SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2008
 New Music Seminar Conference
(Seminar/Workshops & More)

REGISTRATION

8AM – 5PM REGISTRATION
Crowne Plaza Rocks (6TH Floor)
777 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

ALL DAY EVENT ACTIVITIES

10:00AM – 5:00PM

• New Music Seminars’ Marketing Lounge (East Ballroom –  6th Floor)
• Hip-Hop Documentary (West Ballroom Loby 6th – Floor)
• Live Graffiti Demo & Gallery (West Ballroom– 6th Floor)

The Marketing Lounge is a cool spot for HOT marketing, geared toward the NEW and ESTABLISHED artist and brands.  Meet and network with other Artists, Record Label Executives, Magazines and Brands in one place.  The atmosphere also features music by today’s hottest DJ’s, performances by some of today’s emerging artist and experiential marketing from today’s hottest BRANDS.  The Marketing Lounge will feature Booths, Exhibits, Displays, Q&A and more.

TIME EVENT DETAILS

9AM – 9:10AM

OPENING REMARKS
(East Ballroom – 6th Floor)
Steven Gilbert - SJG Prod. / NMS

9:10AM – 10AM

LICENSING YOUR MUSIC FOR DIGITAL, FILM, TV & OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS
(Dobbler & Hassler– 6th Floor)

MODERATOR:  John Latimer - Latitunes Music

DESCRIPTION:
Is your music ready? Are your songwriting skills ready? Are your lyric writing skills sharp enough? In recent years, the Film, TV & Video Game industry has been the fastest growing area of the entertainment business and music is a major part of many of these entertainment outlets. For songwriters, recording artists (rap, rock, r&b, pop, Jazz, new or old), film and television composers, music publishers and record companies, the Film, TV & Video Game industry represents a new and valuable opportunity.  New Music Seminar presents some of the most skilled professionals in music licensing and song placement.

PANELISTS:

• Leslie Arredondo – MTV Networks Music & Media Licensing
• Mike Rajna – Music Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment
• Porfirio Pina – Senior Director of the Latin division for BMI, Broadcast Music Inc.
• Ines Rooney – Ines Rooney - President and CCO, RuffWorld Corporation and CEO of Mas Flow, Inc.
• Gaetan Akinrolabu – ThumbPlay.com
• Glenn T. Litwak, Esq. - Litwak & Havkin (represent Omarion, Marques Houston, and B2K

10:05AM– 10:50AM
(Dobbler & Hassler- 6TH Floor)

WARP IT UP! Kevin Lyman Producer & Creator of The Vans Warped Tour (Mini Keynote Speaker)

Kevin Lyman -The producer/creator of the Vans Warped Tour speaks at the East Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Rocks Rocks, 6th floor.  Kevin’s WARP TOUR creation is the longest - running music and extreme sports festival tour in the world today, reaching over 500,000 teens and adults, every summer. Learn how he pioneered the event, followed by a Q&A session.

• Special Performance by: Star Music Media Group Featured Showcase Winner

10:50AM – 11:00AM

ARTIST SHOWCASE
(East Ballroom- 6th Floor)

11:00AM – 12:00PM

SUCCESS ON DEMAND!
(Dobbler & Hassler– 6th Floor)

MODORATOR: Joseph Segarra – Alloy Access

DESCRIPTION:

Anyone interested in achieving success in today's competitive entertainment industry has to be well versed in the concepts of branding, cross marketing, and online creative strategies. Nearly anyone can release an album or an artist into the crowded marketplace, but only those ready to employ an effective branding and cross marketing strategy will be able to bestow their projects with resonance and meaning with audiences and consumers.  These creative techniques are an integral party of the success of GOLD & MULITI-PLATINUM selling artists today! Learn the key marketing strategies required to compete as an emerging artist or BRAND in today’s market.

PANELISTS:

• Tru Pettigrew – President Alloy Access Marketing
• Trey Wilson –  President Sound Load Music
• Nicole Bilzerian – Marketing Manager ZOMBA LABEL GROUP
• Shankar Tablada - AOL Latino Programmer and Producer in the "Música" department
• Steve "Raze" - Senior VP of Multimedia & Digital Content of AllHipHop.com

11:15AM – 12:00PM

 “Your Music Industry” Workshop
(7th Floor - Crowne Plaza)

*How to Prepare & Package Yourself for the Industry Workshop

DESCRIPTION:

Musicians and Artists attain music success and career endurance through exposure to large groups and target listeners. In this workshop, Ines Rooney will explain proven marketing tips and publicity tactics intended to introduce Independent music to consumers. Topics will include the importance of online marketing and what new online programs are available to independent artists & musicians, how to create a mutually beneficial relationship with the press and the ideal marketing plan.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR:

• Ines Rooney - President and CCO, RuffWorld Corporation and CEO of Mas Flow, Inc.

