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Conducted Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the day at the Sheraton
Atlanta Hotel, the official headquarters for the 2005 AMC+F, the
panels are one of the main reasons people return year after year.
Former panelists and keynote speakers include Matt Serletic (CEO
Virgin Records), Steve Gottlieb (President of TVT Records) super
producers Rodney Jerkins and John Alagia, Mathew Knowles (Manager
of Destiny's Child), and Jermaine Dupri and representatives from
ASCAP, BMI, Columbia Records, Hits Magazine, So So Def Recordings,
VIBE Magazine, Atlantic, London/Sire, TVT, J Records and many more.
Thursday August 11
10:45am – 11:45am
Salon A
Interactive Music Technology Forum Panel(IMTF)
Founders and representatives from IMTF demonstrating companies that
have (or will have) the most significant impact on how the music
industry works and communicates will discuss the features and benefits
of their products along with the new opportunities they are helping
to create. Participating companies include DigiDesign, M-Audio,
Disc Makers, Nimbit, Sonicbids, Xingtone, Masterwriter Software
and more.
* David Hooper - Kathode Ray Music, HMFIC
Panos Panay - Sonicbids.com, CEO/Founder
Patrick Faucher - Nimbit, CEO/Founder
Jonathan Schreiber - Xingtone, CEO/Founder
Barry DeVorzon - MasterWriter, President/Founder
Johnny Andrews - Digidesign, S.E. Product Specialist
Paul Freire, Regional Prod. Spec. for M-Audio
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Salon D & E
Atlanta Chapter Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing
Event
The Producers &Engineers Wing event is a GRAMMY® educational
seminar that provides an in-depth look at top industry recording
professionals and their careers, followed by a Q&A session.
*Richard Devine (Phoenecia, Slicker, Aphex Twin, Chris Deluca)
Bryan Michael Cox (Mariah Carey, Bow Wow, Destiny’s Child, Usher, Fantasia)
Keith Hillebrandt (David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Switchblade Symphony)
Jason Slater (Good Charlotte, Smash Mouth, Stimulator, Queensryche)
Matt Still (Elton John, OutKast, Nelly, T.I., Third Day)
Mike Clink (Guns N Roses, Megadeth, Metallica)
2:00pm – 2:45pm
Salon A
IMTF Keynote Speaker
Fred Davis Davis - Shapiro, Lewit, Montone & Hayes, Attorney Legal representative for many of the leading recording artists in the
music industry as well as digital music companies like SNOCAP, the
digital rights management firm started by Napster founder Shawn
Fanning; Macrovision; Real Networks; Loudeye and Blingtones.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Salon D & E
Radio You Can Use
Radio is changing my friends. Formats are flipping as fast as the
market share of commercial radio is slipping, down 8 to 12 percent
depending on what source you read. What ever happened to the days
of the DJ playing the entire side of a record? Those days are back
and changing the landscape of radio. Internet and satellite radio,
consolidation and errant programming have changed the minds of many
"former" commercial radio "subscribers". This
is not just any panel, it's a SUPER PANEL, and it will explain how
radio changed my friends!
*Mary Catherine Sneed - Radio One, COO
Jay Harren - 99X, Music Director
Lee Cagle - 95.5 The Beat, Program Director
Eugene James - 97.1 JAMZ, Marketing/Promotions Director
Kate Wolfson - Saucy Promotions, LLC, Record Promoter
Margot Smith - daveFM/Infinity Broadcasting, Music Director/Nights Helen Charles - Team Clermont, Radio Promoter
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Salon B
A&R: “I Don’t Want Your Demo”
Thousands of demos pass through the offices of Major and
Independent labels everyday. Here’s the catch; they don’t
want your demo and could care less how hot you are. Producers are
the new gatekeepers and today’s A&R look to the producers
because they are the ones discovering and developing their own talent.
So what do you do as artists to get your music in the hands of the
man with the Master Plan? Come hear today’s hottest producers
speak about the new process of signing talent.
