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Posted below is a preliminary list of confirmed speakers for the SXSW 2010 Music Conference. Many more panelists will be added as we get closer to the event so check this page often. Click here to see a list of confirmed panels for the 2010 event.
Ken Abdo
Atty, Lommen Abdo Law Firm
CLE 8 - Breaking and Entering: Working with Developing Artists
Todd Abramson
Owner, Maxwell's
How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital
Andy Adelewitz
Publicist, Paradigm
The Future of Music PR
Matthew Adell
COO, Beatport.com
The History of Music Recommendations
Nic Adler
owner, The Roxy Theatre
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Randy Alexander
Randex Communications
Making Something Outta Nothing
Marc Allan
Mgr, Red Light Management
Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now!
Dave Allen
Owner, Pampelmoose LLC
Social Networks and the Future for Musicians
Charlie Amter
Writer/Editor, IAC
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Ken Anderson
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
CLE 2 - Evaluating the New Business Models: Benefit or B.S.?
Steve Appleford
Contributing Writer, LA Times etc
Image Makers of Rock & Soul
Martin Atkins
CEO, Invisible Records
Welcome to the Music Business - You're Fucked
Melissa Auf der Maur
Musician, MAdM Music
Image Makers of Rock & Soul
Adam Ayan
Mastering Engineer, Gateway Mastering Studios Inc
Mastering Tutorial
William Ayers
Music and the Revolution
Michael Azerrad
Merge Makes Noise
James Bailey
Natl Publicist, Yep Roc Records
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Jared Bailey
Dir, AthFest
Creating a Music Town
Laura Ballance
Owner, Merge Records
Merge Makes Noise
Vlad Bar
Jive Records
Demo Listening 1
Jesse Barnett
Owner, Right Arm Resource
Demo Listening 3
Eric Beall
VP Creative, Shapiro Bernstein Music Publishing
Music Publishing: Making Money in Your Sleep
David Beame
Partner, Beame & Mencher LLP
CLE 8 - Breaking and Entering: Working with Developing Artists
Steven Beck
OnlineRock
Paper Cuts in the Plastic Age
Ray Beckerman
Atty, Ray Beckerman PC
Recording Industry vs. The People
Joel Beckerman
Founder, Man Made Music
TV Resurrects the Radio Star
Danny Benair
Owner, Natural Energy Lab
Record Club
Eric Bender
Sr VP Business & Legal Affairs, Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc
CLE 3 - Merch: Rights in the Unhummable
Richard Bengloff
Pres, A2IM
DIY or Sign with a Label
Howard Benson
Mr, Howard Benson Productions LLC
Quickies 6: In the Studio
Bill Bentley
Dir, A&R, Vanguard Records
Making Something Outta Nothing
Gabriel Benveniste
CEO, SonicLiving
Socialize Your Network: Tech Tips That Rock
Jamie Berk
Editor-in-Chief, The Dartmouth Independent
Music Journalism in the Post-Print Era
Steve Berkowitz
CEO, The Music Tells You
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute
Andy Bernstein
Exec Dir, HeadCount Inc
Effecting Social Change via Music and Technology
Ethan Bessey
Mgr, The Band of Heathens
Your Fans Are Your Livelihood
Paul Bezilla
Partner, Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg
CLE 4 - Music Publishing Executives: The Hitters and the Hits
Terrie Bjorklund
Natl Assoc General Counsel/Copyright & Intellectual Property, AFTRA
CLE 1 - Music Policy, Legislation, and Food Fights
Ben Blackwell
Pinball Wizard, Third Man Records
How to Make Money with Vinyl
Tom Blankenship
Devourer of Worlds
Quickies 5: Artists
Jeff Blue
A&R, Producer, Writer, Blue Ladder Inc
Demo Listening 3
Rishon Blumberg
Founder/CEO, Brick Wall Management
Mentor Session 6
Bob Boilen
Host/Producer, NPR Music
Adult Rock Music Meeting
Mike Boris
SVP Exec Music Producer, McCann Erickson
This Note's For You
Jeffrey Brabec
VP Business Affairs, Chrysalis Music Group
Making Money as a Songwriter in a World of Change
Todd Brabec
Making Money as a Songwriter in a World of Change
Bill Bragin
Dir of Public Programming, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts?
