If you want a great opportunity to network with those involved in the music biz and learn about the latest trends, you must attend the New Music Seminar.
It kicked off tonight for the post-Grammy party and tomorrow is really begins at the Sheraton Universal. Here is the complete schedule for day #1 and to find out more information go to newmusicseminar.com.
Day 1: Sheraton Universal
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 980-1212
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8:30 AMRegistration Opens (East/West Ballrooms)
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9:30 AM — 10:00 AMNMS Opening Remarks (East/West Ballroom)
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10:15 AM — 11:45 AMProducers Workshop (Studio 3 and 4)
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PMFirst Movement: The Music Business Isn’t Over: It’s Just Beginning (East/West Ballroom)Press the reset button and start all over again. It’s a new game and the good news is that you can win.Michael Doernberg (Founder, ReverbNation) – Conductor
Eric Garland (Founder, BigChampagne)
Courtney Holt (President, Myspace Music)
Jay Frank (Sr. VP Music Strategies, CMT)
Liz Leahy (Co-Founder, Section101)
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1:00 PM – 2:45 PMNMS 18 Minute Intensives (East/West Ballroom)Hear the newest cutting edge companies and executives discuss how artists, no matter where they are at in their career, can earn more money. See our list of confirmed speakers.1:00PM – 1:18PM: Eric Garland (Founder, Big Champagne)
It’s Not (Just) A Popularity Contest! Somewhere along the way, you also want to get paid. But was Malcolm Gladwell right? Are our online connections just “weak ties”? We’ll blaze through the complex relationship between online mindshare and wallet share, by the numbers, in 18 minutes flat.1:20PM – 1:38PM: Dorrian Porter (CEO, Mozes)
Recent technologies such as mobile applications, QR codes and mobile ticketing have offered artists new ways to market themselves, reach a broader audience, and generate revenue, no matter where they are at in their career. In this session, learn how to implement egaging mobile activities at your live events that will allow you to connect to more fans, personalize and ramp up your show experience and drive revenue.1:40PM – 1:58PM: Chris Vinson (Founder/CEO, Bandzoogle)
Your Music is Your Art. Your Website is Your Business”2:00PM – 2:18PM: Mike More (CEO/Founder, Headliner.fm)
Collaborative marketing: what bands have been doing for years. Leveraging your social fans to reach new fans. Learn the best way to reach and engage new fans on Facebook, Twitter and mobile devices to help your band build a real substantial fan base while helping out other artists.2:20PM – 2:38PM: Brian Carpizo (CEO, Eventric)
Information Technology in the Music Industry: More Than Downloads and Social Networking. An examination of how upcoming trends (other than downloads and social networking) in information technology have the potential to impact the every day existence of the music industry – both inside and out.2:40PM – 2:58PM: Bob Cramer (CEO, Nimbit) and Phil Antoniades (Co-founder, Nimbit)
Turn Your Fans Into Cash: An 18 min real world discussion of how to build a supportive fan base. 
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2:15 PM – 3:45 PMSinger/Rapper Workshop (Studio 3 and 4)How to achieve success as a singer/rapper from soup to nuts. What is your Brand? How to thrive as a singer in today’s market place. Whether you’re a session singer, rapper, an artist or both, just starting out or already have some experience under your belt, you’ll get the answers and advice you’ll need to know to achieve success. Today we’ll discuss in details the many things you can do to care for, create and define your individual talent.Conducted by:
Andree Kaminsky (Founder/CEO, SingerExpress.com) and Marlon Saunders (Seamless Voice)Notice to participants: Please bring your vocal recordings (CD or MP3) and your promo package. Also please have a song/rap prepared to do a quick performance.
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2:30 PM – 3:15 PMMeet the Authors (NMS Store in the East/West Ballroom)Come meet the Authors of some of the best-selling books and DVD collections in the music business one-on-one. Network, get their advice and purchase their books at the New Music Seminar Store.Tom Jackson (Onstage Success)
Loren Weisman (Artists Guide to Success)
Dan Morrell (How to be a Top DJ)
Edward Donnelly (President, Aderra)
Ritch Esra (The Music Business Registry)
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3:30 PM – 4:45 PMSecond Movement: A&R in the New Music Business: (East/West Ballroom)The music business may be down 80% but artists and new music are still breaking. The prophets and pundits discuss how they find music and artists in the new era. What do they think is hot and why? Is A&R still directed to traditional radio formats or has the web changed all that? Are the current economics forcing you to sign less than before? How is A&R in 2011 different from 2001?