*Ian Burke - Playmaker Music, A&R
Shakir Stewart - Def Jam, VP A&R
Bryan Leach - TVT Records, VP Urban A&R
Jeff Fenster - Arista, SVP
Eddie Weathers - So So Def/Virgin, A&R
KP - Sony, VP of A&R
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Salon D
A Band As A Business - Sponsored by Polay Financial Management.
There are no set prices in the music industry, so our panel of our
experts are going to get real about money and discuss what costs
what, who gets paid, how much and more. For example, how much should
you pay an unknown producer to produce your record? What percentage
should a manager or agent receive? How much does studio time cost
and what are your options? How much can someone charge you for a
beat? What do tour publicists make? How much should you be paying
to work in a pro-tools set up in someone's house vs. on an analog
in a top flight acoustically designed studio?
*Robert Polay - Polay Financial, Principal
Jamie Cheek - Flood Bumstead McCready & McCarthy Inc, Business Manager
Rit Venerus - Cal Financial Group, President
David Innes - SunTrust Music Private Banking, Vice President
Jeff Carlisi - Camp Jam/.38 Special, Owner/Musician
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Salon E
iPanel: Today’s Digital Tomorrow
Things are changing fast in the new world of digital media.
You see more music videos on cell phones than on MTV these days.
While some are wary of piracy, big budget disasters, and traditional
ways, others are stepping up to the plate and setting the new standards
for the industry. There are new sources of revenue popping up everywhere
you turn. iTunes, ringtones, podcasts, and more … don’t
blink or you might miss the next big thing in technology! Grab a
pencil and paper (or you’re PDA) and let your ears indulge
as our panel of In-The-Know's enlighten you.
*Jozef Nuyens - PassAlong Networks, Founder & Senior Vice President
Todd McGee - GroupieTunes.com, CEO
Gray Gannaway - CD Baby, Head of Digital Distribution
Jonathan Schreiber - Xingtone, CEO/Founder
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Sheraton Salon D
How to Build a Press Kit, Public Relations and Career Guidance in 2005
Sponsored by SOJA (Southeastern Organization for Jazz Arts)
This panel will consist of the industry professionals that work behind the scenes to create successful careers and events in the Jazz music scene. Our panelists will offer practical guidance on managing one's own career in today's ever changing industry.
*Tammy Allen
Phil Clore - WFRG 89.3 FM/SOJA, SOJA Board President and Co-Founder J.
Scott Fugate - Eclectic 89.1 WBCX, GM/PD/MD
JaWar - Music Industry Connection, LLC, Author/Songwriter
James Rhodes - Warner/Electra Group, Director Southeast Sales & Marketing
Alonzo Craig - The Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Program Arts Manager
Kim Litchenstein - Kimistry 101, Owner/Publicist
Debra Lewow - ARTS (Artist Relations and Tour Services), President
Ed Douglas - Brash Music, A&R
Friday, August 12
11:00am – 4:00pm
Salon A
Music Cares Health Fair
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Salon B
Publisher Panel: “Screw You, Pay Me”
You've heard it all before, “Publishing is where
the money is," and, "It only takes one hit song.”
While these statements can be true, so is the reality of, "Everything
comes with a price.” Publishing can be a source for an abundance
of income, but the key is making sure you get a lucrative publishing
deal, while protecting yourself and your product in the process.
Our panel will address a range of topics from how to get a publishing
deal to pitfalls to avoid.
Mandume Robertson - Hitco Music Publishing, Director of Creative
Administration & Operations
Paul I. Menes - Tyre, Kamins, Katz, Granof, & Menes, Attorney At Law
Justin Kalafowitz - Spirit Music Group, Senior Director, A&R
Stone - So So Def Productions, Sr. Creative Dir., Script Squad Music Publishing CEO
Keri Hilson - Interscope/Timbaland/Zone 4 Productions, Singer/Songwriter
Uwanda Carter - The Carter Law Firm, Attorney
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Salon D
iPanel: Extreme Makeover Web Site Edition
Talk to designers who specialize in building and maintaining
artists’ web sites. Our group of experts will address the
basics - from registering a domain name to creating an online mailing
list, in addition to discussing current trends and providing valuable
tips and insider information.
