NARIP has hosted over 800 events covering topics such as music publishing, songwriting, music licensing, and artist management, among others.
NARIP has also organized pitch sessions where music creators and songwriters can pitch their work to industry professionals for feedback and potential placements.
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| 2010-12-08 | In ATL – Modern A&R & Artist Development
Modern A&R and Artist Development on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in Atlanta
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Shawn Moseley, Manager of A&R, Touch / a muzak co. Cappriccieo M. Scates, Associate Director of Writer / Publisher Relations for SESAC Eileen Tilson, Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR for Tipping Point Entertainment (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, Dec 08, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by demo listening & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys, Consultants, Radio Promotion and Retail Executive Anyone seeking to better understand what A&R and artist development entails today, and how to accomplish this independently or working with a label or team. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. REGISTER NOW $20: Receive live instant feedback (available to current 1-year PRO NARIP members) $10: General public FREE for NARIP members to attend (no feedback) Not a NARIP Member yet? What are you waiting for? Join NARIP now and Start receiving benefits immediately. Click here to read about benefits and to join now. Membership 
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Shawn Moseley, Manager of A&R, Touch / a muzak co. Shawn Moseley is Manager of A&R for Touch / a muzak co. He works closely with the experience design agency’s Strategy Consulting team, leveraging his relationships with key content owners and rights holders to the mutual benefit of artist and client. Highly involved in the creative A&R process, Moseley seeks and signs talent with a keen eye (and ear) for non traditional music-brand partnerships. He drives brand-to-consumer media engagement strategy, development, and delivery by using 17 years of industry experience and a broad network to deliver targeted, focused and measurable solutions. Prior to joining the 76 year old media company, Moseley worked for various major and independent labels including Epic Records, Brash Music, Time Bomb Recordings, Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records working with artists like Augustana, Jay-Z, Social Distortion, Lionel Richie, Willie Nelson, Graham Nash, Ludacris and Sunny Day Real Estate. Mosely is a frequent speaker and jurored panelist at educational institutions and industry events, with appearances at NARAS/Grammy In The Schools, Next Big Nashville, Georgia State University, Full Sail University, Appalachian State University, Queens University and the Florida Music Festival. He has been cited or featured in HITS, Billboard, Jezebel, Dwell, Pollstar, Wall Street Journal Online and most recently on NPR.  Cappriccieo M. Scates, Associate Director of Writer / Publisher Relations for SESAC Cappriccieo M. Scates is Associate Director of Writer / Publisher Relations for SESAC. His direct signings include Day 26, RichGirl, Bone Crusher, Jacob Latimore, Q Parker of 112, Nikeshia Briscoe, Rico Love, Jay Fenix, BXC, Atozzio Towns and London to name a few. Prior to joining SESAC, he was Director of Operations for PM Music Group where he represented songwriters whose credits included Michael Jackson and Beyonce. He is former Director of National Radio Promotions for Ruffhouse/Columbia Records and has been responsible for promoting the careers of artists such as Fugees, Cypress Hill, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men. He is author of “10 Steps to Successfully Managing Recording Artists” (2004). He is on The Board of Governors for the National Academy of Recording Artist and Sciences (NARAS), Atlanta Chapter, and a member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force, which serves to consult Georgia Governor Sunny Purdue on the economic impact of music, film and entertainment.  Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing / PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics, before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West, launched her career in the music business. Being groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.experiencetouch.com www.sesac.com www.tippingpointentertainment.net www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-11-20 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2010-11-18 | In AZ – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Mesa, AZ Presented in partnership with MCC Career and Re-Entry Services and the Mesa Community College Music Business Program Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career.
More Speakers TBA. Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist managers, agents, promoters Record and publishing executives Producers and those who work with artists to promote their careers Anyone seeking to stimulate demand for music by way of live performances. WHERE Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave. Navajo Room Mesa, AZ 85202-4822 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jackie Gill, Laurie Black, Debbie Smith and Alexandra Perdue for their help with NARIP events at Mesa Community College. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Cindy Goldney, Owner & CEO, Gold Line Entertainment Cindy Goldney is the Owner & CEO of Gold Line Entertainment, a management, PR, booking, artist development, coaching & career consultation company for music artists of all genres. Consultations and coaching is available for artists who seek better bookings, to build popularity, and plan a path of success to get to labels. Cindy currently works with artists from the local level up to the national level with such artists as Three Dog Night. She has a successful working history locally with CBS Radio (KMLE, KOOL & JAMZ) with bringing in live artists for their events and concerts. She works with several venues including the Arizona State Fair, Celebrity Theatre, Skye, Martini Ranch, Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill, Mesa Center for the Performing Arts, Chandler Performing Arts Center has been brought on recently by several casinos to book their live entertainment. Currently, Cindy manages country/pop group Firefly, who has opened recently for Leann Rimes, Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood, Josh Gracin, Justin Bieber, The Gin Blossoms, Benton Paul, Wynonna Judd, Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band, Due West, Steve Wariner among others. Cindy sits on the advisory council of the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame. Jonathan Roberts, Artist Development Expert Jonathan provides performance coaching, recording, branding, production and marketing strategies to his clients. As an artist himself, he has shared the stage or recording studio with international stars Wynonna Judd, Marie Osmond, the NY Met Opera’s Ariel Bybee, American Idol’s Brooke White, and Yanni Voices’ Nathan Pacheco, and others.  Peter Sotos, NARIP Phoenix Director (moderator), and Fireball Music Management Founder In addition to his duties as NARIP Phoenix Director, Peter Sotos is founder of Fireball Music Management, a full service artist management company. Fireball specializes in taking acts to the next level through focused marketing and promotion, and specializes in finding each band’s unique niche to maximize its full potential. Fireball believes in its acts and operates with honesty and integrity. With established relationships at radio stations, record companies, management companies, and with producers, promoters, venues and clubs and other industry professionals, Fireball gives its artist clients the platform to have their music heard by people in a position to advance artist careers. Fireball’s motto is “Turn up the heat in promotion!” Current and recent clients include Led Zepagain, Damage Incorporated, We Are They, Interfate, Halocene and Blameshift. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.narip.com ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-11-15 | In NY – Bands, Brands & Beyond Expo
Bands, Brands & Beyond Expo Connecting Consumers With Brands Through The Emotional Power of Music on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Cardozo Law School in New York, NY
Our Los Angeles Expo on this topic was sold out. Now we bring our full-day expo on this exciting topic to New York! ____________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-11-13 | In SF – NARIP Member Showcase
Member Showcase on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Club Elite (formally El Rincon) in San Francisco NOTE: We have **ONE** feedback slot open, available on a first-come, first-served basis to a NARIP member walk-up (online registration is closed because NARIP HQ is on the road). Submit a demo and receive live feedback from a music industry expert. Find out if you have a commercially viable hit! Our program begins with a short conversation with our guest expert discussing:
Why submit? Getting heard by the right person can make all the difference. Our experts are hand-picked because they can do something meaningful for an artist’s career if they like what they hear. At past events in LA and NY, participants benefited in these ways:
GUEST EXPERT (scroll down for expert profiles): Lisa Klein Moberly, Founder, Optic Noise WHEN Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. WHO SHOULD ATTEND All NARIP Members, especially those who work with artists. Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking feedback to fresh music. WHERE Club Elite (formally El Rincon SF) 2700 16th Street San Francisco, CA REGISTER NOW $25: Receive live instant feedback (available to current 1-year PRO NARIP members) $10: General public FREE for NARIP members to attend (no feedback) Not a NARIP Member yet? What are you waiting for? Join NARIP now and Start receiving benefits immediately. Click here to read about benefits and to join now. Membership 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE EXPERT  Lisa Klein Moberly Lisa Klein Moberly runs and owns OPTIC NOISE, a San Francisco-based licensing company representing the music masters and compositions of independent and major label artists for film and TV placement. As a boutique agency founded in 2001, Optic Noise works closely with its musical clients, providing guidance, consultation and representation. Since its inception, Optic Noise has successfully placed hundreds of tracks in film, TV, video and commercials. Previous to forming Optic Noise, Lisa worked in a number of capacities within the music industry: as Manager of Artist Relations at Redband Broadcasting, an online production company; the Distribution and Marketing Director for Shindig Records; Promotions Manager for Fan Asylum, whose clients included Aaron Spelling Entertainment, Inc., Fox Television, and Madonna; and ultimately as a personal manager, founding LK Management in 1991. As a manager, she oversaw national and international tours, promotions and multiple record and publishing deals for her artists. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-28 | In ATL – How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan
How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at SAE Institute in Atlanta Get a music marketing plan started in one session. Boost the effectiveness of the plan you already have. A great marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. A good one can be just one page long. Spreadsheets, graphs and numbers are not necessary. But you NEED a plan. Lack of a good plan destroys more careers than lack of talent. Good marketing is simply getting your work to the largest number of people at the lowest possible cost. Music marketing experts give you the facts you need to take your artist to the top in this special NARIP session. GUEST SPEAKERS Lynn Oliver, General Manager, Southern Ground Artists (Zac Brown Band) Dee Dee M. Cocheta-Williams, Principal of A.B.C. Publicity and Founder, Queens Never Quit Tara Murphy, President, 360 Media Eileen Tilson, Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR for Tipping Point Entertainment (moderator) YOU WILL LEARN
Thursday, October 28, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $15 for Non-Members
IMPORTANT NOTE Seating is limited, priority will be given to NARIP members. SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Dee Dee M. Cocheta-Williams Principal of A.B.C. Publicity & Founder of Queens Never Quit Indigenous to the Yakima Tribe, Dee Dee M. Cocheta is a 20+ year veteran in the entertainment industry who lives by her hometown NIKE’S motto “Just do it!” In Dee Dee’s world, she is a free spirit who goes with the flow while trying to maintain balance in her life between her seven children, 2 grand twins, husband of 21 years, a Doula and as an entrepreneur operating A.B.C. Publicity based in Atlanta, GA with an office in N.Y. The first in her family to earn a degree from Clark Atlanta University, honed her marketing skills in radio before launching her company A.B.C. Publicity in 1999. Since then, Dee Dee has consulted, coordinated publicity efforts for music events, conducted media training and developed marketing and PR strategies for hundreds of independent artists in addition to Chaka Khan, KRS One, Killer Mike, Tony Terry, DJ Benny D, music producer Isaac “Ike Dirty” Hayes, III, Rudy Currence, Arrested Development & Cherish. Her company has done media/public relations and consulting for: BET Hip-Hop Awards, Turner South, Hosea Feed The Hungry, Chef Ashley, Chuck D’s Slamjamz Label, Playwright Nedra Simone, National Black Arts Festival, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation, Konsole Kingz, Ryan Cameron Foundation, Fashion Stylist/Author Kim Maxwell, Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, Fitness Expert & Trainer – Brandi A. Ray and UniverSoul Circus. Dee Dee also serves as a PTA VP & President, baseball/football team mom and as a board or advisory member to The SE Network of NABFEME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment), SOFRAS (Society of Future Recording Artists & Songwriters), the Atlanta Hip-Hop Film Festival and founding board member of Black Music Month Foundation. Her passions include speaking to upcoming music artists, empowering youth and women about how to overcome challenge and get out of difficult situations, goal-setting – life’s plans and purpose, leadership roles and entrepreneurial direction along with sharing her stories to help and inspire others. Last year, while pushing herself and looking for inspiration, out of her subconscious soul came the words Queens Never Quit which became her new motto. While tweeting and FB posting, her words inspired other women, which led Dee Dee to create Queens Never Quit.  Tara Murphy, President, 360 Media Tara began 360 Media in 1996 from the basement of a friend’s house. Since then, the boutique agency has grown to become a major player in the entertainment / lifestyle / hospitality PR field of Atlanta. Tara’s true sense of passion for her business and commitment to her clients, combined with her unbeaten “gut instinct” prove her talent comes naturally. Prior to launching 360, Tara was the PR Director for two large independent record labels and worked in the concert promotions industry. Those connections in the lifestyle and entertainment world made it a natural choice to launch 360 Media.  Lynn Oliver, General Manager, Southern Ground Artists (Zac Brown Band) Ms. Lynn Oliver began her career as an intern with Hootie and the Blowfish and Fishco Management in Columbia, SC in 1994. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1995, she became a talent scout for Breaking / Atlantic Records helping to discover and develop some of the rising bands in the Southeastern music scene. This translated into an A & R director position with Grammy-winning producer Matt Serletic (Matchbox 20, Gloriana) at Melisma / Arista Records in Los Angeles and eventually Virgin Records NY where she supervised the growth of rock bands like The Exies and film and TV soundtracks such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vol. 3. Her contributions to pop singer Stacie Orrico’s Stacie Orrico lead to 2 international hit songs and the honor of “Top 5 A & R Woman in the World” in 2003. Wanting to be closer to home, Oliver left New York in 2004 to return to her roots in the south and accepted a position at BMI Atlanta in the writer / publisher relations department. After meeting Zac Brown in 2005 she left BMI to join Brown’s management company ROAR in 2007. Ms. Oliver is now proud to bring her years of experience and knowledge to her current position as GM of Southern Ground Artists overseeing the record label and publishing company started by Brown. The Atlanta-based Southern Ground Artists, Inc. will release 2 – 3 debut albums by up-and-coming artists in 2011 and will continue to help produce licensing opportunities and special projects for the Zac Brown Band. For more info please contact Southern Ground at 404-941-3480 x 102. Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing / PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics, before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West, launched her career in the music business. Being groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.360media.net www.abcpublicity.com www.narip.com www.tippingpointentertainment.net www.zacbrownband.com NARIP. Career acceleration. Get connected. Stay connected. |
| 2010-10-21 | In TX – How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan
How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Houston Community College in Houston Get a music marketing plan started in one session. Boost the effectiveness of the plan you already have. A great marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. A good one can be just one page long. Spreadsheets, graphs and numbers are not necessary. But you NEED a plan. Lack of a good plan destroys more careers than lack of talent. Good marketing is simply getting your work to the largest number of people at the lowest possible cost. Music marketing experts give you the facts you need to take your artist to the top in this special NARIP session. GUEST SPEAKERS Roger W. Christian, Founder, RCEG Entertainment Group Tracy Matthews, President, TME Company *JUST ADDED* YOU WILL LEARN
Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Roger W. Christian, Founder, Roger Christian Entertainment Group Roger Christian brings over 30 years’ of expertise in marketing, promotion, distribution, sales and management experience at major and independent labels to his clients. Owner / Founder of RCEG (Roger Christian Entertainment Group, LLC), Christian understands both sides of the music business and is himself a musician with 43+ years touring and recording experience (currently touring with Rachel Stacy Band wearing two hats: drummer and manager). RCEG signs artists and consults indie labels and artists with distribution, retail, marketing and promotion needs. He has worked for major labels in major markets including Universal Music Group in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago as Senior Director of Country Music Sales & Marketing; at CBS Records (now SONY Entertainment) in New York as Sales Manager; and at MCA and Motown Records in Denver as Sales & Marketing Rep. Major artists he has worked with include Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Guns n’ Roses, Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mariah Carey, 2 Live Crew, Salt-N-Pepa, Mary J. Blige, Diana Krall, Black Flag, The Rippingtons, MC Hammer, Tower of Power, Robben Ford, Rascal Flatts, Johanna Brooke, Abra Moore, Vertical Horizon, Alison Kraus, Diana Krall, The Replacements, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait and others. Christian holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BS degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in Business and Marketing. He has received multiple awards and recognition for his work including Universal Music Group’s Outstanding Achievement Award (2003) and National Marketing Award (2002), Universal’s Branch of the Year (Chicago in 1999 and Dallas in 1994), and CBS Records’ Sales Rep of the Year Award (1987).  Tracy Matthews, President, TME Company Tracy Matthews is the President of TME company, a personal management company representing a diverse roster of talent including Legendary Funk artist George Clinton, Kathryn Griffin-Townsend (sister of Director/Producer Robert Townsend and daughter of Ed Townsend, who pinned the Marvin Gaye classic “Lets Get It On”), and former NBA player Ricky Pierce. Prior to ESM, Mr. Matthews served in a dual role as Director of Licensing, Rights and Clearances and Budget Director at Music World Entertainment, a management firm, representing the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, and Lyfe Jennings. In 2007 he served as Budget Administrator for the “Beyonce Experience” Tour and in 2009 he served as Tour Administrator for the “I Am Sasha Fierce” Tour. Simultaneously during his tenure at Music World Entertainment, Mr. Matthews administered MWE Publishing on behalf of Mathew Knowles as well as publishing companies for Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles before they obtained publishing deals. Tracy Matthews has worked in the Music Business Industry for over a decade accumulating a unique body of experience in the areas of concert promotions, artist management, music publishing and record label operations. He has held positions at Sanctuary Urban Music Group, once the largest independent record label in the world, as well as SFX Theatrical Group where he learned to market touring Broadway plays. In the early part of his career, he worked for the largest producer and promoter of live events in the world, Clear Channel Entertainment now called Live Nation. There, he mastered the art of developing entertainment properties, acquiring sponsorships, and producing, marketing, and promoting live events including large scale national tours, and festivals. His very first position in the music industry was as a radio and marketing intern with Word Records, a Gospel label In Nashville, Tennessee whose roster included The First Lady of Gospel Music, Shirley Caesar and Marvin Sapp. Mr. Matthews holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Music from Fisk University and a Masters degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com www.TMECompany.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-21 | In AZ – Advance Your Career in the Music Industry
