Speakers
Thanks to the 2009 speakers.
Jim Norris
Publisher-Norris-Whitney Communications
www.nor.com
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
Technology is changing. The way we listen to and purchase music is changing. Even the weather is changing. Are you changing, or do you still think 10 songs on an album and an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show is enough to make it? Ed Who? Register, see the changes, and make your move.
Jason Johnston
Owner, Revolution Audio
www.revolutionaudio.ca
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
Can your home studio compete with the major studios? If you are interested in recording technology and innovative ways to produce music, this one is for you. Come and check out the home studio guru as he breaks it down so you can build it up.
David Cox
President of CLK Creative Works and former A&R for Universal Music clkcreativeworks.com
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
Are you good enough to be signed to the worlds largest recording label, or are you seroius enough to take your career into your own hands? Hear from a major recording label perspective and learn about the indie creative point-of-view. See the difference and choose your path. There is more than one way to success.
Paul Sanderson
Entertainment Lawyer, Sanderson Entertainment Law www.sandersonlaw.ca
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
I have so many questions: should I get paid for that? How many kinds of contracts are there? Should I sign this? Does that apply across the border? Where is an entertainment lawyer when you need one? Register, hear from the best and protect you and your music.
Paul Morris
Music Director for HTZ FM
www.htzfm.com
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
Is your music radio friendly and is radio still a friend? How do you get your music on the radio and what are they looking for? Do the new forms of radio support the new way the audience is listening to music? , Take a seat, we’ll tune in to radio and turn you on.
Steve Stumble
President of Stumble Records and Organizer of SCENE Music Festival, and Hot Rod Hootenanny
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
How do you get your music project out there? What are your opportunities to showcase your talent and who are the people around you that are helping you? The indie label process can shed some light on the scene and provide some information you can use.
Van Taylor
Buffalo Promoter, Producer, Publisher and Musician
Topic
The State of the Industry
Topic Description
Have you ever tried to book a gig only to find out there is more to it than calling the venue? Performing live is important to an artist’s survival despite the electronic revolution. How does an artist get himself/herself booked for a gig? Hear from years of experience and get ready to book it to the next level.