2003 Topics & Panels
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Thursday August 14
Keynote Speech--10:10am-10:40 am-John Woodruff
Artists Panel --10:40-11:50
Top Australian Artists Discuss Their Careers, How They Deal with the Business
& Cope With Technological Change. We feature those who have succeeded,
are on their way up and industry veterans in this lively opener. We look
at the relationship with agents, management, publishers and record labels
as well as doing without them! Empowerment through new recording and communications
tools. The internet will be covered as well as changes in music trends,
music law and markets are vital aspects of looking to the future for success.
SPEAKERS: POWLES, UNDERWOOD, WIBBERLEY, WILSON & KENT
Managers Panel--12:10-1:30
Australia's best managers of local heroes and overseas champions share
their tips and techniques for business, attracting management, controlling
it, dealing with change, teamwork, responsibilities and legal aspects.
We go beyond the question of how to get the right manager and explore
the aspects of how the changing industry is affecting managers, deals
and relationships with artists. Breaking through to overseas markets,
co-management and the eventual breaking up of the band or management relationship
are discussed with plenty of time for hard hitting questions.
SPEAKERS: GILDEA, QUINTRELL, SHAW, WATSON, WOODRUFF
Keynote Speech--2:30-2:50 Kevin Bermeister following lunch from 1:30 to 2:30
Downloads & Net Distribution Issues --2:50-4:10
Blessing or Curse? Is Downloading a New Potential for Profit or Sonic
Shoplifting? Will P2P Rob or Enrich--How You Can Benefit from New Technologies,
Profit from Mass Distribution & Not Lose Out As Labels Block Copying.
This is a crucial new aspect of the industry as we watch Apple and other
services make money for artists, labels and publishers from downloads
at the same time the fight continues in global courts against file sharing
free music. We have ARIA, APRA, label, anti-piracy and management representation
on the panel with a few surprises!
SPEAKERS: BERMEISTER, COTTLE, STUART HARRIS, PEACH, RINALDI, SPECK,
WATSON
Discs, Devices, Jukeboxes, Satellites, Subscription Services, Cable
& Phone Channels 4:30-6:00
Is the Future Discs or Hard Carriers for Replay, Hard Disk Storage Devices
like iPods or Digi-Jukeboxes, Subscription Services by Satellite or Cable,
Download by Mobile Phones? Uploading Your Music for The Future. It's no
longer all about discs and players, we're rapidly moving to streaming
media, getting music by phone and in new subscription models, streaming
and other direct to consumer sales. Meanwhile, a multi-billion dollar
ringtone market beckons and new portable music devices challenge the old
ways of doing business.
SPEAKERS: CROSSLEY, ELKINS, IAN HARRIS, STUART HARRIS, MALLETT
Friday August 15
Keynote Speech--10:10am-10:40 am--Moses Avalon
Do It Yourself & Win; How To Make It Without A Deal --10:40-11:50
Go Outside the Formula, Produce Your Own CDs, Website, Bookings, Promotions,
Sponsorship, & Income Streams.. Reap The Rewards & Profits Without
a Record Deal, Publisher, Agency or Manager... Before You Get Them. We
take two musicians who have done it on their own (as well as playing the
major label game), a top booking agent and a major indie distributor plus
a few added speakers to show ways of beating the system, creating your
own opportunities for success, release, performing and getting more money
for your music.
SPEAKERS: AVALON, CHASE, ORFORD, POWLES, WIBBERLEY
Film, TV, Ads, Premiums, Licensing & Special Products --12:10-1:30
Selling Songs to New Markets & Making Back Catalogue Profit Unconventionally
Is Where the New Music Business Begins. Our experts in how to create unique
opportunities for songs from ringtones to royalties & rights. We look
at the exploding market for songs used in advertising where a simple tune
can get a six figure income. Placing music in film and on television programs
is crucial for songwriters and artists. Licensing music to compilations
or using music for premiums where discs or downloads are made part of
a product choice or added value freebie are hot markets to profit from.
