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	Yes No	Copyright Criminals Alex Kreit, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Sampling is as old as music itself, but new technologies developed in the 1980s and 1990s made it ea... READ MORE Sampling is as old as music itself, but new technologies developed in the 1980s and 1990s made it easier to reuse existing sound recordings. Acts like Public Enemy, De La Soul and the Beastie Boys created complex rhythms, references and nuanced layers of original and appropriated sound. But in the early 1990s, sampling collided with the law. Though only a handful of sampling court cases resulted in published decisions, an informal consensus quickly developed around the proposition that music sampling constitutes copyright infringement. In recent years, however, this conventional wisdom has been increasingly challenged. More and more musicians—perhaps most famously Girl Talk—have sampled music without licensing the clips they’ve used. These artists argue that their samples fall under the “fair use” defense to copyright infringement. In the world of literature, David Shield’s 2010 book Reality Hunger applied the concept of sampling to the written word with a work that was comprised largely of quotations from other authors, declaring in the book’s appendix: “Reality cannot be copyrighted.” This panel will examine the changing state of “fair use” and copyright law in music along with the creative and commercial value of music sampling. *The title for this panel comes from the documentary film Copyright Criminals (http://www.copyrightcriminals.com/), made by two of the potential speakers. Legal copyright, fair use, Sampling
	Yes No	Social Discovery is Game Changer for Music Distribution Thomas Brooke, YAWMA You find some cool new band and tell your friend about it. That's social discovery. A number of inno... READ MORE You find some cool new band and tell your friend about it. That's social discovery. A number of innovative new music services are incorporating social discovery into their business and distribution models, and this has the potential for revolutionizing and reinvigorating the music industry. Core to the success of this idea is the omnipresence of Facebook, and services that effectively integrate into Facebook's API and newsfeed are best positioned to gain market share in the rapidly changing music landscape. Making music discovery and purchasing a shared, social experience in today's digitally connected World has the potential to recreate the bygone corner music store but in a far bigger and more dynamic, global way. And what makes social discovery so empowering as a concept is its democratization effect; big names and budgets mean nothing when simple word of mouth rules the day. Online Sales/Subscriptions discovery, distribution, Social Networks
	Yes No	Insider Tips for Maximizing Licensing Income & Opportunities Katrina McMullan, Mattel, Inc. Panel of industry experts (including major label and publisher executives, movie company music execu... READ MORE Panel of industry experts (including major label and publisher executives, movie company music executive, artist representative and music-related merchandise executive) covers a hypothetical mock negotiation of the licensing of two different songs (one recorded by a major label artist and one by an independent artist) for use in a major studio film, accompanying TV ads, branded toys/games, soundtrack, promotional uses, industrial uses, lyric changes and original artists re-recording the new licensed version. Throughout the course of the mock negotiation, the panel will address how licensing into films, toys and nontraditional vehicles can provide not only income but also highly valuable exposure when artists and music licensors know the right questions to ask and what realistically can be achieved in non-record licensing. Both signed and unsigned artists will discover the intricacies of negotiating a licensing deal with multiple players and learn about the similarities and differences between these two distinct types of music licensing deals. Record labels and publishers (both major and indie) will benefit in observing the perspective of licensees in these deals as well as learn tips for taking full advantage of their next licensing opportunities. Licensing licensing, Songwriters, Synch
	Yes No	Smoked-Meat Poutine - The Montreal Special Sauce Patrice Caron, AMIQ Montreal has been known as a very fertile breeding ground for significant new talent. Why is that so... READ MORE Montreal has been known as a very fertile breeding ground for significant new talent. Why is that so and is it possible to recreate the recipe in other cities? Major players in the industry in Montreal explains and give hints on how to recreate the conditions that made Montreal music scene what it is today. Policy/Politics Montreal, music, poutine
	Yes No	Recording and Production with Ableton "Ins and Outs Huston Singletay, Ableton, Inc This Ableton Live ready workshop/panel will guide the user through various ways to use Ableton Live ... READ MORE This Ableton Live ready workshop/panel will guide the user through various ways to use Ableton Live 8 in the recording studio. Mixing, recording, re-mixing and organizing a playlist for live performance will be covered. Studio
