This year the panels are being held at the Hotel Blue, and you don't need to be a participating band to come and learn. Even the demo critiques and mentoring sessions. Please come and participate

Panel Information
All panels will take place at Hotel Blue
717 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 924-2400

Aug 23 Room A 11-12:15pm
Booking and Touring your way or theirs
You want to hit the road with your band, but where do you begin? What is a reasonable amount to ask for since you only have a draw in your local area? How can you promote your shows adequately to get SOMEONE to come see you? What if the Talent Buyers don't answer your emails, should you call? Will an EPK help? What about Myspace? There are many factors that go into building an effective tour! From approaching the talent buyers, promoting properly, covering expenses, sensible routing to being prepared for unexpected emergencies; let the experts give you the tips of the trade! Learn what works and what doesn't! And better yet...How to make a successful name for your band while being offered a return date instead of being paid not to return!

Brian Waymire: Owner, Dreamscapers/Red Gorilla
Jenny Mcphee: Agent TKO Booking AgencyModerator
Tom Frouge: Executive Director, Globalquerque, Moderator
Ryan Cano: Owner, The Loyalty Firm
Terri Lyn Rosa: A&R Rescue Records


Aug 23 Room A 12:30-1:45pm
Resume, Press Kit Building, Online Marketing, How to give and get good press
Don't be scared! We'll introduce you. If armed properly, the media can be your best promotional ally. Discover details on relationships between publicists and journalists, artists and publicists, and artists and writers. Learn how to write a proper press release, how to best expose artists and events to the media, online and so much more!

Greg Hunter: Freelance Writer (Paste/Under The Radar/Wonkavision)
Madalyn Sklar: GoGirlsMusic.com - Moderator
Kevin Hopper: Publisher Local IQ
Dan Mayfield: Asst, Arts Editor, Albuquerque Journal
Laura Marrich: Music Editor, Weekly Alibi
John Forsythe: DJ, 93.3 KOB-FM, John and the Poptarts


Aug 23 Room A 2-3:15pm
The Art of the 360 Record Deal
We'll be discussing what a 360 degree deal means and how it is changing what a record deal means. The record business and getting signed is not the same game it was in the past, even 5 years ago. We'll get into specifics how a 360 affects your branding as an artist and band, merchandising, licensing, touring.

Ken Abdo: Entertainment Lawyer, Moderator
Michael Davenport: Owner, Expressive Artists
Chris J: Army Of Freshmen
Les Scott: Director of Catalog Licensing for Film and Television/Source Q Boutique


Aug 23 2:00-3:00pm
Speed Networking for the Music Industry


We know how hard it can be to make new contacts at a music conference so we are bringing you the highly acclaimed Speed Networking for the Music Industry event to the Hyperactive Music Conference + Festival. In this round-table style event, you will expand your contacts quickly and effectively by meeting TEN TIMES the amount of contacts in the time it would usually take to meet one. In this 45-minute seminar developed by our friends at Human Factor, you will have the opportunity to quickly and comfortably meet and talk to a variety of music industry players as well as fellow musicians in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Learn unique networking techniques and put them to use. Express No matter what your role or length of experience, everyone from artists, lawyers, record labels, managers, etc, will benefit from the combined experience in the room. By the end of the session, you'll have met everyone in the room, and will have learned what they can or can't do for you.

Don't forget your demos and business cards! Due to the popularity and nature of this type of event, seats fill extremely quickly so get there early.


Aug 23 Room A 3:15-4:30pm
Publishing/Production/Licensing/Merch
Record Label A&R and producers discuss ways to attract interest from the labels, How production and Mixing is so important, you may be sitting on gold, how to get your music licensed and published, and how merchandise and the right products can really brand your identity as a artist or band.

Andrew Click: Stepbridge Studios
Doug Geist: Owner, Santa Fe Studios
John Kurzweg: Producer
Robert Case: Owner, New Pants Publishing, Moderator
Terri Lyn Rosa: A&R, Rescue Records
Steve Poulton: Owner Audio Excellence, Sound Engineer, Independent Label/AE Records
Brian Hargroove/Public Enemy/Bootsy Coolins


Aug 23 Room B 3:15-4:30pm
Social Networks for Musicians Workshop
Madalyn Sklar of GoGirlsMusic.com and Social Networks for Musicians presents this fascinating workshop explaining the various social networks that can benefit you whether you're an indie artist or music business professional. She'll walk you through her top three sites: Myspace, Facebook and Twitter and explain it so it makes sense, offering advice and tips. With over 12 years internet marketing and promotion experience in the music business, she knows her way these social networks and can help you get results. Sklar is a music business coach & consultant, blogger, social networks expert and author. She is also the found of GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community of indie women in music.


Room A Aug 23 4:30-5:30pm
Demo Listening Session 1

Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads critique your demo.

Chris J: Lead Singer of Army of Freshman
John Kurzweg: Producer, Creed/Puddle Of Mudd/Jewel/Eagle Eye Cherry
Allie Shaw: Listen Records/Sony
Brian Waymire: Dreamscapers/Redgorilla
Jenny Mcphee: TKO Booking Agency
Brian Hargroove, Public Enemy/Bootsy Collins


12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mentoring One-On-One

Sign Up and schedule your mentoring session with one of our industry guests

quote:

Originally posted by Gelfling:

John Kurzweg: Producer, Creed/Puddle Of Mudd/Jewel/Eagle Eye Cherry

It would be dream come true to meet the producer of Puddle of Mudd.

Hahahahaha!!!

actually, john kurzweg is a really awesome guy. yes, he has been involved with some shitty shitty musical projects, but he's really got his on straight and he really knows his stuff. which is rare in the 'biz, he's not just blowing smoke.

damn dude, eagle eye cherry? oh yeah, that's some quality shit. Count me in