The 6th Annual Midatlantic Music Conference
The largest and longest running music conference in the Mid-Atlantic States returns to Charlotte for a 6th consecutive year. Since 2002, over 500 performers and more than 250 music industry professionals have all agreed, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference is the number one music industry networking event in the market.
Charlotte, NC, May 31, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The Mid-Atlantic Music Conference, the premier music industry networking and education event in the Mid-Atlantic state’s will be returning to Charlotte, NC on November 9 – 11, 2007. The conference was established with one goal in mind, to focus the national and international music industry and related press on the Mid-Atlantic music market while providing a platform for the areas musicians and artists to gain exposure, be heard, and be educated in the business of music.
Over the past 5 years the conference has consistently brought together more music industry executives, artists, musicians, student’s and other related industry insiders than all other events of its type in the area combined. As the only conference with a national presence in the market, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference continues to focus on providing the best networking, education and performance opportunities for artists and bands who attend. This approach provides the best opportunity for sponsors to directly market their products and services to the heartbeat of the music industry, artists.
The networking and educational portion of the conference has brought together key figures in the music industry and have included entertainment attorneys, publishers, songwriters, major and independent label executives, distributors, marketing specialists, major music websites, booking agents, print media and radio representatives. All of whom have shared valuable advice to well attended interactive panels.
Past participants have included executives from major and independent record labels including Sony/BMG, J-Records, Universal, BME, Interscope, SoSo Def, and Arista as well as film and video game companies such as Southern Tip Films, The Charlotte Regional Film Commission, Film Music Network and GRS Games, makers of the SIMS.
Past sponsors of the event reads like a who’s who of the music industry and include RollingStone, MP3.com, Sonicbids, ASCAP, BMI, J Records, Infinity Broadcasting, WaterSounds Recording Studios, Rule Radio, CD Baby, Live365.com, Sean John, Universal Music Group, Rap-a-Lot Records, BME Records, The Zippo Hot Tour, BET and many more. Corporate sponsors have included heavyweights such as Anheuser Busch, Sam Ash, Sprint Vision Wireless, The Sheraton Hotel and The Film Music Group.
During the 2006 conference, over 60 artists & bands crossing all genres of music performed in some of Charlotte’s hottest performance venues. To date, Mid-Atlantic Music Conference showcases have featured over 500 artists and bands from the southeast and midatlantic regions, and around the world. This year, performance space will be even more valuable and limited.
Their 2006 “Road to the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference” live music performance series included more than 250 live performances in 15 cities as we searched for the best talent the market had to offer to showcase at the conference. The goal of this live performance series is to find the best artist and bands in the mid-atlantic market and showcase that talent to the music industry. Other 2006 Mid-Atlantic Music Conference Highlights included:
* Articles and ads featured in Vibe, Ozone, Southeastern Performer, Crunk and Carolina Promoter Magazines
* 2006 Sam Ash Producers Showcase and Clinics, Charlotte, Raleigh
* 2006 Almost Famous Music Showcases, Atlanta, NY, LA
* 2006 Diamond in the Rough Music Showcases, Charlotte, Greenville, Memphis
* 2006 Global Battle of the Bands, Atlanta
* CLE Class on “Music, Entertainment and the Law” with Mecklenberg County Bar Association - (Sold Out)
* Southeastern Showcase, Anderson , SC
* One Mic Monday’s, Charlotte, NC
Events currently scheduled on the 2007 Road to the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference include:
1. Almost Famous Showcase - April 10th, Atlanta, April 25th, Miami (Additional Dates TBD)
2. Sam Ash Producer Showcases – Raleigh (May 19th – 20th), Atlanta (July 21st – 22nd), Richmond (September 15th – 16th), Nashville (October 13th – 14th), Charlotte (November 9th – 11th)
3. SE Community Music Fest – June 1st – 2nd, Charlotte
4. Diamond in the Rough Showcase – Memphis (June 16th – 17th), Greenville (August 18th – 19th)
5. LadyDi Bar Red Showcase – April 29th, Atrium, Atlanta
6. Zippo Hot Tour – TBD
7. WSSU vs. NC A&T Football Game Event – September 1st, Winston-Salem, NC
8. Zippo Hot Tour - TBD
9. BoDog Music Battle of the Bands – TBD
10. Global battle of the Bands - TBD
Host Venue:
Central Piedmont Community College
Halton Theater
2007 Schedule of Events:
Thursday, November 8th
Opening Ceremony Party
Friday, November 9th
1:00pm – 4:00pm Legal Panel
3.0 credit CLE
3:00pm – 5:00pm Registration (Halton Theater)
5:00pm – 6:00pm Welcome & Networking
6:00pm – 7:30pm "Music, Entertainment and the Midatlantic Scene"
Panel introducing and highlighting some of Charlotte and the Mid-Atlantic's music scene and notable music professionals
7:30pm –12:00am New Artists Showcase
The new artists showcase will feature performances by the hottest unsigned artists from the Mid-Atlantic states and across the country. Performances will take place at 2 different venues. Performances will last 15-20 minutes per act.