	Yes No	Data! Great, but what to do with it? Bernd Strenitz, Guguchu Market data is key for (i) major labels to regain competitiveness; (ii) indie labels to compete head... READ MORE Market data is key for (i) major labels to regain competitiveness; (ii) indie labels to compete head-on with major labels; and (iii) bands and their managers to go straight to market and become successful. Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, MySpace and other data emerged and is collected. How do we make sure that someone tells us what to do with the data? Current solutions create more work than reducing work. Key is to "own" the fan via an integrated platform and no data analytics business can do that unless they integrate with artist platforms. Once you know (i) who your fans are; (ii) where they are; and (iii) how valuable they are as fans, then labels, bands and their managers can monetize more effectively and efficiently. Marketing analytics, data, music
	Yes No	Johnny Cash: Trapped by Authenticity Jonathan Silverman, UMass Lowell Most music fans associate Johnny Cash with authenticity. His life and music speak of his genuineness... READ MORE Most music fans associate Johnny Cash with authenticity. His life and music speak of his genuineness and commitment to his music. But like most popular artists, Cash was bound by the conventions of the musical world, conventions he struggled against his entire career. Part of his difficulty stemmed from a genre instability that made his connections to his associated audiences tenuous. But another larger problem was the concept of authenticity that lies at the heart of musical adoration and often music criticism. In short, judging anything by its authenticity is a problem—the concept is fraught with logical, artistic, and conceptual difficulties. How do we know who is “real”? What are the criteria? Who benefits from these criteria? And yet, authenticity remains a definitive term for judging a musical artist. In this presentation, I will offer a critique of the authenticity system and suggest some other ways of judging and analyzing pop music using Johnny Cash as a case study. History of Music authenticity, genre, Johnny Cash
	Yes No	Indie Davids Take On Goliath Ticketmaster-Live Nation Andrew Dreskin, Ticketfly The Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger was expected to changes the touring industry as we know it, but ... READ MORE The Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger was expected to changes the touring industry as we know it, but what actually has changed? This panel discusses the effects of the merger on venue owners, bookers and bands. If approached effectively this merger could benefit the little guys out there. Then again, they might be crushed by the larger giant. There might even be ways for a mutually beneficial system out there in which large and small players can coexist. Come see if that is even possible. Touring/Venues Ticketmaster-Live Nation, Touring, venues
	Yes No	Tax Tips for Musicians and Songwriters Shane Cook, Shane P Cook, CPA Ben Franklin said nothing is certain but death and taxes; taxes and musicians don't seem to mix very... READ MORE Ben Franklin said nothing is certain but death and taxes; taxes and musicians don't seem to mix very well. Taxes and administrating the business of music are often last on the list of concerns for the working musician and songwriters. Often, they ignore the whole matter and leave themselves vulnerable to bad advice. The secret to overcoming this problem is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms of the tax code and some simple, effective ways of complying with this onerous task. This presentation will include not just basic US tax strategies but will also include information on tax treaties between the US and other nations that international and US musicians and songwriters should be aware. A&R music, Songwriters, Taxes
	Yes No	Role of Vinyl in the Marketplace Today? Oliver Goss, Record Pressing What is the role of vinyl LP in current acts in the marketplace today? The purpose of this panel is ... READ MORE What is the role of vinyl LP in current acts in the marketplace today? The purpose of this panel is to explain and show in depth the role of vinyl in the music marketplace. Panelists will discuss vinyl as the most important tangible music medium to push in marketing. Following explanations of why any band or artist should produce vinyl and which acts are more likely to benefit and why they will benefit from pressing vinyl, they will walk the artist through the process of production including options for customizations; including coloring, cutting, time expectancy, pricing, self-marketing, and selling at the independent retail level. The explanation of the edge that vinyl has over any other music medium in the marketplace today as well as the pros of producing vinyl is an mp3 dominated music medium era will be addressed. This panel should be open for questions and discussion because the subject is depending on the artist themselves and how they choose to market their music. Marketing music marketing, vinyl manufacturing, vinyl records
	Yes No	Multiple Streams of Music Income Debra Russell, Artist's EDGE Everyone agrees that the Music Business has changed - and many experts, including the big music exec... READ MORE Everyone agrees that the Music Business has changed - and many experts, including the big music execs, are running around yelling the sky is falling, the sky is falling! Most musicians are unsuccessfully competing for limited resources and opportunities and getting lost in the fray. The business model, Multiple Streams of Music Income, allows you to leverage your creative material, harness the power of niche marketing and channel today's technology to multiply your audience and create lifetime fans. The Multiple Streams concept is more than a marketing technique. It's a highly leveraged and extremely powerful business model for today's Music Business. And in this class Debra Russell will teach you: * The 8 steps to developing a Multiple Streams Music Business * How to turn existing work into additional income streams * How to use the power of Social Media to expand your fan base and deepen your connection with your fans * How to create lifetime fans who will purchase from you over and over again You will leave this workshop with specific tools and techniques that you can start using right away to build a successful and sustainable music business that honors your creativity, your ethics and your passion. A&R