*Patrick Berry - Project 8, Project Manager
David Hooper Kathode Ray Music, HMFIC
Tony Rodono - Aleven Music Marketing & Design, LLC, Art Director
Michael Calamusa - theAARDVARKBRIGADE™, Principal
Bryan Ledbetter - The Zoo Agency, Inc, Designer
benfRank - benfRank design, Creative Director
Mark Lockett - Creative Sites Media, Web Designer Ben Harben, Graphic Artist
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Salon E
Managing A Lava Lamp: How Artists, Booking Agents, Managers,
Lawyers, and Publicists are Keeping Up with a Constantly Changing
Industry
It’s a brave new world. Fewer record labels. Not
much tour support. Less big label deals. All of the sudden the focus
has shifted. The times, they are a-changin’. A cross-section
of industry professionals will get down and dirty and talk frankly
about how and why the music industry is changing, what it means
for you, and what is to come.
*Nick Ferrara - Serling, Rooks, & Ferrara, LLP, Partner
Josh Lacey - Lucky Artist Booking, Agent
Alan Wolmark, CEC Management, Manager
Seth Freed - Blue Man Group Records, Label Director
Maurice Bernstein - giant Step, CEO/President
Ted Guggenheim - ProTourOnline.com/CelebrityAccess.com, Sr. Vice President
Jonathan Daniel - Crush Music Management, Manager
Steve Smith - Aware Records/Asquared Management, Vice President of A&R/Manager
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon B
Management Panel: Management, Adventures in Babysitting
Managers play an influential role in the careers of their
artists. Good and bad, managers are often keys to whether an artist
is successful and can be the very reason for an artist’s demise.
Listen as some of the top management gurus of today candidly discuss
their adventures, dish advise about the art of artist relations
and talk about what they’ve learned along the way. Our panel
will also give their thoughts on the business and approach topics
like: when a band should get a manager, what makes a good manager
and what their role is, how much they should get paid and more.
*Marvin McIntyre - Marvelous Enterprises, President/CEO
Chris Young - Tricycle Records - CEO
Frank Taylor - Tay'lord Entertainment, President
Tashia Stafford - Enlight Entertainment, CEO
Brad McDonald - Daycare Management, Manager
Jason Geter - Grand Hustle
Lucy Raoff - Air Control/Ground Control, VP of Operations
Cappriccieo Scates - Precision Management Incorporated
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon D
iPanel: Online Promotion & Distribution
You’re no fool. We all know by now that the Internet
is an extremely powerful distribution, promotion and marketing tool.
Our panel of experts will give you insider tips on how to maximize
your website and take advantage of the numerous opportunities available
on the Internet that you can use to promote, distribute and effectively
spread the word about your music. Topics include: MySpace.com, blogs,
registering with search engines, CDBaby, amazon.com, chat rooms,
iTunes, google, key trends, online press and more.
*Brian Cullinan - SonyBMG, New Media
Nathan Hubbard - MusicToday, VP/Chief of Staff
David Ross - Music Row Publications, Inc., Publisher
Jamie Kantrowitz - Myspace.com, VP Marketing
Ravi - Ravi Enterprises, Artist/President
Alex Steininger - CD Baby, VP, Marketing & Business Relations
Zeeshan Zaidi - RCA, Vice President, Digital Business Operations
Amy Kelly - AOL, Senior Manager Music, Business Solutions Interactive Marketing
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon E
Major Labels For 1 Million Please:
What Is The Fine Line Between Brilliance and Chaos?
In 2003, 38,269 new releases were tracked by Soundscan. How many sold
platinum (1 million copies)? A lot? A ton? Certainly out of close
to 40,000 new releases a few hundred sold platinum, right? It was
43. Shocking? Okay, probably an anomaly, weird planet alignment and
all that, so since we don’t like that answer, let’s change
the question. How many sold gold (at least 500,000)? Now we have to
be talking at least a few hundred, right? Wrong, 63 sold gold. According
to Soundscan, 106 titles accounted for over 45% of all sales in 2003.
