SELECTED CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
FEATURED: Celebrity Interview
Fab 5 Freddy Interviews GZA, founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan Saturday June 20, 1:00-2:30pm
Arguably hip hop’s most important group, Wu-Tang Clan brought the New York rap scene to worldwide attention. Explore their rise to fame with GZA as he sits down with American hip hop historian and artist Fab 5 Freddy.
Here’s the COMPLETE CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
Town Hall
DATE: Thursday, June 18
DOORS: 2PM – 5PM
RUN TIME: 2:30PM – 4:30PM
LOCATION: Second City
Moderator: Jake Gold, CEO/President, The Management Trust
The State of the Industry 2009:
OK, let’s face it: the economy’s floating in the toilet, and part of the industry’s stuck right there with it. And nobody really knows where technology’s taking us. But on the other hand, these seismic shifts give us unprecedented chances to market our music and our artists internationally. Company heads from all aspects of the industry will discuss how the challenges and opportunities we face are changing the way we do business.
Panelists:
- Denise Donlon, Executive Director, CBC Radio
- Jodie Ferneyhough, Managing Director, Universal Music Publishing Canada
- Bernie Finkelstein, President, Finkelstein Management; Chairman, CIRPA
- Paul Haagenson, President, Canada, West, Live Nation Canada
- Mark Jowett, Vice President/Co-Founder, Nettwerk Music Group
- Steve Kane, President, Warner Music Canada
- Kevin Leflar, President, officialCOMMUNITY
- Heather Ostertag, President/CEO, FACTOR
- Jack Ross, Senior Vice President, The Agency Group
- Chris Sisam, General Manager, Corus Radio Toronto
- Chris Taylor, Founder, Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa
The Rivoli Sessions
Sponsored by the OMDC
Like great live music can bring a crowd to life, so too can great music minds bring life to a panel. NXNE shakes up (& stirs) the conference experience by taking the discussion out of the boardroom and back into the bar.
Music Makes It Reunion (Invite Only) @ NXNE 09
Presented by the OMDC
DATE: Thursday, June 18
TIME: 5PM – 7PM
LOCATION: The Rivoli (upstairs)
Host: OMDC and NXNE
Participants from the highly successful “Music Makes It” forum in January 2008 get together to see if they can remember each other’s names, discuss recent developments in the industry and establish new partnerships for ’09. This event is Invite Only.
Music Supervisor’s Throwdown
DATE: Friday, June 19
TIME: 5PM – 6:15PM
LOCATION: The Rivoli (upstairs)
Moderator: Bob Hunka, HunkArts
Panelists:
- Andrea von Foerster,Firestarter Music
- John Bissell, Mothlight Music
- Josh Marcy, Mophonics
- Laura Webb, MTV
- Cindy Wolfe, Masculine/Feminine Films
- Reg Harkema, Director, Leslie, My Name is Evil
See and hear how the brains of music supervisors work: why does one favour strings for a fight scene when another chooses hard rock? Why does one anchor a soundtrack with a hit when another uses an obscure track from an unknown band? Four experienced international supervisors will “throw down” and dissect their own choices and go to the mat to defend their tastes in this interactive panel.
Some of my Best Friends are Managers – Honest
Presented by MMF
DATE: Saturday, June 20
TIME: 11:30AM – 12:30AM
LOCATION: The Rivoli (upstairs)
Moderator: Susan de Cartier, Starfish Entertainment
Roster: Blue Rodeo, The Sadies, Oh Susanna, The Jim Cuddy Band, Skydiggers, Greg Keelor and The Swallows
Confirmed Panelists:
Melissa Greiner, Mel’s Rockpile
Roster: Holy Fuck, Ruby Jean and The Thoughtful Bees, Rebekah Higgs and Brian Borcherdt
Ryhna Thompson, Envision Management
Roster: Kid Koala, Bell Orchestre, Two Fingers, Doubleclick, Sevens Project, MothersFathers, Amon Tobin
Andres Mendoza,Cuto
Roster: Alex Cuba
Judith Coombe, Starfish Entertainment
Roster: The Sadies, Skydiggers, Oh Susanna, Greg Keelor, The Swallows, Blue Rodeo, The Jim Cuddy Band
These managers are getting their bands on the road, into the studio and onto your radar. As the rules of the industry continue to change, the manager is the single most important partner in an artist’s career. Come and talk with these experts to find out how they are building their bands and their businesses.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Show Me the Money… then Show Me How to Get Some
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: NOON – 1PM
Moderator: Catharine Bird, Catbird.ca
Panelists:
- Michael Murray, OAC
- Barbara Sedun, Manitoba Film & Music
- Russell Kelley, Canada Council
- Beverley McKee, VideoFACT
Even if you’ve spent the last 5 years collecting pogey and living in your older brother’s spare room, you may not know everything about sucking financial aid out of the universe. For instance, there are plenty of new public- and private-sector programs out there willing to give you money. Prerequisite #1 is you have to know where and how to apply. This panel of experts will tell all.