Mark Brickey
Designer/Illustrator, Hero Design Studio
It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise
Daniel Brindley
Owner, Jammin Java/Go Team! Music
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
Jamin Brophy-Warren
EIC, Kill Screen Magazine
Crowdfunding Music: Raising Money from Your Fans
Stephen Brower
VP A&R/Mktg, Vanguard Records
A&R and the Indie Label
Carianne Brown
Songs Music Publishing
Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks
Wendy Brynford-Jones
Owner, Hello Wendy
The Future of Music PR
Bruce Burch
Dir, University of Georgia
Creating a Music Town
Clem Burke
VP, Blondie Music Inc
Quickies 5: Artists
Clem Burke
VP, Blondie Music Inc
CBGB Stories
Kenneth Burry
Greenberg Traurig LLP
CLE 6 - Music Court: Avoiding or Inviting Litigation
Keith Cahoon
CEO, Hotwire
The Revolution of Japanese Rock in Your World
Keith Cahoon
CEO, Hotwire
Global Music Marketing: How to Reach Fans Worldwide
Gary Calamar
Pres, GO Music/KCRW
TV Resurrects the Radio Star
Charles Caldas
CEO, Merlin
Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue
Ashley Capps
Pres, AC Entertainment Inc
Creating a Music Town
Greg Cargill
Managing Partner, bigMETHOD
Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking?
Maryelizabeth Carter
CEO/Mgr, The Underground Management
Global Rock Show
Maryelizabeth Carter
CEO/Mgr, The Underground Management
Global Rock Show
Bryce Case Jr
Chief Awesome Officer, ytcracker
Nerdcore 101
Chris Castle
Managing Partner, Christian L Castle Attorneys
Three Strikes You're Out: The ISP Debate
James Cerreta
VP A&R, Chrysalis Music Group
Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks
Jeffrey Chabon
Dir Booking, AT&T Center/AEG Facilities
Evolution of Concert Bookings and Programming
Sharath Cherian
Founder, Hiphopdx.com
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Bev Chin
Head Chef, Scorch Marketing
Mentor Session 6
Geraldine Chung
Sr Dir Technology & D2F Strategy, Atlantic Records
Building a High Value Fan List
Danny Clinch
Danny Clinch Photography Inc
Image Makers of Rock & Soul
Sean Coakley
Owner, Songlines
Adult Rock Music Meeting
Jonathan Cohen
Music Booker, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Mentor Session 3
Judy Collins
Wildflower Records
Where Goes English Folk Music?
Shane Cook
Tax Tips for Musicans and Songwriters
Matthew Covey
Exec Dir, Tamizdat
Global Rock Show
Larry Crane
Editor/Founder, Tape Op/Jackpot! Recording
Quickies 6: In the Studio
Deborah Crooks
Songwriter/Creative Strategist, Deborah Crooks/Bird in the Tree
The Power Pie: Purpose, Passion, Performance and People
Sarah Mary Cunningham
Publicist, The Chamber Group
The Future of Music PR
Dave Curtin
DeepMix Music
Quickies 3: Music Supervisors
Keith D'Arcy
SVP - Music Strategy, EMI Music Publishing
TV Resurrects the Radio Star
Les Dale
GreenFuz
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Paul Dalen
Owner, Reverse Thread Inc
The Cultural Significance of Direct-to-Fan Marketing
Robin Danar
Producer/Artist, Squid Music LLC
Demo Listening 1
Jonathan Daniel
Partner, Crush Music Media Management
Building a High Value Fan List
Kenny Daniel
Kenny and the Kasuals
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Dave Dart
Exec Dir, Dart Music International
Global Rock Show
Erin Davis
Miles Davis Properties
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute
Laina Dawes
Journalist, Writing is Fighting
Women Write Women's Experiences in Music
Bart Day
Ent Atty, The Entertainment Law Group
Mentor Session 3
Guillermo De la Barreda
Creative Dir, Groove Addicts
Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income
Don DeBiase
Producer/Writer, Studio D Productions
Demo Listening 2
Gourmet Delice
VP Intl Dev, Bonsound
Mentor Session 5
Corey Denis
Founder, Not Shocking
Effective Online Marketing Platforms
Valerie Denn
Owner/Agent, Val Denn Agency
Mentor Session 4
Tom DeSavia
VP/Creative, Notable Music Co
Quickies 2: Publishers and Performance Rights Organizations
Priyanka Dewan
Label Mgr, Warp Records
DIY or Sign with a Label
Marty Diamond
Paradigm
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
Dez Dickerson
Pres/CEO, Pavilion Entertainment
Rumors of My Demise: Do Artists Need Labels Anymore?
