NYC Event: “Your Rights, Your Music, Your Career” – Saturday, January 10th
Get a sharp start to the New Year – with a full day of valuable music info.
Get music smart!
FREE to attend, “Your Rights, Your Music, Your Career” is for NYC area artists and music industry pros looking to get up to date on the latest intelligence.
It will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 12 noon to 6 PM, at Aaron Davis Hall, Campus of The City College of New York, Convent Avenue between West 133th – 135th Streets (detailed directions below).
Attendance is free, but be sure to RSVP here.
An onslaught of experienced experts are sure to teach you something new, via panels and presentations. Here’s the complete agenda:
January 10th Schedule:
Noon-12:30 – Introduction to Today’s Music Business
Featuring Michael Whalen
12:30-1:30 PM – Publishing, PROs and Copyrights Panel
Moderator: Michael Whalen • With: Larry Mills (Founder, We Are The Hits), Joyce Dollinger (Entertainment Lawyer. Dollinger, Gonski, & Grossman) & Linda Lorence Critelli (Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations, SESAC)
1:30–2 PM – Attendee Q&A Session.
During this session you will be invited to the mic to ask any questions you may have and get answers from the hosts and panelists.
2–3 PM – Monetization with Michael Whalen
Michael has been monetizing his music for decades. He has also been teaching music business at City College and has seen what models are working in todays climate.
3 – 4 PM – PR / Promotion & Marketing Panel
Moderator: Ariel • With: Patrice Fehlen (Founder, September Gurl), Pam Workman (Founder, Workman Communications Group), Jo-Na Williams, Esq. (Founder, The Artist Empowerment Firm)
PR, Promotion & Marketing – what are the actual differences between these 3 things? Which do you focus on? in this panel we will also discuss the fact that effective promotion is as much of an inside game as it is an outside game.
4-4:45 PM – What Should I REALLY Be Doing on Social Media? A Heart to Heart Conversation with Q&A With Social Strategists Ariel Hyatt & Marni Wandner
Between them Ariel Hyatt & Marni Wandner’s companies have worked digital marketing campaigns for hundreds of artists: from Ron Sexsmith to Counting Crows to Patty Griffin and every possible size and shape of emerging artist in between. The Founders of Cyber PR & Sneak Attack Media will give you honest opinions and a game plan for 2015.
4:45-5:30 PM – Crowdfunding Panel
Moderator: Ariel Hyatt • With Kristen Henderson (Lead Singer Antigone Rising), Benj Rogers (President & Founder, Pledge Music) & Special Guest.
It’s no secret that artists are getting fewer advances from publishers and labels. So, if you want to fund your dream, crowdfunding is an answer. However there are things you need to know to do it right. Hear what Kristen Henderson who has successfully completed three crowdfunding campaigns and Benji who has helped countless artists get over the finish line, have to say.
5:30–6 PM Q&A and Wrap Up
Directions to Aaron Davis Hall:
Take the 1 Subway to 137th Street and walk west to the theatre.
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