Spinal Tap No More: Promo from the Pros
LOCATION: Regency B
TIME: NOON – 12:45PM
Hosts: Joanne Setterington, Indoor Recess & Richard Flohil, Publicity
Our hosts, who combined have decades of experience in the biz, will take you through a workshop on how to present yourself: writing a good bio and press release, putting together a press kit, and what to leave in and what to leave out of each. Learn to avoid the cringe-inducing mistakes of so many others and create your own killer package.
Lawyers, Guns, & Money: Free Legal Advice
LOCATION: Regency C
TIME: NOON – 1PM
Moderator: Neville Quinlan, peermusic
Panelists:
- Stacey Mitsopulos, B.A., LL.B.Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa
- Glenn Litwak, Esq.Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin
- Gary P. Adelman, Robinson Brog Leinwand Greene Genovese & Gluck, P.C
- Lisa Whynot, Solicitor & Barrister
OK, this won’t cost you any money, and there’ll be no guns. But come armed with questions you’ve always wanted to ask but couldn’t afford $300/hr to have answered. Free legal advice, folks, whether it’s what to watch out for in a 360 deal or how to make the most of the synch contract you’ve been offered for an indie film.
Breaking the UK with Born Ruffians: How three Canadians forced the Brits to their knees (and won over their hearts)
LOCATION: Regency D
TIME: NOON – 1PM
Moderator: Rodney Murphy (SOCAN)
Panelists:
- Mitch Derosier, Born Ruffians
- Leila Hebden, Dote Management
- Lucy Dickens, International Talent Booking UK
The UK market can be tough to crack. Those Limeys staunchly defend their little island, as anyone who sailed in the Spanish Armada will attest. But there’s hope… At this SOCAN event, a panel of experts from the Born Ruffians camp will talk of their experience, both good and bad, in the UK. Learn how to plan and book a UK tour, get your band into the UK press, and how to sell your music and merchandise in this very lucrative market.
To Air is You, Man: Get Played on Radio & TV
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Moderator: Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3
Panelists:
- Alan Cross, ExploreMusic.com and The Ongoing History of New Music
- Raja Khanna, BiteTV/AUX
- Steve Parker, CRTC
- Andreanne Sasseville, SIRIUS Satellite Radio CANADA
- Kai Black, CBC Radio 2
New indie-friendly radio and TV stations are popping up around the country. You need them…and they need you. Find out how to get airplay.
Media Training: It’s You, Only Better
LOCATION: Regency B
TIME: 1PM – 1:45PM
Moderator: Joanne Setterington, Indoor Recess
Panelists:
- Tonni Maruyama, Epitaph Records
- Josh Ostroff, Spinner.ca
- Sarah Liss, CBC
- Benjamin Boles, NOW Magazine
- Robert Ostfield, andpop.com
- Johnny Hockin, MTV
Your new publicist just got you a slate of interviews with newspapers, radio, and TV. Learn from real-life examples how to choose a fresh t-shirt, what to say beyond “like, totally, man,” and how to portray yourself and your band in the best possible light. (Workshop)
From the Margin to the Mainstream – and back again
LOCATION: Regency C
TIME: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Moderator: Steve Jordan, Polaris Music Prize
Panelists:
- Michelle Cable, Panache Booking (Monotonix, Health, Passion Pit, Mika Miko)
- Sean Carlson, Promoter: FUCK YEAH Fest
- Henry Owings, Chunklet Magazine
Sometimes our heroes come from the most unlikely places. This group of unique artists and entrepreneurs will show you how individuality is your competitive advantage and that you CAN take your niche to the mainstream…if you want.
SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada) presents Demo Derby: Smash Hits & Bruised Egos II
LOCATION: Regency D
TIME: 1:30PM – 3PM
Moderator: Don Quarles, Executive Director
Panelists:
- Josh Feingold, SESAC
- Brian Moncarz, Producer/ Engineer, Rattlesnake Studios
- Blair Packham, Artist
- Priya Thomas, Artist
Drop off your tunes at the SAC Box at Registration in the Hyatt Thursday June 18 from noon till 600pm or before 1:30pm on Friday June 19 at the SAC Booth in the Hyatt for a chance to get your music heard and critiqued by music industry execs and professional songwriters. Re-live that Partridge Family episode when Danny slides the cassette player under the bathroom stall where Ruben Kincaid’s having a crap. Only this time, Ruben will respond.
How to Get Great Gigs
LOCATION: Regency B
TIME: 2PM – 2:45PM
Moderator: Heather Gibson, In the Dead of Winter festival/KHG Management
Panelists:
- Jeff Cohen, Owner, The Horseshoe Tavern
- Ralph James, The Agency Group
- Bernard Kearney, Owner The Starlight/Jane Bond
- Julien Paquin, Paquin Agency
How to pitch, what to send, and what to do once you’ve got the green light.
****2:30PM – 3:30PM BREAK****
Music & Brands
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: 4PM – 5PM
Moderator: Ian Danzig, Exclaim!
Panelists:
- Karl Flanders, Saatchi & Saatchi / Toyota
- Sue Kuruvilla, Fred Perry
- Dave Videka, Jagermusic
- Kenny MacIntyre, Redbull
Find how brands are using music to cross-promote their products and services. What’s in it for the brands? What’s in it for the bands?
How to Slay an Audience (without falling on your sword)
LOCATION: Regency B
TIME: 4PM – 5PM
Moderator: Moe Berg, Artist
Our artists will share their experiences and answer questions about how to sculpt a show and capture an audience’s attention. We’ll cover factors like what kind of show, venue or audience it is; how much banter is too much; how to direct the audience to your merch without sounding like a carnival barker; and–most important–how to leave a great impression and carve out a rep as a killer live act.
Publishing Basics, or Why Ringo Starr Had to Act in All Those Shitty 70s Movies
LOCATION: Regency C
TIME: 4PM – 5PM
Moderator: Allison Outhit, Outside Music
Panelists:
- Cheryl Link, peermusic
- Maggie Martin, EMI
- Rodney Murphy, SOCAN
- Veronica Syrtash, CMRRA
Some say this is where the money is, some warn you never to give up your publishing no matter what. And what is a synchronization right, anyway? Get a grip on the publishing basics once and for all, so you can decide whether to divvy up the pie with your bandmates or keep it all to yourself.
The NXNE Music Meeting
LOCATION: Regency D
TIME: 4PM – 5PM
Host: Sean Coakley, Songlines/AAA Radio Tracker
Find out how & why music decisions are made by the gatekeepers at radio, television, film and advertising. They—and you—will listen to 10 songs selected from the NXNE Top 60 Tip Sheet (chosen from among last year’s festival performers) and score the songs for potential on radio stations, TV shows, films and commercials. Host Sean Coakley [Songlines, USA] will moderate, and a roving mic will prowl the floor for your input.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Going Viral: Spreading Yourself Across the Globe, Smartly & Swiftly
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: NOON –1PM
Moderator: Chris Budd, IndieMusicFilter.com:
Panelists
- Matthew Pollesel, iheartmusic.net
- Chris McKee, McKee Agency
- David Garrison, Indaba Music
Today’s top blogs and sites change faster than ever, and they’re a vital way of getting your work out into the world. Get the latest info on all the best sites and how to make the most of them.
Celebrity Interview: GZA (Wu-Tang Clan) interviewed by Fab 5 Freddy
LOCATION: Regency B/C
TIME: 1PM – 2:30PM
Arguably hip hop’s most important group, Wu-Tang Clan founded one of the most recognized posses and brought the New York rap scene to worldwide attention. Explore their rise to fame with founding member GZA as he sits down with American hip hop historian and former graffiti artist Fab 5 Freddy.
