2010 CONFIRMED PANELS and PANELISTS
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The following Panel topics will be discussed this year at LAUNCH. In addition, a number of side seminar sessions will allow participants more up-close-and-personal looks at certain topics. Please view the Schedule page for panel and workshop times.
2010 PANEL TOPICS:
'SCOTTY, I NEED MORE POWER!' (Getting Sponsorships for your Band)
A panel discussing one of the least understood aspects of music – just how does a band get sponsorships and endorsements and what exactly does that entail?
PANELISTS: Stephen Dube, Mike Eaton, Josh Maloney,Tony Verderosa, Tim Zahodskiy
'SPACE INVADERS' (Booking and Touring)
Putting together a successful tour is something most developing bands struggle with. This panel will look at booking and touring from varying perspectives. Learn how to best grab the attention of an agent or promoter, and learn what not to do if you want them to seriously consider booking you.
PANELISTS: Cody DeLong, Matt Pike, David Silbaugh, Chris Strayer, Steve LaFashia
'MISSION CONTROL' (Careers in the Music Industry for the Non-Musician)
Let’s face it – not everyone will be able to pay their bills through playing music, and not everyone is gifted enough to play music. This panel takes a look at careers working in and around the music industry.
PANELISTS: Tom Bejgrowicz, Jon Collins, Alan Douches, Rich Warwick, Bruce Warren, Jason White, Tracy Wilson
'LIGHTSPEED' (How to Get Paid for Your Hard Work)
The music business is no long as simple as ‘sell albums, get paid’. This panel will discuss just how to make some money as a musician in a world where selling albums is becoming increasing irrelevant.
PANELISTS: John Daley, Merrick Jarmulowicz, Miguel Molinari, Tony Verderosa, Jeremy Weiss
'DEEP IMPACT' (Establishing an Identity and Brand for your Music)
Explore the importance of branding and identity when it comes to marketing a band. Take a look at this important topic from the perspective of publicity, artwork, photography and more – if it relates to how a band is perceived, the importance of that perception, and how to achieve being perceived the way you want – you’ll find it discussed here.
PANELISTS: Matt Friction, Ken Mueller, Portland, Jeff Royer, Gage Young
'LOST IN SPACE' (Questions and Answers)
A general Q&A panel where questions about any and all aspects of the music industry are fair game - you ask, our panelists will answer!
PANELISTS: Chuck Andrews, Tom Bejgrowicz, Rick Gadd, Carson Slovak, Jeremy Weiss
'TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER'(Convince Me To Work With Your Band!)
The concept is simple… The results are unpredictable. An array of panelists will listen to artists try to convince them of why they should work with them. Artists are given 3 minutes to make their case, be it through music (be creative, no music will be played through the PA system!), a list of accomplishments, or a Billy Mays style pitch. When its all said and done the question remains… can you convince any of these professionals to work with your band?
PANELISTS: Chuck Andrews, Jeff Breil, Merrick Jarmulowicz, Josh Maloney, David Silbaugh
'THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK' (Can You Handle The Truth?)
How confident are you in your music? How much do you want real feedback from people who have to work with music every day? Artists will submit their music and those submissions are reviewed PUBLICALLY to the entire panel with brutally HONEST feedback from the panelists. Think of it like American Idol. Get the critique you crave from the experts… IF you can handle the truth!
PANELISTS: Tom Bejgrowicz, Alan Douches, Mike Eaton, Matt Pike, David Silbaugh, Tony Verderosa
2010 WORKSHOPS:
INDIE ON THE MOVE presents:
INDEPENDENT BOOKING MADE EASY
Get to know the folks behind every booking agent’s worst nightmare and the best resource on the internet for booking - www.indieonthemove.com.
Indie On The Move is easily the most comprehensive and reliable music venue database on the web that functions as a collaborative environment in which artists, fans, agents, labels, venues, and promoters post, rate, and review clubs from all across the U.S. - an amazing resource available to any musician for FREE.
The creators of Indie on the Move will discuss various booking strategies based on their own experience and give an in depth explanation of how best to utilize the website and to truly take advantage of the features and opportunities that it offers.
MELISSA CROSS presents:
THE NEW BREED VOCAL SEMINAR
A unique workshop dedicated to the enlightenment of modern rock and extreme vocalists everywhere.
In the early ‘90s, a passionate and unrestrained movement of singers emerged from the underground that would test the extreme limits of the human voice. Heeding the call of the warriors of rock and metal for over 15 years, Melissa Cross developed a vocal training method that has since been embraced by these artists who value raw power and passion above everything in their performance. Her groundbreaking vocal technique can enhance range and increase endurance without sacrificing intensity and individuality.
LAUNCH presents:
MEET THE REGIONAL TALENT BUYERS
A rare chance to meet face-to-face with folks who book various venues from CT down to FL!
One of the hardest things a band can do is getting a talent buyer or venue promoter to book them for the first time. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists to get in front of the people that book them in the future. Make an impression, give them your music in person, and network, network, network!
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