Over 800 past events have covered 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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| 2018-01-30 | In Atlanta – NARIP 2018 Kick-Off Mixer @ Smith’s Olde Bar FREE -w- RSVP
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| 2017-01-18 | In Atlanta – NARIP 2017 Kick-off Mixer & Listening Party, FREE -w- RSVP
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| 2013-03-13 | In Atlanta – Music Publishing Deal Mock Negotiation
You are invited to NARIP’s ART OF THE MUSIC DEAL: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line?  Mock Negotiation of a Music Publishing Deal on Wednesday March 13, 2013 in Atlanta These experts come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. NARIP’s series de-mystifies deal-making and enables the lawyer and non-lawyer alike to come away with a clear grasp of the most important deal points and leverage available. Infinitely better than merely READING about it, see the deal duked out and DONE right before your eyes. Most importantly, you will see HOW a publishing deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! You will learn major areas of negotiation for publishing deals including:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Lisa Moore, Esq., Moore Law Firm Steve Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm Beth B. Moore Esq., NARIP Atlanta Executive Director (moderator) FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday March 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 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. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members $75: for attorneys who wish to receive 2.5 CLE credits for attending this program (includes admission and fee to record credit with the Georgia State Bar). Select Premium Ticket option below. BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 THE SPEAKERS  Lisa Moore, Esq. Moore Law Firm Lisa Moore, past Chair of the Entertainment Section for the State Bar of Georgia, is the principal of her own entertainment, intellectual property and art law boutique practice, The Moore Firm, LLC. Ms. Moore previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law where she taught Entertainment Law and Visual Arts and the Law, as well as at Georgia State University where she taught Copyright Law as an adjunct. She lectures frequently around the country on music, book publishing, copyright, art law, film, television, new technology and new media issues. After matriculating at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where, as a Phi Beta Kappa, she received a BA in History and Political Science with Honors and Highest Distinction in 1995. Ms. Moore graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998. During law school, Ms. Moore served on the Managing Board of the Journal of Social Policy and the Law as Articles Development Editor, after which she clerked for the Honorable A. Joe Fish, Chief Judge of the United States District Court in the Northern District of Texas. Ms. Moore joined the law firm of Arnall Golden & Gregory in the fall of 1999 where she worked in the general litigation department and practiced in the areas of entertainment, employment, bankruptcy and intellectual property. Ms. Moore currently represents numerous bands, songwriters, composers, performers, painters, photographers, record labels, music producers, literary authors, poets, screenwriters, production companies, magazines, galleries, actors, managers, directors, graphic and clothing designers, visual artists, voice-over artists and numerous other entertainment clients, including Fortune 500 companies and celebrities on contracts, licensing, copyright, trademark, First Amendment issues and all other legal aspects of the art, entertainment, intellectual property, film, television, music and literary publishing businesses. Her practice focuses exclusively on both litigation and transactional entertainment and intellectual property matters. She is a frequent lecturer and contributor to various law reviews, entertainment journals and related publications. Ms. Moore has previously co-authored the definitive treaty on Art Law in Georgia entitled Art Law in Georgia: A Guide for Artists and Arts Organizations. In recognition of her extensive experience in the entertainment industry, she was recently chosen to serve as Editor of Volume 5 (New Technology) of Matthew Bender Entertainment Industry Contracts, a publication of LEXIS and one of the world’s leading publishers of legal analysis and case law. In 2011, Ms. Moore was named one of 13 lawyers under 40 On The Rise in Georgia by the Fulton County Daily Report. In 2009, she was selected as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers magazine for the Entertainment practice in Georgia and has been the recipient of numerous regional and national awards and accolades for her entertainment practice. In 2005, in recognition of her nonprofit work on behalf of low income Georgia artists and nonprofit arts organizations through Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Ms. Moore was awarded the prestigious “Young Attorney of the Year Award” by the American Bar Association Section of Business Law Committee on Nonprofit Organizations. In 2005, she was also named by LawDragon as one of the top 500 attorneys practicing in the nation. She was one of the youngest lawyers ever to be invited to serve as a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia and she serves, by appointment of the Georgia Supreme Court, as a member of the Unauthorized Practice of Law District 5 Committee. Ms. Moore is licensed to practice in Georgia and Texas.  Stephen S. Sidman, Esq. The Sidman Law Firm, LLC Formerly Artist & Repertoire Director at TVT Records, Mr. Sidman established The Sidman Law Firm where he advises and counsels multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award- winning recording artists, songwriters, record producers and mixers, as well as successful personal managers, corporate executives, record companies and music publishers, regarding transactions and various legal and business issues within the entertainment industries. In his practice he negotiates complex agreements throughout the entertainment industry (focusing on the music business), including product endorsements and a full range of agreements such as high-level recording, music publishing, record distribution, record producer, record mixer, guest and “side” artist deals, multi-artist furnishing, motion picture soundtrack agreements, music supervisor, personal management and talent agency deals. His practice includes copyright transfers, assignments, licenses (including master-use licenses, “sampling” licenses, synchronization licenses, “mechanical” licenses and the like) and registrations. Previously with Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Sidman also represents authors in the negotiation of book publishing agreements; advises and counsels celebrities and other public figures regarding various intellectual property issues and rights concerning the exploitation of their names and likenesses; advises industry-leading media, marketing and promotions companies regarding economic, business and legal issues related to the pursuit of new commercial opportunities and the establishment of new corporate ventures related to the entertainment, media and technology industries; and advises start-up technology companies regarding intellectual property licensing and business development strategies both within and outside of the entertainment industries. He is a member of the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences; and Voting Member of the Country Music Association; a Member of the Board of Directors and Pro Bono Counsel for The Dallas Austin Foundation; a Member of the American Bar Association (Sports and Entertainment Law Forum); and a Member of the State Bar of Georgia (Entertainment and Sports Section). Mr. Sidman is included in the 2010 Best Lawyers in America, selected by Super Lawyers magazine (Rising Stars Edition, 2007 and 2009) and selected by Fulton County Daily Report as one of 12 Atlanta Attorneys On the Rise (August 2008).  Beth B. Moore, Esq. Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta Beth Moore is an entertainment attorney who has just opened her own law practice. Beth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, as well as co-founder and President of the Be Your Own Boss Network, a group for entrepreneurial law students. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist ever since its Atlanta chapter launched in June 2010. Shortly after meeting her future employer at a NARIP panel in August 2010, Beth was hired by The Sidman Law Firm as its first associate, where she specialized in all aspects of the music industry, from record deals to producer agreements to publishing contracts and everything in between. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same critical mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education for all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-04-16 | In Atlanta – Music Publishing Deal Mock Negotiation