No Lounge Gigs, No Bartending, No Music-camp Counselling: Post-Touring Income will Keep You Sane
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: 2PM –3PM
Moderator: Greg Johnston, songwriter
Panelists:
- Jason Plumb, Artist
- Lizzie Marcy, TBWA/Chiat/Day
- Ian Lefevure, Artist [Hundreds and Thousands]
- Marco Defelice, [Ex-SuperGarage], SilentJoe [producer/supervisor]
At some point, most musicians tire of the road. Or the road tires of them. Or they get kicked out of the band. Or they rip a groin out attempting a scissor-kick off the drum riser, and never again walk without a limp. Or…or… How can you keep the income flowing when the tour bus wheels stop turning? Find out how to break into writing/performing for commercials, TV, film, games, and more.
Record Label DIY: Freeing Your Inner Ani DiFranco
LOCATION: Regency B
TIME: 3 – 4:30PM
Moderator: Jessie Stein, You’ve Changed Records
Panelists:
- Anna-Marie Reilly Gautam, Little Miss Know-It-All
- Kortnee Borden, ACTRA
- Rodney Murphy, SOCAN
- Victoria Shepherd, AVLA
- Ron Porter, CMRRA
- Rich Masio, IODA
You’ve made a record and you have no idea what you need to do next to take it to market. We’ll show you how by answering: how do you register your songs with SOCAN? What does the AVLA actually do? What are neighbouring rights royalties and how do I get them? How do I get the rights to put a cover song on my album? How do I get digital distribution? Can I go direct to iTunes? What are IRSC codes? Do I need to incorporate my company? How do I get a barcode? How are babies made? Is there a God?
Beyond MuchMusic
LOCATION: Regency C
TIME: 3 – 4 pm
Moderator: Nadine Gelineau, The MuseBox
Panelists:
- Shad K, rapper/artist/videographer
- Tabassum Siddiqui, AOL/Freelance writer
- Aaron Brophy, Managing Editor, Chartattack
- RT, The NE
Our artists and industry pros will discuss ideas on how and where to market videos beyond MuchMusic and YouTube. And if you’ve seen too many guitar solos played in a high wind, too many alt-country bands strumming on a train station platform, and too many dance scenes filmed in an alleyway—we also give creative alternatives to the classic music video.
UMAC (The Urban Music Association) presents Demo Derby: Smash Hits & Bruised Egos III
LOCATION: Regency D
TIME: 3PM – 4:30PM
Moderator: DJ Mel Boogie, Host, Droppin’ Dimez CKLN
Panelists:
- Farley Flex, Industry Expert
- Jeni “JJ” McKenzie, Flow 93.5FM
- Will Strickland, President, UMAC
- Famous, Artist
- Empire Isis, Artist
Domestic & international urban music industry execs and artists will listen & critique a sampling of artist submissions. Audience members will be given the mic and a chance to jump in and join the process.
FACTOR Fiction Redux
LOCATION: Regency A
TIME: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Host: Carolyn Richardson, GM of FACTOR
This is a hands-on workshop, taking you through the process of completing an application for a recording grant and a touring/showcase grant. Our friends from FACTOR will be there to hold your hand and make sure you fill in all the right words in the right places. You’ll also learn how to build a budget (mind-numbingly complex without help) and write a successful marketing plan. Guaranteed to get you through your next grant application on just one case of Wild Turkey.
Celebrity Interview: Danny Fields interviewed by Warren Kinsella
LOCATION: Regency D
TIME: 4PM – 5PM
Toronto author, musician and commentator Warren Kinsella aims to shine the light of enquiry into the shadowy past of Danny Fields, who brought the MC5 and The Stooges to Elektra Records and co-managed The Ramones in their early career. Fields and Kinsella will delve into the changing world of artist development. The Ramones, Iggy and The Stooges, the MC5 all had time to develop and grow through a live scene at a time when songs were tried and tested over and over in front of a live audience before being committed to vinyl. No instant downloads; no MySpace or Twitter. Fans got information through magazines like Creem and Crawdaddy, and waiting for the next issue was sweet anticipation. Fields and Kinsella will discuss the new advantages and drawbacks in this age of instantaneous media.