	Yes No	"WHO ARE YOU?!" Ethics & Aesthetics Jen Strickland, Ink Pixels Paper "WHO ARE YOU?!? Who? Who?" - sang Roger Daltrey of The Who, and many people should be asking themsel... READ MORE "WHO ARE YOU?!? Who? Who?" - sang Roger Daltrey of The Who, and many people should be asking themselves this before they go out in public. How we present ourselves aesthetically speaks volumes about us, professionally, ethically, personally, and sets us into a genre. First impressions are hard to recover from. We will discuss sexism, professionalism, ethics, and how to be more conscious about our personal style decisions, as this is a business decision. Other artist development, branding, Image
	Yes No	Setting Your Band Up as a Business Kurt Vitolo, KV Financial Group, CPA's A nuts and bolts presentation of some of the initial issues that an artist/band needs to know and do... READ MORE A nuts and bolts presentation of some of the initial issues that an artist/band needs to know and do to operate as a real business whether they want to or not. Presented with some real life examples of forms and agreements needed. Topics to include: * Do you need to setup an LLC, Corporation, Partnership or DBA. * What are the tax ramnifications of how you are operating our business. * Setting up a bank account correctly. * Band member agreements and how to handle old members, new members and hired guns. * Who owns and controls the band name, web domain, publishing rights. * Who owns and controls your master recordings. * Do you need a written agreement with your Manager and producer. * Affiliating with PRO's, SoundExchange and other organizations. A&R agreements, business, finance
	Yes No	Women in the Recording Studio Terri Winston, Women's Audio Mission Meet the women behind the mixing boards on some of today's biggest hits! Grammy winners and music in... READ MORE Meet the women behind the mixing boards on some of today's biggest hits! Grammy winners and music industry veterans will talk about their experiences in the studio, dispense valuable advice about working with engineers and producers, and share tips for making it as a successful recording artist. Studio recording, Studio, women
	Yes No	DJ Technologies: Going Beyond Two Turntables & A Microphone Tom Buiocchi, www.drobo.com DJs will always remain tied to their turntables and technology providers are delivering a wide range... READ MORE DJs will always remain tied to their turntables and technology providers are delivering a wide range of professional hardware and software products for spinning in the club. Innovation has gone far beyond classic DJ mixing, pushing technological boundaries and opening up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike. The cost of equipment and records have been a barrier to entry for those passionate about becoming a DJ. During this panel, leading industry players will discuss what it takes to make it in this field, the best purchases for your experience level and news ways to consolidate your technology arsenal to be the most effective and efficient on the job. The audience is invited to participate in an open Q&A with the leaders who are spearheading the digital DJ revolution and extending the very definition of DJing. Whether you're an amateur trying to earn street cred or on your way to #1 Stunna status there’s always room for technology that can take your beats to the next level. Studio DJ Software, Drobo, Traktor
	Yes No	The College Market – Get In and Work It! Corey Ellis, Auburn Moon Agency The basis and foundation of many careers begins right in a university setting – so why not a touri... READ MORE The basis and foundation of many careers begins right in a university setting – so why not a touring career? An often untapped and under utilized market, the college scene provides artists a connection to a group that could potentially be a part of their fan base for years to come. This session will have a cogent focus on booking, but college radio and its role in the college market will also be addressed. The inter-working of these two areas is markedly different from club/festival booking and commercial radio, respectively. By attending this session you will have a more in-depth understanding of the college and be equipped to decide if this market is right for you at a given stage or an artists’ career. Touring/Venues booking, colleges, Touring
	Yes No	The Social Graph and The Future For Musicians Brian Zisk, SF MusicTech Summit/Collecta The Social Graph is the global mapping of everybody and how they're related. Whomever folks know, in... READ MORE The Social Graph is the global mapping of everybody and how they're related. Whomever folks know, in person, online, and through connections of connections, information travels along pathways based on interests, memes, and influence. We will cover lots of areas of interest, including an in depth (though brief) look at the components which make up a Social Graph. How can musicians amplify their influence through their friends, fans, and followers, in person, and across Social Networks? Will the "Facebook Like" button rule the web, and if so, for how long? How can one person stay on top of so much data from so many sources? When you can always do more promotion, how much is enough? How can you determine which parts of the Social Graph are important, and which actions will carry influence? Do metrics matter? How can you use them to help achieve your aims? How should you define success? As the Social Graph becomes more and more important, it is vital to recognize its influence, and learn how to use it for your and society's benefit. Thus we look at the best practices, and hear from leading experts tips and tricks, as well as hands on tales of both success, and of failure. Marketing influence, musicians, Socia Networking
