EuroSonic Noorderslag is Europe’s most important live music industry conference and showcase festival for new talent, taking place from 14th - 16th January 2010 in Groningen, The Netherlands. With over 2650 music professionals attending, and more than 250 showcases from the best European talentperforming in 41 venues, it’s the ultimate platform for the European music industry.  

EuroSonic
On Thursday and Friday, EuroSonic presents a broad variety of the best European talent throughout the city of Groningen. With European booking agents, 60 ETEP festivals,the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Yourope and Network Europe supporting the program, EuroSonic is the most extensive and progressive showcase festival in Europe.  

Noorderslag
Noorderslag has been the main barometer of Dutch pop music for 24 years and on Saturday, De Oosterpoort Theatre presents the very best Dutch acts in every genre, from hiphop and urban to pop music, avant garde, dance, alternative and everything in between.  

EuroSonic Noorderslag Conference
During the three day event over 100 panels and meetings will also take place, focusing on European music, touring, festivals, the (live) music industry and media developments. The conference also features meetings by: Yourope, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP), The European Export Office and Network Europe.

For more information, visit http://www.noorderslag.nl/en/festival/

With a dozen years at the forefront of music PR, Mi2N announced the launch of MI2N-PRESS. MI2N-PRESS provides a complete PR solution for independent artists, labels and music companies, including professional press release writing and the option to combine the service with selected Mi2N Music PR marketing packages.

Everyone knows that the music industry isn't just about music; it's about business as well. Now, more than ever, artists must be able to successfully express their unique brand and convey news about upcoming performances or the release of a new track or CD to their target audiences. As the leading music news source and major online artist marketer, Mi2N has over a decade's experience working with people on both sides of the PR sector and knows what it takes to get results.

"Online PR has proven to be one of the most effective and affordable ways for independent artists and labels to reach out to new fans and industry professionals," commented Eric de Fontenay, Mi2N's Founder and Editor.

Mi2N-PRESS includes:
* A professionally written 400-450 word press release within 2 days of your paid submission (all details must be provided) including images, URLs, a sound link, and your complete contact information
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N newswire and express submission to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* 15% discount on select Mi2N premium PR distribution packages
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

What people are saying about Mi2N:

"[Mi2N] is a trusted resource I use all the time to get information. I strongly recommend Mi2N Music PR" -Robert Morrison, President, Chart Noise

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure into my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is one of the most cost effective solutions out there!" -Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"[Mi2N PR] has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" -Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

"Mi2N is an essential service for PR." -Chris Jones, 2SPR

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

The recently completed M3SonicShowDown Indie Music Video Contest was the first in a series of contests sponsored by M3Radio, Mia Mind Music and Hot Indie Media. It’s hosted by M3Radio weblebrity EmpressRed and entries will be accepted until January 15th, 2010. Submissions are available to forviewing, rating and commenting at www.Youtube.com/M3SonicShowDown from January 16th – February 14th. The winner will be announced on February 16th.

As a special Holiday gift designed to give back to the Indie Artist community there will be ABSOLUTELY NO SUBMISSION FEE! That’s right, all entry fees will be paid for by The Mia Mind Music/Hot Indie Media Independent Artist Fund. Why? Because, according to EmpressRed, ‘tis the season when it’s better to give than receive. Contest rules and entry forms are available at http://www.m3radio.com/contest.php.  Viewers can vote with their eyes, ears and crafty comments on the anti-MTV music video entries that may have you scratching your head, singing along and maybe even LOL.

The fastest growing anti-MTV independent artists’ video event in our galaxy is free to see and what you see is uniquely free. You don’t have to be on MTV, VH1, BET or Fuse TV to be an artist. All you need to do is create your work of art and allow the Universe to watch it in the next M3SonicShowDown Indie Music Video Contest. For more information go to http://www.M3Radio.com or call Stevie B at 212-564-4611.

First Run Song Contest is open to songwriters, lyricists and music composers everywhere.

This event is designed for amateur and semi-pro songwriters only. Individuals who earn over $5,000 in publishing royalties per year are not eligible.