You are invited to NARIP’s ART OF THE MUSIC DEAL: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line?  Mock Negotiation of a Music Publishing Deal on Wednesday April 16, 2014 in Atlanta These experts come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. NARIP’s series de-mystifies deal-making and enables the lawyer and non-lawyer alike to come away with a clear grasp of the most important deal points and leverage available. Infinitely better than merely READING about it, see the deal duked out and DONE right before your eyes. Most importantly, you will see HOW a publishing deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! You will learn major areas of negotiation for publishing deals including:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Shawn R. Nolan, Esq. Scott Sanders, Esq. Julie A. Kessler, Esq., NARIP Board Member (moderator). FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday April 16, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 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. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members $75: for attorneys who wish to receive 2.5 CLE credits for attending this program (includes admission and fee to record credit with the Georgia State Bar). BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 THE SPEAKERS  Shawn R. Nolan, Esq. In the early 90s after attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and spending time in the trenches of college radio and local record labels, Shawn began his career in the music industry as the manager for the seminal indie rock band Archers of Loaf. In the late 90s Shawn was employed by Mammoth Records, a joint venture with Buena Vista Music Group, in the A&R department and as the Director of Film/TV licensing. In 2000 he moved to Seattle to take the position of VP of International Marketing & Distribution and Creative Director of Film / TV licensing at Sub Pop Records. There he had the pleasure of working directly with acts such as the Shins, Iron & Wine, Postal Service, Low, Mudhoney, The Constantines and Fruit Bats. While in Seattle he served on the Grammy Association Pacific NW Board of Governors and founded the Musicians Resource Center – an organization whose purpose was to educate musicians and other music industry hopefuls in the customs and practices of various areas of the music industry through the bi-monthly presentation of panel discussions led by national experts. Shawn moved back to the Southeast in 2005 to attend law school at Georgia State University College of Law where he excelled in Intellectual Property law. While in law school, Shawn clerked at Jonathan E. Leonard, P.C., a firm that represents pop and urban artists, producers, writers, publishing companies and record labels. Shawn’s law practice focuses primarily on representation of writers, publishers, record labels, recording artists and other entertainment based companies. Some of Shawn’s clients include MERGE Records, Metz, The AV Club, Kill the Noise, EMA, Basia Bulat, Crooked Fingers, Mount Moriah and Lost in the Trees. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Watts and Andie.  Scott Sanders, Esq. Scott is a graduate of Emory University and University of Tennessee School of Law. After graduation he clerked for Judge E. A. Wright, Senior Judge, Fulton County Civil Court (now Fulton County State Court). For over thirty years he has practiced in Atlanta with his law practice limited to entertainment law in all areas of the entertainment industry [with emphasis on recording artists, producers, songwriters, music publishers, personal managers, authors and independent label representation] regarding contract negotiations, licensing, copyrights, trademarks and related entertainment and intellectual property litigation. Scott has been an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law teaching Entertainment Law from 1993 to the present; a founding member & past Chairman of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia; legal counsel for various arts groups including Friends of Georgia Music Festival, Inc. (sponsoring the Georgia Music Hall of Fame® and the annual GEORGY® awards); and a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (GRAMMY® awards). He has been a frequent speaker at national and regional seminars including “Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industries” sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute in New York; the International Folk Alliance Convention; various legal panels at SXSW in Austin TX; and the annual Southeastern Entertainment Law Symposium – an “out-of-the-country” seminar each November [which Scott initiated and developed in 1989 as Chairman of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section – State Bar of Georgia]. Scott is co-author of the 5th Edition of the leading entertainment law textbook “Law and Business of the Entertainment Industries” (by Biederman, Pierson, Silfen, Glasser, Abdo & Sanders) published by Praeger Publishers. Representative clients include The Producers, The Swimming Pool Q’s, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Arrested Development, Jagged Edge, D4L, etc. Representative litigation includes Scott being selected as the mediator in the case of The Allman Brothers Band vs. Capricorn Records/Polygram; and other high profile cases involving The Black Crowes (the “pie-chart” case televised live on Court TV); the Sugarland partnership dispute; Larry Blackmon (CAMEO) vs. producer Swizz Beatz; cases involving Lowery Music Publishing; and the successful defense of the hip-hop group “D4L” and Warner Music/Atlantic Records in a copyright infringement case finally affirmed in the 11th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals.  Julie Kessler NARIP Atlanta Board Member, Moderator Julie Kessler is a graduate of Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor and a certificate in Transactional Law and Skills. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Music and Philosophy. Julie has worked with ASCAP, at The Coca-Cola Company and with several solo practitioners. She was also on the executive board for Emory’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society. She is an active member of the planning committee for the Atlanta Bar’s annual LawJam and a member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia Sports and Entertainment Law societies. Julie has played alto saxophone for over 15 years and works at the Georgia Theatre, a famous music venue in Athens, Georgia. She looks forward to practicing law to support artists and creatives in the advancement of their careers, and to ensure that their works are respected and protected. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-08-21 | In Atlanta – Music Producer Deal Mock Negotiation
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| 2013-01-16 | In Atlanta – Music Placement Strategies: How To Market & License Music
Music Placement Strategies: How To Market & License Music  on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at SAE Institute in Atlanta, GA Music placement is one of the most effective ways to receive exposure and cut through clutter with new music today. Music placement opportunities have skyrocketed and increased dramatically in importance with the proliferation of media channels. With it, the competition is fierce as more creators and publishers throw their hat (er, songs) into the synch ring. At this NARIP program, two experts discuss this important and fast-growing sector of the business. They will also discuss marketing music for different outlets to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Hear strategies and information sources our experts use to license music, exploit catalogs and maximize opportunities, and how to make and close these deals in ways that keep music buyers coming back for more. YOU WILL LEARN
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Janet R. Wade, Music Clearance & Licensing Expert / Event Producer at a major entertainment company in Atlanta Simon Horrocks, Co-Founder, Affix Music Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT Short Event Link: http://bit.ly/NARIP-Place-Music WHEN Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Record, Music Publishing, and Licensing Executives Music Attorneys, Promoters Brand Marketing, Advertising & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs 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. COST $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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. 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 SPEAKER PROFILES  Janet R. Wade Janet Wade has been a professional in the Music and Entertainment Industry for over 30 years, with expertise in the specialty area of Music Clearance and Synchronization Licensing rights for television and media production since 1990. Janet currently works for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. in Atlanta where she negotiates licensed music deals for the promotions and marketing campaigns for Turner’s networks (including TNT, TBS, TCM, Cartoon Network, TruTV, NBA TV, Turner Sports, CNN), as well as oversees the clearance of rights and licensing of music for TNT Original series productions and for Turner’s Latin American and International networks. Some of the more recent music deals that Janet has negotiated include the promos for TNT Network’s original programming: Dallas; Monday Mornings; Falling Skies; The Closer; Hawthorne; Men of a Certain Age; Leverage; Southland; Memphis Beat; Rizzoli & Isles; and TNT network branding promos. TBS network series include: Conan; Big Bang Theory; Meet The Browns; Family Guy; Lopez Tonight. TNT Sports projects include promos and major campaigns for NBA TV; NBA All-Star Game; NASCAR and Major League Baseball. Cartoon Network projects include promos for Star Wars: Clone Wars; Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force feature film; as well as Cartoon Network’s online games. Janet is also responsible for music used