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FRIDAY PANELS
FRIDAY BUSINESS SESSIONS
Music Business 101 - A. Lancaster Room - 10:00-11:00
This is a panel of Industry Professionals that will discuss the
major aspects of the Music Industry. The functions of
agents, managers, publishers, record companies, producers,
studios and distributors. The panel will also focus on the basic
steps of putting together a band, a promo package and getting gigs.
Bill Grabowski, LeGit Sound
Daryl Berg, The Orchard
John Harris (Moderator), The John Harris Group
Robert Peckyno, Longhouse Records
Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Berline, Corcoran & Rowe
Dick Gabriel, American Federation of Musicians
Music Magazines Panel - B. York Room - 10:00-11:00
This panel will feature publishers, editors and writers
for regional music related
publications. Panelists will discuss how to get free publicity
for your band, getting your music reviewed, the costs involved for
advertising and the best ways to market your band in the print media.
Noel Ramos (Moderator), Mixx Magazine
Robin Noll, Pa Musician
Greg Christianson, Unsung Hero
Rich Branciforte, Good Times/Big Shout Magazine
John Vilella Jr., Bar Fly Monthly
Candy Haight, Nightlife Monthly
Scot Giambalvo, Mode Magazine
Choosing a Studio - C. Lebanon Room - 10:00-11:00
From home recording to state of the art studios, this panel of
studio executives, producers and engineers will discuss what your
band should look for in a studio. From demo to full length cd, the
process of selecting the right engineer and producer for your project.
Michael Block, Tongue and Groove Studios
Shelly Yakus (Moderator), Tongue and Groove Studios
Bill Mueller, Sheffield Institute
Joe Trojcak, Progressive Enterprises Sound Studios
Marshall Deasy, Stress Free Studios
Penn State University/Dickinson School of Law
Entertainment Law Clinic for Musicians - A. Lancaster Room - 1:00-2:00
A panel of lawyers and students, moderated by Professor Geoffrey Scott,
will explain publishing, copyrighting , managers, lawyers, contracts,
record deals and more. Plenty of questions and answers.
Prof. Geoffrey Scott (Moderator)
College and Non-Commercial Radio - B. York Room - 1:00-2:00
A panel of College, University and Non-Commercial
Radio Station program directors, music directors and d.j’s
will discuss how to get airplay and the success stories of
artists that got their beginnings on college radio.
Tom Simon, WMUH, Muhlenburg College
More to be added
International Licensing/Midem Update - C. Lebanon Room - 1:00-2:00
This workshop will discuss the how to of
selling your music around the world. Caprice International
Records will also update attendees on the latest from the
Midem Conference in France.
Joey Welz & Amy Beth, Caprice International
Intermixx Internet Workshop - D. Brady Board Room - 2:00
Indie Record Labels - A. Lancaster Room - 2:30-3:30
A panel of Independent Record Label Executives will discuss
the pros and cons of indie vs. major label route.
How Independent Labels have changed the Music Industry and what their
proliferation means for the future.
Indian, Gig Records
Chris Keith, Fowl Records
Jerry Duncan, Bullet Records
Lenny Johnson, TVT Records
Chin-a Panaccione, Palm Pictures
Cathy Burke, Blackbird Records
Marketing Your Music - B. York Room - 2:30-3:30
A panel of Industry Executives will discuss the various ways and
marketing avenues available to promote your music. Creating a strategy
and using the internet, and a website, as a music marketing tool.
Derek Sivers (Moderator), CDBABY
Daryl Berg, The Orchard
Carolyn Ballen, Disc Makers
Josh Degenstein, Degy Management
Jesse Redniss, EZCD.com
10 Things You Need to Survive the Internet - C. Lebanon Room - 2:30-3:30
Get with the program. The independent musician must be aware
of the playing field in the digital age and the direction of the music industry.
Richard Gottehrer (Moderator), The Orchard
Margee Fagelson, Music Boulevard
Jonathan Daniel, Fiction Songs
Suzanne Glass, Indie-Music.com
Noel Ramos, Mixx Magazine
PC Joey Workshop - D. Brady Board Room - 3:30
This workshop will demonstrate some of the top online offerings on the
Internet and show exactly what is involved in putting your music online with MP3.COM. Participants will learn how to make MP3's, sign up with MP3.COM and how to upload their music for millions to hear daily.
Ben Silverman, Capital Communications Inc., Netrax
Agents, Promoters & Talent Buyers - A. Lancaster Room - 4:00-5:00
A panel of industry pros will discuss what they are looking for and
how to get your act noticed. What’s hot in the clubs and on the touring circuit;
promo packs, demos, support slots and gig swapping.
Bob Krepich, Pegasus Concerts
Lisa White, 9:30 Club
Tony Basti, Shakey’s, Champions & Thoroughbreds
Chris Keith, CBI & Fowl Records
more to be added
Pressing, Distributing and Promoting Your CD - B. York Room - 4:00-5:00
This panel will focus on the how-to of putting together your project.
The costs involved from art work to manufacturing, distribution to
record retail and promoting your release.
Andre Callahana, Disc Makers
Brian Law, Kane & CO
Frank Phobia, Anthrophobia
Eddie Fam, SEV
Carolyn Ballen, Disc Makers
Bob Brechbill, Big Tubba Mista’
Press & Publicity - C. Lebanon - 4:00-5:00
Your cd is done, your promo pack is awesome but how do you
get it out there? How do you present yourself to the press and
get some ink for your band. Is any press good press? What free press
is available? Do it yourself or hire a professional?
Noel Ramos, Mixx Magazine
Nancy Falkow, Indre Studios
Jim Speece, The Reading Eagle
Tom Obrzut, Jr., The Weekender
more to be added
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