SCMC Center Stage/ Music Conference 2012 Registration Rates & Deadlines

FOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGES: This is where top individuals in the music industry will sit down with you and discuss your music. Ask them any questions that you may have about the music industry or simply discuss your musical options.

Package 1: Private Meeting with 2 A&Rs / VIP ALL ACCESS:

PRIVATE MEETING  WITH A&R at conference /Conference/1st to do Live Showcase Performance/1st to do 1-1 sit down with A&R panel list/ includes artist & manager

This provides attendees an opportunity to meet with an A&R , record company executive, music publisher, online marketing executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP/BMI/SESAC executive. The 15- 20 minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques depending on what you'd like to cover.

Package 2:  Private Meeting with 1 A&R:

PRIVATE MEETING WITH A&R at conference/2nd to do Showcase Performance/2nd to do 1-1 sit down with A&R panel list/ includes artist.

This provides attendees an opportunity to meet with an A&R , record company executive, music publisher, online marketing executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP/BMI/SESAC executive. The 15- 20 minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques depending on what you'd like to cover.

Package 3: (Producer & Artist Showcase) Conference & Live Showcase Performance:

SCMC participants will perform live in-front of the major label A&Rs and music industry executives attending SCMC.

Participants are given the opportunity to not only perform their music, but also receive personalized feedback about their music from each panelist in attendance.

Performing in front of the panel and having one's music heard by leading music executives is a rare opportunity, imagine performing live in-front of individuals who can tell you if you have what it takes.

Get the most out of your time and opportunity. Not only will you be able to attend a conference and learn the pros and cons of the business, but you will also be able to perform and receive critiques from major label representatives instantly.

Package 4: General Conference Ticket:

The conference will discuss the ends and outs of the music industry and ways budding artists and professionals can gain foot into the business. Participants will also be able to participate in a Q&A discussing such topics as:

   - Album or Single

• Are consumers still purchasing albums?
• How do I push out a single?
• How does this affect the art of the music business?

- Licensing & Publishing Deals

• Why is licensing music so important?
• What is the big deal about a publishing deal?
•  How can I get a publishing deal?
•   Is there an appropriate time for an artist/producer/songwriter to do a licensing or publishing deal?

 - Which are you? Producer or beat maker?

- What is all the hype about if I am one or the other?

- 360 deals

•  Our panel will take a look at what these new "360 deals" are all about and why just about every major label is REQUIRING them for EVERY new signing.
• What are the Pros & Cons associated with these types of deals for both new and established artists?

- Street Team or Management

• Is it worth it to have a street team or bloggers?
• Which one should I get first: a manager, attorney or an agent?
• What should I expect from a manager?

 The Songwriters Composers Music Conference provides a perfect opportunity for new artists, managers and promoters to network with MAJOR label s. If you are a musician, have a music industry related business or would like to get into the business, YOU must attend this event. The SCMC panels, clinics and workshops discuss topical issues and examine technological advances that impact the future of musicians, new music, and the music business.