An entry fee of $20 is required for each song entered, and $10 for contestants under 25 years of age. There's no limit on the number of songs.

The event deadline is January 30, 2010. Online and Direct Email submissions must be received by this date. Mailed submissions must be postmarked on or before this date.

All entrants will receive an entry confirmation and judging schedule
when the submissions are received and processed.

* WRITERS RETAIN ALL RIGHTS TO THEIR SONGS AND LYRICS *

Judges base their evaluations on the universal hallmarks of songwriting excellence: Engaging lyrics, creative use of language, effective and memorable melodies, and overall songwriting technique.

Lyric Only entries are judged using the same lyrical criteria — and the Judges evaluate each lyric to see how successfully it can be adapted to music.

All entries in all categories are judged by helpful and knowledgeable music-industry professionals

Judges advance the top 10 songs in each songwriting category to the Semi-Final level. Five finalists are selected from each category to receive Outstanding Achievement In Songwriting awards. The top song in each category wins a First Place Award and is featured in the live production of the stageplay FIRSTBORN.

More information at http://www.firstrunsongcompetition.com

Amateur songwriters from around the world can compete in the 20th Annual Song Contest hosted by the Dallas Songwriters Assoc. (DSA). This year's contest features 10 categories judged by music industry professionals and will offer more than $5,000 in prizes to the top winners in each category.

Contestants can enter online via either DSA submission partner, http://www.broadjam.com or http://www.sonicbids.com, through Feb. 15, or by mail with entry forms (CDs only, cassette tapes will not be accepted) mailed to: DSA 2009 Song Contest, Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Bld. #20, Dallas, TX 75219. Entry fees are $20 per song.

Winners last year came from Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Maryland, Virginia and North and South Carolina. Additional winners came from Canada, Portugal and the United Kingdom.

"The best way to appreciate the talent in this contest is to look to our 2008 grand prize winner, Mark Wayne Glasmire, who is a 2009 Grammy qualifier," said DSA President Steve Sullivan. "He's testimony to the level of talent in the DSA Song Contest."

Song categories for 2009 are:

1. Christian/Inspirational
2. Country
3. Americana/Folk/Bluegrass
4. Pop/Rock/R&B/Alternative
5. Love Songs/Easy Listening
6. Children's/Novelty
7. Singer/Songwriter
8. Instrumental
9. Music Video
10. Bare Bones

"Each year, this contest is a success because of our sponsors," Sullivan said. Sponsors include Broadjam.com, Sonicbids, Gibson, the Gibson Foundation, WM Sales, Beaird Music Group, Texas Music Group, River Sounds Recording Resort and Kim Copeland Productions.

For more information log onto http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com

Dallas Songwriters Assoc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing information about the craft and business of songwriting. All styles of music are welcome in the DSA, and membership includes writers of all ages. DSA monthly activities include meetings with guest speakers, song critiques and performance showcases that are open to the public. In addition, the DSA supports and promotes workshops and contests and publishes a monthly newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.dallassongwriters.org

The annual event that has helped showcase artists, including Keane, Razorlight, Amy Winehouse, Newton Faulkner, Hot Chip, Scouting for Girls, Sway, Seth Lakeman, N-Dubz, Gurrumul, Lady Sovereign, Jay Sean, Mr Hudson and Ray LaMontagne, garnering them all a huge amount of both industry and media attention, is launching its annual search for next year's stars.

The 2010 London based three day music event will take place from 6- 8 May 2010 and promises to be the best yet, and this credible event is determined to maintain its high standards in showcasing the cream of the crop.

Launching on 5 May with an outdoor stage in Gerrard Street, three nights at The Borderline, one at The 100 Club, Regent Street and Carnaby Street shops – with over 25 venues committed to date including three days of workshops in The Apple store, Regent Street.

Event Producer "Nanette Rigg " says "Following the success of the first ever outdoor rock show in London’s Chinatown in 2009 which received national coverage, including the 6 o’clock news, we are really pleased to be hosting another outside stage in Gerrard Street. We are also working on adding more stages in unique Central London locations to City Showcase’s growing portfolio and to consolidating City Showcase as London’s number 1 showcase for new music."