in CNN promos and Public Service Announcements, and various promos and programming for TruTV and the TCM Network; with the music negotiated for use on television, theatrical trailers, radio, Internet, and New Media; as well as social networking sites, special live marketing promotions, mailers, press kits and in-store use. She has also produced various artist showcases at Turner for the employees and specifically the creative divisions at all of Turner’s networks. Before moving from California to Atlanta in 2006, Janet was in charge of all licensed music for Universal Television productions, plus the USA Network and Studios USA. Janet later managed all licensed music for Paramount Pictures Television in Hollywood, California, plus the UPN network, Showtime Network and VH-1 productions. She held the title of Director of Music Clearance and Licensing for all television production at each of these studios. Some of the notable weekly series that she worked on include New York Undercover, Quantum Leap, Law & Order, Star Trek Voyager, Resurrection Boulevard, Girlfriends, and many TV movies including a biography on the artist Meatloaf and another about the Beatles. She is also credited with work on various TV soundtrack CD releases. Under her own music clearance, licensing and consulting business, Janet has worked with recording artists, major corporations and book authors and has notably been credited on several published books. In addition, while serving on the Board of Directors for the Opera League of the Los Angeles Opera, Janet produced several artist showcases, plus many music and educational events for the opera company. Janet continues to mentor and speak on panels to her peers in the music industry, including new songwriters and artists and has also become involved in a few new business ventures currently in development, which include a benefit concert, film production and a radio show. She is also a co-producer/ organizer of the newly launched Music Makers Network, which features regular music industry events intended to promote networking and educational opportunities within all of Atlanta’s music industry. Simon Horrocks, Co-Founder, Affix Music Simon Horrocks and Michael Weeman are the driving force behind Affix Music. Their vision for the company evolved from a shared appreciation of urban music, working relationships with successful producers and recording artists and deep experience in artist management and music publishing. They’ve made it their mission to make licensing easier and more profitable for everyone involved. As a management consultant for Ciara, Simon Horrocks witnessed the global demand for hip-hop while working with the Grammy-winning artist on her first world tour. Simon discovered the supply side of the business when he returned home to Atlanta to work with Devyne Stephens as the GM of Upfront Records, home to Akon & Kandi. A mountain of CDs from hopeful unsigned talent began to grow on his desk. The opportunity to connect supply and demand presented itself when he was asked to find affordable, relevant music for an urban lifestyle project with The Athlete’s Foot. Simon selected a track from one of the producers he was working with, and the net result was a satisfying win-win experience for all involved. Thinking he might be onto something, Simon approached several producers to shop their unplaced music for TV and radio projects. “Yes. Go get me a check!” was their unanimous response. Simon immediately started helping Clear Channel find musical talent for major brand advertisers. From there he landed projects for HBO, BET and Disney. Business was good, but he wondered if the venture would be scalable. After serving as an artist manager and an A&R consultant to MCA Records and Zomba Music Publishing, Michael Weeman was hired as a Writer-Publisher exec to open BMI’s Urban-focused Atlanta office. As the city’s Urban Music community continued to evolve, he left BMI to manage a group of producers and mixers with Multi-Platinum credits, including Ludacris, Lil Jon, David Banner, Bone Crusher and Shop Boyz. Michael was impressed by the resourcefulness and prolificacy of the talent in his stable. He was also struck by the volume of quality music left un-monetized in the rapidly changing music business. He began using his knowledge of music publishing and his law degree to negotiate licensing deals to help his team capitalize on the unplaced music in their catalogs. But the traditional methods of licensing often made the process extraordinarily time-intensive, and the varied collaborations inherent in Urban music creation made the deals cumbersome. There had to be a better way. When Simon and Michael shared their experiences, they agreed the market was hungry for quality urban Music and related genres. They both agreed the conventions of licensing were creating obstacles that were stunting the growth of creativity for music providers and media professionals. And they both agreed that they were uniquely positioned to solve the creative and legal problems that would help break down these obstacles to let the music flow.  Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Board Member An Atlanta native, Chloe is passionate about getting involved with, and leaving a mark on, Atlanta’s music and entertainment industries. After graduating from Georgia State University she began working for a music management company in the public relations and new media marketing departments, and quickly expanded into the college radio promotion and marketing world. From there Chloe joined the board of directors at the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP), and also serves on the PR/marketing committee for Georgia Music Partners, an Atlanta-based non-profit dedicated to promoting the business of music and music technology in Georgia. Most recently, Chloe has dived into music licensing and placement, joining the Affix Music team as the company’s newest associate. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Affix Music NARIP SAE Institute Turner Broadcasting The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2019-09-18 | In Atlanta – Music Marketing Before & Beyond Album Cycles
Music MarketingBefore & Beyond Album Cycles
Wed Sep 18, 2019 in AtlantaNARIP Panels Generate Better Business!
With a 24-hour cycle for content and entertainment, and over 40,000 new releases on Spotify every day, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd.
How does an independent artist and his team get attention in this arena? NARIP’s guest experts will provide strategies and sample marketing plans to do this before, between and beyond album cycles.
Join us at this NARIP program to hear how Reach Records’ DeeDiaz and Playtime Talent Group / Wondaland’s Joy Young create value, get attention and sales for their artist clients.
PANELIST UPDATE: LVRN’s Malia Murray will not appear on NARIP’s panel as originally scheduled, we apoligiuze for any inconvenience.
YOU WILL LEARN
Pre-Release
NARIP programs enable a deep dive into important deals and enable audience questions and direct feedback, making them even more valuable. Most important, attendees meet these key players, paving the way for deals, representation, collaboration and ongoing opportunities, and giving them an edge in a competitive market. Be prepared to take plenty of notes!
GUEST SPEAKERS
 Dee Diaz, Digital Manager, Reach Records
Joy Young, Owner, Playtime Talent Group
With over ten years of professional experience in entertainment, Joy Young has become a respected leader and influencer in the music, tv/film production industries. She has been instrumental in coordinating and executing national promotional campaigns and managed promotional activities, tours and events for a range of major recording artists including Boosie, Webbie, TI, B.o.B., Wiz Khalifa, Musiq Soulchild, Trey Songz, Flo Rida, Tank, Kevin Gates, Janelle Monáe, Jidenna, St. Beauty, Casanova, Nicole Bus, and others. Her television production credits include BET Networks, CBS Broadcasting, the GA Entertainment Gala, Trumpet Awards, TV One, Soul Train Awards, PBS, BET Honors, The Grammys, Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court, FOX and Oxygen Network. She’s the former Southeast Regional Promotion Director at Roc Nation Records (founded by Jay Z) where she managed radio and lifestyle promotions in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. Joy also owns a talent management company called Playtime Talent Group and production company called J.Couture Productions, both based in Atlanta, GA. For the past four years, she has been on the management team for Janelle Monáe, Jidenna, Angela Rye, and St. Beauty at Wondaland, and she briefly served as the Chief Marketing Officer for the 2019 A3C Festival & Conference. As a firm believer in giving back, Joy mentors young women who seek careers in music, entertainment, tv/film, and special events production. She is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women, Inc., an affiliate of SESAC Performing Rights Organization, a member of Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” Marching Band Alumni Association, and a member of Southern University’s Alumni Federation. She has been recognized as a 2017 class of black women millennials “30 under 30” who are leading in media and entertainment industries, she has been acknowledged and named a “Top 20 Millennial” in Atlanta, GA, she won Southern University Alumni Federation’s 2018 “Top 40 Under 40” Award, and has been nominated by her peers for a “Young Professional of the Year” Award in Atlanta, GA for two consecutive years.
