Marketing Panel

Radio vs. Independent Records (Can’t we all just get along?)
July 16th, Saturday
11:30am – 1:00pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

This panel of college and major market radio programmers, independent record label executives and industry professionals will help you understand the importance and dynamics of this relationship. Independent labels generally have small budgets to market and promote their product. Radio can be a great way to publicize and promote your new release. But, how do you get your fresh new sound on the air when competing against major label influence and money? This panel will address these issues and more.

Facilitator: Mel Hart – Mel Hart Enterprises Inc. – Redmond, WA
Paul Jones – 306 Entertainment – Minneapolis, MN
Patrick Lagreid – X 104.5 - Seattle, WA
Maurice Owens – High Performance Records - San Antonio, TX
Eric Powers – KUBE 93 – Seattle, WA
Temeka Riley – TRI. INC. – New York, NY
Gerardo Fernandez – KXPA AM
Isa Nichols-Nichols and Associates - Seattle, WA

How to Market Your Record (And get paid too)
July 16th, Saturday
4:45pm – 6:15pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

Running an Independent record label can be a very expensive and time consuming job. Without the luxury of having the money to set up several different departments to carry out those responsibilities, independent labels have to be creative and energetic to get all of that work done. Our panel of Independent label owners and industry professional will tell you what they have done and what you can do to market your record…and get paid too!

Facilitator: Sherice Collins-Kelly Imaging - Seattle, WA (Special Surprise Panelist)
Carla De Santis – RockRGRL Conference - Seattle, WA
AK Smith-Ford – Prohibition Entertainment – London
Stephen Galfes – T.E. Savage Inc. – North Carolina
Kelley Jones – TWJ Media - Seattle, WA
Frank Robinson – CEO, Cheyenn Rain Music Group LLC – Jersey City, NJ
Gil Keyes – President, Cheyenn Rain Music Group LLC – Jersey City, NJ
Keith Asphy – Sea-Sick Records/Promotions – Seattle, WA
Mr. Network - 1 Famm Records & Clothing – Tacoma, WA

Street Teams, Record Pools & Mix Tapes
July 16th, Saturday
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)

“Street” presence can be essential to reaching consumers at the grassroots level. The marketing of music for independent labels has become considerably more difficult during the last few years due to increased competition. An effective street team can increase an artists’ presence in the community and aid in increasing music sales. This panel of marketing specialist, DJ’s, and promotion companies will help you increase your effectiveness in promoting your product while keeping costs down. Also, learn about mix tape distribution, and discuss the future of mix tapes as an integral part of the music industry.

Facilitator: DJ Doxx
John England – Nothwest Dance Music Association – Seattle, WA
Akim Finch – Ariel Productions – Seattle, WA
Garrett Treadwell – K.O. Promotions – Las Vegas, NV
Neema – Unexpected Arrival – Seattle, WA
DJ Supasam – www.supasam.com/KUBE 93 - Seattle, WA
DJ Scene – KUBE 93 - Seattle, WA
DJ Biggz – 36oh Productions – Portland, OR
Gene Dexter - Crazy Pinoy - Seattle, WA

The Future Panel

Future of Jazz Music
July 17th, Sunday
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

Thelonious Monk was once asked: “Where do you see jazz going from here?” and his response was: “Wherever we take it!” This panel of Jazz artists, industry professionals, and critics take on the various issues surrounding jazzs’ future, the dominance of mainstream jazz, its spread around the world, the difficulty of making a living playing it, the growth of repertory jazz, the dearth of interest among young African Americans, and “Wherever they take it!” This is a don’t miss panel!

Facilitator: - Joanne Burke - Mel Hart Enterprises Inc - Redmond, WA
Lenard Jones – Goody Bag – Seattle, WA
Paul De Barros – Seattle, WA Times – Seattle, WA
John Gilbreath – Director, Earshot Jazz – Seattle, WA
Dr. James Gore – Ariel Productions – Seattle, WA
Paul Richardson - Paul Richardson’s Keyboards - Seattle, WA

Future of Latin Music
July 17th, Sunday
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)

The overwhelmingly popular Latin music scene has swept the United States. Music like Salsa, Reggae, and other Latin styles have fused with Dance and Jazz to become a truly international phenomenon. This panel of Latin artists, music industry professionals, and critics will discuss topics like tradition vs. the future!

Facilitator: TBA
Carlos Jimenez – Fiesta De Patrias – Seattle, WA
Representative – KXPA AM
Representative – KXPA AM
Arturo Rodriguez – Arturo Rodriguez Music - Seattle, WA
Angelo Pizzaro – Angelo Pizzaro Music – Seattle, WA

Future of Hip-Hop
July 16th, Saturday
3:00pm – 4:15pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

Has Hip-Hop reached the end of being a cohesive culture? From commercial advertising to Disney Channel “create-a-stars”–Some would say Hip-Hop is as universal as music itself. From gangsta and conscience rap, to jiggy music: is Hip-Hop in need of a new underground? This panel of Hip-Hop artists, music industry professionals, and critics will discuss the direction or mis-direction of the Future of Hip-Hop!

Facilitator: Shyan Selah – Brave New World Records – Seattle, WA
Joe Budden – Def Jam Records – New York, NY
The Outlawz – One Nation Records – Atlanta, GA
Gordon Curvey – Music Inner City – Seattle, WA
Xola Malik – Super Nova Productions – Tacoma, WA
Jonathan Moore – Jasiri Media Group – Seattle, WA

The Technology Panel

Digital Media Creation
July 16th, Saturday
11:00am – 12:30pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)

Learn about what you need to score a song and listen to it with a music player or even create a book and put it on the internet. You’ll even learn how to edit a documentary, short or feature film without the need of a massive studio or a massive budget.