Advance Your Career In The Music Industry: Ten Aggressive Strategies For Success on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Mesa, AZ Presented in partnership with MCC Career and Re-Entry Services and the Mesa Community College Music Business Program
Tess Taylor, President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) WHEN Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by resume and press kit reviews & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Those currently working in the music industry who seek to advance. Students and anyone considering a career in the music industry who wants to present themselves better for a great position, whether in the office or on the stage. WHERE Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave. Navajo Room Mesa, AZ 85202-4822 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jackie Gill, Laurie Black, Debbie Smith and Alexandra Perdue for their help with NARIP events at Mesa Community College. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Tess Taylor One of the nation’s leading authorities on careers in the music and record industries, Ms. Taylor has connected countless people to jobs and opportunities through her work in the US and abroad, cultivated collaborations for over two decades, helped launch hundreds of projects and several companies. If you’ve read Malcolm Gladwell’s best-selling book “The Tipping Point” then you may recognize her as a “super-connector,” the concept Gladwell coined to describe that unusual species of person who knows everybody. Says Hollywood Today Publisher & Editor Jeffrey Jolson-Colburn, “Tess Taylor is one of the great resources of the music business. She’s a walking job fair. She has amazing insights into where the business is going and combines that savvy with a Rolodex the size of an SUV.” These traits are at the core of the two organizations she founded, the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN, est. 1988) and the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP, est. 1998). Ms. Taylor oversees initiatives of both organizations to promote career advancement, education and good will in the music and record industries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, NARIP has chapters in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Philadelphia and London, with plans to launch more chapters in 2010. Music Connection magazine says LAMN and NARIP are “top-notch and brilliantly executed” and named Ms. Taylor in its list of “50 Innovators, Iconoclasts, Groundbreakers & Guiding Lights of 2008” (Dec 2008). Last year, the World Championships of Performing Arts Board unanimously voted to honor Ms. Taylor with its 2009 Achievement Award and induct her into its Performing Arts Hall of Fame. Dubbed “International Music Ambassador” by music supervisor P.J. Bloom (Nip/Tuck, The Shield, CSI: Miami), Ms. Taylor works with groups such as the European Music Export Office, Danish Songwriters Guild, French Music Export Office, German Independent Label Association, the Brazilian Independent Label Association and others to connect their members to meaningful opportunities in Los Angeles and throughout the U.S. Ms. Taylor has consulted leading businesses such as MySpace.com, InsideSessions (a joint venture between the Universal Music Group and Penguin Putnam, Inc.), The Walt Disney Company, BMG Entertainment (formerly Sony BMG), Concord Records and others. A frequently quoted analyst of industry developments, she has been a featured expert on international television and radio, and her analyses have appeared in national and international business press. Along with workshops and seminars for her clients, she teaches “The Future of the Music Business… and YOUR Future In It,” a course she developed at UCLA, at institutions worldwide. The author of numerous articles and interviews with top record executives, she is at work on a book about the music business. A frequent keynote speaker and guest speaker at industry conferences and universities around the world, Ms. Taylor has lectured at the Harvard Business School, in Bangalore, Berlin and beyond. Later this year she keynotes at the Drucker Career Conference in Los Angeles and Trigger Creative Conference in Sweden, and lectures at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Popular Music in Austria. She has delivered dozens of keynote speeches and hundreds of lectures to thousands of people worldwide. Deeply annoyed by people who think music should be free, Ms. Taylor is a vigorous defender of intellectual property rights and debated Electronic Frontier Foundation co-founder John Perry Barlow on “free music” at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (2006) and was invited for a rematch at Ohio University (2008). She won both times. From 1988 to 1993 Ms. Taylor was employed at MCA Records, Inc., last serving as Associate Director of Marketing. A classically trained pianist, she studied music at the University of Vienna, and is a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Redlands’ Johnston College where she received her BA degree in music, German and literature. She loves traveling the world, nibbling dark chocolates and drinks lots of tea. She also loves fine fountain pens, anything written or recorded by Glenn Gould or Pete Townshend, gripping crime novels and hiking with her English cocker spaniel. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Tess Taylor www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-19 | In LA – Modern A&R & Artist Development -w- Hitmaker Sean Beavan
Modern A&R and Artist Development: on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Los Angeles
Sean Beavan, hit-maker, producer, writer, composer, engineer Other speakers TBA. WHEN Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by demo listening & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to better understand what A&R and artist development entails today, and how to accomplish this independently or working with a label or team. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Sean Beavan Sean Beavan is a musician, record producer, writer, composer and audio engineer best known for his work with Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, God Lives Underwater, and Slayer. His production style is typically heavy, with heavily saturated guitars, but his work is diverse and wide-ranging as exemplified by bands like No Doubt, System of a Down and indie bands like Thrice and 8mm. Beavan started his career as a musician and engineer in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He played bass and sang in various local bands, and played fret-less bass with Clevelander Eric Carmen (of The Raspberries) on the song “Hungry Eyes” on the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack. While working as an engineer at The Right Track Studio in downtown Cleveland, Beavan met Trent Reznor who worked as the in-house programmer. Reznor also played keyboards in several local bands that Beavan mixed. Reznor asked Beavan to mix the demos of what would eventually become Pretty Hate Machine, which had received multiple offers for record deals. Beavan mixed sound during Nine Inch Nails’ live concerts for many years, eventually becoming an unofficial member of the live band, even singing live backup vocals from his place at the mixing console. Reznor invited him to work on The Downward Spiral as well as mix several songs on Marilyn Manson’s debut record Portrait of an American Family. After contributing to several Nine Inch Nails remix releases (including Closer to God), Beavan mixed and co-produced Marilyn Manson’s Antichrist Superstar. In 1996, after 8 years, Beavan left the Nine Inch Nails camp to mix front-of-house for the “Antichrist Superstar” world tour. In late 1997 Beavan and Manson moved into the Hollywood Hills and started production on Mechanical Animals. Beavan went on to produce and mix records for artists as diverse as Guns N’ Roses, God Lives Underwater, System of a Down, Depeche Mode, No Doubt, Slayer, Kill Hannah, HYDE, P.O.D., Paloalto, Thrice, Unwritten Law, MOTH, Kidneythieves, Tommy Stinson, Tiger Lou, Hypernova, and Chronic Future. He also returned to work with Manson, mixing Eat Me, Drink Me. Beavan is currently involved in his own band with his wife Juliette Beavan, and Drummer Jon Nicholson, called 8mm. 8mm have released 4 discs, “Opener”, “Songs To Love And Die By”, “On A Silent Night” (Christmas EP) and the current “Love And The Apocalypse”, all of which have attracted critical acclaim worldwide. 8mm are one of the most licensed artists in the industry. In addition to recently being featured on national promos for “Nip/Tuck” and Yamaha, their music has been popular with TV and film, including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Nikita”, “Kings”, “One Tree Hill”, “Shark”, “Cold Case”, “Moonlight”, and the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” soundtrack, to name a few. Having supported Sean Lennon on the west coast leg of his North American tour the dynamic Trip hop band are currently regulars in the Los Angeles music scene and have toured the US, Great Britain and South America. After producing and mixing Denver Colorado favorites Meese for Atlantic Records, Beavan worked in the studio with Marilyn Manson on “The High End Of Low” with Chris Vrenna and Twiggy Ramirez at Sage and Sound in Hollywood, followed by mixing the album at his home studio, The Blue Room. Last March found Sean Beavan mixing fellow Clevelanders THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN!’s debut record on the newly formed Reversed Image Unlimited record label. Produced by multi-platinum producer Michael Seifert and recorded at Michael’s Ante Up Audio in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Sean mixed the record in their new SSL suite. Beavan followed up by mixing four songs for Japanese-American Sony Records artist Kylee produced by Jeff Turzo of God Lives Underwater fame. Later in the year, he produced and mixed Long Island indy faves Envy on the Coast. Maintaining his reputation for brilliance in diversity, he recently mixed albums for the seminal jazz-metal band The Shining, metal legends Forbidden and sonic master-minds The Kidney Thieves. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.SOSManagement.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-14 | In NY – How To Market & License Music For Film & TV
How To Market & License Music For Film & TV on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York in association with SELSA, the Sports & Entertainment Law Student Association
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Jaime Herman, Esq., Sloss Eckouse Brennan LLP JUST ADDED Neil Lawi, General Manager, WWE Music Group, A Division of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. JUST ADDED Joe Rudge, Music Supervisor, Search Party Music JUST ADDED Jon Stone, Founder, Deepfreeze Music Dan Strader, NARIP Board Member and President, Geodesic Management (moderator) WHEN Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Film Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from music licensing. WHERE Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University 55 Fifth Avenue at 12th Street Room 206 (please note room change) New York, NY 10003 Click here for map. COST $20 for NARIP Members $40 for Non-Members $75 for attorneys who wish to receive MCLE credit (accreditation pending). 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. Pre-payment guarantees seating. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation.