 Juliett Rowe, Marketing & Project Management, Madison Records; Founder, Atlanta Record Label Fest, NARIP Board Member and Panel Moderator
Juliett Rowe has spent her career working with indie and DIY musicians, whether writing about artist, helping them strategize or taking late night calls to offer words of encouragement. In 2013, she became head of marketing and promotions for Atlanta indie record label Blood Drunk Records. With ten bands on its roster in various stages of recording and touring, Juliett developed album release plans, secured tour press, and elevated the label to become one of the strongest indie record labels in Atlanta. She realized that many people in the DIY music scene often went unnoticed and unrecognized for their hard work so she created the Atlanta Record Label Fest in 2015. The event showcases people behind the scenes and serves indie record labels by creating an opportunity for networking and building community. It serves fans with cutting-edge musical artists, bridging gaps between genres and sub-cultures. Its first year, the Atlanta Record Label Fest drew hundreds of people. The second year (2016) saw the event expanded to two days and included indie record labels from across the state of Georgia. In 2017 Juliett expanded her artist management and consulting business for independent and DIY artists with Panther Creek Artist Management. She is now handles marketing and project management for Madison Records (Orchard/Sony) on digital marketing and project management initiatives. Juliett has combined her love of music and technology as a Co-Founder and Head of Client Relationships and Marketing with Bandskor, which is building a dashboard to help talent buyers manage and analyze band submissions. Juliett is active not only in the Atlanta music scene, with NARIP and the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy. She understands the need for education, networking, and supporting fellow friends and artists. You can often find her at a show, or hanging out with bands waxing poetic on the value of having a Web site and an email list. JuliettRowe.com
THANK YOU
Special thanks Steve Jones for hosting this event at Georgia State University.
WHEN
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking
7:00 p.m. – Program begins
8:30 p.m. – Break
9:30 p.m. – Program ends
WHERE
Creative Media Industries Institute
Georgia State University
218 Twenty Five Park Place
Atlanta, GA 30303
PER PERSON COST
$15 NARIP Members
$25 Non-Members
BONUS #2
Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of any documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the PREMIUM TICKET option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you shortly after our program.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online: NARIP.com (just scroll down)
2. Phone: 818-769-7007
Pre-paid admission guarantees seating, NARIP Sessions sell out.
All ticket sales final. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation.
NARIP reserves the right to refuse service or admission to anyone.
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| 2017-07-19 | In Atlanta – Music Licensing 101: Making Music Make Money
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| 2014-06-18 | In Atlanta – Music In Games
Music In Games Jump To Registration: Click HERE To Buy Your Ticket NOW  with Andrew Greenberg, Jessica Gore & Rob Hassett, Esq. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Music placement opportunities in video games have skyrocketed. At this NARIP program, we bring in three experts to discuss who’s hiring and licensing music now, where to find buyers and how to make the best deal. Join us for this special session. YOU WILL LEARN
Jessica Gore, Sound Designer and Composer, Xaviant Studios, Video Game Audio Instructor (SAE) Andrew Greenberg, President, Georgia Game Developers Association Rob Hassett, Esq. Lee Morin, Esq. (moderator) WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in games. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday, June, 18, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 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. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 SAE Institute ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Jessica Gore, Sound Designer and Composer, Xaviant Studios, Video Game Audio Instructor (SAE) Always a lover of video games and music technology, Jessica has spent the last ten years wearing many different hats– electronic music producer, music licensing supervisor, ASCAP administrator, and classical piano teacher. All of these worlds combined when she was given the opportunity as a Sound Designer at Xaviant in Atlanta, GA, where she is currently working full-time on her first AAA title, Lichdom: Battlemage. In addition to Lichdom, Jessica has taken on the solo venture of sound designing and composing original music for indie studio Blue Mammoth’s new game Brawlhalla. Both games are currently available on Steam via Early Access. Jessica is a member of faculty at SAE Atlanta and teaches the Video Game Audio course.  Andrew Greenberg, President, Georgia Game Developers Association Andrew Greenberg, best known for designing computer games and roleplaying games, is lead developer on the upcoming Haunted House Tycoon PC/Mac game and the Fading Suns: Noble Armada mobile and tablet game. Andrew co-created the “Fading Suns” roleplaying and computer games and was the original developer of White Wolf’s “Vampire: The Masquerade.” He has credits on more than 50 White Wolf products and more than 20 HDI books. He has also worked on products with other roleplaying game companies, including “Star Trek Next Generation” and “Deep Space Nine.” His computer game credits include Dracula Unleashed, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Emperor of the Fading Suns, Warhammer 40K: Final Liberation, Merchant Prince II, Mall Tycoon, Dungeon Crawlers, Dungeon Lords, The Virtual World of Kaneva, Railroad Tycoon Mobile and the Global Agenda MMO. A fellow with the Mythic Imagination Institute, Andrew is also president of the Georgia Game Developers Association and organizer of the Southeast Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo (SIEGE).  Rob Hassett, Esq. Casey Gilson P.C. Rob Hassett is an attorney in corporate, technology and entertainment law at Casey Gilson P.C. in Atlanta, GA. He was a co-author of Volume 5 on Internet and Interactive Media law of LexisNexis’ ten volume treatise on Entertainment Law entitled Entertainment Industry Contracts. Rob has taught many classes in the Professional Education Program at Ga. Tech. He is the General Counsel and a Member of the Board of the Georgia Game Developer’s Association. He has been a Co-Chair or the Chair of the annual SEIGE Investment Conference for each of the past 3 years. Rob has written many articles which have been published in a variety of publications including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Computer World, Business to Business Magazine, Fulton County Daily Report, the Atlanta Lawyer, Northside Woman Magazine and the Gwinnett Business Journal. Rob has given more than 75 presentations about his areas of expertise. Most of the articles that are law related are reprinted on InternetLegal.com and the ones not law related are published onTellMeSomethingIDontAlreadyKnow.com . Rob has been listed as a SuperLawyer for many years, has the highest ratings for talent and integrity granted by Maratindale.com and is one of only about 20 lawyers in the State of Georgia listed in Best Lawyers in America for copyright law.  Lee Morin, Esq. Lee Morin is an experienced intellectual property professional, having spent nine years in the corporate law departments of global companies and national to regional law firms. After graduating from Georgia State University College of Law and passing the Georgia Bar Exam in 2012, Lee started raising capital for her own firm by contracting for a variety of legal employers including a boutique intellectual property law firm, the intellectual property department of a national law firm, an international manufacturing corporation, and a global technology company. As a contractor, Lee reinforced her experience in transactional matters, litigation, administrative proceedings, trademark prosecution, and copyrights. Lee now manages her own practice, Morin Entertainment Law, L.L.C. As a solo practitioner, Lee works with clients that want to establish and grow a small business in the entertainment industry, which includes music, film, television, fashion, fine art, theater, book publishing, and games. Lee advises clients on business formation and structuring, employment strategies, and securing, enforcing, and licensing their intellectual properties. Lee is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Entertainment and Sports Law Section, the Georgia Game Developers Association, the National Association of Record Industry Professionals, the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, and the Georgia Music Partners, where she sits on the Public Relations Committee. Lee is an Associate Member of The Recording Academy. Get connected. Stay connected. . ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