Facilitator: Dr. Paul Jackson – Disruptive Technologies – Seattle, WA
Thomas McGurk – Bad Animals Studio – Seattle, WA
Jason Dennie – Real Networks – Seattle, WA
Reginald Gillins – Black Data Processing Associates – Seattle, WA
Brian Monnin – CEO, Metastories Corp. – Seattle, WA

MP3 & Digital Rights Management
July 17th, Sunday
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

Learn about the compression technology that has been the biggest revolution in music since the turntable. Digital rights management is the force behind online digital stores such as Apple’s iTunes and movielinks downloadable movie store. Our panel of experts will discuss what it takes to make sure that creators of the content get their share of proceeds once it is purchased.

Facilitator: Miguel Alvarado – Director of Technology, Metastories Corp. – Seattle, WA
Michael Twiggs – Twiggs & Associates – Seattle, WA
Steve Turnidge – Founder, Shared Media Licensing – Seattle, WA
Reginald Gillins – Black Data Processing Associates – Seattle, WA
Jason Dennie – Real Networks – Seattle, WA
Chip Wilson – Chip Wilson Inc – Seattle, WA

Digital Wireless Technology for Home Entertainment & Media
July 17th, Sunday
1:45pm – 3:00pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)

How do you get your music library to play on your stereo or view it on your TV? Wireless networking is another technology that allows for the true entertainment room. Learn about the technologies and products that can turn a room into a wireless media room.

Facilitator: Dr. Paul Jackson – Disruptive Technologies – Seattle, WA
Bob Terrian – Java Hop – Tacoma, WA
Ron Gerber – Angel Beat Technologies – New York, NY
Art Johnson – New World Commication – Seattle, WA
Reginald Gillins – Black Data Processing Associates – Seattle, WA
Jason Dennie – Real Networks – Seattle, WA

The Business Panel

The Business of Music
July 17th, Sunday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

If you want to succeed in the music industry you will need to learn about agents, managers, booking agencies and attorneys. Know the business practices of record companies (both major and independent) and recording studios. Have a thorough understanding of the legal aspects of copyright, contracts, performance and mechanical rights, and royalties. This panel of music industry professional will give you a MUSICA 101 crash course on the biz.

Facilitator: Chip Wilson – Chip Wilson Inc. – Seattle, WA
Lance Rosen – Garvey, Schubert, & Barer Law – Seattle, WA
Lee Oskar – War/Lee Oskar Productions – Seattle, WA
Ricardo Frazier – www.hardroad.com - Seattle, WA
Mason Wardell – Purefire Records – Seattle, WA
Stephen Galfas – T.E. Savage Inc. – North Carolina
Chris Knabb – Art Institute of Seattle – Seattle, WA
Frank Robinson – Cheyenn Rain Music Group LLC – Jersey City, NJ
TJ Willhight – Executive Director, T. James Willhight & Associates – Los Angeles, CA

Lawyers & Managers – What Makes a Good One For You
July 16th, Saturday
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)
Choosing a manager or lawyer may be one of the most important decisions you make in your career. This panel of music industry professionals, lawyers and managers will help you better understand what they do, how they charge, what you should expect of them and what they will expect of you.

Facilitator: Dr. Charles Horne – Pacrim Industries – Tacoma, WA
Tanya Tiffany – Tiffany Talent – Seattle, WA
Paul Jones – 306 Entertainment – Minneapolis, MN
TJ Willhight – Executive Director, T. James Willhight & Associates – Los Angeles, CA
David Osgood – David Osgood Law – Tacoma, WA

Women in Hip-Hop
July 16th, Saturday
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Room H (Recorded Webcast Available Online)

This panel will take a serious look at the portrayals and roles of Women in Hip Hop. Our panel of academics, music industry professionals and Hip Hop enthusiasts discuss the effect Hip Hop has had on feminism, sexuality, female body image and gender stereotyping. Of course they’ll also give you the 411 on how women have, and will continue to play a key role in the direction of the future of Hip Hop.

Facilitator: Mariangela Abeo – Spoken Word Artist – Seattle, WA
Tamika Riley – TRI Inc. – New York, NY
Melissa Noelle Green – Spoken Word Artist – Seattle, WA
Laura “Peace” Kelly – Spoken Word Artist – Seattle, WA
Mariangela Abeo – Spoken Word Artist – Seattle, WA
Dirti Byrd – Rap Artist – Tacoma, WA
Jena – Vocalist – North Carolina

Town Hall Panel

Event Promoters Guide to City Government
July 16th, Saturday
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Room A (Live Webcast Available Online)

This workshop will establish interactive scenarios that will take you through three event promotion situations: Outdoor events, Concerts, and nightclub events. There will be involvement from key city agencies that can help effect a positive outcome to these scenarios. The goal is to give event promoters the necessary tools to have a successful event.

Facilitator: Ricardo Frazier – Seattle Arts Commission
John Hayes – Seattle Police Department
Tyrene Davis – Seattle Police Department
Melba Ayco – Seattle Police Department
Susan Blaker – Liquor Control Board
John May – Metro King County
Capt. Darnell Factory – Fire Department
Gary Owens – Department of Neighborhoods
Mike Shea – Department of Transportation
Darlene Flynn – Office of Civil Rights
Michelle Blackmon – Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs