New Music Seminar Preview: June 8-10, NYC
New Music Seminar crash course: Launched in 1980 and lasting through 1994, NMS established itself as the music business convention of its time. The event has seen some serious change in what it represents over the years, due to the rapid change that occurred while all those involved in the industry raced to keep up with its evolution.
June 8-10, NYC.
After years of music business evolution, NMS was revived in 2009. The convention comes to us more inclusively than ever with industry visionaries leading the pack by example.
In their words, “The New Music Seminar is perfect for anyone looking to further their career in any and all facets of the music business. Recording Companies, Music Publishers, Music Technologies, Managers, Agents, Artists, Songwriters, Producers, and artist & label services from around the world come together each June in New York City to cross-pollinate, share ideas, and create new opportunities.”
Of special interest to us is “The Producer’s Movement”, of course, but there is much more on offer. So go forth, mix and mingle at NMS — it’s an NYC tradition!
Program For New Music Seminar 2014
Featuring superstars such as Nile Rodgers, Craig Kallman, Desmond Child, Seymour Stein, Al Bell, and Kenny Gamble, NMS is poised to tackle the hottest industry topics head on.
Label Heads: The Gamblers
The Label Heads: The Gamblers movement will look at the high-risk game of the music business. With the odds stacked against them, how do the heads of top labels decide where to place their bets? This movement will be conducted by Jason Flom (President, Lava Records), along with a panel of players featuring Tom Corson (President & COO, RCA Records), Monte Lipman (Chairman/CEO, Republic Records), Avery Lipman (President/Co-Founder, Republic Records), Julie Greenwald (Chairman/COO, Atlantic Records), Alan Grunblatt (President, Entertainment One Music) and Cameron Strang (Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros Records & Warner Chappell Music).
Music Business Legends: It’s Still About the Music
While New Music Seminar constantly looks to the future of the industry, it holds in high regard those who have shaped its past and trajectory. This year, NMS will host a movement entitled: Music Business Legends: It’s Still About the Music. Conducted by Executive Director of the New Music Seminar and Founder/CEO of TommY Boy Entertainment, Tom Silverman with help from Jerry “The Geator” Blavat, speakers will explore the ways in which society’s passion for music has remained constant alongside the evolving technology industry. Players Seymour Stein (Co-Founder/Chairman, Sire Records), Kenny Gamble (Co-Founder/Chairman, Philly International), and Al Bell (Chairman/CEO & Owner, Al Bell Presents/Stax Records) will also share insight into the biggest triumphs and disappointments of their incredible careers.
The Producers Movement
The Producers Movement co-conducted by Nile Rodgers and Craig Kallman (Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records), has some stellar new additions – David Bendeth (Producer/Mixer, House of Loud), “Bassy” Bob Brockman (CEO, Bassy Bob Music Publishing), Tor Hermansen (Producer/Writer, Stargate), David Kahne (Producer, David Kahne/The MGMT Company), and Luke Laird (Songwriter, Creative Nation) – who will join Andy Kipnes (CEO/Founder, AAM) and Mike Caren (President, Worldwide A&R, Warner Music Group), to discuss the state of the art of production.
New Music Nights
New Music Nights will take place on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, featuring performances from the Artist on the Verge (AOV) Top 100 list, curated by NMS, and other future stars in venues across New York’s iconic Lower East Side. The AOV top 3 performers Kiah Victoria, June Divided, and VanLadyLove will compete in a dedicated showcase on Monday at DROM. This year’s festival is sure to produce superstars as it has done in the past, helping to break the likes of Fitz and the Tantrums, Macklemore, MNDR, White Arrows, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and many more. DROM is located at 85 Avenue A.
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