12:00PM – 1:00PM   L– U– N– C– H     B– R– E– A– K

1:05PM – 2:00PM

 MIXING MUSIC AND RADIO…GET YOUR RECORD HEARD!
(Dobbler & Hassler– 6th Floor)

MODERATOR: Pam Jones – Warner Bros. Records

DESCRIPTION:
Radio is the most complicated part of the music industry, and the most expensive part of the budget of a major or independent record label or Artist.  No conversation about music marketing would be complete without the word RADIO rearing its ugly head time and time again. Few songs sell well at retail without it. None sell millions without it! You've got your CDs manufactured...now what can YOU do about it?  New Music Seminar presents some of the biggest radio promoters and DJ’s to tell it like it is!

PANELISTS:

• The Latin Assassin – WENZ / Z107.9FM Mixer / On Air Personality
• Eric Parler – Director Radio Promotions Def Jam Records Universal Music Group
• Reggie Hawkins – Sirius Satellite Radio Formats Manager / On Air Personality
• Dj G Spot – KJMM-Tulsa/ On Air Personality
• Nelson Taboada – G Unit Records VP Of Radio Promotions
• Marlo Martin Jackson – Kedar Entertainment
• Shankar Tablada – AOL Latino

2PM – 2:45PM

 1 ON 1 LICENSING YOUR MUSIC WORKSHOP

(7th Floor- Crowne Plaza)

OVERVIEW:

• Securing rights for your work
• Master and Publishing Licenses
• Different types of usage
• The License Process
• Is it worth it to license content for gratis? Exposure vs. Profit

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR:

• Leslie Arredondo – MTV Networks Music & Media Licensing
• John Latimer – President of Undercurrents & President of Latitunes Music Publishing; Instructor for Recording Arts and Technology Department at Cuyahoga Community College

2:00PM – 2:45PM

Q&A – GOT QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS! MEET WITH THE SENIOR LABEL EXECUTIVES. (Dobbler & Hassler– 6th Floor)

DESCRIPTION:
Gaby Acevedo, the man behind multi-platinum recording artists Akon, David Banner, Big Pun, Wu Tang Klan and many more, & Nelson Taboada, Vice President of Rap Radio/G-Unit Records get together to answer your questions. "The Gomez Brothers", airs on G-Unit Radio/Shade 45 for Sirius Satellite Radio on Saturdays from 5:00PM – 8:00PM Eastern Time.

Q&A SPEAKERS

• Gaby Acevedo / President & CO- Owner SRC/Universal Motown Records
• Nelson Taboada - Vice President of Rap Radio/G-Unit Records

2:45PM – 3:00PM     N– E– T– W– O– R– K– I– N– G         B– R– E– A– K

3:00PM – 5:00PM

GET SIGNED! A&R PANEL & CLOSING CERAMONY
(Grand Ballroom – 6TH Floor)

3:00PM – 3:30PM ARTIST LIVE PERFORMANCES IN FRONT OF MAJOR LABEL A&Rs

MODORATOR:  Tone Capone

PANELISTS:

• Anthony Rich - A&R Jive Records / Sony Music Group
• Nigil Mack - A&R Universal Motown Records
• Dre McKenzie: A&R G - Unit Records (Home of Platinum Recording Artist 50 Cent)
• Manny Ramirez - A&R Interscope Records
• Lenny Santiago - VP A&R Def Jam Records
• Conrad Dimanche - Bad Boy Recordings / PMP World Wide
• Gaby Acevedo - SRC/Universal Motown
• Joey Jimenez - tapitfame.com
• Kevin Lyman - VANS Warped Tour
• Elliot Arnow - www.rcrdlbl.com
• The Kickdrums - (Fitts & Tilla)
• Sterling Brim - Director of A&R Songbook Ent. LLC
• Sickamore - The Famous Firm / Atlantic Records
• Tori Sparks – Glass Mountain Records
• Steve "Raze" - Senior VP of Multimedia & Digital Content of AllHipHop.com
• Vaughn Jeff - MTV2 Monday Night Fight Klub

5:00PM – 7:00PM B– R– E– A– K

EVENING EVENT

7:00PM – 11PM

NETWORKING & ARTIST SHOWCASE
(Exclusive Private Venue)*

7:00PM – 7:50PM Network with the Industry 
(Attendee’s and Panelist Mingle and close deals) Music by Dj Kut Case & Dj Focus

Svet – The Hip Hop Violinist BATTLES the DJ

8:05PM – 8:20PM New Music Seminar Panelist Take the Stage (Hosted By Tone Capone & Christina Vidal)

8:20PM – 11:00PM Emerging Artist Live Performances

PERFORMANCES BY:
8:20PM - Goldie
8:35PM – Tali & Messiah
8:50PM – Rae Illest
9:20PM – Music by DJ Kutcase
9:35PM – Colee Stallone / Rockmetv.com
9:50PM – Curtis Santiago
10:05PM – Cali Miles
10:20PM – Music by DJ Kutcase
10:40PM – Closing Remarks
10:55PM –  Exit To After Partys

AND THE PARTY CONTINUES…

10:00PM – 2:00AM After Party #1
Cyrus Waterfront Lounge
2000 Sycamore St
Cleveland, OH 44113

10:00PM – 2AM After Party #2
View Ultra Lounge & Night Club
618 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Turntable Assassins
3 DJ's - 1 party
DJ Don Juan * DJ Kutcase * DJ Fokus