A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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On Monday, October 18, 2010 from 10AM-7PM at The Recording Academy NYC Chapter office (11 W. 42nd St, 27th Floor, NYC, map), A2IM will bring together our members for a full day of education and networking within the areas of Licensing, Publishing and New Media. At the end of the day, we segue to a beer & wine reception/networking event as our members arrive early in NYC for this annual chance to spend time together before the CMJ Music Marathon begins.
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For the 6th consecutive year A2IM will host the American independents’ pavilion at MIDEM 2011 at the best location at the world’s biggest music business conference.

We will also once again be able to offer A2IM members a discounted registration rate to attend MIDEM.  The A2IM members discounted registration rate of 495 Euros (+ VAT) is a savings of 95 euros through through September 30th (approximately a $125 USD savings per registrant).

To get the A2IM discounted rate fill out this

A2IM members that register through us have full use and access to the A2IM’s independents’ pavilion that is fully staffed and equipped to provide you with an atmosphere sure to enhance your Midem experience (contact Jim Mahoney to find out more details).

Last January, the A2IM pavilion was the place where people came during the day to discuss repertoire, licensing, and distribution deals in addition to networking at our packed cocktail parties on our terrace overlooking sunset on the French Riviera.

Hotel accommodations are always a concern for those attending Midem. There are options available.  Midem’s accommodations office does a great job on behalf of our members.  You can look at the THIS LIST of hotels available and indicate your preferences on your registration form (please note that Midem’s accommodations office will do their best to put you in the hotel of your choice but cannot make guarantees about availability.  If they can’t place you where you’ve requested they will use your preferences to put you in a hotel that meets similar standards or will be in touch with you to help you make your hotel reservations).  If you have not attended Midem previously and/or have any questions about hotels or apartments nearby the Palais, please contact Jim Mahoney.

Read more about MIDEM.

MIDEM says…

HIGHLIGHTS:  What to expect this year

o       MIDEM 2010 will take place in Cannes, France from January 23rd / 27th. We are expecting 8,000 music executives from 90 countries!

o       MIDEM provides the world’s music community with the most valuable global market intelligence, access to CEOs and decision makers to generate business leads, provide answers and finalize deals.

o       Midem World allows access to the largest global music community database. Once registered, you will be able to contact other participants, make connections and set up meetings before the conference.

o       Our renowned Midemnet conference (music 3.0) gives you access to 5 days of keynotes, panels and workshops. It offers key digital business insights at no extra cost.

o       MidemNet Lab 2011:

Hear from the 30 most talented music start-ups & apps in the
music space…

–       Call for Entry (mid-July to October 2010)

–       Pitch at MIDEM in front of a panel of judges – investors , journalists, entrepreneurs & music & tech experts

…Under 3 categories of high potential for the industry

–       Music mobile applications

–       Industry services (B2B)

–       Consumer services (B2C)

Meet with over 80 start-ups & apps developers throughout all MIDEM in the Lab networking lounge

o       Midem Net+

-       Customized advices in one-to-one meetings with investors   and music & tech experts

-       Sharing of best practices with mentors and peers at round tables on digital topics

-       Raising of deal-making opportunities with digital innovators, technology leaders and venture capitalists at exclusive networking event

o       MIDEM Conferences

Hot topics of the moment:

•        Sync & Brands

•        Managers with IMMF & IAMA

•        Indies with IMPALA

•        Publishers with ICMP

•        Lawyers with IAEL

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SAVE $100 AND REGISTER FOR THE AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE!

The Americana Music Association is offering A2IM members a $350 registration rate from now through August 20^th.  That is $100 off the current AMA non-member rate ($450).

For more information about the conference and festival go to http://americanamusic.org/index.htm?id=18349&sid=18332

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As a lead-up to Billboard Music & Advertising Conference in Chicago, the Licensing and Publishing Committee of the American Association of Independent Music (”A2IM”) are having an evening Licensing Day event for its members at the offices of The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter (303 W. Erie St., Suite 210, Chicago, map) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 from 6-9PM.

Beginning right after the work day, Licensing Day in Chicago will feature a panel discussion on the rise of new media in the advertising world, how budgets have changed, and how independent music plays into this equation. Featured on the panel are music supervisors from DraftFCB, Beta Petrol, and DDB. Immediately following, we’ll have a beer & wine reception to further discuss topics from the panel. Special thanks go to all who have volunteered their time for this event, and especially to The Recording Academy for hosting this event and Magic Hat Brewing Company for donating the frothy beverages!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Music & Advertising Conference here.

Please RSVP to jen@a2im.org.

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A2IM’s first ever LA-based Licensing Day will take place on Tuesday, October 26 from 4-7PM at

Panel One: Music supervisors discuss how they work with directors and producers. How songs are chosen for television programs including researching pre-existing recordings, choosing score composers/artists, and final execution (working on the dub stage). Confirmed panelists include PJ Bloom (Neophonic), Gary Calamar (GO Music Services), Kevin Edelman (Metalman), Nora Felder (Picture Tunes) & Robin Urdang (Reel Music). This panel will be moderated by Lucille Hunt of Mack Avenue Records.

Panel Two: Licensing representatives discuss how they work side by side with music supervisors and studios to deliver music licensed to specific terms and criteria. What flies and what does not…current licensing trends. Confirmed panelists include Jay Fialkov (WGBH) and Matt Lilley (MCL Music). This panel will be moderated by Nate Nelson of Stones Throw Records.

Panel Three: Promotional creatives discuss how they create the best sell for their television programs using music in advertising campaigns on television, internet and in theaters. Confirmed panelists include Steve Celi (Fox), Janine Kerr (NBC Universal) and Trygge Toven (Trygge Entertainment). This panel will be moderated by Alisa Coleman of ABKCO Music & Records.

Big thanks to Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP for hosting this special event!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Film & TV Music Conference here.

Space is limited. RSVP HERE.

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The most influential decision-makers in the music industry gather at Digital Music Forum to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of digital music. Digital Music Forum West – now in its 6th year – features lively debate on timely cutting-edge business topics. Executives from record labels, music publishers, producers and distributors, technology companies, wireless companies, rights organizations, industry bodies, radio, advertising, attorneys, artists, investors and venture capitalists mingle together at this top industry event.