The 9th AustralAsian Music Business Conference 2009
August 20-22, 2009. Acer Arena, Olympic Park Sydney.

Since our first gabfest 20 years ago in the AgriDome at the RAS Showgrounds in 1989, we've produced Australia's longest running series of music industry conferences that have analysed the business, predicted the future and featured the leading lights of the entertainment sector speaking on crucial topics.

With no artist showcases, no trade fair stalls and no distractions to the business at hand, over 600 attendees have the opportunity to spend up to three days to experience nine panels and three keynote speakers. We've had some of the greatest names in the music business from here and abroad over the past two decades--too numerous to list here--and look forward to announcing our 2009 list of over 50 talkers on nine topics that will be a vital event to attend.

They will discuss WHY the future of the music business is meeting WHO in the entertainment software industry at the junction of WHERE delivery has shifted from physical to the digital over WHAT wired and wireless media will determine WHEN & HOW we as creators, producers and distributors of product & services can profit from the challenges of change.

In addition to attending the three days, networking with your peers and industry leaders, your registration also includes our exclusive ACCESS online private area where advance news, analysis and information is given on all topics.

Early Early Bird Rates for registration begin November 15 with the first announcement of preliminary topics and the first ten speakers revealed.

To enter the upcoming Music Biz Skills contest and be in to win a free AMBC VIP 3-day ticket, send an email to info@immedia.com.au with the subject "Enter ME! AMBC". You must enter this month to be eligible.

AMBC 2007 Speakers

* (Thursday Keynote) Michael Smellie is President of Media Development, Asia Pacific for German media giant Bertelsmann and most recently Chief Operating Officer for the global music giant Sony/BMG based in New York.
* (Friday Keynote) John Watson is President of major indie Eleven Music through EMI and one of the most successful managers in Australia with artists that include Silverchair, Wolfmother, Missy Higgins, Little Birdy, Paul Mac and The Dissociatives.
* (Saturday Keynote) Bob Lefsetz is the author of "The Lefsetz Letter", published now for the past 20 years. Famous for being beholden to no one and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself.

Our other confirmed speakers include:

David Albert, Chief Executive Officer, Albert Group of Companies
Kevin Arnold, Founder & CEO, Independent Online Distribution Alliance
George Ash, Universal Music CEO
Sharon Ashworth, DestraMusic General Manager Marketing & Content Services
Evelyn Barry, Strategic Development and Implementation Manager, Music for the Brazin Group
Mark Callaghan, General Manager AustralAsian Music Publishers Association (AMPAL), former head of Shock Music Publishing; songwriter, artist and former manager
Paul Cashmere, Founder Undercover, Chairman and CEO Rirrakay Corporation
Ted Cohen, Managing Partner TAG Strategic, former Senior Vice President of Digital Development & Distribution for EMI Music globally
Bill Cullen, One Louder Entertainment and founding member of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM)
Matthew Donlevy, Regional Director South East Asia for Peer Music Publishing
Christie Eliezer, Billboard AustralAsian Bureau Chief and music industry columnist
Mary Grigoratos, 25 year indie retail music veteran (Odeon, So Music)
Courtney Hard, Sony/BMG Senior A&R Manager
Meagan Henderson, Universal Music Mobile & Digital Online Content General Manager
Scott Hochgesang, Director of Digital Media, XYZnetworks (Channel V, Country Music Channel, V2 and Max) formerly with Universal Music
Vivian Lees, Partner Big Day Out/Creative Festival Entertainment
Ben Liebmann, VP, Licensing FremantleMedia, formerly with Vodafone, Warner Music & Opera Interactive
Nick Love, Business Development Manager, MySpace, formerly with Soundbuzz & ARIA
Tony McGinn, MCM Entertainment--CEO of Australia's leading radio syndication & music TV producer
Millie Millgate, MusicNSW Creative Director, Manager Garage Industries
Nikki Murrell, General Manager Music, Telstra Big Pond Media
Jason Nealon, VP Business Development of Warner Music, formerly with Optus
Paul Nemeth, Owner Fish Records & Fish Fine Music stores
Craig New, Director of Out With the New
Katie Noonan, Artist (George, solo and several cross/genre side projects)
John O'Donnell, Managing Director of EMI Music Australia
Ken Outch, Destra Entertainment, formerly with Sanity, Rajon, BMG & Festival
Gavin Parry, General Manager IT & Digital Services, Sony BMG
Ashley Reeder, Music Director and Artist with Bjorn Again; Producer and Arranger
Grace Roberts, rooCast and Spidereye Productions Partner
Stuart Rubin, recent Senior Vice President International Commercial Marketing Group Sony/BMG Music
Jon Satterley, Managing Director Roadrunner Records Asia Pacific
Philip Stevens, Manager of The John Butler Trio, The Waifs, Little Birdy, The Flairz
Stephen Wade, Owner Select Music Booking Agency, Concert & Events Promoter and Venue Consultant
Keith Welsh, General Manager Rough Cut Music Publishing and General Manager The Music Network trade magazine
David Williams, Chairman Shock Entertainment Group
Correne Wilkie, Manager The Cat Empire and Jackson Jackson
Hayley Wilson, Director of marketing, Roadrunner Records
Adam Zammit, CEO Peer Group Media, Publisher The Brag
And of course, Phil Tripp, AMBC Convenor returns to moderate.

Photos from 2005's AustralAsian Music Business Conference - Click on each to a larger view.
View from the Grand Ballroom	The 'Go Global' Panel	Roland Swenson's Keynote Speech
Denis Handlin's Keynote Speech	Apple Presentation	Secrets, Techniques, & Tips for World Domination