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| 2012-12-01 | In Atlanta – Music Biz Brunch @ Crossfade Studio
 NARIP Brunch Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 Sponsored by Crossfade Studio We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Altanta-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, Nov 29 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! 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! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, Nov 29 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Crossfade Studio 555 Whitehall St SW Unit B Atlanta GA 30303 COST $5 for NARIP members $10 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. THANK YOU Special thanks to Blue Rocks and Crossfade Studios for hosting this brunch. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2012-07-21 | In Atlanta – Music Biz Brunch @ Big City Thinking
NARIP Brunch Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, July 21, 2012 Sponsored by Big City Thinking We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Altanta-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! 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! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Big City Thinking 612 Glenwood Place SE East Atlanta, GA 30316 Tel: 404-507-2281 COST $5 for NARIP members $10 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. THANK YOU Special thanks to Zachary Caplan and Big City Thinking for hosting this brunch. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email simone AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
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| 2014-03-19 | In Atlanta – Modern Artist Development Strategies
Modern Artist Development Strategies  on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta Photo (L-R): James Barber, Steve Jones DETAILS Artist development is vital to the health of our industry. As this function is cut to the bone at most labels, the artist development executive’s role becomes even more important to help shape and guide talent from the studio to the marketplace. In this NARIP session, you will discover the magic and the mystery of artist development, who’s getting signed (and who’s not), choosing the right producer, getting the attention of producers and A&R execs, signing with a major or indie, and more. Get an insider’s peek at the economic and artistic realities of the fastest-changing, hottest business in the world and don’t miss this intimate, unique and interactive learning experience. TO BE DISCUSSED
NARIP Members Get Feedback From Panelists. NARIP members have the opportunity to have one (1) song played live at our event to receive direct feedback from our guest experts. Only NARIP member material will be selected to receive feedback (one submission per member). To have YOUR (or your artist’s) material critiqued by our expert panel, fill out the form you receive in the auto-responder when your online registration is complete.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS James Barber Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson, Blo Entertainment JUST ADDED Steve Jones, Brash Music Beth Moore, Esq., NARIP Board Member (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, March 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:30 p.m. – Program begins (general panel with Q&A) 8:15 p.m. – Break 8:30 p.m. – Pitch portion of program begins 10:00 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. 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. COST $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-Members BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 with credit card. 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Scott Kieklak at SAE Institute of Technology for hosting this event. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP SAE Institute of Technology LIKE US, LOVE US, FOLLOW US! @JoBloEnt @NARIP ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  James Barber James Barber got into the music business when he randomly tagged along with his roommate to the orientation meeting at the college radio station. Two months later, he was music director. Since then, he’s made $$$ as an independent radio promoter, tour manager, music publisher, indie label production coordinator, band manager, major label A&R guy, rock critic, reissue/catalog manager, record producer and freelance consultant/spiritual leader. Career highlights include managing Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ during the “Straight to Hell”/“Fly Me Courageous” years, doing A&R at Geffen/DGC during the ‘90s and producing Ryan Adams. Only some of that stuff on the Internet is true.  Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson, Blo Entertainment Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson is an entertainment manger specializing in music.He manages and consults artists, producers, songwriters, DJs and actors. Blo Entertainment has a digital distribution partnership with Ingrooves / Fontana. Select clients (past and present) include Outkast, Ying Yang Twins, producers Organized Noize, Producer Isaac Hayes III, Goodie Mob, writer Rob A, actor and radio show host Braxton Cosby and actor / radio show host Staci Jae Johnson and others. He has worked in the music business in Atlanta for 20+ years.  Steve Jones, Brash Music Steve is a music lifer. He joined the school orchestra in the 4th grade, and then in the 7th grade sold his sax, bought a guitar and has been rockin’ ever since. Steve played in a band called “The Jades” (is that 60’s enough for you) during high school. Two years of radio followed seven years of college. Then, after a stint producing the weekly syndicated radio show “Rock ‘N Roll Roots”, it was time to go to work for a major label. 1978 saw the start of a 26 year run with Atlantic Records. The first 10 years were in radio promotion, where he worked with The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Chic, U2, INXS, Bette Midler, Genesis, Foreigner, The Spinners, Yes, Laura Branigan, Debbie Gibson and some others he’s forgotten about. Then in 1988, he moved over to the marketing/sales side of Atlantic and was instrumental in the development of the careers of Hootie & The Blowfish, Edwin McCain, Seven Mary Three, Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul and Tori Amos, among others. 2004 brought on another WMG “downsizing” and Steve became the one Atlantic let get away. He saw this as an opportunity to join the fine folks at Brash Music on their path of re-thinking the music business. In his role as CEO of Brash, he has aided in the development of the careers of Anthony David, Aaron Shust and Gungor. Steve is a Visiting Instructor in the School of Music at Georgia State University and also sits on the Board of Governors for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy. Beth Moore, Esq. NARIP Board Member, Panel Moderator Beth B. Moore, Esq. is an entertainment attorney at The Beth B. Moore Law Firm and manages Atlanta-based country/rock act The Law Band. She received her undergraduate degree from UGA, her law degree from GSU, and her professional training from The Sidman Law Firm in Buckhead where she was hired shortly after meeting her future employer (Steve Sidman) at a NARIP panel. She launched her own law practice in 2012, and now represents artistic talent and entrepreneurs in music, film, television and other creative industries. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist and volunteer since the chapter’s inception in June 2010, and served as Executive Director of NARIP’s Atlanta chapter from 2012-2013. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education to all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-10-15 | In Atlanta – Modern A&R & Talent Acquisition Practices
Modern A&R & Talent Acquisition Practices Play your music for A&R Execs  With Serge Durant, Raychel Jones & Kevin Shine Wednesday, October 15, 2014 YOU WILL LEARN