Saturday, November 10th
10:00am–11:00am General Assembly & Networking
11:00am-12:10pm “Back to School, the Ins and Outs of College Entertainment”
This panel will explore the process of conducting business in the college entertainment market. The panel will discuss the process of working with college talent buyers, student radio and resident life programmers.
12:20pm-1:30pm “How to Make Money Without a Major Label or Record Deal”
Panel will discuss various ways of making money in the music industry from some of the best who ever did it without a major record deal
1:40pm-2:50pm “Creative and Alternative Placement of Music”
In-depth exploration of the internet, satellite, print media, games, movies and more to have your music placed
3:00pm-4:10pm “Knowing Your Band and Your Brand and how to Effectively Promote"
The panel will discuss creative ways to get market your label/company and your music and effective business practices
4:20pm – 5:30 pm “How to Make Money From Your Music / Effective Songwriting ”
A thorough discussion on songwriting / publishing
7:00pm – 12:00am New Artists Showcase
The new artists showcase will feature performances by the hottest unsigned artists from the
Mid-Atlantic state’s and across the country. Performances will take place at 2 different venues.
Performances will last 15-20 minutes per act.
12:00am – Until After-Party
Location TBD
Sunday, November 11th
11:00am - 3:00pm “Producers Showcase & Clinic (Sam Ash Music)”
***Schedule subject to change
Sponsorship Levels:
Platinum - $5000
Gold - $3000
Silver - $1000
Booth space is available.
Advertising Opportunities Include:
Official Conference Grab Bags
Official Conference Directory
Conference Registration Cost(s)
Full conference registration is $50 until July 20th, $100 until September 4th, and $200 afterwards. Registration includes access to all panels, showcases, and more.
Special Rate - $50 discounted rate for students. (must have copy of current school ID)
Band/Artist Submission Fee(s)
All performance submission fees are $35.00. All entries receive one free registration with submission. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Participating artists will qualify to win the Independent Artist Enhancement award which includes a $2000 gift card to SAM ASH Music Store, Professional Press kit, 5000 2 sided CD inserts, and 8 hours studio time.
Contacts:
James Caldwell
Conference Manager
james@wholeteam.com
(404) 281-6774
Kysii Ingram
President
keyc@wholeteam.com
(404) 735-0602
Glen Hicks
Creative Services Director
glen@wholeteam.com
(404) 502-4628
John Wynne
Technical Director
optimistrecords@msn.com
(704) 634-8548
Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC
5588 Chamblee Dunwoody Road # 110
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-300-0175 - Atlanta
704-625-0858- Charlotte
888-755-0036 - Toll Free
info@wholeteam.com
http://www.wholeteam.com
http://www.midatlanticmusic.com
"Revolutionizing the Music Industry"
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Over the past 5 years the conference has consistently brought together more music industry executives, artists, musicians, student’s and other related industry insiders than all other events of its type in the area combined. As the only conference with a national presence in the market, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference continues to focus on providing the best networking, education and performance opportunities for artists and bands who attend. This approach provides the best opportunity for sponsors to directly market their products and services to the heartbeat of the music industry, artists.
The networking and educational portion of the conference has brought together key figures in the music industry and have included entertainment attorneys, publishers, songwriters, major and independent label executives, distributors, marketing specialists, major music websites, booking agents, print media and radio representatives. All of whom have shared valuable advice to well attended interactive panels.
Past participants have included executives from major and independent record labels including Sony/BMG, J-Records, Universal, BME, Interscope, SoSo Def, and Arista as well as film and video game companies such as Southern Tip Films, The Charlotte Regional Film Commission, Film Music Network and GRS Games, makers of the SIMS.
Past sponsors of the event reads like a who’s who of the music industry and include RollingStone, MP3.com, Sonicbids, ASCAP, BMI, J Records, Infinity Broadcasting, WaterSounds Recording Studios, Rule Radio, CD Baby, Live365.com, Sean John, Universal Music Group, Rap-a-Lot Records, BME Records, The Zippo Hot Tour, BET and many more. Corporate sponsors have included heavyweights such as Anheuser Busch, Sam Ash, Sprint Vision Wireless, The Sheraton Hotel and The Film Music Group.
During the 2006 conference, over 60 artists & bands crossing all genres of music performed in some of Charlotte’s hottest performance venues. To date, Mid-Atlantic Music Conference showcases have featured over 500 artists and bands from the southeast and midatlantic regions, and around the world. This year, performance space will be even more valuable and limited.