City Showcase provides public exposure, advice and mentoring, plus the crucial contacts that aspiring talent needs, and culminates in a series of live events in venues in London's West End giving musicians the opportunity to perform in West End stores and legendary venues such as the Borderline.

The event will also host a series of workshops and seminars at The Apple Store, Regent Street, bringing together aspiring talent along with the most influential figures in what is a much reshaped and refreshingly vibrant new music industry.

City Showcase covers all types of music, from electro to pop, from rock to urban. And all types of performers, from bands to singer songwriters, from solo artists to DJ's.

Any artists that want to showcase their work should send a cd demo with a MySpace link or weblink, a brief biography and a photo to City Showcase, PO Box 2212, RH20 2XJ. Clearly mark your envelope as a City Showcase application.

Alternatively, musicians may apply through www.sonicbids.com/cityshowcase.  CityShowcase submissions through Sonicbids are open to ALL artists and there is one tour slot exclusively reserved for a North American artist with a travel contribution from Sonicbids for the selected applicant.

Deadline for applications is 29th January 2010.

Contemporary World Music Educators & The University of Central Florida, Present: "Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp"

Featuring Pearl Percussion Artists: Jose Rosa & Hector "Pocho" Neciosup

With special guest performers/clinicians:
Grammy Award Winner: Clayton Cameron,
Larry Washington,
&
Master Brazilian Percussionist: Rafael Pereira

When: June 15 - 18, 2010
Where: University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL

Created for all levels, this unique Camp offers daily sessions, small group lessons and Individual instruction opportunities with Jose Rosa and Hector "Pocho" Neciosup. Here’s your chance to study with renowned Pearl Percussion Artists Jose Rosa and Hector "Pocho" Neciosup and learn their unique approach to learning percussion. The Camp covers history and techniques for percussion, including Drums, Congas, Timbales, Bongos, Multi-percussion, Bata Drums & other percussion instruments. You will also have the opportunity to learn Pro-tools, how to program drums and Percussion on the studio, How to “mic” your drums and percussion and much more......
Additional Activities include:

• Latin Percussion Ensemble
• Brazilian Percussion
• Drums and Percussion Ensemble
• Pro-tools Lessons
• Evening sessions and much more....

Space is Limited...
For more information or to register http://www.contemporarypercussion.com

Phone: 786-539-6269
Cost: $250.00 FOR ALL 4 DAYS- (If registered before May 31, 2010)
$350.00 (If registered after May 31, 2010)

As the leading destination for online music creation, Indaba Music (www.indabamusic.com) is a place for musicians to find one another, create and remix music, and showcase their work. The company has launched an extensive library of over 8,000 audio clips licensed under Creative Commons, a flexible set of permissions that encourage content to be shared, remixed and repurposed by creators. Under these licenses, Indaba Music’s global community of more than 300,000 musicians will have access to a wide collection of loops and samples to remix, share, and use commercially.

Accessible from both a dynamic, searchable database (www.indabamusic.com/clips) as well as within the company's innovative web-based digital audio workstation, musicians will be able to download the clips or add them directly to online recording sessions. The clips library opens up a vast creative resource, and represents an important step in the company’s mission towards democratizing music creation.

“Our goal is to provide a flexible, comprehensive set of tools that musicians of every level can pick and choose from to fit their creative needs,” says Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Dan Zaccagnino. “With our collaborative session platform, our digital audio workstation, and now with the launch of our clips library, musicians have an increasingly powerful suite of tools to support their creative processes.”

To introduce its community to the clips library, Indaba Music has partnered with Filter Magazine for a unique online contest, challenging musicians to use a minimum of two clips as the foundation of an original song. The grand prize winner of the original song challenge, as determined by Filter Magazine, will be profiled in an upcoming issue, and the song will be featured in the issue’s monthly digital sampler. The is just the latest in a series of remix contests featuring artists such as The Roots, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, John Legend, Crystal Method, Alkaline Trio, and more. For more information, visit http://www.indabamusic.com/featured_programs/show/filtermagcontest

About Indaba Music
Indaba Music offers the leading suite of online tools enabling artists all over the world to create music together online. Members can connect with an international community of musicians to create online recording sessions - editing and mixing tracks recorded in different parts of the world using its online DAW. Indaba Music continues to add valuable services and is becoming an integrated platform from which musicians can manage multiple aspects of their digital lives. The company and its technology have been featured on The Colbert Report, MTV and ABC News, as well as in Wired, TechCrunch, Mix and more.

