BOSTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2010

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Location: Mojitos Lounge, 48 Winter Street, Boston

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Location: Roxy Tremont Ballroom, 279 Tremont Street, Boston

*This schedule is subject to change; please download the final one the week of the event.

Boston Music Conference Panels 2010

Making Money in Music – 2011
Where’s the Money at?
How are the successful artists, producers, songwriters and managers making money in 2010?  What are the revenue streams that you can try to tap into?  How can you get signed and what does that mean? This panel will provide the perspectives of music industry gurus who have worn multiple hats over the years and are behind some of the most successful careers in music.

Online Sales and Marketing
Digital Distribution & Marketing Using New Technologies
In this panel, we will look at how the online music revolution has inspired new ways to get music to audiences.  The paradigm for making money in the music industry now includes online sales through companies such as iTunes and Amazon.   On this panel, industry leaders will discuss how to make money through digital distribution and how to market yourself or your group. 

Latin Label Panel
Making Your Dream a Reality
Whether you are a Latin artist or general market artist you don’t want to miss out on connecting with the lucrative Latin market.  But in order to break into the Latin market, you need to understand it and learn the rules for success.  What are some of the opportunities and challenges surrounding crossover collaborations and international deals?  What does the future of the Latin music industry hold?

Boston Music Conference Workshops 2010

Music and the Law
The Ten Things Every Artist MUST Do (to avoid problems in the music industry).
Are you an artist in the music industry and wish you had an hour with an experienced lawyer who would tell you the basic first steps you need to take to ensure your success?  John Taxiarchis will discuss copyrights, trademarks, loan out companies, recording contracts, publishing agreements and, in general, things to be aware of as an artist before you make a mistake that can affect your career.

The Anatomy of a Gig
Javier Parra from Moon2 Ent tells you everything you need to know from start to finish including riders, backline, lighting, stage and sound production, hiring musicians, the role of a manager, promoting the gig, securing a spot on a tour or in a venue, financing and liabilities.  

Getting Your Music on the Radio
Are you an artist or manager who wants to get your music on the radio?  How do you make that happen?  DJ Jaz from JAMN 94.5 and a panel of DJs fill you in on the tricks of the trade!

BMI Presents the 411 on Publishing
T.V. & Film, Sync, Print and Publishing Deals
You’ve got a great song and need to get to the next level of your career.  Did you know that placement and licensing of your music is not something you have to do alone?  Publishing is one of the least understood ways to make money in the music industry.  This panel will teach you what types of publishing deals are out there, what a publishing deal is and how you can make money through publishing.

Boston Music Conference Mini-Workshops 2010

Reaching for the Stars - Management is Essential

Every performing artist thinks they need a manager.  Very few really know what a manager can do for them, and how it all works.  How do you attract a manager?  How does a manager get paid?  What does a manager really do to boost your career?  Come check in with artist manager Jordan Tishler, who will be discussing the role of a manager in the early phase of an artist's career.  
Performance & Presence

In an interactive workshop, Darcie-Nicole Wicknick [acclaimed Music Business Consultant, Vocal Performance Coach, Songwriter, and Artist provides insight for creating a more dynamic performance using mic technique, stage use/blocking, wardrobe/costume suggestions, audience engagement, and more. Selected participants must be willing to perform and receive constructive feedback in front of others.

Boston Music Conference Resume/Press Kit Clinic 2010

Does your bio, resume or press kit need help?  Here is your opportunity to have it reviewed by the pros!  The music industry professionals who are giving you this opportunity have each reviewed and edited 1000’s of resumes and press kits.  Sign up right away because space is limited.


Boston Music Conference Meet-a-Mentor 2010

Some of the most accomplished music industry professionals in the area have agreed to meet with BMC attendees one on one to provide mentoring.  This is a rare opportunity to get to glimpse into the lives of people who are out there making money in music now and have all of your questions answered.  These mentors are an invaluable source of information and you can learn from their experiences and connections.