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Conference & Panels
Designed as less structured and free flowing with only 2 days of industry panels.
The panel topics will address the current changes facing the music industry at large
with an emphasis on successful artist development at the DIY and indie level.
All Panels will be held at Jillian’s & Hennessey’s w/schedule and panels subject to change.
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Wednesday,
August 8th
12:00p - 1:00p Publishing & Music Licensing
1:15p - 2:15p Touring & Booking
2:00p - 3:30p A&R Demo Session
2:30p - 3:30p Internet, Marketing & Promotions
3:45p - 4:45p Indie Label A&R
| PUBLISHING & MUSIC LICENSING |
12:00p - 1:00p Jillian’s - Fremont Room
Are you a songwriter? Do you have a catalog of recorded music perfect for commercials, TV shows or motion pictures? Want to know how to pitch your work to music supervisors, publishers or established artists? These publishing executives have worked with multi-platinum producers/songwriters and have placed songs in hit TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Sopranos and Entourage.
MODERATOR: Tom DeSavia, West Coast VP / ASCAP
PANELISTS:
Joe Belliotti, Director of Licensing / Creative Artists
Scott Cresto, VP of Film/TV / Chrysalis Music
Matt Messer, VP or Creative / EMI Music Publishing
Monti Olson, VP of A&R / BMG Music Publishing |
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| TOURING AND BOOKINGS |
1:15p - 2:15p Jillian’s - Red Room
The touring business is getting tougher and tougher. Club bookers don’t want to get burned and agents are more selective than ever with taking on new clients. Ask our panel of talent buyers and agents on how to book your band and build your touring career.
MODERATOR: John Boyle / Artist Manager & Founder of the Sno-Core Tour
PANELISTS:
Omar Al-joulani / The Agency Group
Rick Farrell / ICM
Max McAndrew / House Of Blues, Las Vegas
Paola Palazzo / Nederlander Concerts
Dan Steinberg / Square Peg Concerts
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| A&R DEMO SESSIONS |
2:00p - 3:30p Hennessey’s – The Claddagh Room
Want a one-on-one session with a pro music executive? Have your music reviewed and critiqued. And get some helpful advice. To schedule an appointment please sign up at the conference registration booth on the morning of each demo session. Appointments are limited and available on a first come first served basis.
Demo Reviewer: Will Westfall, Director of A&R / Island Records |
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| INTERNET, MARKETING & PROMOTIONS |
2:30p - 3:30p Jillian’s - Fremont Room
Panel 3 - Internet, Marketing & Promotions
There are new ways to help you promote your band and build your following. Our panel of executives has an extensive background in traditional music marketing and promotions, but is now leading the charge with new ways of breaking artists.
MODERATOR: Joe Fleischer, VP of Marketing & Sales / Big Champagne
PANELISTS
Jason Bernard / Pulse Music & Management
Mara Hitner / Music Connection Magazine
TJ McNeely / DeepRockDrive.com
Chris Ripley / KXTE Program Director; CBS Radio
Jimmy Stafford / Train |
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INDIE LABEL A&R |
3:45p - 4:45p Jillian’s - Red Room
The indies have traditionally served as the breeding ground for acts that fast track to the majors. However, in today’s evolving music biz landscape, indies are winning the artist development game, as they know where and how to spend marketing dollars. Whether you’re an emerging artist on the DIY path or starting your own label, learn what to do (or not), from our panel of
indie players.
MODERATOR: Bill Armstrong, Co-Owner / SideOneDummy Records
PANELISTS:
Josh Feingold, West Coast Director / SESAC
Jason Markey, GM / Immortal Records
Kevin Moran / Ifiymm Records
Tom Parham / Embryo Records, Odds on Recording
Jon Pikus, Director of A&R/ Myspace Records
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Thursday, August 9th
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12:00p - 1:00p Producer’s View
1:15p - 2:15p Women In The Biz
2:00p - 3:30p A&R Demo Session
2:30p - 3:30p Artist Management
3:45p - 4:45p Major Label A&R
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| PRODUCER’S VIEW |
12:00p - 1:00p Jillian’s - Fremont Room
Back in the day, access to the studio was limited to the artist, producer, engineer and A&R guy. But now with home studios and Pro-Tools, anyone can record an album. Think you know what it takes? Learn from our select group of pros on how they started, how they make records and what makes them tick.