Financial Aid Policy A limited number of scholarships are available to attorneys who are recent graduates and not yet employed, and unemployed attorneys who must take CLE courses in order to meet state requirements. All requests must be made in writing accompanied by a completed registration form. No more than two (2) requests per person will be considered per calendar year. Requests should describe the applicant’s interest in the topic and justification for a waiver of fees. Requests must be accompanied by support documents for financial hardship approval. Requests and scholarships are not transferable. Approval will be based on needs and funds available on a first come first serve basis. If approved, the scholarship will result in a waiver of the course fees for the specific program application. To apply, please send your request, in writing, prior to the reservation form deadline (minimum three [3] weeks prior to program date. Students must submit a copy of their student identification cards. All requests for scholarships should be sent to: The National Association of Record Industry Professionals, P.O. Box 2446, Toluca Lake, CA. 91610-2446. Please call (818) 769-7007 or e-mail info@narip.com for more information. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email ashley@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Jaime Herman, Esq., Sloss Eckouse Brennan LLP . Jaime Herman is an attorney at Sloss Eckhouse Brennan LLP and has been specializing in providing counsel in the music and film industry since 2005. She provides representation to a variety of industry talent, including musicians, songwriters and managers. Ms. Herman also provides counsel to institutional clients, including media companies. Notable clients of the firm are World Wrestling Entertanment, Wilco, Ryan Adams, Fountains of Wayne, Adam Schlesinger, James Iha, The B-52s, Elvis Costello and Robert Randolph, among many others. Ms. Herman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Brooklyn Law School. Neil Lawi, General Manager, WWE Music Group, A Division of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. As the General Manager of WWE Music Group, A Division of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Neil Lawi is responsible for all aspects of music business for World Wrestling Entertainment. This includes music for television programming, films, TV specials and other projects involving music. The most recent example of this, Lawi confirmed Green Day’s “Know Your Enemy” to be the new theme song for WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown. In 2006 Lawi took the position of GM at WWE Music Group where he works to link the WWE brand with popular music across all mediums, including film, television, radio, the Internet, ring tones, video games, and emerging digital technologies. WWE Music Group works with in-house talent, as well as established recording artists and outside labels and management, to create new music for WWE television and pay-per-view programming, WWE Superstar albums, entrance theme collections, and a variety of new initiatives. Lawi joined WWE in 2003 to lead the company’s PR department where he was responsible for securing media exposure for WWE Superstars such as Vince McMahon & the McMahon Family, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Triple H, Torrie Wilson, Stacy Keibler, Big Show and John Cena among others. Lawi came to WWE from Columbia Records where he held the position of VP of Publicity after working his way up from interning at the company. At Columbia he worked with artists such as James Taylor, Aerosmith, Jeff Buckley, Chuck D from Public Enemy, Shawn Colvin, Cypress Hill, Train, Neil Diamond and many others. He also supervised record labels that came through Columbia such as American Recordings where he worked with Rick Rubin, Johnny Cash, T Bone Burnett & The Coen Brothers and their label, DMZ Records. DMZ featured artists such as Ralph Stanley and soundtracks to Cold Mountain, A Mighty Wind and The Ladykillers. Lawi holds a BS degree in Management and double minor in Marketing and Organizational Studies from Ithaca College. About WWE WWE programming reaches nearly 16 million people per week in the U.S., and is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide. “Monday Night RAW” on the USA Network is among the most-watched regularly scheduled programs on prime time cable television and anchors USA as a top-rated network. October 1, 2010 marked the move of “Friday Night SmackDown” to SyFy where the premiere episode was the network’s most watched show of the week. “WWE Superstars” which airs Thursday’s on WGN America is the most watched regularly scheduled program among households, total viewers and all key demographics for the network. WWE’s newest program, “WWE NXT” launched February 23, 2010 and can be seen exclusively on WWE.com on Tuesday’s. Joe Rudge, Music Supervisor, Search Party Music After seeing his first Kiss Army concert in 1978, Joe Rudge was hell-bent on a career in music. His father, tour manager for The Rolling Stones and Lynyrd Skynyrd, took Joe on the road throughout the late seventies, kindling a life-long interest in the music and entertainment industry. Joe started as a production assistant at VH1, but soon moved on to music supervision when he was hired to music supervise for The Disney Channel. 2006 was a breakthrough year for Joe when he music-supervised the cult hit BRICK for Focus Features and the ABC shows LOST and SIX DEGREES through the music supervision company Search Party Music. Joe’s recent film credits include ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED AND DESIRED for Think/HBO Films, the Paul Dano & Zooey Deschanel film GIGANTIC, and the Alexis Bledel film THE GOOD GUY. Joe’s most recent films include BLUE VALENTINE starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams and TWELVE for director Joel Schumacher. Currently he’s music supervising Wayne Wang’s SNOW FLOW AND THE SECRET FAN for Fox Searchlight and Aza Jacob’s TERRI for ATO Films. In addition to film and television, Joe also music-supervised a number of commercials with Search Party Music.  Jon Stone, Founder, Deepfreeze Music Jon has worked in music for over 20 years as a musician, songwriter, producer, artist manager, and in music publishing, rights clearance, consulting and music supervision. Jon also served as synch licensing manager for a prestigious independent music publisher, negotiating and licensing placements of some of the most famous pop and jazz songs of the 20th Century for TV, film, commercials, stage, video games and more. Jon started Deepfreeze Music to promote the music of his former clients for synch placements, and has recently expanded to represent the music of new clients from as far away as New Zealand. Erik Masone joined Deepfreeze in 2008. Recent projects include music supervision for the soon-to-be released indie feature film Missing Pieces and music supervision and rights clearance on a documentary in production about the famed 1970s NYC rock club Max’s Kansas City. Jon lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.  Dan Strader, NARIP Board Member and President, Geodesic Management (moderator) An entertainment veteran, Dan Strader has extensive experience producing and touring music and stage productions, nationally and internationally. Mr. Strader started his career in television news production. moving to syndicated national programming with Warner Brothers Television. His music and theatrical management background is extensive and he has worked with some highly regarded musicians and venues in the Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York markets. For the past ten years Mr. Strader has managed, produced and booked national and international tours for Geodesic Management. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.deepfreezemusic.com www.geodesicmanagement.com www.narip.com www.searchparty-music.com www.slosslaw.com www.WWECorp.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-10-09 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Producer Jeffery David’s Home
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| 2010-09-30 | In LA – Merch, Sponsorship & Endorsement Deal Mock Negotiation
Mock Negotiation of Merchandise, Sponsorship & Endorsement Deals Part of NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal series on Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Los Angeles
Kenneth Burry, Esq., Greenberg Traurig Dell Furano, head of Live Nation’s merchandising division *JUST ADDED* Steve Rennie, President, REN Management (Incubus) *JUST ADDED* WHEN Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Business Affairs and Music Attorneys Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Brand Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from merch and endorsement deals. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit Attention attorneys: receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program for only $75. Select Premium Ticket option below.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 818-769-7007 end_of_the_skype_highlighting 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Kenneth Burry, Esq. Greenberg Traurig A shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Media and Entertainment Practice Group, Ken Burry represents both established and emerging artists in all aspects of the music and entertainment industry as well as institutional clients. His work cuts across the industry and involves music within television, motion picture and video games. Established artist clients include Katy Perry, Josh Groban, Baz Luhrmann, Sofia Coppola, Sheryl Crow and the Rolling Stones. Ken navigates the changing and dynamic marketplace as media platforms and attendant deal structures evolve more rapidly than ever. This includes reclaiming copyrights, renegotiating of recording contracts, dealing with record label personalities and capturing new revenue streams in areas such as electronic gaming. Emerging artist clients with new deals, or those searching out their first opportunity turn to Ken’s experience to guide them through increasingly difficult terrain as they tackle intimidating 360º deals and work to build and leverage a credible presence on the Internet. Institutional clients face their own challenges. Yamaha, for example, has turned to Ken to help guide them through complex copyright issues relating to its electronic musical instrument-based product line. Motion picture studios regularly look to Ken to handle their film music work, soundtrack album deals and music publishing catalogue sales. Viacom hired Ken in connection with the sale of its Famous Music catalogue to Sony ATV and its film studio, Paramount Pictures, relied on him to handle all music aspects of the 50 Cent movie, “Get Rich Or Die Tryin.” Ken was the entertainment specialist in connection with Robert F. X. Sillerman’s acquisition of the Elvis Presley estate assets. He also handled the sale by V2 of its U.S. record label. KCRW, a southern California public radio station, has turned to Ken in evaluating copyright regulations as it takes its programming online. Ken also has developed a unique practice and expertise in global media events. He quarterbacked the legal work for the Live Earth world wide concerts supported by Al Gore to promote awareness of global climate change, and the Live 8 and NetAid events championed by Bono before that. Dell Furano Head of Live Nation’s Merchandising Division Bio forthcoming. Steve Rennie President REN Management Steve Rennie represents rock artist Incubus. Prior to this, he was President of the Ultimate Band List and partner in ArtistDirect online music company. From 1994 to 1998, Rennie was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Epic Records, West Coast where he worked closely with artists Korn, Celine Dion, Ozzy Osbourne and Incubus. He supervised day-to-day operations of Epic’s West Coast offices and was responsible for the label’s West Coast A&R activities and marketing campaigns while functioning as liaison with artists, managers and the entertainment community. Rennie joined Epic after five years as president of REN Management, representing Dramarama, Wonder Stuff, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Primal Scream, The The, and Stabbing Westward. He began his career in music in 1979 as president of Steve Rennie Presents while attending college. He then spent eight years at Avalon Attractions (now part of Clear Channel Entertainment) as Executive Vice President where he promoted live concerts by most of the biggest touring attractions in the music industry. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.gtlaw.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-25 | In Fullerton – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2010-09-23 | In AZ – Modern A&R & Artist Development -w- Hitmaker Ken Mary