SPEAKERS: DWYER, MURRAY, OUTCH, PARKHILL, STEER
Keynote Speech--2:30-2:50--Peter Bond following lunch from 1:30 to 2:30
As The MDs, CEOs & Chairs See It 2:50-4:10
Top Major & Indie Label & Publishing Heads Deal With the Present
Issues & Predict the Future. Our most dynamic executives point the
way to where they see Australian music, artists, writers & entrepreneurs
heading. It's our best panel each year where the people who run the business
tell where it's going in the next few years and how they plan to deal
with the changes and issues that face them. What new areas of deals, distribution
of music, mergers and synergies with other entertainment media and delivery
systems will mean to the industry towards 2005 and beyond.
SPEAKERS: BOND, CHASE, KARPIN, O'DONNELL, PAOLIELLO, PARISI, VODICKA,
WILLIAMS
The A&R Panel-What They Want 4:30-6:00
We've Assembled the Top A&R Scouts to Tell What They Want & How
to Get From Their Ears to Their Wallets. But beyond that, we also look
at bypassing the formulas, systems and traditions that have marginalised
the signing potential of Australian artists. Is it better to have the
killer demo or prove dealworthiness through established sales of your
own product? Can you bypass the local A&R and get signed overseas
or is it a myth at best? What are the crucial deal points and dealbreakers?
What are the new markets, demographics & genres A&R hope to fill?
SPEAKERS: HENNESSEY, MACQUEEN, MOOR, SHRIMPTON, TAYLOR
Saturday August 16
Keynote Speech--10:10am-10:40 am--RP Sekon
Make The O/S Package --10:40-11:50
Make the Buzz With Image & Media to Create a Compelling Presence For
O/S Gigs & Releases, Showcasing at Conferences, Attracting Media Attention
and Making The Package That Puts You Above the Herd of Wannabes. The reality
of the biz is that it's almost impossible to make a living in Australia
and the real success is from overseas release. Using conventions, trade
fairs & showcase opportunities as well as networking with labels,
publishers and managers overseas is the best route to getting into lucrative
markets no matter what the genre. Here's how you do it...
SPEAKERS: ODGERS, SOMMERS, GILBEY & TRIPP
Breaking Through Print Media --12:10-1:30
The Leading Critics & Music Business Writers from Newspaper, Street/Music
Press and Music Industry Trades & Consumer Magazines Give Secrets
to Print Strategy & Exposure & How To Maximise Visibility Here
& Overseas. The current wave of Australian bands breaking through
overseas are riding on the crest of media exposure in NME, Rolling Stone
and a range of music press. From local exposure to capturing the column
inches nationally and globally, these media experts reveal success strategies
and how artists fail to get the attention they desperately need.
SPEAKERS: APTER, ELIEZER, MAST, SHEDDEN, TINGWELL, WATSON, WELSH,
ZAMMIT
Keynote Speech--2:30-2:50 Trevor Smith following lunch from 1:30 to 2:30
Radio Airplay-Capture Your Share --2:50-4:10
Programmers & Music Directors Reveal How Airplay Happens, The Best
Tips & Techniques To Secure It in the Changing Radio Environment,
The Content Question & Debate Radio Future Issues from Digital to
Satellite. With the addition of new stations, expansion of networks, auctions
of new licenses, it would appear the radio landscape is changing-but is
the music? Are we unrealistic in our expectations of more Australian content
and is the music industry relating properly to the radio business? And
what of Triple J & the community radio sector-are they being serviced
& working?
SPEAKERS: ALVAREZ, GORDON, KINGSMILL, LOGAN, SMITH, WRIGHT &
MULLAR
Live Touring & Talent Issues-- 4:30-6:00
The Reigning Booking Agents & Event Promoters Share Their Knowledge
on How to Get the Best Gig Schedule, Deal Best With Venue Operators, Create
Your Own Opportunities Plus How To Get A Slot On The Festival Circuit
Here & Overseas. As more local venues lose live music due to noise
complaints or alternative entertainment and booking agencies tighten their
rosters, more Australian bands are honing their chops here but opting
for overseas opportunities in the US, UK & Europe. Meanwhile the growing
festival market brings huge potential to live exposure.
SPEAKERS: DUCROU, HARRISON, LEIGHTON, ORFORD, SEGRETO