Virgil Dickerson
Owner, Suburban Home Records
How to Make Money with Vinyl
Noah Dinkin
Co-Founder, FanBridge
Building a High Value Fan List
Raquel DiSabatino
Facebook Inc
Social Networks and the Future for Musicians
John Doe
Recording Artist, The John Doe Corporation
The Cultural Significance of Direct-to-Fan Marketing
Bob Donnelly
Atty, Lommen Abdo Law Firm
CLE 2 - Evaluating the New Business Models: Benefit or B.S.?
Edsel Dope
Exec Producer, Banshee Music
Using Brands to Help Your Career
Amy Doyle
EVP, Music & Talent, MTV Networks
Reaching Your Audience on Their Terms
Bobbie Duncan
Death
SXSW Interview: Death
Michael Eames
Pres, PEN Music Group Inc
Music Publishing: Making Money in Your Sleep
Daniel Efram
Tractor Beam
Quickies 3: Music Supervisors
Dan Ekback
Sr Dir Administration & Intl Affairs, Platinum Pen Publishing, LLC
Music Publishing: Making Money in Your Sleep
Erika Elliott
Dir Music Programming, Central Park SummerStage
Quickies 7: Live Show
Marc Emert-Hutner
Dir, Membership, ASCAP
Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks
Cheryl Engelhardt
Mentor Session 5
Susan English
Site Coord, JrockRevolution.com
The Revolution of Japanese Rock in Your World
Ilka Erren Pardinas
Pres, Fly PR
Paper Cuts in the Plastic Age
Jason Eskin
New Media Coord, Career Artist Mgmt
Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources
Stephen Ewashkiw
Dir, Blaim Media LLC
Record Club
Audrey Faine
VP Mktg, CBS Records
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Adam Farrell
Beggars Group
Rumors of My Demise: Do Artists Need Labels Anymore?
Patrick Faucher
Founder/CEO, Nimbit Inc
Your Fans Are Your Livelihood
David Faulkner
Lead singer/principal songwriter, Hoodoo Gurus
Quickies 5: Artists
Michael Feferman
Digital Dir, C3 Presents
1,000 Digital Tools & Strategies: Which 3 Work?
Seth Fein
Pres/Founder/Agent, The Nicodemus Agency
Quickies 7: Live Show
Rob Fields
Boldaslove.us
SXSW Interview: Death
Billy Fields
Sr Dir Configuration Dev, WEA
How to Make Money with Vinyl
Ryan Fitch
Music Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi
This Note's For You
Dan Forte
Dir, Programming, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts?
Leslie Fram
WRXP
What Becomes a Legend Most?
Scott Francis
Pres (WW) Chairman/CEO (US), Warner/Chappell Music
CLE 4 - Music Publishing Executives: The Hitters and the Hits
Hillel Frankel
CEO/Mgr, Novo Arts Inc
Mentor Session 3
Chris Frantz
Overland Productions
CBGB Stories
David Fricke
Sr Writer, Rolling Stone
SXSW Featured Speaker: Feargal Sharkey
Phil Gallo
Writer, Live Daily
Record Club
Clive Gardiner
SVP, Digital Music, We7 Ltd
Sustainable Ad-Funded Music Is Not a Pipe Dream
Steve Gardner
Dir Label proms, Yep Roc Label Group
A&R and the Indie Label
Sarah Gavigan
Owner, Founder, Hanka & SG Consulting
Get Your Music Licensed in a Commercial Workshop
Lawrence Gelburd
Producer, Gelboni Productions
Demo Listening 2
Holly George-Warren
Grand Poobah, Jackpot
Women Write Women's Experiences in Music
Eric German
Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue
Chris Gerniottis
Zakary Thaks
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Mark Ghuneim
CEO, Wiredset
What Comes Next in the World of Marketing Music?
Erik Gilbert
VP Content, IODA
Trends in Taking Your Music to Market
Rob Giles
The Rescues
From the Stage - An Artist's Perspective
Tom Gimbel
Founder, Clatterhead Social Media
Spirituality for Nomads
David Given
Partner, Phillips Erlewine & Given LLP
CLE 6 - Music Court: Avoiding or Inviting Litigation
Karen Glauber
Pres, Hits Magazine
What Becomes a Legend Most?