Modern A&R and Artist Development: A Conversation With Hit-Maker Ken Mary on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Mesa, AZ Presented in partnership with MCC Career and Re-Entry Services and the Mesa Community College Music Business Program
Ken Mary, VSR Music Group President, hit-maker, producer, writer, drummer, singer Les Scott, NARIP Phoenix Director and Founder of Source Q Boutique (moderator) WHEN Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by demo listening & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys Anyone seeking to better understand what A&R and artist development entails today, and how to accomplish this independently or working with a label or team. WHERE Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave. Navajo Room Mesa, AZ 85202-4822 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jackie Gill, Laurie Black, Debbie Smith and Alexandra Perdue for their help with NARIP events at Mesa Community College. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Ken Mary Ken Mary has worked as a producer, drummer, singer, and writer on some 30 albums that have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. He currently serves as President for VSR Music Group, an EMI distributed record label, and is a longtime member of the Grammy Nomination Committee. Ken’s talents have enhanced the work of a bizarre and eclectic group of artists that stylistically span everything from emo and hard core to choral music. The (incomplete) list includes internationally known artists such as Alice Cooper, Trik Turner, Megadeth, LaRue, House of Lords, Everybodyduck, The Phunk Junkeez, The Beach Boys, Northern Light Orchestra, Esterlyn, Trik Turner, Chris and Conrad, Bob Carlisle, Debbie Sledge, Ever Stays Red, Jordan Rudess, Gene Simmons, Scott Krippayne, as well as many new, upcoming artists such as Ember, Silverline, Seven Stories Up, Tayla, Kendall Gaveck, Echoes the Fall, Elida Young, Brian Weaver, and hopefully many more to come. Equally at home producing a rock band, recording an authentic flamenco record, or mixing a 40-piece orchestra with a 300-voice choir, Ken thrives on artistic freedom. “…I love to work in different styles and capture the emotion of each song and artist. That’s ultimately what people respond to when they listen to music; they want to feel the emotion that the artist is feeling . . . “ Growing up in Seattle, WA, he began his career drumming in his high school rock band, Fifth Angel. The band signed to Epic Records in 1986, the same year in which Ken joined Alice Cooper and moved to LA. Ken somehow managed to juggle the two commitments, and spent the next three years touring with Alice, doing session work in LA, and promoting Fifth Angel. He later joined House of Lords (working with Kiss mogul Gene Simmons), and became a highly respected session and touring musician. In 1995, after several gold albums, MTV top 10 videos, and numerous world tours, Ken began producing for other artists as well. He currently serves as President for VSR Music Group, an EMI distributed record label, and is a longtime member of the Grammy Nomination Committee. Throughout his career Ken has worked alongside and learned from some of the best music producers and engineers in the world including industry giants Andy Johns (Led Zepplin), Michael Wagener (Ozzy Osbourne, Janet Jackson, Extreme), Howard Benson (P.O.D.), Terry Date (Rage Against the Machine, White Zombie), Bill Kennedy (Nine Inch Nails, Megadeth), Mick Guzowski (Mariah Carey), Mac (Queen), Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Chevelle), and Desmond Child (Ricky Martin, Aerosmith). Today he is known mainly for his skill as a multi-talented and critically acclaimed producer, engineer, and musician. Over his career, Ken has racked up an impressive list of hits covering a wide range of artists which includes 8 Billboard Top 40 hits, 11 Top 10 hits in the CBA market, and numerous hits on other charts including Radio and Records, New Music Weekly, AOL Music, most recently the #1 New Music Weekly Top 40 Hit by Ember “The Deep End” which surpassed Daughtry and Lady Gaga in national airplay. Having experience in the Television industry as well, Ken won a Telly Award for his work as musical producer and director for the cable television series “Reality Rules.” He has also recorded for and appeared in three episodes of the long running hit ABC television series “Full House.” Record labels and corporations Ken has worked with include RCA, MCA, Epic, CBS, Benson, JVC, Atlantic, DGC, BMG, Relativity, Organic, Cadence, Invincible, Reunion and REX Fox, Universal, EMI, RCA, Benson, MCA, Trump Enterprises, (yes, as in The Donald), TBN, Zebra, Provident, Reunion, Sony/BMG, Suburban Noise, CBS, BEC, and ABC Family.  Les Scott, NARIP Phoenix Director and Founder, Source Q Boutique Les Scott is a veteran of the music industry and is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members in Phoenix identify opportunities within this business. His publishing company Source Q Boutique specializes in music placement in film & television, and currently represents over 350 writers/artists. SQB is exclusively marketed through its alliances Crucial Music Group, Fuze Artz and Expressive Artists. Mr. Scott consults on intellectual property and other legal matters such as band agreements, record contracts, writer collaborations, performance releases, cue sheets and other custom agreements. As a producer, he is commissioned to write and produce songs for such companies as BMG, FirstCom, Universal Music Group and Network, and has produced over 125 artists/bands in all genres. He knows the current buyers of music and what type of music is in demand. With his hands-on practical knowledge of how music makes money, Mr. Scott understands the marketplace and can offer insight to writers and artists on what they need to know. Mr. Scott is available for private consultation. Contact: lesscott@fastq.com or 480-585-2554. . SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: SonicPhish VSR Music VSR Music on MySpace www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-22 | In LA – How To Market & License Music For Film & TV
How To Market & License Music For Film & TV on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in Los Angeles
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GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): John Houlihan, Music Supervisor, Houlihan Film Music Ben Mclane, Esq., McLane & Wong, music & entertainment attorney —–> *JUST ADDED* Carolyn Richardson, Music Supervisor, Entertainment Tonight and The Insider —–> *JUST ADDED* Alyson Vidoli, Go Music Services —–> *JUST ADDED* WHEN Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Film Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from music licensing. WHERE Los Angeles Film School 6363 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga Parking Free street parking available after 6pm (read signs!) and paid parking available in the LA Film School parking lot (first lot on Ivar south of Sunset). REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit Attention attorneys: receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program for only $75. Select Premium Ticket option below.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  John Houlihan Music Supervisor Houlihan Film Music John Houlihan is veteran music supervisor and music producer who has helped shape more than 55 feature films and dozens of popular soundtrack albums. His work has generated worldwide hit songs and videos by Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Pink and Destiny’s Child. Film highlights include his music supervision of all three Austin Powers films, both of the Charlie’s Angels films, and Training Day, which earned a Best Actor Academy Award for Denzel Washington. John was involved in the 2008 Presidential Election when he music-supervised two important pieces for President Barack Obama. “A Mother’s Promise” was a 10-minute biography Directed by Oscar-winner Davis Guggenheim that premiered at Bronco stadium in Denver, CO. The film was seen live by millions worldwide when it played immediately before Mr. Obama took the stage to speak. The second piece was a 30-minute television special that aired days before the final Election Day vote. This special was broadcast simultaneously on over 7 major networks in the United States and viewed by a huge world audience. Over the past year John has worked on national advertising campaigns for Visa Inc., CTIA (the cell phone association made up of Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and more) and the American Beverage Association. John has succeeded in building a unique skill set on films ranging from Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 to the G-rated Charlotte’s Web. His work spanning all genres can be seen in Assault On Precinct 13, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, The Lake House, Nacho Libre,The Love Guru, All About Steve, Miss Congeniality: Armed and Fabulous, Fame, and the 2010 release Brooklyn’s Finest. Current projects include the romantic comedy “Letters To Juliet” featuring an original song by platinum artist Colbie Caillat, 2010 Nicholas Cage thriller “The Hungry Rabbit Jumps,” and the public education documentary “Waiting For Superman” directed by Davis Guggenheim which includes an original end title song by John Legend. Ben Mclane, Esq. McLane & Wong Music & Entertainment Attorney Ben McLane, Esq is an entertainment attorney veteran focusing primarily on music, with many gold/platinum albums and Billboard Top 10 and #1 chart hits to his credit for his work in conjunction with musical artists/projects in various genres over the years (e.g., Guns & Roses, Dixie Chicks, Nine Inch Nails, Alicia Keys, etc.). Ben has also been involved in artist management, talent scouting, promotions, and record label operations in the entertainment field. Ben is one of the few entertainment attorneys who actively “shops” record, publishing and distribution deals for new and established artists, producers and songwriters. Ben is a 1991 graduate of Pepperdine Law School and lives and works in the Los Angeles area.  Carolyn Richardson Music Supervisor Entertainment Tonight and The Insider Carolyn Richardson music supervises for Entertainment Tonight and The Insider where she searches for, identifies and secures rights for music to enhance programming of these shows. She brings almost a decade of experience in event marketing, sponsorship, promotions, distribution, and music licensing for companies such as Sony BMG, Image Entertainment, Live Nation and others. She also brings a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit to licensing and provides pitching services to independent publishing companies, songwriters, producers and score composers for placement in all media platforms. Her passion is to use the power of music to bring audiences together, tell stories and inspire positive change. On the creative side, Carolyn is a singer and songwriter who began her career in music in the gospel church. Her credits include songs placed on ABC Family, SpikeTV, The Weinstein Company, BET and Utopia Films. Her goals are to continue her current success in music supervision, licensing and publishing by bringing great music to the masses. Carolyn is a Christian and enjoys participating in music outreach programs for the sick, shut-in, poor and homeless.  Alyson Vidoli Music Supervisor Go Music Services Boston native Alyson Vidoli was intent on breaking into the music industry when she moved out to Los Angeles nearly a decade ago. Her lucky break came when she scored a position with Gary Calamar of Six Feet Under fame. Something clicked and Calamar took Vidoli under his wing and the two have worked together ever since. Vidoli has co-supervised various shows and independent films with Calamar. Current projects include hit TV shows True Blue, Dexter, House and Men Of A Certain Age. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.benmclane.com www.houlihanfilmmusic.com Go Music Services www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-22 | In ATL – Producing Hit Songs -w- Steve Lillywhite
You are cordially invited to NARIP’s Producing Hit Songs: A Conversation with Platinum Producer Steve Lillywhite on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at SAE Institute in Atlanta What do the following artists have in common?