ABOUT NARIP A&R SESSIONS Our inaugural NARIP A&R Session with Ron Fair, Chief Creative Officer / Executive Vice President – Virgin Records America (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas), launched NARIP’s series with some of the best A&R executives in the business today. At each NARIP A&R Sessions, A&R execs listen and respond to material presented to them. Scroll down for more details and short video. BONUS #1 NARIP Members Get Feedback To Music From Guest Experts. A limited number of NARIP members have the opportunity to have one (1) song played live at our event to receive direct feedback from our guest experts. Only NARIP member material will be selected to receive feedback (one submission per member). To have YOUR (or your artist’s) material critiqued, fill out the form you receive in the auto-responder when your online registration is complete.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Serge Durand, A&R Consultant, Atlantic Records / Jermain Dupri’s So So Def Management Raychel Jones, I Beat Daily Kevin Shine, The F.I.R.M., Executive Consultant / A&R for Reckless Recording / Universal Rich Rolyn, Beautiful Noyze, NARIP Board Member (moderator). THANK YOU Thank you to SAE Institute for hosting our event! WHEN Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 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. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking opportunities in the modern music business. COST $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-Members 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). NARIP A&R PITCH SESSIONS NARIP proudly presents A&R Pitch Sessions. Meet the industry’s top A&R execs, pitch them music for their current needs and artists who take outside material in an intimate setting, and receive their immediate feedback. More dates announced soon! Watch this 7-minute video of recent NARIP A&R Pitch Sessions and hear the results! FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS  SERGE DURAND A&R Consultant Atlantic Records and Jermain Dupri’s So So Def Management Raised in Jamaica Queens, NY, never once did this ALL-CITY basketball player Serge Durand think that his love for music would turn into a successful career. After moving to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University, he met recently retired Bad Boy recording artist Ma$e, which gave him his first look at the ins and outs of the music industry. Upon Ma$e’s return to rap in 2004, Serge assisted him which entailed being in the studio with the hitmaker / songwriter day and night. Watching Ma$e create sparked Serge’s interest in A&R. He credits his “Ear for a Hit” to Ma$e. In 2005, a chance encounter with producer NO I.D would be the first of many new open doors for Serge, who went on to manage NO I.D. Two years later, one meeting led to another and the legendary Jermaine Dupri hired Serge as the Creative Director of A&R of his publishing company Dieniahmar Music Publishing. Dieniahmar’s roster includes award winning songwriter Cristyle (Mariah Carey “Touch My Body”), Nitt i(Young Joc “It’s Going Down”), Natural Disaster (Soulja Boy “Turn My Swag On”), L Roc (Usher “Yeah”, Nelly “Grillz”), Marvelous J (Rocko “This Morning”), Marcus John (Day 26 “I Need That”), Free Agentz, and Young Juve. Countless hours spent in Atlanta studios placing songwriters with producers, looking for the next big thing finally paid off when Atlantic Records Executive Vice President of A&R, Mike Caren caught wind of Serges’ hustle and work ethic, and him as an A&R Consultant in 2009. As he continues to work on projects for artists such as T.I., Plies, Trey Songz, Pleasure P, and Flo-Rida he strives to be the best at what he does. Never complacent, he is eager to change the game and offers advice to anyone who will listen. Currently Serge works with Jermain Dupri’s So So Def Management company and manages a team of producers.  RAYCHEL JONES A&R Management While still in college, Raychel Jones founded A&R Management to manage local upcoming talented artists, producers, and songwriters and assist them to achieve their career goals. She also got her first industry job at that time as a college marketing rep for SoSo Def and Interscope Records. She coordinated meet and greets, radio interviews and marketing campaigns for Interscope artists such as Keyshia Coles, Robin Thicke, Souljah Boy, Rick Boy, Keri Hilson and others. Her senior year feeling the need to fill a void for producers, she created I Beat Daily and the Official Producers Battle was established. The event created a platform for upcoming producers to showcase their talents for industry executives. I Beat Daily grew as the largest and most anticipated event not only for producers but also for artists and music lovers in Virginia. The event has expanded to Raleigh, NC and Atlanta, GA, now a meeting point for upcoming producers and major label executives. I Beat Daily has garnered participation from Atlantic, Interscope, Sony, and Epic. Kalief Brown (APG), Tano (Song BMG), and Razhjah (A$AP Ferg “Let it Go”) are just couple of producer who have came up from I Beat Daily. Raychel also worked with Ray Daniels, VP of A&R for Epic Records, in addition to his management company R.A.Y.D.A.R, home to Epic recording artist Curtis Fields and hit songwriters Rock City. Currently Raychel manages producer Razjah who produced the latest single for A$AP Ferg (Let it Go).  KEVIN SHINE,CEO The F.I.R.M., Executive Consultant/A&R for Reckless Recording / Universal A native of Chicago, Kevin Shine is CEO of the F.I.R.M., an entrepreneur, music industry executive / consultant and professor of music studies. He is known for his contribution as an educator to Columbia College in Chicago, where he taught music classes and was responsible for 70% of the students obtaining employment or internships in the music business. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Service Award presented to him by the college in recognition of his commitment in training and teaching students. Kevin also lectured at New York University (NYU) on contract negotiations, and speaks at industry conferences nationwide. He mentors up-and-coming artists who aspire to be in the business of music, as well as assisting with the early development of careers of established artists like Kanye West, Da Internz and Kevin Shek’spere Briggs, to name a few. As an A&R consultant, Shine has contributed his skills on R&B singer, R. Kelly’s Grammy nominated “Untitled” album, secured a major record deal for Jive Records artist Jacob Latimore, and has recently worked with Grammy Award winning gospel singers Ann Nesby and Kim Burrell. Shine is currently working with Reckless Recordings/Universal as a Executive Consultant / A&R, developing his own music-related TV show. He is creator of Writing Sessions America, ATL (#WSAATL) Unplugged “mixer” at Apache Café in Atlanta, for singers and songwriters who network with a common goal to bring more balance back to music culture. Kevin’s motto is “always be humble, stay focused, yet F.I.R.M.  RICH ROLYN Beautiful Noize, NARIP Board Member (moderator) A native ATLien, Rich has been a fixture of the Atlanta music scene for years. Starting out as a Mixtape & Talent Show DJ, his natural progession into production was inevitable. He founded a production company (Beautiful Noyze) and also runs a project studio (Ammo Lounge Studios) and Blog (The Rolyn Report). Professional Associations include: NARIP, SESAC, GMP and GMIA.. Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
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| 2013-02-13 | In Atlanta – Managing Artist Careers From Start To Success: A Conversation with Red Light Management’s Charlie Brusco & Sterling Bacon
Managing Artist Careers From Start To Success A Conversation with Red Light Management’s Charlie Brusco & Sterling Bacon  on Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 at SAE Institute in Atlanta, GA Managing artists to achieve their maximum career potential and commercial success is the subject of NARIP’s next program. This program will feature artist managers who have successfully developed artists into rewarding, long-lasting careers and helped them to become household names. YOU WILL LEARN
Don’t miss this insider’s peek into one of the most important jobs in the modern music business. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles):
TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT Short Event Link: http://bit.ly/NARIP-Manage-ATL WHEN Wednesday, February 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Record, Music Publishing, and Licensing Executives Music Attorneys, Promoters Brand Marketing, Advertising & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs 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. COST $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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. 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 SPEAKER PROFILES Sterling Bacon Red Light Artist Management  Sterling began his career in the music business in 1996 as an assistant at an Atlanta recording studio. After a brief stint with an independent record label the following year, he shifted his focus to artist management and began working at Alliance Artists in 1998. Over the past 15 years, he has worked with such acts as Bad Company, STYX, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tesla, Thin Lizzy, Pop Evil, SHIROCK, Don Felder & Bo Bice. Currently an Artist Manager at Red Light Management, he manages the country band Connor Christian & Southern Gothic and handles day-to-day operations for the bands STYX, Almost Kings, Don Felder, Outlaws, Blackhawk and more. Sterling also served as the product manager for Pazzo Music, an independent record label launched in 2008 by Alliance Artists, in partnership with industry veteran George Cappellini and Fontana Distribution. In addition to his artist management and record label duties, Sterling designed, developed and maintains a custom-built database application, created for the purpose of managing the information and workflow of all touring operations for Red Light Management’s clients. He also handles much of the graphic and web design for Red Light’s clients. An Atlanta native, Sterling’s path in music began at an early age with piano and trumpet lessons, but it was his first purchase of an electric guitar at the age of 15 and The Who’s “Tommy” that solidified his path. Prior to beginning his career on the business side of music, Sterling played in a Denver-based band for several years. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder, and lives in the Atlanta area with his wife and two children. Sterling is an Executive Committee Member with Georgia Music Partners and a member of the Recording Academy’s Atlanta Chapter.  Charlie Brusco Red Light Artist Management Charlie Brusco’s early love of rock and roll music has led to one of the industry’s most successful careers in artist management. In the early 70s, Brusco discovered and managed The Outlaws, who were the first act signed to Clive Davis’ Arista Records in 1973. His work with this multi-platinum southern rock giant paved the way for his relationship with classic rock radio legend Lynyrd Skynyrd. His successful revival of Skynyrd’s career brought other classic rock acts to his door such as Bad Company, Peter Frampton, Survivor, Tesla, John Waite, Thin Lizzie and Styx. Charlie was born in Pittsburgh, PA and at 14 formed his own band which won a recording session with RCA Records. After college he moved to Tampa, FL and founded Southern Bay Productions. After discovering The Outlaws he moved to Macon, GA and then to Atlanta, GA in 1976. He created High Tide Management, Inc. The company was wildly successful and in 1979 The Outlaws sold out Madison Square Garden. During Jimmy Carter’s victorious run for the White House in 1976, Charlie arranged and produced many concerts for the benefit of Carter’s campaign. He began to promote concerts in addition to his managerial duties. During that time he promoted the benefit Amnesty International Concert at the Omni in 1986 with Bill Graham and Alex Cooley. Stars such as U2, The Police and Bryan Adams appeared. Ten years after the tragic 1977 plane crash, Charlie reunited the survivors of Lynyrd Skynyrd and they have successfully toured up to the present day. In 1996 he also reunited the members of Styx and they had the most successful tour of their 20+ year career. At present, they are even hotter, selling out venues all over the country. They appeared at the Super Bowl twice in recent years. The day after the heartbreaking events of 9/11/2001 Charlie and Styx decided they could not just stand by and do nothing. During one phone call “Volunteers for America” was conceived. Charlie and his staff put together, in only 3 weeks, two benefit concerts. Appearing at the Atlanta and Dallas concerts were Styx, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Kansas, Peter Frampton, Eddie Money, John Waite, Survivor, Mark Farner and was MC’d by Drew Carey. Charlie got hotels to donate rooms, airlines to give him lower prices, buses, trucks, sound and lights all donated or did the job at rock bottom prices. The artists and all the crew took no money for their efforts. These concerts netted $575,000 and in November 2001, Charlie, members of his staff, members of Styx, Journey and REO Speedwagon stood at the ruins of The World Trade Center and presented a check for $550,000 to the Port Authority Police World Trade Survivor Fund. $25,000 was given straight to 2 individuals which included Kelly Lee, widow of well-known tour carpenter Danny Lee who was killed on the flight from Boston going home for the birth of his second child. In 2002 two concerts were done at the Meadowlands in New Jersey and in Cleveland. Participating in the proceeds that year was the Port Authority Police and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Educational Fund. Charlie was honored in 2005 with NARAS’ prestigious Hero’s Award along with Coretta Scott King and Usher. His good friend, Jon Bon Jovi presented him to the audience and Styx was his musical guest. In 2010 he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame as a non-performer with Styx James “JY” Young and Tommy Shaw doing the honors. In January 2012 Charlie joined the prestigious Red Light Management that manages artists such as The Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Alicia Keyes, Tim McGraw and many, many more. His office became the Atlanta Red Light Office. RLM has offices in NYC, Nashville, Los Angeles, Denver, London and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. He sits on the Board of TJ Martell Cancer Organization and NARAS. Charlie has been active in Grammys in the Schools and sat on the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Beth B. Moore, Esq. Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta Beth Moore is an entertainment attorney who has just opened her own law practice. Beth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, as well as co-founder and President of the Be Your Own Boss Network, a group for entrepreneurial law students. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist ever since its Atlanta chapter launched in June 2010. Shortly after meeting her future employer at a NARIP panel in August 2010, Beth was hired by The Sidman Law Firm as its first associate, where she specialized in all aspects of the music industry, from record deals to producer agreements to publishing contracts and everything in between. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same critical mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education for all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Affix Music NARIP SAE Institute The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
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| 2013-06-12 | In Atlanta – How To Use Google Hangouts To Build Your Business
You are invited to NARIP’s How To Use Google Hangouts To Build Your Business: Live Music, Meetings, Fan Interaction & More on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Atlanta And this utility is free. Independent artists have embraced this tool, as have artists such as Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Imogen Heap who use Google Hangouts to debut new songs and interact with fans. Learn how to use Google Hangouts to build YOUR business and if you can’t attend this special NARIP session person, attend online! We at NARIP have been enjoying the use of this new technology which enables NARIP members across the US and around the world to “attend” NARIP events online when they can’t be there in person. You can increase your audience too! At this live, step-by-step walk-through, you will learn the following:
ALSO So you’ve mastered Google Hangouts, now what?
Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) TBA Eric Newcomer, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday June 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 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. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 ICON Studios L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. 42 Revenue Streams NARIP SAE Institute of Technology ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Eric Newcomer Board Member, NARIP Atlanta Born in the small Western Maryland town of Cumberland, Eric was exposed to music at an early age from his grandfather gathering with friends for jam sessions on the front porch to his mother performing in a band. He developed an appreciation for the business side, starting his journey to find, develop and foster emerging artists. Now in Atlanta, Georgia for 23+ years he is entrenched in the entertainment community as a member of The Recording Academy’s Atlanta Chapter, as well as the Georgia Music Partners and sits on Board for the National Association for Record Industry Professionals. A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Music Business Institute. Eric has worked with production companies on events including concerts for Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Puff Daddy (at the time), George Strait, Alan Jackson, Smashing Pumpkins, Seether, Puddle of Mud, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones Steel Wheel Tour, as well as Music Midtown where he worked on stage with Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Godsmack, Evanescence, Shinedown, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Cowboy Mouth and others. He then designed the Downtown Sounds LIVE! concert series and is ready to launch the second year in association with a few key partnerships. His involvement in film and television has garnered him opportunities to perform in Livin’ Large, The Rose and The Jackal, Glory, Drop Dead Diva, and What To Expect When Expecting. Set up for distribution and several touring situations with established national artists through CAA, Eric is constantly on the lookout for committed, focused talent. His passions don’t stop there. He is very passionate about OUR Earth and the way we treat it. He is developing a plan to include a multi-city tour to empower and entertain. The tour will educate young and old on the importance of being environmentally conscious, how to live healthy and make a difference. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-08-21 | In Atlanta – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA 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.