Think it is scary being an artist with these odds? At least, you still
have a day job! What about the person whose day job is discovering
and breaking one of those 106 winners? If you can digest these numbers
and are still willing to poke the sack of the dragon, don’t
miss this Jeopardy, I mean A&R panel.
*Reid Hunter - Serling, Rooks, and Ferrara,
LLP, Attorney
Steve "Stevo"Robertson - Atlantic Records, Director of A&R
Kim Buie - Lost Highway, VP A&R
Victor Murgatroyd - VP J Records, A&R
Gerard Babitts - Razor & Tie Entertainment, VP A&R
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon B
Indie-Distribution Panel: The Delivery Boys
Many independent labels, distributors and artists are doing it so
well they are out “labeling” and out “distributing”
the very models they are imitating. Our panel of indie reps will
talk about their successes and cover in detail the pros and cons
of independent distribution. They will also address key trends,
need to know info for doing it on your own and the overall influence
the indie world has on music today.
*Bryan Calhoun - Beacon Street Music
Steve Jones - Brash Music, VP Promotion/Marketing
Terry Bello - The Soul Lounge/Groovenation, CEO
Kenton Clayton - Blue Maze Entertainment, Artist Development/A&R
Rich Cocovich - Global Star Records
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon D
See a Penny, Pick it Up: How Performing Rights Societies Collect
and Distribute YOUR Money - Sponsored by SESAC
ASCAP, BMI, SESAC. What’s the difference? What do they do?
How does it work? Which one is right for you? Listen to representatives
from each organization as they go head to head and discuss the art
of collecting royalties, the importance of maintaining performer’s
rights and why being affiliated with their organizations are a necessary
tool for musicians and publishers.
*John Mullins - SESAC, Associate Director, Writer/Public Relations
Jason Dauman - Dauman Music, Owner
Margaret Spoddig - ASCAP, Director of Membership
Alan Tepper - Tepper Music Management, LLC, Manager
Steven Weber - Royalty Network, Director - West Coast
Erica Tompkins - BMI, Associate Direcotor
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon E
Gotta Get a Gig: Booking, Touring & Merchandising - Sponsored
by Wealth of Music
Have you built a fan base in your hometown? Do you know how to negotiate
with a talent buyer? Do you play for exposure or money? Is it time
to set out on the road or even across the sea? This panel of industry
experts will discuss the tricks of the trade, from booking your
own shows and touring to landing a booking agent. Understand the
basics of booking the first show at a venue and most importantly,
the second show. Learn what to expect when you play a club for the
first time, the right way to work out payment, the importance of
business etiquette, when to play out of state and even when to head
to Europe. Learn the importance of smart merchandising and branding.
Sean Agnew - Blue Metallic Entertainment, CEO
Tim Beeding - Creative Artists Agency, Agent
Adam Elfin - First Contact Agency, Promoter
Dan Pike - Mean Fiddler Group, Promoter
Jim Mallonee - House of Blues Concerts, VP Southeast
John Jeter - The Handlebar, Talent Buyer
Saturday, August 13
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Salon D & E
BMI’s How I Wrote that Song
Michael Tolcher - Octone Records, Recording Artist
Kem - Motown, Recording Artist
Algebra - Kedar Entertainment Group, Recording Artist
Sean Garrett - Hitco Songwriter (Usher "Yeah", Ciara "Goodie" Destiny's Child "Lose My Breath") Rehab, Recording Artists
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Songwriting and Composition: Cómo escribir un hit
Latin Sol at Underground
This panel includes tips on how to write and shop a successful song. Topics such as inspiration, lyrics, genre, publishing, composition, and arrangement will be discussed.
Moderator: Marya Meyer, Sprockets Music
Sergio George, GRAMMY -winning Composer and Producer
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon B
Producer Panel: “Check The Technique”
Their doing it all in the new millennium! Shonuff Records, Disturbing
The Peace, BME Recordings and Grand Hustle these are just a few
of he hottest independent record labels owned by producers. Producers
are now taking it upon themselves to own their own labels and acting
as A&R’s discovering and developing their own talent.