Their 2006 “Road to the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference” live music performance series included more than 250 live performances in 15 cities as we searched for the best talent the market had to offer to showcase at the conference. The goal of this live performance series is to find the best artist and bands in the mid-atlantic market and showcase that talent to the music industry. Other 2006 Mid-Atlantic Music Conference Highlights included:
* Articles and ads featured in Vibe, Ozone, Southeastern Performer, Crunk and Carolina Promoter Magazines
* 2006 Sam Ash Producers Showcase and Clinics, Charlotte, Raleigh
* 2006 Almost Famous Music Showcases, Atlanta, NY, LA
* 2006 Diamond in the Rough Music Showcases, Charlotte, Greenville, Memphis
* 2006 Global Battle of the Bands, Atlanta
* CLE Class on “Music, Entertainment and the Law” with Mecklenberg County Bar Association - (Sold Out)
* Southeastern Showcase, Anderson , SC
* One Mic Monday’s, Charlotte, NC
Events currently scheduled on the 2007 Road to the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference include:
1. Almost Famous Showcase - April 10th, Atlanta, April 25th, Miami (Additional Dates TBD)
2. Sam Ash Producer Showcases – Raleigh (May 19th – 20th), Atlanta (July 21st – 22nd), Richmond (September 15th – 16th), Nashville (October 13th – 14th), Charlotte (November 9th – 11th)
3. SE Community Music Fest – June 1st – 2nd, Charlotte
4. Diamond in the Rough Showcase – Memphis (June 16th – 17th), Greenville (August 18th – 19th)
5. LadyDi Bar Red Showcase – April 29th, Atrium, Atlanta
6. Zippo Hot Tour – TBD
7. WSSU vs. NC A&T Football Game Event – September 1st, Winston-Salem, NC
8. Zippo Hot Tour - TBD
9. BoDog Music Battle of the Bands – TBD
10. Global battle of the Bands - TBD
Host Venue:
Central Piedmont Community College
Halton Theater
2007 Schedule of Events:
Thursday, November 8th
Opening Ceremony Party
Friday, November 9th
1:00pm – 4:00pm Legal Panel
3.0 credit CLE
3:00pm – 5:00pm Registration (Halton Theater)
5:00pm – 6:00pm Welcome & Networking
6:00pm – 7:30pm "Music, Entertainment and the Midatlantic Scene"
Panel introducing and highlighting some of Charlotte and the Mid-Atlantic's music scene and notable music professionals
7:30pm –12:00am New Artists Showcase
The new artists showcase will feature performances by the hottest unsigned artists from the Mid-Atlantic states and across the country. Performances will take place at 2 different venues. Performances will last 15-20 minutes per act.
Saturday, November 10th
10:00am–11:00am General Assembly & Networking
11:00am-12:10pm “Back to School, the Ins and Outs of College Entertainment”
This panel will explore the process of conducting business in the college entertainment market. The panel will discuss the process of working with college talent buyers, student radio and resident life programmers.
12:20pm-1:30pm “How to Make Money Without a Major Label or Record Deal”
Panel will discuss various ways of making money in the music industry from some of the best who ever did it without a major record deal
1:40pm-2:50pm “Creative and Alternative Placement of Music”
In-depth exploration of the internet, satellite, print media, games, movies and more to have your music placed
3:00pm-4:10pm “Knowing Your Band and Your Brand and how to Effectively Promote"
The panel will discuss creative ways to get market your label/company and your music and effective business practices
4:20pm – 5:30 pm “How to Make Money From Your Music / Effective Songwriting ”
A thorough discussion on songwriting / publishing
7:00pm – 12:00am New Artists Showcase
The new artists showcase will feature performances by the hottest unsigned artists from the
Mid-Atlantic state’s and across the country. Performances will take place at 2 different venues.
Performances will last 15-20 minutes per act.
12:00am – Until After-Party
Location TBD
Sunday, November 11th
11:00am - 3:00pm “Producers Showcase & Clinic (Sam Ash Music)”
***Schedule subject to change
Sponsorship Levels:
Platinum - $5000
Gold - $3000
Silver - $1000
Booth space is available.
Advertising Opportunities Include:
Official Conference Grab Bags
Official Conference Directory
Conference Registration Cost(s)
Full conference registration is $50 until July 20th, $100 until September 4th, and $200 afterwards. Registration includes access to all panels, showcases, and more.
Special Rate - $50 discounted rate for students. (must have copy of current school ID)
Band/Artist Submission Fee(s)
All performance submission fees are $35.00. All entries receive one free registration with submission. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Participating artists will qualify to win the Independent Artist Enhancement award which includes a $2000 gift card to SAM ASH Music Store, Professional Press kit, 5000 2 sided CD inserts, and 8 hours studio time.
Contacts:
James Caldwell
Conference Manager
james@wholeteam.com
(404) 281-6774
Kysii Ingram
President
keyc@wholeteam.com
(404) 735-0602
Glen Hicks
Creative Services Director
glen@wholeteam.com
(404) 502-4628
John Wynne
Technical Director
optimistrecords@msn.com
(704) 634-8548
Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC
5588 Chamblee Dunwoody Road # 110
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-300-0175 - Atlanta
704-625-0858- Charlotte
888-755-0036 - Toll Free
info@wholeteam.com
http://www.wholeteam.com
http://www.midatlanticmusic.com
"Revolutionizing the Music Industry"
###
Contact
Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC
Kysii Ingram
770-300-0175
www.wholeteam.com
Kysii Ingram
770-300-0175
www.wholeteam.com
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