For more: www.indabamusic.com

Winter Music Conference celebrates it's 25th year as one of the most anticipated and publicized global gatherings for pioneering artists, innovators and professionals at the bold new Eden Roc Beach Resort & Spa on Miami Beach, March 23 – 27, 2010.

Long regarded as an essential proving ground for new releases, artists and technological advances, WMC 2009 attracted over 70,000 event attendees, 503 accredited journalists and 3,228 industry delegates from 62 countries who participated in 52 industry panels, seminars and workshops as well as 1,910 artists and DJs who performed at a total of 506 events presented at 127 venues across 6 days in Miami Beach and Miami.

WMC's 25th anniversary industry program will convene at the Eden Roc resort which has just undergone a multi-year $200 million renovation. "It's a perfect fit for what we are doing" says WMC Co-founder, Louis Possenti, "The lobby bar has a great ambience for networking and the timing is just right with an impressive renovation. The rooms are some of the nicest I've seen on the beach." Special Convention Rates start at $219 per night.

Highlights of the 2010 program will include the IDMAs (International Dance Music Awards), also in its 25th consecutive year, where the music business converges to honor exceptional achievements of industry, artists and innovators in more than 50 categories. The IDMAs is one of the only longstanding industry events of its stature where the fans decide – generating over a million votes from music fans in 183 countries last year. The online ballot will be posted in November.

WMC will also present the 3rd edition of South Beach Sessions, a bold new perspective on the traditional WMC panel program. Founded on the principles that make music compelling – individual expression, empowerment, creative thinking and collaboration – the program's mission is to create greater exposure for artists and ideas. Pioneers in music, art, fashion, technology, business, education, the environment participate in one of the most inspiring and epic programs of the week. SBS has featured some of the industry's most pioneering champions of positive change from Richie Hawtin to Public Enemy's Chuck D and Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am.

WMC 2010 will host the 4th edition of the Record Collector's Show - an international hub for buyers, sellers and traders of rare and collectible vinyl, tapes, and music memorabilia which assembles the best record dealers and features some of the rarest music in the world.

The WMC badge also includes entry to the 12th Annual Ultra Music Festival, the largest event of its kind in the US.

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $235 until November 11th, which includes access to all official WMC events across the conference dates. Marketing opportunities are currently discounted by 40% through December 18, 2009.

Don't miss out on a legendary Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach.

WMC is presented with the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.

More information at http://www.wintermusicconference.com/

Since 1996, Indie-Music has been a rock solid member of the independent music community. They feature the best new music through their Choice Cuts Selections and prestigious Annual Top 25 Awards. They find true talent the old fashioned way... listening to it with their own ears and featuring only the very best for your listening pleasure. Their huge site contains thousands of artists, streaming audio, radio stations, charts, reviews, features, an online monthly magazine and music industry directory. Their cumulative 100+ years experience in the media and music industries - along with the contributions of numerous freelancer writers - make Indie-Music.com a gateway for the best independent music and a hive of opportunity for artists and advertisers.

For more information, visit http://indie-music.com

The Crossroads Entertainment and Art Experience is the Upper Midwest’s only event to educate, connect and showcase the work of entertainment industry in an effort to strengthen the entertainment infrastructure for the future. Musicians, visual and performance artist, film makers, theatrical performers, food & beverage masters and industries that support creativity all come together at Crossroads. Two days of professional development seminars during the day and two nights of showcases for film, music, theatre, visual art and food and beverage are slated for December 3rd and 4th, 2009 in Des Moines, Iowa. 