Jordan Glazier
CEO, Eventful Inc
Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources
Jody Gnant
Edelman Digital
The Power Pie: Purpose, Passion, Performance and People
Scott Goodstein
CEO, Revolution Messaging LLC
Effecting Social Change via Music and Technology
Richard Gottehrer
CCO/Founder, The Orchard
CBGB Stories
Bernd Gottinger
Professor, State University of New York at Fredonia
Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income
Andrew Greenstein
CEO, Bojam
A Guide to Recording Music Online
Gary Greenstein
, Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
CLE 7 - Chasing Technology: The Law and Digital Distribution
Howard Greynolds
Mgr, Overcoat Recordings
A&R and the Indie Label
Jim Griffin
Managing Dir, OneHouseLLC
Three Strikes You're Out: The ISP Debate
Bob Gruen
Photographer, Bob Gruen
Image Makers of Rock & Soul
Brian Grunert
designer, White Bicycle
It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise
Jared Gutstadt
CEO, Jingle Punks Music
Mentor Session 2
Bobby Hackney
Death
SXSW Interview: Death
Dannis Hackney
Death
SXSW Interview: Death
Keith Hagan
Co Owner, SKH Music
The Future of Music PR
Michael Hall
Sr Editor, Texas Monthly
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Michael Hall
Sr Editor, Texas Monthly
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Archie Hamilton
Managing Dir, Split Works
Can China Build a Better Music Business?
James Hannon
Co-founder, Atomic PR
Socialize Your Network: Tech Tips That Rock
Todd Hansen
American Campus Communities
Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now!
Don Harvey
Mentor Session 2
Roy Head
Roy Head
How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital
Ian Heath
intrsctn.com
Too Much Information! Does Interacting Kill Rockstar Mystique?
Ali Hedrick
Agent, The Billions Corporation
Mentor Session 7
Jim Henke
Chief Curator, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?
Julia Henry
Music Supervisor, Ivy Augusta
Quickies 3: Music Supervisors
David Herlihy
Atty, Law Office of David Herlihy
CLE 5 - Music Law Ethics
Damian Hess
MC Frontalot
Nerdcore 101
Rick Heysquierdo
Host/Producer Radio, The Lone Star Jukebox KPFT 90.1 FM Pacifica
Demo Listening 3
Matt Hickey
Booking Agent, High Road Touring
Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now!
Sara Hickman
Owner, Sleeveless
Quickies 5: Artists
Darren Hill
Pres, Ten Pin Management
How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital
David Hirshland
Pres, Bug Music
CLE 4 - Music Publishing Executives: The Hitters and the Hits
Will Hodgkinson
Writer, Looking For A New England
Where Goes English Folk Music?
Alan Holt
Intl Coord, New Zealand Music Industry Commission
Global Rock Show
Jessica Hopper
Publicist, Indie Press
Women Write Women's Experiences in Music
Rita Houston
Music Dir, WFUV
Adult Rock Music Meeting
George Howard
Advisor/Business Affairs, Wolfgang's Vault/Dayrtrotter
Too Much Information! Does Interacting Kill Rockstar Mystique?
Seth Hubbard
Label Mgr, Polyvinyl Records Co
Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now!
Dick Huey
CEO, Toolshed
Crowdfunding Music: Raising Money from Your Fans
Scott Hull
Pres, Masterdisk
Mastering Tutorial
Ed Hunt
SVP Publisher Svcs & Distributions, The Harry Fox Agency Inc
Music Publishing: Making Money in Your Sleep
Michael J Huppe
Exec VP & General Counsel, SoundExchange
Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue
Elliott Hurst
CEO, Supernova.com
Socialize Your Network: Tech Tips That Rock
Tor Hyams
Founder, Kidzapalooza
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
Ariel Hyatt
Pres, Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR
The Power Pie: Purpose, Passion, Performance and People
Vito Iaia
SVP Music Svcs, Ticketmaster
Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources
Loren Israel
Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs & Associates
Music and the Revolution
Nels Jacobson
Art Dir & General Counsel, Jagmo
CLE 3 - Merch: Rights in the Unhummable
Nels Jacobson
Art Dir & General Counsel, Jagmo
CLE 3 - Merch: Rights in the Unhummable
Nels Jacobson
Art Dir & General Counsel, Jagmo
CLE 3 - Merch: Rights in the Unhummable
Raheem Jarbo
Random
Nerdcore 101
Peter Jenner
Sincere Management
From the Stage - An Artist's Perspective
Peter Jesperson
VP A&R, New West Records
A&R and the Indie Label
Jaison John
Dir of Touring & Mktg, 5B Artist Management
Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking?