This English Grammy award winning, platinum producer has distinguished himself as a hit-maker. He will speak to our group during this special session on Wednesday, September 22 about producing hit songs, artist development and bringing the best out of his artists. YOU WILL LEARN:
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Steve Lillywhite, producer Eileen Tilson, Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR for Tipping Point Entertainment (moderator) WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers & Engineers Record & Music Publishing Executives Brand Marketing & Creative Advertising Executives Artist Managers, Artist Reps, Artists Music Attorneys, Concert Industry Professionals Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs WHEN Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by select demo critiques 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST FREE for NARIP Members but please register below to save your space. $15 for Non-Members IMPORTANT NOTE Seating is limited, priority will be given to NARIP members. PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION NARIP ABOUT STEVE LILLYWHITE  Steve Lillywhite is an English Grammy Award winning record producer. From his early work with Ultravox in 1976 through to the present day, Lillywhite has produced a variety of musicians including U2, Peter Gabriel, The Psychedelic Furs, Dave Matthews Band, Joan Armatrading, Matchbox 20, Simple Minds, Morrissey, The Rolling Stones, XTC, The Talking Heads, Big Country, Darius Danesh , The Pogues and The Smiths, through to Beady Eye and Evanescence in recent times. Lillywhite entered the music industry in 1972, when he worked as a tape operator for Polygram. He produced a demo recording for Ultravox, which led to them being offered a recording contract with Island Records. Lillywhite soon joined Island as a staff producer, where he worked with many of the leading new wave musicians. His first commercial success was with Siouxsie and the Banshees in August 1978, after producing their first single, “Hong Kong Garden”. During the 1990s, Lillywhite continued to produce Morrissey, but began to make his mark with albums by Travis, Phish and on multi platinum albums, including Under the Table and Dreaming, Crash, and Before These Crowded Streets by the Dave Matthews Band. In 1990, he co-produced U2’s Achtung Baby, along with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Flood. In 1991 he returned to Dublin to produce the debut album, A Sonic Holiday, with the Kilkenny based band, Engine Alley. He was also brought in to produce the debut (and only album) by The La’s. In 1996, he produced Phish’s Billy Breathes, and he returned to produce Joy in 2009. Lilywhite was featured as the subject for a BBC Radio 1 documentary series on record producers. In 2002, Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge invited him to become managing director. Lillywhite signed singer-songwriter Darius Danesh and executive produced his debut album Dive In, which spawned three Top 10 hits, and Mercury Records’ first number one in eighteen years. He signed Razorlight, and produced Jason Mraz’s Mr. A-Z. In September 2005 Lillywhite joined Columbia Records as a Senior Vice President of A&R. During his tenure he signed MGMT. Lillywhite collected consecutive Grammy Awards for Record of the Year with U2’s “Beautiful Day” and “Walk On.” In 2006, Lillywhite won three more Grammys: Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Rock Album also with U2’s How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb; and a partial win for Album of the Year for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. In 2009, he began presenting a weekly radio show on East Village Radio called “The Lillywhite Sessions.” On 3 February 2010, Amy Lee of Evanescence announced on her Twitter that Lillywhite will produce their upcoming third album, which is expected to be released in late 2010. On 25 May 2010, the official Oasis Web site announced that Lillywhite was working with Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock on material for their new band Beady Eye. ABOUT EILEEN TILSON Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics, before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West, launched her career in the music business. Being groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-18 | In SF – Modern A&R & Artist Development -w- Hitmaker Sean Beavan
Modern A&R and Artist Development: A Conversation With Hit-Maker Sean Beavan scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010 in San Francisco HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. OUR CONDOLENCES TO SEAN & HIS FAMILY, WE WILL RESCHEDULE THE EVENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND KEEP YOU INFORMED OF NEW DATE & DETAILS.
Sean Beavan, hit-maker, producer, writer, composer, engineer Tamra Engle, NARIP San Francisco Executive Director (moderator) WHEN PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. OUR CONDOLENCES TO SEAN & HIS FAMILY, WE WILL RESCHEDULE THE EVENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND KEEP YOU INFORMED OF NEW DATE & DETAILS. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to better understand what A&R and artist development entails today, and how to accomplish this independently or working with a label or team. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Sean Beavan Sean Beavan is a musician, record producer, writer, composer and audio engineer best known for his work with Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, God Lives Underwater, and Slayer. His production style is typically heavy, with heavily saturated guitars, but his work is diverse and wide-ranging as exemplified by bands like No Doubt, System of a Down and indie bands like Thrice and 8mm. Beavan started his career as a musician and engineer in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He played bass and sang in various local bands, and played fret-less bass with Clevelander Eric Carmen (of The Raspberries) on the song “Hungry Eyes” on the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack. While working as an engineer at The Right Track Studio in downtown Cleveland, Beavan met Trent Reznor who worked as the in-house programmer. Reznor also played keyboards in several local bands that Beavan mixed. Reznor asked Beavan to mix the demos of what would eventually become Pretty Hate Machine, which had received multiple offers for record deals. Beavan mixed sound during Nine Inch Nails’ live concerts for many years, eventually becoming an unofficial member of the live band, even singing live backup vocals from his place at the mixing console. Reznor invited him to work on The Downward Spiral as well as mix several songs on Marilyn Manson’s debut record Portrait of an American Family. After contributing to several Nine Inch Nails remix releases (including Closer to God), Beavan mixed and co-produced Marilyn Manson’s Antichrist Superstar. In 1996, after 8 years, Beavan left the Nine Inch Nails camp to mix front-of-house for the “Antichrist Superstar” world tour. In late 1997 Beavan and Manson moved into the Hollywood Hills and started production on Mechanical Animals. Beavan went on to produce and mix records for artists as diverse as Guns N’ Roses, God Lives Underwater, System of a Down, Depeche Mode, No Doubt, Slayer, Kill Hannah, HYDE, P.O.D., Paloalto, Thrice, Unwritten Law, MOTH, Kidneythieves, Tommy Stinson, Tiger Lou, Hypernova, and Chronic Future. He also returned to work with Manson, mixing Eat Me, Drink Me. Beavan is currently involved in his own band with his wife Juliette Beavan, and Drummer Jon Nicholson, called 8mm. 8mm have released 4 discs, “Opener”, “Songs To Love And Die By”, “On A Silent Night” (Christmas EP) and the current “Love And The Apocalypse”, all of which have attracted critical acclaim worldwide. 8mm are one of the most licensed artists in the industry. In addition to recently being featured on national promos for “Nip/Tuck” and Yamaha, their music has been popular with TV and film, including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Nikita”, “Kings”, “One Tree Hill”, “Shark”, “Cold Case”, “Moonlight”, and the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” soundtrack, to name a few. Having supported Sean Lennon on the west coast leg of his North American tour the dynamic Trip hop band are currently regulars in the Los Angeles music scene and have toured the US, Great Britain and South America. After producing and mixing Denver Colorado favorites Meese for Atlantic Records, Beavan worked in the studio with Marilyn Manson on “The High End Of Low” with Chris Vrenna and Twiggy Ramirez at Sage and Sound in Hollywood, followed by mixing the album at his home studio, The Blue Room. Last March found Sean Beavan mixing fellow Clevelanders THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN!’s debut record on the newly formed Reversed Image Unlimited record label. Produced by multi-platinum producer Michael Seifert and recorded at Michael’s Ante Up Audio in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Sean mixed the record in their new SSL suite. Beavan followed up by mixing four songs for Japanese-American Sony Records artist Kylee produced by Jeff Turzo of God Lives Underwater fame. Later in the year, he produced and mixed Long Island indy faves Envy on the Coast. Maintaining his reputation for brilliance in diversity, he recently mixed albums for the seminal jazz-metal band The Shining, metal legends Forbidden and sonic master-minds The Kidney Thieves.  Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle is a social entrepreneur and founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching. Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. She is also a performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final nominating ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.SOSManagement.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-18 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2010-09-09 | In SF – Music Biz Mixer @ Club Mallard
on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Club Mallard in San Francisco Come meet other Bay Area professionals at NARIP’s San Francisco’s quarterly Music Biz Mixer! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Join us, come meet and greet San Francisco-area record and music industry professionals, and bring plenty of business cards. you need not be a NARIP member to attend. Countless people have connected to opportunities and jobs, and established new business associates and friends. We look forward to seeing you at our cocktail mixer! Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Thursday, September 9, 2010 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. WHERE Club Mallard 752 San Pablo Avenue Albany, CA 94706-1131 Tel: 510-524-8450 DIRECTIONS Click here for map. ADMISSION Complimentary admission. RSVP required (below). No host bar.  Tamra Engle Tamra Engle is a performing songwriter and business strategist who offers business solutions for creative minds to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. As a performing singer-songwriter she has worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, toured the U.S. and enjoyed the placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Her recent album was on the final round ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Read more about Tamra at www.tamraengle.com or contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. PASSION PROJECTS:
Nate Beats (N8Beats) N8Beats is a music producer, certified recording engineer and founder of Make Your Hit Production and N8Beats Production. N8Beats Productions’ objective is to become the number one most sought-after urban music production company in the music industry by December 24, 2013. He produces for Tech N9ne’s record label, Strange Music, and has worked with, or studied under, American Idol judge Simon Cowell, NWA’s Arabian Prince, Rza / North Hollywood Wu-Tang West Studios, engineer Steve Miller, multi-platinum dance DJ Paul Oakenfold, Abduel Hall (PH Balanced Music / Patty Howard), the American Mechanical Rights Agency, author / guru Dan Kimpel, Mac Dre, Cool Nutz, and The Source’s “Unsigned Hype” artists H2-O, Mikey Vegaz & Illaj. He has created music for Nintendo, Adidas, Sun Micro Systems and has completed production of over a dozen commercial independent hip hop albums. Nate has also consulted Web companies HOTorNOT.com and the entrepreneur’s network PerfectBusiness.com. For more information on Nate Beats, visit www.natebeats.com or email Nate at nate AT narip DOT com. 