Jay Frank (Sr. VP Music Strategies, CMT) – Conductor
Courtney Holt (President, Myspace Music) – Conductor
Pete Edge (President A&R, J Records)
Craig Kallman (Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records)
James Diener (CEO/President, A&M/Octone Records, Universal Music Group)
Cal Nyantakyi (A&R, RocNation)
Ron Fair (Chairman, Geffen Records)
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PMBreakout/Mentoring Sessions: (Studio 3 & 4) Sponsored by BandzoogleThese Breakout/Mentoring sessions will allow delegates to have brief one-on-one conversations with all the various professionals in attendance during each session and get answers to their questions as it pertains to their career. Sign up for these sessions are on a first come, first serve basis after you have registered to attend the New Music Seminar through our web site at www.NewMusicSeminar.com. Limited to the first 144 paid delegates who sign up. Only one session per registered delegate.Corey Denis (Founder, Not Shocking)
There Is No Spoon: Defining Your Strategy
Kim Koury (President, Spin PR Group)
How do you know when you’re ready to hire a publicist? What are the most important things to look for when hiring a publicist?
Christian Stankee (A&R Manager, Sabian)
The Guidelines and Practicalities of how to obtain a musical instrument endorsement. You will learn the in’s and out’s of an artist agreement and how to establish healthy partnerships with your preferred manufacturers.
Chris Eric (VP/Executive Producer, Koffeehouse)
We’ll discuss standing out from the pack and the “it factor.” We’ll also discuss networking in the industry, approaching venues/bookers and how to effectively communicate with others in the industry.
Phil Sarna (Managing Partner, PSBM)
There are two parts of the Music Business—the Music Part and the Business Part. As a Business Manager You Are Usually a Fan of the First part and an Expert in the Second Part.
Brenden Mulligan (VP, Strategic Development, Sonicbids)
Social Broadcasting-How Smartphone Thinking, Mobile and Wireless Can Grow Your Brand and Audience
David Dufresne (CEO, Bandzoogle)
The Musicians’ Sales Funnel
Gilli Moon (President, Co-founder, Songsalive!)
Just Get Out There – Achieve Success and Self-Empowerment as a Warrior Artist Entrepreneur
Jay Warsinske (Founder/CEO, INDIEPOWER)
How to Move Your Music Career Forward without a Record Deal or Company: Ways to build your independent music business to the next level and gain more exposure, impact, fan base and music business opportunities worldwide.
Edward Donnelly (President, Aderra)
Beyond D.I.Y. and Direct to Fan: 5 Ways to move past the indie plateau (without losing your independence).
Scott Feldman (Nimbit / D.I.WHY)
Getting it ALL together: We’ll go through everything you’re doing to market/ promote/grow your band, and figure out some ways to make everything work better — without having to work 10x harder!
Dan Byler (Jakprints Merchandise)
They call it the music BUSINESS for a reason! Understand how print helps to build the brand of your music and makes you money.
Neeta Ragoowansi (SX Director of Artist-Label Relations) Since 2001, SoundExchange has paid out more than $600 million in royalties; find out how to get your share and get your questions about digital performance royalties answered.
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5:15 PM – 7:15 PMSoundExchange Group Workshop: (Starview Room – 21st FL)
Bryan Calhoun (VP New Media, SoundExchange) – Conductor
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5:30 PM – 6:45 PMThird Movement: Touring in the NEW Music Business: (East/West Ballroom)Learn new ways of touring and building your live base from colleges to living room tours, club dates, and more. Discover marketing services available to promote your dates and the best ways to give your act the edge you need for rise above the competition.Dave Lory (Chairman/CEO, DJL Artist Services; Executive Director, NMS) – Conductor
Kelli Richards (President/CEO, The All Access Group, LLC) – Conductor
Megan Jacobs (Booker, The Roxy, Los Angeles)
Richard Ellis (Founder/President, 12to20)
Andy Gadiel (Founder/President, Jambase)
Martin Atkins (Author, Tour: Smart/Invisible Records)
Katie Witkin (Katie Witkin Social Media)
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8:00 PMArtist On the Verge Finals – The Roxy
9009 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA. 90069
(310) 276-2222
Cocktail Hour 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Performances begin at 8:45 PM with Nylon Pink (ReverbNation Contest Winner)
Mike Del Rio
Shinobi Ninja
The Daylights
Come network and hear the hottest Artists who are the finalists from a national talent search who have met the criteria of rising above the noise floor and doing it on their own without the help of a major or major independent label. These artists are selling merchandise, concert tickets, music and have the greatest buzz both online and offline and were recommended using the latest technology with the Ultimate Chart from Big Champagne, our NMS Partners and our NMS Music Board. Your NMS badge gets you complimentary admission.
Opening act to be selected by Reverbnation followed by AOV Artists.The “Artist on the Verge” Project is not an open contest for Artists to submit music to NMS, but are chosen from Artists who are doing it on their own and who have proven to have the greatest chance of success to break through nationally. NMS does not accept submissions and to be considered an Artist for this Project, you have to show up on the Ultimate Chart and Next Big Sound Chart and create a buzz yourself and be making a living as an Artist in doing so in selling merchandise, music, touring and have the media behind you in gaining the recognition for NMS to notice you.
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12:00AMNMS Lounge Aftershow Networking PartyAt the Sheraton Lobby Bar
Every night at the NMS Lounge at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, NMS delegates will have the opportunity to network with others attending the Seminar. You won’t want to miss this high level event.
