The 6th Annual International Soul Music Summit
August 18,19 & 20 2011
The W Hotel (Midtown)
Woodruff arts center
Atlanta, GA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
BUSINESS SESSIONS - DAY 1
LADIES FIRST
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
11:00am
WELCOME ADDRESS & STATE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 2011
11:00am - 1:50pm
WOMEN IN MUSIC
There is no doubt that women have come a long way in many different fields including music. Here we will take a look at the profiles of Phenomenal Women in Music who have contributed their talents to help shape music history. A panel of dynamic group of music industry professional women working together to support, cultivate and recognize the talents of women in the field music to discuss current topics relevant to the industry.
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20 MIN BREAK
3:00pm - 6:00pm
ARTIST FOR ARTIST
A highly effective meeting of the minds. Experienced Female indie artists will carry on an open dialogue with attendees, sharing lessons learned, road warrior tales, tips and tricks, warnings and cautions and lots of other useful tidbits from artists, for artists.
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9:30pm
APACHE CAFE 63 3rd Street
ISMS Music Fest artists performing: Kyra Climbingbear, Teri Tobin and Milan. ISMS attendees receive 50% off of admission.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH
BUSINESS SESSIONS
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
10:00 am to 11:00
MENTORING & DEMO LISTENING SESSIONS
A Group sessions with a music industry professionals and have your CD discussed and evaluated. Bring your music and get a knee-jerk reaction and feedback on your song or music.Get some ideas on how to proceed or the next steps to take with your career or project.
15 MIN BREAK
11:15am - 12:25noon
SOCIAL MEDIA, MARKETING AND MORE
MySpace's amazing popularity may be waning, but as facebook rises up even greater, it's clear that Social Media itself is far from in decline. This panel Will discuss the many different facets of Marketing & Networking on the Internet, social networking, especially as it pertains to marketing yourself as an independent musician. We'll discuss the "less is more" strategy of focusing on what works and ignoring distractions, avoiding viruses, scams and the ultimate zapperoo... profile deletion!
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15 MINUTE BREAK
12:40pm - 2:00pm
REACHING FOR THE STARS - MANAGEMENT IS ESSENTIAL YO YOUR TEAM
Every performing artist thinks they need a manager. Very few really know what a manager can do for them, and how it all works. How do you attract a manager? How does a manager get paid? What does a manager really do to boost your career?
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15 MIN BREAK
2:15pm - 4:00
MEDIA CHALLENGE
In the face of corporate consolidation, rapid changes and dizzying technological advances, what's an indie to do? How important is airplay these days, and how do you get some? What are the best ways to get press and media coverage? What are the best ways to promote via the media. The goals formerly obtainable only through radio airplay are now accessible to Indies through a variety of opportunities created by the new technologies. This panel will also discuss leveraging the "new radio" for exposure and networking through the media itself.
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15 MINUTE BREAK
4:15pm - 6:00pm
ARTIST FOR ARTIST PART 2
A highly effective meeting of the minds. Experienced indie artists will carry on an open dialogue with attendees, sharing lessons learned, road warrior tales, tips and tricks, warnings and cautions and lots of other useful tidbits from artists, for artists.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH
BUSINESS SESSIONS
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
10: 30 am to 12:45 pm
Mentoring & Demo Listening Sessions
A Group sessions with a music industry professionals and have your CD discussed and evaluated. Bring your music and get a knee-jerk reaction and feedback on your song or music.
Get some ideas on how to proceed or the next steps to take with your career or project.
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15 MIN BREAK
1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
Singer-Songwriter & Publishers Panel
Are you a singer? Do you write songs? Play guitar? Piano? Not sure where to start? Seasoned pro? This panel will examine the culture building practices of contemporary independent musicians and songwriters. Today’s independent songwriters seek the language of today’s "real life." Independent musicians also build social networks through their personal performances at coffee houses, bars, and house parties, as well as through their tours.
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20 MIN BREAK
2:40pm - 4:00
SOUNDEXCHANGE:
What It Is, Why It Pays, and How to Get Your Share. SoundExchange will explain how registering (free!) with them can earn you royalties for plays on satellite radio, Internet radio, cable TV music channels and other services that stream sound recordings. SoundExchange is a non-profit, and an important source of revenue for all artists (big and small) and labels (indie and major): they've distributed over $537 million to artists and labels so far, but thousands of artist and labels don't know they need to register, and millions in royalties haven't yet been claimed
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15 BREAK
4:15pm - 6:00pm
ARTIST SPEAK PANEL
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