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The aim of the Urban Music Industry Conference is to foster and develop, support and champion a vibrant, dynamic urban industry in Ontario. Admission is $25 and includes the Keynote Address, Conference & Networking Reception. A two-day Conference Pass is available for $40. Tickets can be purchased online at TicketBreak.com or at the door.
Friday, January 29: The Business of Urban Music
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W.
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music Publishing and Alternative Revenue Streams
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Want to generate new revenue streams? Then as an artist, manager or company, you NEED to know what a music publisher does on the job. In fact as record labels continue to struggle, the role of a music publisher becomes more important to you. Find out how. Hear from a panel of music publishers how elements such as placement and A&R can work for you.
Panelists: Mike McCarty, President of ole; Ralph Singh, EMI Music; Cheryl Link, Peer Music; Dan Hill, internationally renowned Canadian author and singer-songwriter; and Jully Black.
Moderator: Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music Canada.
Successful Artist Management
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Managers have always been essential to the success of any artist. However, with the rapid changes taking place in the music industry, it is essential that managers stay on the cutting edge of new opportunities that can be created to generate new revenue streams for their artists. Artists are now brands capable of generating millions of dollars in areas that were previously unexplored. What are the successful managers doing to get the best return for their artist?
Panelists: Tamir Brown, Lyrics to Go; Mark Maynard a.k.a. Mayday, Fundamental; and Jodie Ferneyhough, Universal Music Publishing Canada.
Independent Labels Rising
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
An in-depth discussion with our expert panelists about what it takes to be successful in this new era and what resources are needed to succeed in running an independent label. Some of the most successful independent label managers from the U.S and Canada will share their insights on what it takes to succeed as an indie.
Panelists: Charles Book, E1 Music; Aaron Talbert, VP Records; Keely Kemp, OMDC; Craig “Big C” Mannix, Offshoot Communications; Cash, CP Records; and Moderator Jay Devonish, E1 Music.
Keynote Address: The Future of the 360 Deal
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Address by Al Branch, GM for the management firm Hip Hop Since 1978, whose roster includes Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Young Jeezy and the producers Noah “40” Shebib and Just Blaze. Hip Hop Since 1978 artists led Grammy nominations in 2007 and 2008. Al Branch was also the former general manager of Roc-a-fella Records.
Networking Reception
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Participants will be given an opportunity to network with industry experts in a casual setting.
Friday, January 29: The Business of Urban Music
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W.
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Music Publishing and Alternative Revenue Streams
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Want to generate new revenue streams? Then as an artist, manager or company, you NEED to know what a music publisher does on the job. In fact as record labels continue to struggle, the role of a music publisher becomes more important to you. Find out how. Hear from a panel of music publishers how elements such as placement and A&R can work for you.
Panelists: Mike McCarty, President of ole; Ralph Singh, EMI Music; Cheryl Link, Peer Music; Dan Hill, internationally renowned Canadian author and singer-songwriter; and Jully Black.
Moderator: Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music Canada.
Successful Artist Management
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Managers have always been essential to the success of any artist. However, with the rapid changes taking place in the music industry, it is essential that managers stay on the cutting edge of new opportunities that can be created to generate new revenue streams for their artists. Artists are now brands capable of generating millions of dollars in areas that were previously unexplored. What are the successful managers doing to get the best return for their artist?
Panelists: Tamir Brown, Lyrics to Go; Mark Maynard a.k.a. Mayday, Fundamental; and Jodie Ferneyhough, Universal Music Publishing Canada.
Independent Labels Rising
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
An in-depth discussion with our expert panelists about what it takes to be successful in this new era and what resources are needed to succeed in running an independent label. Some of the most successful independent label managers from the U.S and Canada will share their insights on what it takes to succeed as an indie.
Panelists: Charles Book, E1 Music; Aaron Talbert, VP Records; Keely Kemp, OMDC; Craig “Big C” Mannix, Offshoot Communications; Cash, CP Records; and Moderator Jay Devonish, E1 Music.
Keynote Address: The Future of the 360 Deal
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Address by Al Branch, GM for the management firm Hip Hop Since 1978, whose roster includes Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Young Jeezy and the producers Noah “40” Shebib and Just Blaze. Hip Hop Since 1978 artists led Grammy nominations in 2007 and 2008. Al Branch was also the former general manager of Roc-a-fella Records.
Networking Reception
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Participants will be given an opportunity to network with industry experts in a casual setting.
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