MODERATOR: Berko Pearce / Angry Bear Talent
PANELISTS:
Joey Moi / Producer for Nickelback and Hinder
Richard Dashut / Ifyimm Records, Producer for Fleetwood Mac
Robert Ferrari / Embryo Records, Odds On Recording
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WOMEN IN THE BIZ |
1:15p - 2:15p Jillian’s - Red Room
The entertainment business has been traditionally been a male-dominated business, but more women are forging up the entertainment corporate ladder. Learn how these female executives got their start and learn what the challenges are for women in the entertainment field.
MODERATOR: Sara Kapuchinski, Director of A&R / Chrysalis Music
PANELISTS:
Jamie Dominguez, East Coast Director / SESAC
Leslie Frank, Music Attorney / King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner LLP
Mollie Moore, Manager of A&R / Atlantic Records
Heather Peggs, A&R Executive / Capitol Records
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A&R DEMO SESSSIONS |
2:00p - 3:30p Hennessey’s - The Claddagh Room
Want a one-on-one session with a pro music executive? Have your music reviewed and critiqued. And get some helpful advice. To schedule an appointment please sign up at the conference registration booth on the morning of each demo session. Appointments are limited and available on a first come first served basis.
Demo Reviewer: Steven Melrose / Peer Music |
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| ARTIST MANAGEMENT |
2:30p - 3:30p Jillian’s - Fremont Room
Is your buddy who’s managing your band just not doing enough? Is your band now ready for a formal manger or do you want to get in the management game? We’ve got today’s A-level talent handlers informing you on what to look for in management and what they look for in picking up an artist. They’ll share their knowledge and experiences from on-and-off the stage.
MODERATOR: Harry Poloner, East Coast VP / ASCAP
PANELISTS:
Andrew Brightman, Producer Manager/ Chad Kroeger, Brian Howse
Pete Galli/ The Bravery, Andrew W.K.
John Boyle/ Xzibit, Alien Ant Farm
Stirling Mcilwaine / Chris Daughtry
Amos Newman, Producer Manager/ Glen Ballard, Walter A
Robert Reynolds/ The Killers
Joey Simmrin/ Escape The Fate, Matchbook Romance, Plain White T’s
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| MAJOR LABEL A&R |
3:45p - 4:45p Jillian’s - Red Room
System of A Down, Linkin Park, Korn, Incubus, Macy Gray, All-American Rejects, Disturbed, Hoobastank, CKY, Buckcherry and Wolfmother are just a few of the gold and platinum acts that these major label executives have signed, developed and built their careers on. Find out what these pros look for in signing talent, making hit records and developing career artists.
MODERATOR: Berko Pearce / Angry Bear Talent
PANELISTS:
Jeff Blue, A&R Executive / Virgin Records
Dino Paredes, GM / American Recordings
Paul Pontius, SVP of A&R / Island Records
Jeff Sosnow, A&R Executive / Interscope Records |
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Friday, August 10 th |
1:00p - 2:00p Attorney Perspective
1:15p - 2:15p Local Promotion 101
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ATTORNEY PERSPECTIVE |
1:00p - 2:00p Jillian’s - Fremont Room
They don’t just review contracts and negotiate deals. These legal-eagles are deeply involved in every aspect of their client’s career - from shopping a demo to A&R execs, to helping get a manager and an agent. These attorney’s represent some of the biggest music stars of today.
MODERATOR: Berko Pearce / Angry Bear Talent
PANELISTS:
Nick Ferrara / Serling, Rooks & Ferrara (Creed, Maroon5, Fall Out Boy and John Mayer)
Leslie Frank / King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner (Metallica)
Ike K. Odunze / Alexander, Odunze & Kang (Las Vegas Entertainment Attorney)
Brian Schall / Law Offices of Brian L. Schall (Pussycat Dolls, High School Musical)
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| LOCAL PROMOTION 101 |
2:15p - 3:15p Jillian’s - Red Room
Local scenes fast become hot markets for emerging talent. Here in Las Vegas, multi-platinum acts like The Killers and Panic! At the Disco got their start in this market - and several acts since have been signed to indie and major label deals. With A&R reps visiting these hot spots like Vegas on a regular basis, what do you as a Promoter or Artist do to get labels attention on your local scene.
MODERATOR: Holmes Pooser, Music Director / KXTE
PANELISTS:
Antony Bland, Director of A&R / American/Columbia Records
Ivan McClain, SoCal Indie Promoter / Talent Buyer - The Vault
Stacie Schmidt, Talent Buyer / House Of Blues - Las Vegas
Wil Westfall, Director of A & R / Island Records
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