For more information, visit: http://www.crossroadsiowa.com

Billboard World Song Contest announces that its 17th annual song contest is officially underway.  The Billboard World Song Contest offers unparalleled exposure via its venerable reputation and renowned compilation CD of winners in its twelve songwriting categories. Prizes are also awarded to top songwriters.  Now, the contest will let fans weigh in with a new Fan Favorite feature.  Bands that submit to this new category can garner further exposure by being featured on the Billboard Song Contest webpage (www.billboardsongcontest.com) when they submit a new entry and as they gather votes from fans.  Fans will be allowed only one vote, so a band needs to bring all of its fans to the table.  The Fan Favorite winners (first, second and third) will earn a place on the compilation disc.

The Billboard Song Contest was the first of its kind and continues to break ground in exposing new talent to the world.   The top three winners in all categories benefit from distribution of the Billboard World Song Contest Winners’ CD which is sent to music executives, producers, publishers, agents, promoters, and more throughout the industry.  We distribute over $30,000 in winner and consolation prizes.  For many participants this is a springboard to success.  All submissions are due by December 31, 2009.

Categories include Rock/Alt.Rock, Pop, Country, Americana/Folk, Latin, Contemporary Christian/Traditional Gospel, Jazz, R&B/Blues, HipHop/Rap, World, Electronica/Soundtrack/Dance.  The new category Fan Favorite requires a song entered into one of our established categories.  Sponsors include Billboard Magazine, CASIO, D’Addario Strings, TAXI-The Independent A&R Vehicle, Indie Band Manager, Discmakers, CD Baby, Blublocker Sunglasses, GoGirlsMusic.com, The Halsey Institute, and exclusive online song submission partner Sonicbids.com.

Further details and entry forms can be found at www.billboardsongcontest.com.  Write us at Billboard Song Contest, P.O. Box 1000, Mounds, OK, 74047, or call 918-827-6529.

Since the news of Lilith’s return has spread, the interest from emerging musicians to be a part of the tour has been astounding. Today, the Lilith 2010 tour is pleased to announce a new partnership with OurStage.com, the music discovery destination dedicated to new artist and new music discovery. Lilith and OurStage will run the “Lilith Local Talent Search,” an exciting contest to find the next best emerging female musicians across North America.

A winner will be chosen for each North American city the tour visits, and that winner will have the opportunity to perform a set in their city on the Village Stage with other emerging artists. Ten years ago, that same stage featured artists like Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado and Tegan and Sara. Furthermore, the OurStage platform involves members of the local communities by allowing them to be a part of the selection process in their cities.

"We are thrilled to partner with the such an important and prestigious tour as Lilith Fair and to help deserving female artists earn regional and national exposure,” shares Ben Campbell, CEO of OurStage. “OurStage is in the business of delivering life-altering opportunities for worthy artists – so this is really exciting for OurStage and our whole community.”

Adds Lilith Fair co-founder Terry McBride, “We are really excited to be partnering with OurStage.com. It was extremely important to us to choose a partner that was artist friendly, had a strong platform for discovering regional talent, and had the ability to enable the fans to sort through the best music in a scalable and fair manner. Together, we provide an exceptional platform for discovering and promoting the best emerging female artists.”

At this time, 17 North American cities have been revealed for the 2010 Lilith tour, with more cities being announced soon. Artists should only enter if they live in or near one of the Lilith tour stops. Further details, rules and regulations will be announced at a later date. Interested female musicians should visit http://www.ourstage.com/go/lilith to enter the contest and create a profile.

Until January 31, 2010, you can apply to play at next June’s NXNE festival. They welcome music across a wide range of genres: rock, hip hop, punk, electronic, country, DJ, dance, singer-songwriter, experimental, folk, and more – so send them what you’ve got.

NXNE only accepts festival submissions electronically, only through Sonicbids. Grab the early-bird price ($25) before December 31; after that it’s $35. Please remember, they’ll definitely be closing submissions off at the end of January.