Rob Young As a newly appointed marketing coordinator, Rob Young is excited to assist the San Francisco chapter of NARIP in its growth and success. He is Creative Music Director for N8Beats Production and MakeYourHit.com, and a recording artist. With a background in marketing (PSU) and music business (Musicians Institute), his first onstage performance was at the Rose Garden Arena in front of a 20,000+ crowd. In 2007 he moved to Los Angeles to study under author Dan Kimpel, Burgundy Morgan, Esq., Charles Whitfield of Hidden Beach Records, and founding member of NWA, Arabian Prince. Shortly after, he joined forces with N8Beats Production to write, co-produce and consult on long term strategic planning. Since then, he has secured deals with artists such as Tech N9ne & record label Strange Music, Inc., and co-written and been featured on songs for artists such as Brotha Lynch Hung, Cognito and Abduel Hall. He performs artist development services for many independent artists around the world, aiding in project development, branding and marketing; and is a strategic adviser for Media Local Studios. Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-08-28 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Angel Diva Studios
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| 2010-08-25 | In ATL – Music In Advertising & Branding
You are cordially invited to NARIP’s Music In Advertising & Branding: A Conversation -w- Coca-Cola’s Umut Özaydinli on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Atlanta
Imagine performing for over one billion people – the single largest audience in the world – and having your song go to #1 in 17 countries, becoming an international overnight sensation and unseating multi-platinum winning artists in the process.
SOME BENEFITS YOU WILL RECEIVE:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-08-19 | In TX – Got Distribution?
Got Distribution? Independent Distribution Secrets Revealed on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Houston
NOTE: This program does not cover specifics of acquiring digital distribution, but will cover how to use a digital distribution aggregator along with (or separately) from your physical distributor. GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): John Fetto, Founder, J Distribution Nichelle Poindexter, Senior VP, Music World Entertainment’s Music World Gospel division Roxell Richards, Esq., Entertainment Attorney Armando Sanchez, President, South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music) Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com WHEN Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to create or increase sales and exposure for music. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $25 for Non-members $75 for lawyers who wish to receive MCLE credit (includes admission). Select Premium option below. MCLE accreditation pending.
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS John Fetto, Founder, J Distribution John Fetto got his start in the music business in 1971 and became a sales rep for J L Marsh (acquired by Pickwick) where he called on retail locations for commercial music. He moved to Musical Isle (acquired by Lieberman) where he serviced retail locations and worked his way up to VP of Sales, personally handling the Walmart account for over 5 years. He then joined Sight & Sound in video distribution as director of national accounts and then moved to Best Buy as a regional buyer for music. In 2007 Fetto formed J Distribution which specializes in helping clients get carried and placed in the 1000+ Best Buys around the country.  Roxell Richards, Esq., Entertainment Attorney Entertainment attorney Roxell Richards has practiced in the music industry for over a decade. She recently served as the sole entertainment attorney at Deep Distribution Music Group in Houston, TX where she worked closely with multi-platinum artists Lil Flip, Scarface, the Ying Yang Twins, and Grammy-nominated producer Mannie Fresh, inking several lucrative deals on Deep’s behalf. Bar certified in Texas and California, Ms. Richards opened her own firm in 2004 with offices in Houston and Los Angeles. The firm’s focus is music and film distribution, administration and licensing. She is passionate about educating people about entertainment law, and is a frequent guest speaker at conference nationwide, including the Core DJ’s Texas Urban Music Summit II and the All Access Music Conference in Miami. She will appear at NXNW, and international film and music festival in Toronto, in June 2010. Nichelle Poindexter, Senior VP, Music World Entertainment’s Music World Gospel division Nichelle Poindexter is the Sr. Vice President of Music World Entertainment’s gospel music division Music World Gospel. The label division has established music distribution relationships with Sony Music, Geffen Interscope Records and Fontana Universal. Music World Music has a popular music division, country, rock and gospel label. The label marked recent success with a #2 album debut by rising gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington. With over 15 years as a creative executive in the music business working at Warner Brothers Music and Universal she conceived and executed highly successful marketing campaigns with superstar artists such as Jay Z, Patti LaBelle, Ludacris and Mariah Carey. Armando Sanchez, President, South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music) Armando Sanchez is president of South Central Music Source, LLC (dba South Central Music). Established in 2003 in Houston, South Central Music provides physical distribution for independent Latin music artists and labels plus a growing general-market catalog of roots / Americana. Armando has 21 years experience in sales and distribution of Latin music, including nine years with Sony Music. Among label / artist partners are: Urbana Records (La Mafia, Los Palominos); DLG Music (David Lee Garzy y Los Musicales); Power House Records (Avizo); Joslin Records (Jaime y Los Chamacos); AMMX (Gary Hobbs & The Hometown Boys); Guzman Fox Records (Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox); Los Lobos ; Los Tex-Maniacs; Flaco Jimenez; Gurf Morlix; Randy Weeks; Stag Records (Jesse Dayton & Mike Stinson); VMG (Vallejo); TMG (Emory Quinn).  Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.regionalCD.net www.musicsupervisor.com www.musicworldent.com www.southcentralmusic.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-08-11 | In SF – Got Distribution?
Got Distribution? Independent Distribution Secrets Revealed on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in San Francisco
NOTE: This program does not cover specifics of acquiring digital distribution, but will cover how to use a digital distribution aggregator along with (or separately) from your physical distributor. GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Ric Curtice, Prime Time Entertainment Humberto Carmona, Manager of Business Development, IODA Alliance Eric Ferraro, Esq., Music & Digital Media Attorney, Bullivant Houser & Bailey PC —–> **JUST ADDED** Tamra Engle, NARIP San Francisco Executive Director WHEN Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to create or increase sales and exposure for music. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members $75: Attorneys who wish to receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program. Select Premium Ticket option below.
