General Information About the Music Symposium

MPAC's "It's A Wrap" Educational Workshops & Symposiums and MPAC Jazz Present A Music Symposium: Traditional and Digital Entrepreneurship in Today's Music Industry

Presenters

Presented by Mack Performing Arts Collective, Inc. in collaboration with two premiere law school programs: the Institute for Intellectual Property & Information Law (IPIL) at the University of Houston Law Center and the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice and (IIPSJ), a Washington D.C. based institute and underwritten in part by The Wayne Duddlesten Foundation.

Who Should Attend

This music symposium is for aspiring and veteran music industry professionals and talents ranging from lawyers, law students, artists, management, producers, composers, indie labels, songwriters, musicians, background vocalists, film/TV producers, video directors, promoters, music teachers, and more.

Featured Speakers

Intellectual Property Law Professor Lateef Mtima · Adjunct Professor & Entertainment Attorney Justen Barks · Law Professor Michael Olivas · Grammy Nominated Gospel Sensation Kim Burrell · Artist Manager Pam Luckett · Hollywood Filmmaker Greg Carter · FUBU TV/Radio Executive Jacquelyn Aluotto · Producer Preston Middleton · Artist, Music & Radio Air Play Marketing Consultant TC THompkins · Music Attorney Dedra Davis · Music Video Director Michael Artis

Professional Development Hours

MPAC is a Texas Education Agency and State Bar of Texas Sponsor

4 Hours TEA approved Professional Development Hours

4 Hours TX CLE Pending

General Format & Discussion Points

Morning Session: Music Business: Challenges and Opportunities (9-11am)

A panel of industry professionals will discuss Building a Brand and Creating a Buzz in the New Music Industry

I. Who Does What and Why in the Music Industry

II. Artist Management

1. a. Entertainment Attorneys
2. b. Business Managers
3. c. Agents
4. d. Marketing 101

III. Performing Artist Marketing 101

a. Brand yourself as an artist

b. Public Relations: Getting the Word Out

c. Web Commerce and Social Media

d. Concert tours

e. Merchandising

f. creating residual income

g. Ethical considerations

Afternoon Session Panel Discussion: The Changing Economics of the Music Business (12-2p)

A panel of industry professionals will discuss the important changes taking place in the music industry and their effect on artists and business environments as the business adapts to digital, DIY, 360 deals, the changes provide new opportunities, internet entrepreneurship, and more economic impact.

I. Protecting your intellectual property

a. Music Publishing and Licensing

1. Performance societies SESAC, BMI, ASCAP

2. Establishing your publishing company/administrator

b. Copyrights

c. Trademarks

II. Record Label Entrepreneurship

a. Record Contracts: Deal Points

b. Producers-Music Mastering

c. Distribution

d. Soundscan to report independent sales

e. Digital Downloads

f. Ethical considerations

III. Radio Play

IV. TV/film placements

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Valid school I.D. or proof of enrollment required for college and high school ticket holders

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The University of Houston Law Center is located off of Interstate 45, just south of downtown Houston.

To reach the Law Center from I-45 northbound, take the Elgin-Cullen/Lockwood exit, turn left at the light, and proceed under the freeway to the traffic light at Entrance 18 where you will take a left. Take a left at the first inner-campus road and follow it as it turns right and deposits you at a four-way stop. Turn left, and the Law Center buildings will be on your left, with metered parking available to your right in Parking Lot 19B.

To reach the Law Center from I-45 southbound, take the Spur 5 exit and follow it to the first stop light (University Drive). Turn right, and proceed past the Campus Wellness Center to the stop light (Calhoun). Turn right, and proceed past Calhoun Lofts to the last entrance on your left before Calhoun “dead ends.” Parking Lot 19B is on your right, with the Law Center complex flanking the bronze statue of Albertus Magnus. Metered parking is available.

For internet mapping, the best address to enter is University of Houston Law Center, 4604 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77204-6060.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/4604+Calhoun+Rd,+Houston,+TX+77004/@29.722556,-95.337701,333m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8640be59603738eb:0xd2ce417f453d0d69?hl=en-US

What can/can't I bring to the event?

No small children, no pets, no weapons. We encourage notetaking. No video or audio recording of symposium sessions.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

houstonmpac@gmail.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Only General admission tickets are transferrable.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

What is the refund policy?

No refunds

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Tickets need to match name for college and high school ticket holder entry for purpose of showing school I.D.