For more information, visit: http://nxne.com/

The shifting of authority and influence from traditional media outlets to literary bloggers and passionate reader-critics has forever changed marketing for publishers and authors. It’s not enough to host a random blog, build a Facebook page or create a Twitter account; you need an integrated strategy to capitalize on these tools to earn your audience’s attention. Engaging directly with readers is a must nowadays, but the myriad of forums and platforms where that engagement might take place can be daunting, especially when a fascination with the "new shiny" is the driving force—instead of fulfilling readers' needs.

The opportunities are unprecedented, but there's no rulebook for how to profitably take advantage of them.

Marketing in the Digital Age: Batteries Not Included, a free webinar from Digital Book World, will get past the hype and focus on the key opportunities and challenges presented by social media tools, including:

-Building a brand using social media tools
-Being "authentic" and becoming a valued member of the community
-Engaging directly with new media influencers and reader-critics
-Integrating social media into overall marketing strategy
-Defining and determining ROI

Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, Director of Audience Development for Digital Book World will moderate a lively and provocative discussion with Jane Friedman, Publisher & Editorial Director, Writer’s Digest Community; Diana Vilibert, Web Editor, Marie Claire; Patrick Boegel, Director, Media Integration, Media Logic; and Dan Blank, Director of Content Strategy and Development, Reed Business Information.

Marketing in the Digital Age: Batteries Not Included will be held on Wednesday, November 11th @ 1 pm EST.

For more information, visit: http://www.digitalbookworld.com/showevents/

In response to the popularity of previous artist development seminars, The Rights Workshop will be hosting Make Music, Make Money: Get Paid To Write Music on Thursday November 19, 2009 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This intimate evening session sheds light on the mechanics of writing music as a business and shows composers and songwriters how to turn a creative pursuit into a lucrative career.

Rights Workshop founder Brooke Wentz, who has 25 years of experience licensing music and hiring composers for films, television shows and brand campaigns, will deliver a crash course on music business basics for composers and songwriters. Guest speakers Marc Capelle and Monte Vallier, who have written music for brands like Macy's, Adobe and Odwalla, and television networks like HBO/Cinemax and The Food Network, will speak about how to get gigs and successfully break into the business.

The seminar will cover a variety of topics such as:
• How to extract income from your songs
• How to market yourself as a songwriter or composer
• Song title registration
• Scoring for films
• Tools for scoring and songwriting
• Landing a film composition gig
• How to make licensing income from your previously-created music
• How to handle a corporate gig

To register, please visit The Rights Workshop website: www.rightsworkshop.com. In order to keep the sessions intimate, hands-on and open to dialogue, registrations will be limited in number and available only on a first-come first-serve basis. Admission is $45 per seminar. Walk-in registration is permitted, subject to space availability and an additional fee of $5.

Alumni Discount - Attendees of previous Make Music, Make Money seminars who bring a friend to the event will receive a $10.00 discount off the registration fee.

Demo Review Session - A demo review session will held for after the seminar. Attendees may submit their music to receive direct and frank feedback on creative and commerciality of the production, as well as advice and strategy on marketing.

Music Industry Mixer - A music industry mixer will be held after the seminar from 9 pm to 10:30 pm to provide an opportunity to network with industry professionals. All seminar attendees may invited to attend.

About The Rights Workshop:
The Rights Workshop is a preeminent music supervision, licensing and clearance company specializing in rights negotiation, digital marketing and publishing administration. Based in San Francisco and helmed by Billboard Award-winning producer and music supervisor Brooke Wentz. The Rights Workshop has provided music supervision, licensing, rights clearance and digital marketing services to the film, television, advertising and game development industries since 2002.

ATTENTION PRODUCERS, ARTISTS & SONGWRITERS MEET 1 ON 1, FACE TO FACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT MAJOR LABEL A&R'S AND GET YOUR MUSIC PACKAGE EVALUATED ON THE SPOT!

Urban Threshold Inc, founders of the A&R Power Summit, presents the 2009 Demo Shopping/Beat Shopping Conference.

The 4th Annual Demo Shopping/Beat Shopping Conference will take place on December 5th, 2009 in NYC. The event is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring producers and artists and the music industry. The conference provides attendees with the opportunity to network with high profile industry insiders and build relationships.

