIDEM Talent Only, will be a highpoint for all industry executives concerned with the discovery and development of talent.”

MIDEM Talent Only is a new MIDEM event entirely dedicated to the discovery and development of artists and will feature a series of conferences on the subject as well as talent showcases. MIDEM, the world’s music market, will take place in Cannes from 27 to 31 January 2008.

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