	Yes No	Hip-Hop Crossroads: Growing Up or Getting Old? Dream Hampton, Even as it has become a strong cultural presence, like any other music style now, hip hop finds itse... READ MORE Even as it has become a strong cultural presence, like any other music style now, hip hop finds itself at a crossroads of significance. It's has a long hard road to find acceptance but now that it's found it and attained respectability and top selling artists for a lengthy time, where does it go from here? Just as rock has been questioned as being alive still, now rap faces the same charge. How will rap remain vital? History of Music hip hop, Rap
	Yes No	Transferring your Music Skills to Other Industries George Howard, Rock and Roller Advising Music has historically been a "canary in the coal mine." As goes the music industry, so too typicall... READ MORE Music has historically been a "canary in the coal mine." As goes the music industry, so too typically goes other industries; entertainment and otherwise. Practitioners in the music business are increasingly well-prepared to add value to non-music endeavors; be they entertainment-based or not. This is due to the fact that those in the music business have been confronting the issues (file sharing, content creator to consumer direct transactions, issues around Intellectual Property, business development, etc.) that virtually all industries — from film to newspapers to books to pharmacy — are now facing. Too often those in the music business feel that their skills are obsolete in a post-digital world. Nothing could be further from the truth. This presentation will provide attendees with first-hand knowledge on how to leverage the skills they've honed in the music business in other fields. Significantly, this type of thinking does not preclude people from continuing to work in the music business. Rather, it represents an opportunity to connect with other markets to further opportunities in the music business. Marketing jobs, marketing, Technology
	Yes No	Bloggers Killed the Radio Star? Heather Browne, Fuel/Friends Music Blog Have blogs replaced the radio in introducing music to new audiences? What roles does radio play that... READ MORE Have blogs replaced the radio in introducing music to new audiences? What roles does radio play that blogs cannot, and vice versa? Blogger tastemakers will square off against radio tastemakers to see where we overlap and where each of our futures are distinct. We will each explore facets of distribution, creativity and community engagement with music. Media bloggers, Future of Music, radio
	Yes No	UK/European Trends: Working Smarter in Changing Markets Chris Carey, PRS for Music This session offers an industry overview, helping you understanding the market movements of a changi... READ MORE This session offers an industry overview, helping you understanding the market movements of a changing industry. Leading experts highlight key trends and dispel some myths – enabling you to know where to focus your time and energy. Covering the rise (and maybe the fall?) of live music in Europe, the stabilization of recorded revenues in 2009 and the often overlooked and misunderstood royalty revenue streams. This session will leave you better equipped to make money out of this changing market. Management labels, licensing, Touring
	Yes No	Why the Technology Industry No Longer Matters Paul Rush, Substantial Technology is music. Music is technology. History tells us that the two are inextricably wrapped tog... READ MORE Technology is music. Music is technology. History tells us that the two are inextricably wrapped together. The future appears no different. So why does the technology industry seem to forever be at arm's length of the music industry? Why do technologists repeatedly start companies that are so obviously doomed before they launch? Why does the music industry instantly shoot down everything the technology industry proposes? In this panel, we will explore the psychology of the two industries and what barriers exist to prevent a more fluent exchange of ideas between them. With understanding and with communication, comes progress. And progress, as we all know, is desperately needed. Let's move the conversation forward through improved understanding. Other ip, lawsuit, Technology
	Yes No	Jackson Browne: A Career Under His Own Terms Jackson Browne, Inside Recordings Jackson Browne is a successful artist who has been fiercely independent in spirit and in action. Com... READ MORE Jackson Browne is a successful artist who has been fiercely independent in spirit and in action. Coming out of the fertile California scene in the early 1970's, Jackson has mixed a unique concoction of the human condition with a socio/environmental/economic activism that paved the way for others. Rather than let the PR machine do his work- Jackson simply does with the motivation of improving the environment and fellow man. Jackson is an owner of an indie label Inside Recordings which is a vessel for him to put out his music. History of Music Indie Label, Jackson Browne, Singer Songwriter