Each attendee will get the opportunity to meet one on one, face to face with (3) different major label A&R's for deal consideration and receive live feedback on the spot! A&R's from Universal, Warner Music, Atlantic, Jive, Sony BMG, Asylum, and Bad Boy are confirmed to sit on the listening panel.

THE COST TO ATTEND THIS ONE OF A KIND EVENT IS $300 PER PRODUCER OR ARTIST. PLEASE LOG ON TO WWW.URBANBUZZFACTOR.COM OR WWW.TALENTSCOUTCONNECT.COM TO SECURELY REGISTER ONLINE.

Past A&R Listening Panelists include: Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace, Lenny S, VP of A&R of Def Jam, Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records, Dre Mckenzie, Director of A&R of G-Unit, Tone Capone, VP of Universal, Wayne Williams, VP Of A&R of Jive Records, Eric Beasley, Director of A&R of Asylum and many more

Equally important, the Demo Shopping/Beat Shopping conference features very educational and enlightening Class room lectures regarding publishing, distribution and marketing.

There will be absolutely no walk ins for this event. You must register to find out the location in NYC.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

-You will receive an 1 on 1 sit down meeting with 3 different Major label A&R executives of your choice based on availability.
- The meeting will last 7 minutes. The A&R executive will listen to a few of your songs or tracks
- You will have access to insightful work shops based on ringtone marketing, publishing, distribution, legal matters and A&R.
- You will have the opportunity to establish contacts and network with some of the music industry's top executives

The Mission: The mission of the Beat Shopping/Demo Shopping Conference is to give talented artists and producers, who have few connections or resources, the chance to get their music heard and the chance to receive valuable business information regarding the music industry.

Who Should Attend: Participants in this event will include: Major label A&R's, producers, unsigned artists, independent record labels, publishers, managers, producers, internet companies, distributors, booking agents, journalists, retailers, lawyers, songwriters, models, DJ's, and much more.

WHAT: THE 4TH ANNUAL DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2009 IN NYC

WHERE: ABSOLUTELY NO WALK INS. YOU MUST REGISTER TO FIND OUT THE LOCATION IN NYC - VERY TIGHT SECURITY!! VALID ID A MUST!!

COST: THE FEE IS $300 PER PRODUCER OR ARTIST

HOW TO REGISTER: LOG ON TO WWW.URBANBUZZFACTOR.COM OR WWW.TALENTSCOUTCONNECT.COM TO SECURELY REGISTER ONLINE

TIME: 1:00PM UNTIL 6:00PM

SPONSORS: For Sponsorship Opportunities for the THE DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE contact Jesse Atkinson at 917-355-3456 or Promoradio247@gmail.com or Robert Wright at MrRaw78@yahoo.com

GET CONNECTED, GET SEEN, GET HEARD, GET SIGNED!

DISCLAIMER: Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc. CANNOT GUARANTEE that any attendee will receive any sort of deal (i.e. Record, Distribution, Publishing, Production, Label Venture, etc). Urban Threshold will guarantee that attendees will have the opportunity to present their music to high profile music executives for consideration for a record deal.

The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) will host its second Acting Master Workshop in Los Angeles on November 21, 2009. IAFT has invited established American actor Paul Ben-Victor to conduct the new workshop, which will be held one day only from 12:00PM to 6:00PM at The Hayworth Theatre. Entitled "Character / Chameleon," Paul Ben-Victor's exclusive workshop will focus on the process, technique and preparation that has allowed him to work consistently in TV and film for more than 20 years. A wholly-owned subsidiary of film production company Bigfoot Entertainment, IAFT is based in Cebu, Philippines and attracts talented students from all over the world who strive to develop skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in today's international film community.

Space in the workshop is limited and IAFT advises interested participants to enroll early. For additional details on enrollment fees, requirements and location, please visit www.filmschool.ph/LAworkshops or call 310-593-4800 or 866-900-4179.

IAFT's first Los Angeles workshop, "On Set/Intensity/On Action," taught by renowned Action star Michael Biehn, was filled to capacity and well-received by participants this past July.