Come “Check The Technique” of the hottest producers
in the game today give insight on their labels, talent and productions
techniques.
Nitti - Playmake Music, Producer
Tricky Stuart - Red Zone, Producer
KP - Sony, VP of A&R
Focus - Aftermath Entertainment, Producer
Khalifani Morrison - Meta Music
Corner Boys - Red Zone, Producers
Bow Legged Lou
Paul Anthony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon D
Getting Gigs: It’s How To Give Good Phone II
When the supply of bands is greater than the slots
available to them, how does one land that coveted spot opening for the
ever elusive national who brings their tour in by the package load? Is
there a method to the madness of the talent buyers? We know one thing,
bands want to gig and live concert venues need bands to perform. Ever
wondered why there always seems to be a couple of groups in your town
that always get the cool gigs? More appropriately, ever wanted to know
what you had to do to become one of these groups? We have a great panel
of music industry pro’s willing to divulge these answers as well as the
code words that get them on the phone and the coveted secret handshake
that closes the deal!
*Sharisse Pessar - Clearchannel, Promoter
Dan Steinberg - Square Peg Concerts, Concert Promoter
Gene Hollister - Rose Presents, Vice President
Adam Cohen - Peter Conlon Presents, Promoter
Rendy Lovelady - Rendy Lovelady Management, President
Greg Green, The Masquerade - Talent Buyer
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Salon E
I did it MY way: Indie Label A&R Stories from the Front
From the well-funded to the tiny passion infused start-ups, independent
record labels have been the force behind the success of many artists.
Listen as our panel of indie label A&R reps discuss the differences
between being signed to a major versus an independent record label,
the advantages of being on an indie, artist development and more.
*Paul Gargano - Metal Edge Magazine, Managing Editor
Rory Felton - The Militia Group, CMFIC
Richard Reines - DriveThru/Rushmore, Co-Owner
Brian Knott - ArcTheFinger Records, Partner
Aaron Hartley - theory 8 records, Owner
Troy Vest - Flicker Records, GM
Atom Anderson - Heinous Records, Owner
Seth Hyman - Negative Progression Records, President/CEO
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Introduction to the Latino Music Industry
Latin Sol at Underground
This panel will discuss the evolution of the Latino music industry both in Latin America and the United States. Key topics include current trends in Marketing, musical genres, and technology. Panelists will identify and discuss the "how" and "why" of major record labels' involvement in the development and distribution of Latino music as a key market. Moderator: Leila Cobo, Latin Music Editor, Billboard Magazine
José Tillán, VP of Music and Talent, MTV Latin America
John Echevarría, President, Universal Music Latino
Diane Almodóvar, Senior Executive Director, BMI Latin
Gerardo Vergara, Director of Marketing, Univisión Music Group
Gustavo Arenas, CEO, Arena Fina Music Productions
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon B
Crazy, Sexy, Cool! "Female's of the New Millennium"
They're bringing the heat and making bold, sassy statements while running
top entertainment companies, selling millions of records, and controlling
the radio airwaves. Their creativity as female executives, attorney's
songwriters, producers, and hip-hop lyricists are dominating the world of
entertainment and they are letting you know they are in control. Come hear
the music industry perspective of the new ladies of the music world.
Hannah - General Manager of Grand Hustle
Miss B - So So Def, Recording Artist
Regina Davenport - Purple Ribbon, A&R Director
Catherine Brewton - BMI, Assistant Vice President, Writer-Publisher Relations
Laura Giles - Sho'Nuff Records, General Manager
Toya Hankins - Project Producers, Manager
Monica Ewing - Law Offices Of Monica E. Ewing, Attorney
Amanda McIntyre Chavis - EMI/Musaic Management, Manager
Pamela Johnston - Embacy
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon D
From Passed to Platinum-360 Degree Development Workshop
Do you think you have the passion, the commitment, and most importantly
the talent to be a superstar? Then, all that’s left is for
you to understand the components needed to elevate your career and
create a system to make it happen. If you want to better focus your
career and gain useful industry insight then join M. Sean Agnew
in this highly informative, interactive and entertaining experience.