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Ric Curtice, Sales, Marketing & Distribution Executive, Prime Time Entertainment Ric Curtice has worked in the music business his entire career. He began working for the Marketing Department at MCA Records, and here is where he contributed to the development of successful careers for Fine Young Cannibals, Tom Petty, Bobby Brown, Coolio, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, Vince Gill and others. MCA’s parent company then bought Geffen Records, and Ric entered the Product Development Department for the company, where they had a successful string of multi-platinum sellers including Beck, Weezer, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Hole, Counting Crows, Jackyl and others. As the industry continued its merging ways, Interscope Records was acquired by Universal where Ric continued successful campaigns to help define the careers of No Doubt, Marilyn Manson, NIN, Dr. Dre Bush and others. A stint at Independent label TVT Records continued his success at developing the careers of Sevendust, Andy Partridge, Pit Bull, Lil John, and others. Ric currently runs a successful independent music marketing and sales consulting business in the San Francisco Bay Area which includes clients Rocket Science Inc., Burnside Distribution Corporation, Booklines inc., Sumthing Distribution, Madacy Corporation, Prime Time Entertainment, and Red Hot Promotions, as well as others working with Heritage, New and Developing artists including Celldweller, Blind Pilot, Sugar Minott, Insolance, Chumbawamba, Karla Bonoff, Irma Thomas, Y & T, Sir Mixx a lot, Nile Rodgers, Ivan Neville, Sherri Austin, Steve Forbert, Dr.Dog, Radio Head, Cold War Kids, King Khan, Mathew Sweet among many others. In addition, Ric has recently been managing the careers of Zakiya Hooker, Michael Lee Firkins, Megan Slankard and George Komsky. Humberto Carmona, Manager of Business Development, IODA Alliance Since joining IODA in 2006, Humberto has spearheaded IODA’s business endeavors in Latin America. In addition to signing key Mexican label clients such as Noiselab and Nuevos Ricos, he has negotiated and executed deals with dozens of IODA’s retail partners, notably with top regional providers like Telefonica and iMusica. A native of Mexico City, Humberto is also a founding partner in the label Arts&Crafts Mexico, and manager of the bands Chikita Violenta, Rey Pila and Bam Bam.  Eric Ferraro, Esq., Music & Digital Media Attorney, Bullivant Houser & Bailey PC Eric Ferraro is a capital shareholder in the corporate and intellectual property practice groups of Bullivant, Houser & Bailey PC. He concentrates his practice on the representation of private and public emerging and growth companies in the technology and digital media sectors, and the investors and financial services firms that focus on those industries. With over 16 years of practical legal and business experience in private practice, as in-house counsel, and as a technology company founder and investor, Eric brings an integrated counseling approach to his clients, balancing legal protection and corporate best practices with business, technical, investment and strategic considerations. As a founder of IRIS Distribution, a digital media services company, Eric has particular expertise in digital media law and is the Chair of the firm’s Social Media and Gaming practice. His media and technology clients include enterprise software and mobile developers, social media and gaming companies, Internet businesses, music and entertainment companies, and digital creative agencies. Eric advises his digital media clients on data security, online privacy, SaaS issues, content licensing, publishing and syndication, copyright and royalty administration, and regulatory issues relating to e-commerce, online advertising and Internet law under the DMCA, FTC Act and CAN-SPAM. Eric counsels his clients in connection with entity formation and founder arrangements, corporate governance, seed and venture capital financing, employment and equity compensation matters, intellectual property protection, technology licensing and product distribution, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and SEC reporting and compliance. Eric also has significant experience in executive compensation transactions, often representing CEOs and executive teams in connection with high-value M&A transactions. In Digital Media, Internet and Entertainment, Eric has represented a leading digital media distributor in content licensing deals with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Sony, Rhapsody, Verizon, T-Mobile and other global media companies; advised a video game developer in publishing and development agreements with MTV Networks, Atari and other top entertainment brands; represented digital marketing agency in consumer marketing campaigns for Scion, PG&E and Electrolux; and represented record label in sync licensing agreement with HBO for Entourage, among others. Eric has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer on multiple occasions by Law & Politics magazine. He is also an advisor to Founders Space. A strong supporter of the arts, Eric is actively involved in the community and with various charitable organizations. He serves as general counsel and sits on the board of directors of Artists for Literacy and is a panel attorney for California Lawyers for the Arts.  Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle is a social entrepreneur and founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching. Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. She is also a performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final nominating ballot for the 2008 Grammys in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category. Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Bullivant Houser Bailey PC www.iodalliance.com www.primetimeentertainment.com www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-08-08 | In NY – Big Apple Brunch
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| 2010-07-29 | In LA – How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan
How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at SAE Institute in Los Angeles Get a music marketing plan started in one session. Boost the effectiveness of the plan you already have. A great marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. A good one can be just one page long. Spreadsheets, graphs and numbers are not necessary. But you NEED a plan. Lack of a good plan destroys more careers than lack of talent. Good marketing is simply getting your work to the largest number of people at the lowest possible cost. Three music marketing experts give you the facts you need to take your artist to the top in this special NARIP session. GUEST SPEAKERS Rev. Marilyn Ann Batchelor, Founder, TBG Entertainment Marketing ——-> JUST ADDED Hayley Cammarata, Partner, SMG Entertainment Erik Koral, Founder, FanManager LLC YOU WILL LEARN
Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Rev. Marilyn Ann Batchelor, Founder, TBG Entertainment Marketing A native of Detroit, MI, Marilyn Ann Batchelor graduated from one of the city’s premier college-prep high schools, Cass Technical High. She later earned a bachelor of science in magazine journalism and a bachelor of art in English Literature from Syracuse University. She began her career as a newspaper reporter for the Syracuse newspapers, The Detroit News and ultimately The Orange County Register. After transitioning from journalism to the entertainment industry, Marilyn joined the Universal Music Group working her way from director of marketing for Urban music to head of strategic marketing for Interscope/Geffen/A&M. At UMG, she marketed and oversaw strategic marketing for multiple Grammy, Oscar and Emmy Award-winning artists and projects from Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, Ashlee Simpson, Keyshia Cole, Blink 182 to Gladys Knight, Avant, Gwen Stefani, a host of soundtracks and corporate projects. She also brokered numerous commercial endorsement deals such as Mary J. Blige and Chevrolet; Dr. Dre’ and the Beats headphones; the Pussycat Dolls and Ballys, Patti LaBelle and AARP to name a few. In 2000, she earned an executive MBA from Harvard University. After departing Universal in 2006, she launched TBG Entertainment Marketing, a music and film marketing and branding company which provides supplemental support for clients who do not have the manpower to sustain their workload. The most recent and successful project has been the reunion launch for inspirational greats BeBe & CeCe Winans, STILL, which debuted #1 on the Gospel and Inspirational charts and #2 on the Billboard R&B chart. They were just selected as a recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011 and the licensing of the CD’s song, “I Found Love” for this year’s “Today Throws a Wedding” theme.  Hayley Cammarata, Partner, SMG Entertainment Hayley Cammarata is partner of Santa Monica-based SMG Entertainment and heads up the firm’s digital / strategic division, Mutt Marketing. SMG is an entertainment company with a booking, artist management, and online marketing division. The booking division purchases and produces large-scale concerts, corporate, private and college events. The artist management division manages the careers of major label and independent artists. The online marketing division works closely with major label talent to plan the release of their albums. Clients include Maroon 5, OAR, Ludacris, Andy Grammer, Brendan James, Dashboard Confessional, Colbie Caillat, Universal Music Group, The Fray and Elton John. Prior to SMG, Hayley was Digital and Strategic Marketing / Product Manager at Decca Label Group in New York, a division of Universal Music Group, where she developed the Digital Marketing Department from the ground up. Some of her duties included managing all DLG artist Web sites and label sites including social networking platforms, developing and maintaining strategic partners and branding relationships for the label and artists, and managing the department. After developing the department to what it is today, all releases have strong online visibility including mainstream real estate within sites like AOL and Yahoo and partnerships with less traditional entertainment sites. Hayley also served as a product manager to some of the label’s new developing artists including indie darling Ladyhawke. The diverse roster at Decca is home to such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Boyz II Men, David Sanborn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, David Garrett and newcomers Debi Nova and Nikki Yanofsky.  Erik Koral, Founder, FanManager LLC FanManager owner and founder, Erik Koral, began his music business career a decade ago as the marketing director for Los Angeles based jam band phenoms Particle. He is a Los Angeles native who has lived in Southern California for most of his life and is a grad of UC Santa Cruz where he majored in Sociology. While in Santa Cruz, Erik developed a passion for live music and the jam band scene. Erik has experienced over 60 Phish concerts and has traveled the world seeing them and many of his other favorite artists. When the band Particle formed in the Fall of 2000, Erik pioneered the very first shows and became a devoted fan and their first street team member. He knew that the band had something special and dedicated much of his time spreading the Particle gospel through relentless street marketing and online communication with friends he made at hundreds of shows. Within a few years the band enjoyed a 2000-person street team, were filling venues across the country and playing great slots at huge festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Erik implemented his vision and growing experience in the field to build a full-service marketing and street team management company in 2005 and called it FanManager. To see the company grow and develop into what it is today has been a dream come true for Erik. The future of the company is now filled with possibilities since the Web site was upgraded in 2009 into an amazing platform. Erik can’t wait to see where technology and the legions of passionate fans will take the business in the coming years. He was a college tennis player, enjoys hiking, travel, industry zines, and keeping tuned in to tech blogs and other Web 3.0 innovations. His passion and devotion to FanManager keeps him in the forefront of a business with exciting new developments and major changes in the future. Erik’s current favorite Music: Phish, Radiohead, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Sigur Ros, The Avett Brothers, Bon Iver, Elbow, and Kings of Leon. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.fanmanager.net www.narip.com www.smg-entertainment.com TBG Entertainment Marketing Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