"IAFT's Los Angeles programs are quickly becoming coveted events, as we saw with enrollment and feedback from our first workshop," said Keith Sensing, Executive Director, International Academy of Film and Television. "By recruiting distinguished talent such as Paul Ben-Victor, we are dedicated to offering high-level programs to cultivate burgeoning talent in the Los Angeles area."

Offering a highly valuable perspective on the Acting craft, Paul Ben-Victor has built a career entertaining audiences and impressing critics with his work in film, television and on stage. He has worked with Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Al Pacino, Liam Neeson, Clint Eastwood, Eddie Murphy, John Travolta, Quentin Tarantino, Tony Scott and Christopher Walken, among others. With roles on numerous HBO series and over 50 films, he has time and again delivered standout performances with his tremendous range of characters. On television, he has made a lasting impression as Greek henchman Spiros Vondas on the widely acclaimed series The Wire, as well as in his role as Stan McQueen on In Plain Sight, USA Network's highly praised hit series. He received critical acclaim for his recurring portrayal of Warner Brothers studio chief Alan Grey on Entourage, and also starred as Special Agent Bobby Hobbes in the international hit series The Invisible Man, a role that earned him a Best Supporting Actor Audience Award for the Sci Fi Channel. Ben-Victor also turned out a unique and powerful performance as Palaka on the David Milch HBO series John From Cincinnati, and appeared regularly in the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris. He attended the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the Actor's Studio.

In addition to Los Angeles workshops, IAFT offers short-term programs covering a wide range of film and media competencies throughout the year at the school's main campus in Cebu. Its diverse curriculum ranges from screenwriting, acting and directing courses to specialized classes in Final Cut Pro, photography and CGI. For complete information and schedules, please visit www.filmschool.ph

About The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT)

Founded in 2003, the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is a film school providing a new generation of aspiring filmmakers with a globally competitive education under the mentorship of leading industry professionals. The school offers each student hands-on experience using comprehensive equipment and facilities at a fraction of the cost of comparable institutions. IAFT offers short-term and long-term programs in Filmmaking, Sound Design and Acting that combine theory and application, and are designed for both new filmmakers as well as industry professionals looking to advance their skill set. The school also offers internships and opportunities to work on commercially-viable projects. Located in the heart of Asia on Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, IAFT's tropical campus has facilities for filming and post-production as well as housing. IAFT's mission is to nurture the creativity and individual talents of every student while cultivating today's global filmmakers, and to build upon the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.

The International Academy of Film and Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bigfoot Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.filmschool.ph and www.bigfoot.com

About Bigfoot Entertainment

Founded in 2004, Bigfoot Entertainment is an international entertainment company producing independent films for the global marketplace. The company finances and develops feature films, documentaries and reality TV shows, many of which have received industry accolades, festival awards and have been distributed throughout the world. Featuring both well-established and up-and-coming American and international talent, Bigfoot releases have shot on location worldwide including the United States, Hong Kong, China, Africa, Europe and Vietnam. Bigfoot Entertainment produces many of its projects at Bigfoot Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary that encompasses six sound stages and on-site state-of-the-art post-production facilities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with studios in Cebu, Philippines, Bigfoot Entertainment creates content reflecting a Hollywood foundation with a global perspective. For more information, visit www.bigfoot.com.

The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC) is an annual writing contest, established in 2008, that seeks to celebrate excellence in short film screenwriting. In a digital age with waning attention spans, brevity truly is the soul of wit.

It is the belief of the CSSC that there are many festivals dedicated to short films: their viewing, reading and work-shopping. But there are very few, if any, competitions that celebrate and reward the writers of these marvelous works with a fully realized production using professional crews and talent.

The CSSC does just that.

The competition will herald and reward the best and most successful writers of short film for the year (amongst all submissions received) with the ultimate prize: a professionally produced, live-action short film of the top first place (Grand Prize) award-winning scripted entry as determined by the industry judges.

The CSSC is being administered and run by Year of the Skunk Productions.

For rules and information, visit: http://www.screenplay-competition.com/