TENTATIVE WMC 2005 SCHEDULE

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TENTATIVE WMC 2005 SCHEDULE  
Schedule listsings are tentative and subject to change. Please refer back regularly or subscribe to the WMC Mailing List for updates.


Tuesday, 3/22/2005
 
Stanton FinalScratch 2 WMC kickoff party with DJ Chris Liebing.
 WMC and Stanton kick off the conference with a FinalScratch Cocktail Party featuring top German techno DJ and FinalScratch 2 endorsee Chris Liebing. Come hear Chris rock the decks using FinalScratch 2.


   
Poolside Mix Sessions (Live DJs)
   
Wednesday, 3/23/2005  
 
New Media Marketing and Revenue Streams
 Conquering new markets and maximizing the value of your catalog. Topics: ring tones games, advertising, soundtracks, and other special markets.

   
Poolside Mix Sessions (Live DJs)
   
Media Relations  
 How to work with the various forms of media: print, video, TV, e-zines. Topics include publicity vs. news, blogs, info advertising, market trends and ethical reporting



   
Get Signed!
 So you wanna be a star.. Find out what it takes to finally put your name on the dotted line. Topics include management, promotion, legal representation and publicity.



   
New Production Technology
 Topics: Computer hardware, outboard gear, software, sampling rates, digital production and home studios, cd authoring, consumer multimedia applications, film and video soundtracks.



   
WMC/DMC Spin offs
 Join WMC and DMC for the 2005 DJ Spin-off hosted by DJ Jackie Christie. DJs will battle it out through elimination rounds in two separate categories (beat matching and scratching). Junior Sanchez, DMC champ DJ Enferno, and Official DMC judges will decide who has what it takes to be named the WMC 2005 DJ Spin-off reigning victor.



   
Songwriting, Publishing and Copyrights
 The business of creativity begins here. Topics: the art of composition, contracts, legal challenges and the industry issues relating to intellectual property.



   
Featured Q&A
 An intimate discussion with some of the heavyweights of the industry. Come prepared to take notes.



   
Women Behind the Wheels   Presented in conjunction with BPM Magazine
 DJs, Producers, Executives, Singers and Songwriters all without the Y chromosome. They are the Queens of the Turntables, Divas on the Dance floors and the Duchesses of the Deal.



   
Music as a Vehicle for Social Change
 Bringing together people using music for positive social, political, and philanthropic action. What are the best practices and strategies to inspire others into action?


   
Independent Label Forum
 The challenges and benefits to working independently. How does an independent label sustain itself in the face of continuing mergers and acquisitions? Topics include brick and mortar vs. digital distribution, marketing, promotions, and the internet.



   
Marketing Dance Music in America
 CRISIS MODE! With virtually no dance music crossing over to the mainstream, veterans and entrepreneurial neophytes discuss the keys to continued relevance and survival.



   
WMC and BPM Present Beauty and the Beats
 Watch the winner of the BPM Beauty and the Beats contest play at the WMC poolside. One winner out of hundreds of entries will be selected by the editors of BPM Magazine, and a panel of celebrities DJ Rap , Colette, and Reid Speed. Come see who these industry veterans think is the hottest female DJ in the country.



   
Thursday, 3/24/2005  
 
Legal and Financial Advice for Free
 Free professional advice! Pick the brains of some of the industry's leaders in contract law and finance.



   
Mix Shows
 Defining the impact and influence of radio mix shows. With one ear on the street and the other on the corporate conference call, mix show jocks are truly the front line when it comes to breaking new records. Topics include authorized and unauthorized remixes, corporate considerations, the politics and logic of record rotation, introducing new records to the radio audience, play list freedom, musical trends and career paths.



   
Do it Yourself…Innovative Promotion Methods
 Back to basics! D.I.Y. (do it yourself) promotion strategies with a global focus. Topics include non commercial radio, internet avenues, bookings, press, street promotions, self distribution, etc.



   
Managers and Agents
 Discover how to select the best team to direct your career development. What kind of manager suits you best?



   
Chill Out, Lounge, World Music, Down Tempo
 Dance Music For the Open Mind. We explore the success of this diverse sector of the industry. Topics include radio airplay, distribution, marketing , demographics and nontraditional outlets.



   
Is that Dance Music I Hear on the Radio?...
 2004 was a year of up's and down's for dance music in America . We lost dance stations, but gained ones in San Francisco and New Orleans . A few dance records came close to breaking at radio this past year, but no single record really broke through. With stations venturing into the world of chill out, could the various radio formats be ready to dance again? Has the emergence of Satellite radio and Digital Cable changed the picture? Will the music, the artists and the labels be able to open up the doors at radio outlets or will the music get stuck behind the velvet rope.



   
Demo Listening Workshops
 THE REALITY CHECK! Top industry A&R representatives and producers critique YOUR demo. A limited number of listening spots can be reserved in advance. For submission guidelines please refer to www.wintermusicconference.com/demowkshp.htm




 
Featured Q&A
 An intimate discussion with some of the heavyweights of the industry. Come prepared to take notes.


   
Party People: Club Culture
 How to keep up with the ever mutating nightlife world. Topics include demographics, marketing, press, fashion, technology, branding, civic relationships, and legal issues.




