New Music Seminar

Schedule

From the co-founder and director of the legendary New Music Seminar comes a seminar for the NEW business of music. This low-cost event will give you the tools and knowledge to survive in this ever-changing industry and step into tomorrow’s music business today. Two days packed with sessions filled with vital information on how to see it and how to do it. Every delegate receives the NMS New Music Business Guidebook, an invaluable guide filled with useful promotion and marketing tips, contact information, forms and guidelines on how to succeed no matter what genre of music you are in.

The NMS Networking Lounges spread throughout the seminar is the place to meet your next business partners. Come visit with our NMS Partners, set up a meeting in the comfort of the various NMS Lounges where you can eat, drink and make the contacts you will need to succeed. In addition to the 5 Movements and series of 18 Minute Intensives, on Day 2 our NMS Breakout Sessions throughout the day will give you the specialized knowledge and instructions on a variety of fields that include influential industry leaders discussing new marketing opportunities, legal, publishing and songwriting, touring and other important areas in which to advance your career. You’ll also have a chance to Meet The Authors of some of the best-selling books and DVD collections in the music industry one-on-one.

MONDAY, JULY 19th

NMS Opening Night Party at Webster Hall

6:00 PM

Registration Opens
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM

NMS Opening Remarks

Co-hosted by comedians Margaret Cho and Rob Cantrell and John Clarke of Q104 FM.
Come network at the cocktail reception and meet the attending delegates, set up meetings for the convention and help celebrate the start of the New Music Seminar. The NMS Opening remarks will kick off the start of the evening showing the latest trends, where the business is at and where it will be going to give you valuable information to succeed.
8:30 PM

Performances Begin

Featuring Cu Cu Diamanttes, Kat DeLuna, Mickey Factz, Rob Cantrell, Naughty by Nature, Matt White & iPad DJ Rana Sobhany
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TUESDAY, July 20th

Day 1: Webster Hall
Throughout the seminar, visit the NMS Lounge to network, hold meetings or grab a bite to eat. Catering provided by Vitella’s Cucina.

8:30 AM

Registration Opens
9:45 AM — 10:30 AM

State of the Internet Address

From Tom Silverman (NMS Co-Founder) & Eric Garland (Big Champagne)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

First Movement

The Next Music Business Unveiled
It is no longer about records. It is about Artists and Fans; How to cultivate fans, how to harvest them. The buzzword for the next music business will be FRM-Fan Relationship Management. The only way to be successful in the new music business is to redefine success.
Conductor: Ariel Hyatt (Ariel Publicity & Cyper PR)
Players: Eric Garland (Big Champagne), Jay Frank (CMT), Mike Doernberg (ReverbNation), Gwen Lipsky (SoundThinking)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Meet the Authors

Come meet the authors of some of the best-selling books and DVD collections in the music industry one-on-one. Network, get their advice and purchase their books at The New Music Seminar merchandise stand.
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Peter Thall, Esq.
Ariel Hyatt
Bryan Calhoun
Jay Frank

1:00 PM

Gibson Guitar Giveaway

All registered delegates at NMS NYC 2010 are automatically registered to win. Must be present to win.
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM

NMS 18 Minute Intensives

Four 18-minute talks, on how artists, no matter where they are at in their career, can make more money.
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1:30 PM

Tony Van Veen (Discmakers, CD Baby)

1:50 PM

Bob Cramer & Phil Antoniades (Nimbit)

2:10 PM

Martin Atkins (Tour: Smart, Invisible Records)

2:30 PM

Ralph Simon (Mobilium)

2:50 PM

Brian Meece (RocketHub)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Second Movement

The future of media
In a world beyond the concept of CPM and reach and frequency, how will new artists break? The web is truly worldwide and potentially infinite. As media migrates to the web over the next 10 years, how will that change what breaks and how?
Conductor: Peter Kafka (All Things Digital)
Players: Frank Cooper (PepsiCo), Joe Kennedy (Pandora), David Goodman (CBS Interactive), Courtney Holt (MySpace Music), Richard Yaffa (GroupM), Alex Cameron (Emmis NY)
8:00 PM

“ARTIST ON THE VERGE” FINALS

Santo’s Party House
96 Lafayette Street (One block south of Canal Street), (212) 584-5492
Cocktail Hour 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performances begin at 9:00 PM
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Hosted by Matt Pinfield and Leslie Fram of 101.9 WRXP and John Clarke of Q104 FM. Come network and hear the hottest Artists who are the finalists from a national talent search who have met the criteria of rising above the noise ceiling and doing it on their own without the help of a major or major independent label. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 21st at NMS and receive over $25,000 worth of musical equipment, services and consultations from the new leaders of the music industry and other valuable prizes to take their career to the next level. Santo’s Party House is a two-level, 8000 square foot music venue. This award winning venue has an unrivaled sound system with areas within the venue to network with others. Your NMS Badge gains you complimentary admission at the door.

