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2007 AustralAsian Music Business Conference

Keynote Podcast (MP3s)

AMBC keynote speakers Michael Smellie, John Watson and Bob Lefstez wowed the 600 strong audiences August 16-18 and now their speeches are available online at the IMMEDIA! site for those unable to attend and for those who did. They can be downloaded and replayed on a computer or loaded into an iPod.

(Thursday Keynote) Michael Smellie
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.
Time: 42.07
Size: 12.1MB

(Friday Keynote) John Watson
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.
Time: 26.52
Size: 7.7MB

(Saturday Keynote) Bob Lefsetz
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.
Time: 32.05
Size: 9.2MB

2005 AustralAsian Music Business Conference

     
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
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Coverage from The 7th AustralAsian Music Business Conference 2005

Podcasts of Keynote Speeches

TED COHEN (7.6MB)
http://www.immedia.com.au/ambc/mp3/TedCohen.mp3

ROLAND SWENSON (6.7MB)
http://www.immedia.com.au/ambc/mp3/RolandSwenson.mp3

DENIS HANDLIN
Unfortunately, because of technical glitches in the beginning 15 minutes of the first day, we are unable to present a suitable recording of Denis Handlin's keynote.

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2003 AustralAsian Music Business Conference

Thanks to the 600+ music industry peers who gathered at the Sydney SuperDome on August 14, 15 & 16th for the ultimate networking and industry awareness conference which included six crucial keynote speakers and 12 compelling panels covering all aspects and issues of the music business. More than 65 speakers and panelists from all levels of the entertainment industry--from artists and managers to label heads, media experts, radio programmers, Internet and telco pros, agents and promoters--delivered the knowledge and skills, tips and techniques on how to survive and profit from the incredible changes in the entertainment world. Thanks to Apple Computer Australia for the sponsorship of the event.

     

A View From The AMBC - by Crystal Silvester - Download the PDF

Previous Speakers from the 2003 AustralAsian Music Business Conference
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