2007 SEA PANELS!!!

2007 SEA PANELS AND WORKSHOPS

Friday, January 26th, 2007

Noon to 1:45- How To Get A Record Deal or A Production Deal
This is by far the #1 question everyone wants answered in this industry. This panel will address what labels look for (both indie and major) and what every artist should do to stand out and get noticed by record labels. We will discuss the many different types of deals and the pros and cons of each. In addition to what a label looks for in an artist, we will cover what an artist should look for in a label--all labels are NOT created equal. Panelists will be available to accept demos from artists at this panel, but you will also learn from this panel why a demo is not enough.


2:00 to 3:45- Making An Impact: Building A Tremendous Buzz
Nothing in this industry moves without some hype or some degree of buzz behind it. We will discuss what a buzz can do for your career, your company, or your CD. Our focus will be on offering step by step instruction on how to build a strong buzz in the music industry and how to keep it. Whether you are an artist, a producer, a DJ, a company, or just a person trying to work in this business, it is imperative that you have a buzz surrounding you.
Mike Clark, VP Swisha House and VP, SoBe Records (Paul Wall, Mike Jones)
Nick Love, VP Corporate Thugz Entertainment (Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla)


4:00 to 6:00- The Digital Frontier
Using the internet to promote your music or to sell downloads and CDs makes sense in today’s economy. The Internet has leveled the playing field for artists allowing them direct access to the fans. Join us to hear how others have used MySpace, websites, internet radio, and digital downloads to build or further their careers.
Leon Bailey, CEO WordOfSouth.com


Saturday, January 27th, 2007

12:00 to 1:45- Indie Labels: Put Out Your Own CD or Start Your Own Indie Label
With the importance of independent music, indie releases, and a do-for-self attitude in the music business today, we will explore how to put out a CD. From pressing and distribution to marketing and promotion, an indie release can mean the difference between $8 a CD or 80 cents a CD for the artist signed to a major label. The bulk of the successful artists in music today started out as artists putting out their own CD or signed to an indie label.
Kinky B, CEO Corporate Thugz Entertainment (Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla, Blood Raw)
Janie Jennings, CEO Industry Works (Label Consultant)
Wendy Day, CEO PowerMoves (Label Consultant: Cash Money, David Banner, Twista)
Wes Phillips, Select-O-Hits


2:00 to 3:45- The Producer’s Lab
The best way to learn is from those who are successful in their craft. Join us for a frank discussion with the top producers in urban music as we discuss sampling, producing vs beat making, shopping beats, getting paid publishing and royalties, contracts, etc. This is for anyone who wants to produce or is already making a living as a producer.
Khao (T.I., Grand Hustle, etc)


4:00 to 5:45 Radio: How To Get Your Record Played On The Radio
The most common question in the music industry is answered here by program directors, DJs, label folks, and artists. Covering every perspective of the process, we will discuss how to build a buzz at street level and then graduate to getting radio play. We will discuss the steps, the etiquette, and what NOT to do when you want radio play. We will also talk about the importance of the commercial quality of your single.
B. Paiz, Program Director WIBB (Macon) and air personality WXBT (Columbia, SC)
Lil Larry, K97/Club DJ (Memphis)


6:00 to 7:30- Serato Scratch Workshop
Join the folks from Serato Scratch Live for a live demonstration and a workshop of tricks you can do. You will have the opportunity to purchase Serato Scratch Live here!