THE “ARTIST ON THE VERGE” FINALS IS NOT AN OPEN CONTEST FOR ARTISTS TO SUBMIT MUSIC TO NMS, BUT ARE CHOSEN FROM ARTISTS THROUGH RESEARCH OF THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE THE GREATEST CHANCE OF SUCCESS TO BREAK THROUGH NATIONALLY BASED ON MUSIC SALES, TOURING HISTORY, MERCHANDISE SALES, MEDIA (BOTH ONLINE AND PRINT) AND OTHER FACTORS BY THE NMS MUSIC COMMITTEE. SOLICITATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

WEDNESDAY, July 21st

Day 2: Webster Hall

8:30 AM

Registration Opens
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Third Movement

Your Live Tour: How to Rise Above the Glut, Get Beyond the 300 Ticket Barrier, Make More Money and Prepare for the Warfare That Lies Ahead:
How do you get to the 300 ticket mark in multiple markets or gain the coveted opening act slot and make money as a touring musician. Learn the simple steps, do’s and don’ts and secrets from those who are making the decisions.
Conductor: Martin Atkins (Tour:Smart, Invisible Records)
Players: Corrie Christopher (Agent, VP APA), Jim Glancy (Partner, Bowery Presents), Stephane Minier (Founder, Distortion Concerts), Steve Ferguson (Paradigm)
12:00 PM – 1:50 PM

NMS 18 Minute Intensives

Four 18-minute talks, on how artists, no matter where they are at in their career, can make more money.
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12:00 PM

Michael Doernberg (Reverbnation)

12:20 PM

Chris Vinson (Bandzoogle)

12:40 PM

John Simson (Soundexchange)

1:00 PM

Liz Leahy (Section 101)

1:20 PM

Ted Cohen (TAG Stategic)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Breakout Session 1

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Tom Jackson (Onstagesucces.com)
Corey Denis (Not Shocking)
Jamie Dominguez (SESAC)
Ralph Jaccodine (Manager)
Shannon Schlappi (Rockdex)
Rick Goetz (Musician’s Coaching)
Ariel Hyatt (Ariel PR)
Marc Jacobson, Esq (Legal)
Terri Williams (Jambase)
Chris MacDonald (Indie Feed)
Jay Frank (Author, Future Hit DNA/CMT)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Meet the Authors

Come meet the authors of some of the best-selling books and DVD collections in the music industry one-on-one. Network, get their advice and purchase their books at The New Music Seminar merchandise stand.
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Eric Beall
Martin Atkins
David Cooper
Fred Goodman
Tom Jackson
Pamela Jones

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Breakout Session 2

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Kissy Black (Lotos Nile)
Cassie Petrey (Crowd Surf)
Karim Peter (ndieMerchandising)
Brian Carpizo (Eventric)
Michael Kauffman (Rightsflow-Limelight)
Joe Serling, Esq (Legal)
Emily White (Manager, Whitesmith Entertainment)
Phil Sarna (Phil Sarna Business Mgmt)
Pam Workman (Workman Entertainment)
Colin Willis (Next Big Sound)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Fourth Movement

The Creative Conundrum
Increasing your odds with radical differentiation.
Conductor: Bill Werde (Billboard)
Players: Little Steven (E Street Band), Tom Jackson (OnStageSuccess.com), Kelly Cutrone (People’s Revolution)
4:30 PM

Bar Open and Cocktails Served
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Fifth Movement

The Breaks
Artists discuss mentors and miracles. How they first broke through. Life changing moments.
Conductor: Margaret Cho (Comedian)
Players: Nile Rodgers (Artist & Producer), Swizz Beatz (Artist & Producer), Vinnie Brown (Naughty By Nature), Alex Suarez (Cobra Starship)
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Announcement of the winner of the NMS “Artist on the Verge” Contest
8:00 PM

NMS Closing Night Party

Santo’s Party House, 96 Lafayette Street (one block south of Canal Street), (212) 584-5492 Come celebrate at the NMS Closing Night Party. Your NMS Badge gains you complimentary admission at the door.
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