	Yes No	You've Made It This Far - Now What? Eric Hall, GRAVE ROBBER RECORDS LLC This is a panel mainly for beginning record label owners, but will be of use to others as well. It ... READ MORE This is a panel mainly for beginning record label owners, but will be of use to others as well. It very briefly describes what happens after an individual or group has positioned themselves as a legitimate record label by jumping through all of the business organization hoops, dealing with copyright, PRO's, distribution, etc. Then it deals with the "now what?" issue. The panel would ideally have people of various levels of label experience to describe not only the roadblocks and pitfalls a new label faces, but presents strategies and discusses the opportunities available to a hard working label owner to make their business both profitable and respectable. It will specifically deal with promotion of a low to mid level band, understanding the digital age, helpful tools and services, and developing a business plan and solid work ethic. Labels labels, New, profit
	Yes No	The Social Media Model: Elevating The Band's Brand Jedd Katrancha, www.downtownmusic.com How can artists, managers, record companies and industry pros use social media better? We've never h... READ MORE How can artists, managers, record companies and industry pros use social media better? We've never had more tools - free tools! - at our disposal for promotion, fan interaction, feedback, and collaboration. Social media can be used as a platform to immediately help a project, and as an investment in the expansion of your core. Better than a fan club (no stamps!), it offers unparalleled ways to connect with fans, track audience activity, promote creative partnerships, and - crucially - explore new methods of distribution. This panel will offer practical advice and strategies for maximizing social media in the music industry, by experts in both music and digital strategy. Media digital strategy, music industry, Social Media Music
	Yes No	Self-Releasing: The Last Resort or Best Option? Matt Harvey, Paperhouse Music It seems to be a weekly occurrence in the music press to see a band announce that they have now take... READ MORE It seems to be a weekly occurrence in the music press to see a band announce that they have now taken the decision to release their own records. Once an option only for the most successful bands, more and more are turning to this option earlier in their career. The artist-label dynamic has changed dramatically. The lure of being on a big, established record label has been reduced - we can all release something. This panel will discuss the pros and cons of self releasing as an established artist as well as an emerging artist. Labels artist development, future of record labels, self-release
	Yes No	Reaching New Fans Using Status Updates Mike Munves, Headliner.fm How to effectively promote via social media. How to use social media to promote music and reach wide... READ MORE How to effectively promote via social media. How to use social media to promote music and reach wider audiences. Social networking has turned from something trendy and fun into something necessary. When used correctly, social media can be extremely effective in helping an artist reach potential fans. But it is important that an artist use and not overuse social networking sites like Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter, for overflooding inboxes can be detrimental to an artists career. An artist should take into consideration when using social networks their pages are neat and user-friendly. Interaction between fans and artists has also proven to be effective, mostly through status updates and blogs. Marketing
	Yes No	Profiting from Technology: Online, Offline and On Tour David Claassen, BMI Major and indie artists are leveraging new technologies and smart marketing to re-define success in ... READ MORE Major and indie artists are leveraging new technologies and smart marketing to re-define success in today’s music industry. These artists are not only reaching their goals, they are profiting from their success BIGGER & FASTER than ever before; this panel will show you how to do the same. Since new technology start-ups are a dime a dozen, its critical to know which strategies and companies will drive success while making you the most money online, offline and on the road. This panel features representatives of innovative, tech-savvy artists and best-in-class technology providers to discuss recent developments and relevant success stories from tour-centric to online marketing strategies that employ both innovation and technology to improve the bottom line. After this panel, you will walk away knowing how to take immediate action and make career defining decisions. Other Direct-To-Fan, Sales Analytics, Touring
	Yes No	Download Illegally, It's The Right Thing To Do Jason Schmitt, Ph.D., Oakland University This presentation will look at the ramifications of illegal downloading on several fronts. Offering... READ MORE This presentation will look at the ramifications of illegal downloading on several fronts. Offering economic data that suggests technological "know how" is continuing to separate society in distinct ways will be the starting point. Personal work experience at Warner/Elektra/Atlantic as well as recent personal interviews with Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, and Henry Rollins will add to the presentation credibility. This presentation will look at the context and changes of the music industry in 2010 and offer insight for changes in the business model, artist morale, and distribution. This presentation idea culminated from a piece I wrote for the Huffington Post, by the same title, which got a widespread audience engaged in the context of illegal downloading. Media file sharing, illegal downloading, music business
	Yes No	What to Do When Your Artist Is Addicted Harold Owens, MusiCares Foundation This panel will discuss effective interventions and strategies when dealing with someone who is addi... READ MORE This panel will discuss effective interventions and strategies when dealing with someone who is addicted. Management

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