   
Satellite Radio
 A new frontier! Topics: Programming, hardware, mobile options, airplay tracking, satellite video and projected future trends.



   
Producers at Work
 The Brains Behind The Beats! Meet the wizards of groove manipulation as they discuss the alchemy of turning beats into gold.



   
IDMA Cocktail Reception
   
International Dance Music Awards
 The International Dance Music Awards is the premier awards show for the dance music industry. Over 10,000 ballots are cast to vote for the most innovative and elite artists, producers, promoters, remixers, and record labels in the industry. Industry professional's gather to pay tribute to those who have achieved exceptional acclaim throughout the previous year. With live performances and celebrity presenters, the IDMA's is a must see event for anyone involved in the industry.


   
   
Friday, 3/25/2005  
 
Evolving Business Models in the Digital Age
 Topics: Internet only labels, niche marketing, non traditional sales outlets, “virtual” companies, alternative distribution methods, viral advertising and business development.  
   
Event Promotion
 Writing the book on booking. Topics: non-traditional venues, contracts, liabilities, sponsors, alternative revenue options and best bang for your buck promotion techniques.



 
Euro View: European Market Trends
 Made in the EU. The European take on the industry. Topics: trends, radio play, retail initiatives, strategic marketing tips, and distribution channels.



 
Poolside Mix Sessions (Live DJs )
   
Mock Negotiations
 Let's make a deal! From courtship to signature, this is a "how to" session on making deals in the record business.



   
International Licensing and Distribution
 The state of international trade within the industry. The realities of doing business outside your home territory. Topics include licensing trends, legal issues, monetary exchange rates, internet, digital downloads, independent and retail distribution, sales tracking, etc.


   
The Art of the DJ & Digital Mixing
 It's all good! This workshop will address the best of both worlds mixing with digital and analog equipment. Topics: The latest hardware and software, DJ mixing equipment along with issues such as sound quality and standardization.



   
Remixing and Editing Workshop Introduction Level 1  
 
Moderator : Eric Kupper

A must for the curious DJ or studio Enthusiast. Don't miss this perfect chance to interact with top producers, programmers and remixers - doing what they do best. Two half-day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Attend one or both. An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and these are guaranteed to sell out!




   
Digital Copyrights and Piracy : Your Fair Share
 Join the discussions on copyrights in the digital age. Topics include P2P, copy protection technology, licensing preferences, fair usage and international piracy issues.



   
Demo Listening Workshops
 THE REALITY CHECK! Top industry A&R representatives and producers critique YOUR demo. A limited number of listening spots can be reserved in advance for submission guidelines please refer to www.wintermusicconference.com/demowkshp.htm


   
Featured Q&A
 An intimate discussion with some of the heavyweights of the industry. Come prepared to take notes.



   
The State of the Industry Address
  It's a brave new world, and opportunities abound if you know where to find them.
Featuring a diverse cross-section of the dance diaspora, the gurus of the industry discuss the current status and future of dance music, in an open forum.

   
Remixing and Editing Workshop Intermediate/Advanced Level 2
 
Moderator : Eric Kupper

A must for the curious DJ or studio enthusiast. Don't miss this perfect chance to interact with top producers, programmers and remixers - doing what they do best. Two half-day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Attend one or both. An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and these are guaranteed to sell out!



   
Where Is Latin Music Headed?
 Where do we go from here? Major & Indie Label A&R /Promotion Reps and the top movers and shakers of the Latin industry will discuss new signing trends, promotion & marketing strategies.



   
Saturday, 3/26/2005  
 
Urban Music and Hip Hop: We Are Family
 Hip hop is dance music too! Once closely associated with dance music this genre now dominates the mainstream. A look at the factors that contribute to the strength of today's urban culture and how that relates to the future of dance music.  
   
Reggaeton and the New Urban Latin Music Explosion
 The top radio programmers, music directors, radio promoters, pool directors, artists and retailers will discuss Reggaeton , Latin Hip-Hop, Latin Rap, Latin R&B, it's effects on the industry and tropical music, it's future at clubs, radio and retail.



   
WMC and Global Alliance Distribution Present the Gathering of the Tribes
 Featuring: t he founding fathers of the Hip-Hop dj culture. Live DJ sets by: the godfather of Hip-Hop DJ culture, Kool Herc, inventor of the “scratch”, Grand Wizzard Theodore , legendary DJ/MC of Cold Crush Brothers , Grandmaster Caz. With very special guests Scooter & Lavelle (2X4,) and Kutt Masta Supreme.

Hosted by: Tha GIM & Showdown





 
New Concepts in Electronic Music
 Intelligent Dance Music, breakcore, glitch, leftfield. The world of experimental electronic dance music and the rewards and dilemmas of surviving “outside the box”, featuring an exploration of the techniques of sonic manipulation.



   
Featured Q&A
 An intimate discussion with some of the heavyweights of the industry. Come prepared to take notes.


   
Ultra Music Festival
 Official Winter Music Conference 2005 Closing Event. With more than 200+ artists/djs/producers, 40,000 music fans in attendance, and 10 stages at Miami 's Bayfront Park and Amphitheater, Ultra Music Festival is the largest music festival of it's kind in the United States . WMC badge holders receive complimentary admission to this event.

For more info see:www.wintermusicconference.com/evt_ultra.htm