Bram Bessoff, Partner, Indie Hitmaker Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director (moderator) Other speakers TBA. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday, September 18, 2013 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 understand and capitalize on opportunities in the live concert sector. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Can’t attend in person? Then join us via a Google Hangout from anywhere with Internet access. And if the time doesn’t work for you and you can’t attend live or online, register anyway and you won’t miss a thing. You’ll get the audio and all the other bonuses, within 72 hours after the program. 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 $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 SAE Institute of Technology ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Bram Bessoff, Partner Indie Hitmaker Bram Bessoff’s career is a mash-up of music and technology which come together as Indiehitmaker (IHM). Part of the new music industry, IHM offers a music service once unavailable to the masses of artists who still sell music in today’s market. Backed by PolyPlat Records, the label he co-owns, and powered by Blue Mountain Technologies, his software development company, IHM helps independent artists advance their careers by enabling them to report live venue sales to SoundScan, a service once only available to signed artists. This makes technology available, affordable and easy to use for every one of the 300,000+ independent artists currently touring and performing in the US and a way to leverage the only industry-accepted sales metric, SoundScan, to get on the Billboard Charts. IHM has serviced 100+ artists since inception, with more than a dozen of them charting on SoundScan and Billboard, and with one even hitting number one on the coveted Heatseekers album charts. Bram’s music industry experience started nearly two decades ago as the drummer for Soup, a regional touring act. After its disbandment, Bram started SoundArt Management to help other independent artists (Pepper’s Ghost, Dr. Dan, Fashion Bomb) make the jump from indie to signed. SoundArt also focused on tour management heading the Virgin College Mega Tour for four years in a row, until he met Atlanta indie rockers State of Man with whom he soon partnered to form Indiehitmaker. Bram’s expertise in technology brought IHM to life. All while touring, playing 150+ shows a year, Bram was the marketing & creative director, UI designer and usability expert for CompeteNet Inc., a technology company servicing clients such as IBM, HP/Compaq, Northrop Grumman, DOD (U.S. Army), Xerox, Unisys, Sun, EDS, and Scottrade with Web-based competitive intelligence, simulation training and distance learning solutions. He left CompeteNet and started Blue Mountain Technologies with the company’s CTO and lead developer. Today they provide cutting edge, cross platform technology solutions for software development across the Web, cloud and mobile devices. A frequent speaker a industry conferences in Atlanta and around the US, Bram is now focused on live music production and helping artists get the most out of their live show. He also helps artists break into Chinese and Far East touring markets as brand ambassadors to the countless music fans in the Orient. Look for Bram’s live music production workshop to be featured at several upcoming music conferences around the country this year.  Chloe Peacock NARIP Atlanta Executive Director An Atlanta native, Chloe is passionate about the city’s growing music and entertainment industries. A Georgia State University graduate, Chloe worked for a local music management company in the public relations and new media marketing departments, and quickly expanded her responsibilities into college radio promotion and marketing. Chloe volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) in 2010 and was invited to join the Board of Directors in 2011. She also serves on the PR and marketing committee for Georgia Music Partners, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the business of music and music technology in Georgia. In 2011 Chloe dove into music licensing and joined Affix Music, a licensing and placement company specializing in urban music. Building on her licensing experience at Affix, Chloe just accepted a position in the National Alliances department at Live Nation Entertainment, where she focuses on artist rights and national festival sponsorship and sales. Other speakers TBA. Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-09-18 | In Atlanta – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked  on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Photo (L-R): Bram Bessoff, Brad Broadrick, Brandon Mize
Bram Bessoff, Partner, Indie Hitmaker Brandon Mize, Rival Entertainment Brad Broadrick, Talent Buyer, Rock Solid Entertainment Presents Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director (moderator) FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday, September 18, 2013 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 understand and capitalize on opportunities in the live concert sector. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Can’t attend in person? Then join us via a Google Hangout from anywhere with Internet access. And if the time doesn’t work for you and you can’t attend live or online, register anyway and you won’t miss a thing. You’ll get the audio and all the other bonuses, within 72 hours after the program. 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 $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 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 Centerstage Atlanta Rival Entertainment Rock Solid Entertainment Presents NARIP SAE Institute of Technology ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Bram Bessoff, Partner Indie Hitmaker Bram Bessoff’s career is a mash-up of music and technology which come together as Indiehitmaker (IHM). Part of the new music industry, IHM offers a music service once unavailable to the masses of artists who still sell music in today’s market. Backed by PolyPlat Records, the label he co-owns, and powered by Blue Mountain Technologies, his software development company, IHM helps independent artists advance their careers by enabling them to report live venue sales to SoundScan, a service once only available to signed artists. This makes technology available, affordable and easy to use for every one of the 300,000+ independent artists currently touring and performing in the US and a way to leverage the only industry-accepted sales metric, SoundScan, to get on the Billboard Charts. IHM has serviced 100+ artists since inception, with more than a dozen of them charting on SoundScan and Billboard, and with one even hitting number one on the coveted Heatseekers album charts. Bram’s music industry experience started nearly two decades ago as the drummer for Soup, a regional touring act. After its disbandment, Bram started SoundArt Management to help other independent artists (Pepper’s Ghost, Dr. Dan, Fashion Bomb) make the jump from indie to signed. SoundArt also focused on tour management heading the Virgin College Mega Tour for four years in a row, until he met Atlanta indie rockers State of Man with whom he soon partnered to form Indiehitmaker. Bram’s expertise in technology brought IHM to life. All while touring, playing 150+ shows a year, Bram was the marketing & creative director, UI designer and usability expert for CompeteNet Inc., a technology company servicing clients such as IBM, HP/Compaq, Northrop Grumman, DOD (U.S. Army), Xerox, Unisys, Sun, EDS, and Scottrade with Web-based competitive intelligence, simulation training and distance learning solutions. He left CompeteNet and started Blue Mountain Technologies with the company’s CTO and lead developer. Today they provide cutting edge, cross platform technology solutions for software development across the Web, cloud and mobile devices. A frequent speaker a industry conferences in Atlanta and around the US, Bram is now focused on live music production and helping artists get the most out of their live show. He also helps artists break into Chinese and Far East touring markets as brand ambassadors to the countless music fans in the Orient. Look for Bram’s live music production workshop to be featured at several upcoming music conferences around the country this year. Brandon Mize Rival Entertainment Brandon Mize is the Talent Buyer for Rival Entertainment in Atlanta, GA where he is responsible for booking three venues: Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. Other events that Mize has been responsible for include Party in the Park, The Virginia Highlands Summer Fest, The Steamhouse Oyster Fest., The Dogwood Festival and Mid-Summer Music Festival. Mize graduated from the University of Tennessee of Knoxville in 1998 with a degree in Communications. While attending college he spent part of his time booking at local clubs. Brandon’s passion for music brought him to Atlanta in 2001 to pursue a carrier in the music business. Mize started at a small booking agency called Metro Talent Group then moved over to the talent buying world with Rival Entertainment..  Brad Broadrick, Talent Buyer Rock Solid Entertainment Presents Rock Solid Entertainment is an Atlanta, Georgia based talent buyer, booking agent and producer specializing local Atlanta community music festivals, college and university bookings around the southeast and private and corporate events as well as national touring acts in clubs and venues in Athens and Atlanta as well as some surrounding cities. RSE’s goal is to provide the best possible entertainment for the budget at each specific event. RSE’s events have included the 99X Locals Only Concert series at Wild Wing Café, Virginia-Highlands Summerfest, Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest, Dunwoody Beer Festival, Miller Lite Chili Cook Off, East Andrews Spring and Fall Music Festivals (featuring artists like Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Cowboy Mouth, The Samples and Better Than Ezra), Buckhead Beach Party, Draft on Taft, Atlanta Flower Power Party, Blue Heeler and the My South Rocks Concert Series. Corporate clients included Atlanta Braves, Turner South, Macy’s, Direct TV, 99X, Q100, DAVE FM, 97.1 The River, Star 94, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Jack Daniels, Rush Energy Drink, Hi-Fi Buys, and Tweete. Chloe Peacock NARIP Atlanta Executive Director An Atlanta native, Chloe is passionate about the city’s growing music and entertainment industries. A Georgia State University graduate, Chloe worked for a local music management company in the public relations and new media marketing departments, and quickly expanded her responsibilities into college radio promotion and marketing. Chloe volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) in 2010 and was invited to join the Board of Directors in 2011. She also serves on the PR and marketing committee for Georgia Music Partners, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the business of music and music technology in Georgia. In 2011 Chloe dove into music licensing and joined Affix Music, a licensing and placement company specializing in urban music. Building on her licensing experience at Affix, Chloe just accepted a position in the National Alliances department at Live Nation Entertainment, where she focuses on artist rights and national festival sponsorship and sales. Get connected. Stay connected. 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