Sean Agnew- Blue Metallic Entertainment, CEO
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salon E
DIY: True Confessions of Indie Artists & Entrepreneurs
Success doesn’t always come with a major label deal.
Today, many artists are choosing to remain indie and are finding
creative waves to take control of their careers, whether they are
on a label or not. Think: Ani Difranco, Bright Eyes and the Arcade
Fire. At this panel, industry leaders and entrepreneurs who are
creating new models and standards for the music industry will discuss
the state of the music industry and will address options and opportunities
available for artists today. Also, learn from artists who are doing
it their own way, have been on major labels or have chosen the indie
way.
Jody Stephens - Ardent Music, LLC, Studio Manager/A&R
Shaun Rogers - Sub Pop Records, VP of International Marketing/A&R
Jack Ponti - The Platform Group, Colonel
John Nardachone - DRT Entertainment - A&R/Promotions
Eric Speck - Ace Fu, President
John Szuch - Deep Elm Records, Owner
Jim Barber - The Red Ceiling, Producer
4:00pm - 5:30pm
I Have my CD: Now What?
Latin Sol at Underground
This panel will discuss avenues of Promotions and Marketing implemented by major record labels, independent record labels, concert promoters, etc. to create a "buzz" in the Latino music market. Panelists will offer advice, experience, and insight into the world of developing, branding, imaging, and promoting a musical act in the Latino music industry.
Moderator: Leila Cobo, Latin Music Editor, Billboard Magazine
Ivan Morales, Director of Promotions, Warner Music México
Gina Leyva, Program Director, Viva 105.7 FM (local Atlanta station)
Chris Crommet, VP, CNN Radio
Fernando Fernández, Concert Promoter, PR Productions
Francisco Rodriguez, CEO, Latin American Distributors
Demo Critiques Sessions
As our lifestyles have been made more hectic by the very high tech
gadgets we buy to simplify things, we have gotten further away from
what first inspired us to enter the music business: listening to
and discovering new music. When was the last time you turned everything
off and listened to some music? Critical, focused listening is a
skill that is diminishing in our society. As are the things we are
not listening to, like each other. Sign up at registration for a
demo critique with label A&R and top radio personnel, and receive
one on one critical and focused listening coupled with honest feedback.
By appt only / call 770-499-8600 to schedule
Thursday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Macon Room
Urban Music Demo Critique
Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Macon Room
Rock Music Demo Critique
Saturday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Macon Room
Rock & Urban Demo Critique
Demo Critique Panelists:
Urban Demo
Jason "Jay" King - Gotee Records/EMI, Director of A&R/Brand Management
DJ Emperor Searcy - Radio One, National Mix Coordinator
Jerry Rupert - Hot 107.9, PD
Eugene Brooks - 97.1 JAMZ, Marketing/Promotions Director
Crystal Byrd - 97.1 JAMZ, DJ
Sean Mack - 95.5 The Beat, DJ
Danny Zook - Dallas Austin Recording Projects, Senior Manager
Sahpreem King - Gotta Get Signed Artist Consulting, Inc., Multi-Platinum Producer/ Book Author
Rock Demo
Tom Gimbel - High Wire Music, President
Colin Cobb - Livewire Recordings, A&R
Axel Lowe - 99X, Afternoon Drive Show
Jenn Bailey - Virgin Records, A&R Scout
Andy White - 96.7 The Buzzard, DJ
David Gray - Daylight/Sony, A&R
Joe Stevenson - Homegrown Augusta, Radio Host
Neil Sheehan - Hardcore Marketing
Reen Nalli - Universal Records, A&R
Peter Visvardis - Columbia Records, A&R
Randy Sadd - Protocol Entertainment, Radio Promoter
Craig Debolt - 96.7 The Buzzard, DJ
Steve Sidman - Greenberg Traurig, Attorney
David Codr - Music Phonebook
Greg Johnson - Lava Records, A&R
Ed Douglas - Brash Music, A&R
Luke Kellar - Kellar Pacific Management, Manager
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