JW Johnson
Partner, GPS Publishing/Casa del Fuego Music
Trends in Taking Your Music to Market
Eric Johnson
Exec Music Producer, Young & Rubicam
This Note's For You
Maura Johnston
maura dot com/Philadelphia City Paper
Music Journalism in the Post-Print Era
Ann Jones Donohue
Dir, Mktg, Musictoday
Effecting Social Change via Music and Technology
Angelina Jourgensen
Vp / Gm, 13th Planet Records Inc
Making Something Outta Nothing
Ashley Kahn
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute
Jocelyn Kane
Deputy Dir, San Francisco Entertainment Commission
Creating a Music Town
Paul Kantner
Artist, Jefferson Starship
Music and the Revolution
Ethan Kaplan
SVP, Emerging Technology, Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Music
Social Networks and the Future for Musicians
David Katznelson
Pres, Birdman Recording Group Inc
CBGB Stories
Lenny Kaye
Patti Smith Group
Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?
Zoe Keating
Zoe Keating
Effective Online Marketing Platforms
Lucas Keller
Mgr, The Collective
Quickies 4: Managers
Tony Kiewel
Head of A&R, Sub Pop Records
A&R and the Indie Label
Brad King
Asst Professor, Ball State University
Socialize Your Network: Tech Tips That Rock
William Kingswood
Producer, Ergonom
Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income
Lee Knife
Interim Executive Director & General Counsel, Digital Media Association
CLE 1 - Music Policy, Legislation, and Food Fights
Steve Knill
GMR Marketing
Using Brands to Help Your Career
Tim Kolleth
Promo, Alligator Records
Mentor Session 2
Al Kooper
CEO, Rekooped Music
Meet the New Soul - Same as the Old Soul?
Tapio Korjus
Pres/CEO, c/o Rockadillo Records
Mentor Session 2
Andy Kotowicz
VP Sales/Mktg, Sub Pop Records
How to Make Money with Vinyl
Wayne Kramer
Road Recovery/MuscleTone Records
Music and the Revolution
Alex Kreit
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Why Hasn't the Record Industry Sued Girl Talk?
Micki Krimmel
Founder & CEO, NeighborGoods.net
Socialize Your Network: Tech Tips That Rock
Jesse Kumagai
Dir of Programming, Corp. of Roy Thomson and Massey Halls
Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts?
Jordan Kurland
Owner, Zeitgeist Artist Management
Case Study: "New Moon"
Kevin Kusatsu
Mgr, Eight DazeManagement
Mentor Session 6
Sharky Laguana
CEO, Bandago Van Rentals
Green Touring: Stupid, Dumb, or Best Idea Ever?
Alf LaMont
Dir of Mktg & Dev, The Comedy Store
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Jon Langford
It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise
Dina LaPolt
Attorney, LaPolt Law PC
Three Strikes You're Out: The ISP Debate
Dina LaPolt
Attorney, LaPolt Law PC
CLE 5 - Music Law Ethics
Rynda Laurel
Founder/CEO, 1968media
The Power Pie: Purpose, Passion, Performance and People
Elizabeth Leahy
Section 101
Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking?
Jason Lekberg
Mktg Mgr, Epic Records
Effective Online Marketing Platforms
David Lessoff
VP Business Affairs, New West Records
Mentor Session 4
Jeff Levin
A&R, Atlantic Records
Demo Listening 4
Nathan Levinson
Mktg Dir, The Viper Room
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Rachel Levy
Sr VP, Motion Picture Music, The Weinstein Company
Synch or Swim: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Greg Linn
Columbia Records/SONY BMG
Shoot Your Concert DVD for Free
Marc Lipkin
Dir, Pub, Alligator Records
Mentor Session 4
Jeff Lipton
Mastering Engineer, Peerless Mastering
Quickies 6: In the Studio
Alexander Ljung
Founder/CEO, SoundCloud
How Will We Listen to Music in 2020?
Amy Lombardi
Owner/Mgr, Beekeeper Corp
Demo Listening 4
Bob Ludwig
Pres/Chief Engineer, Gateway Mastering Studios Inc
Mastering Tutorial
Ali MacLean
Ali On The Air
Working The Press: Intellectual Intercourse & Interviews
Alex Maiolo
HINT Project, Future of Music Coalition
Mentor Session 3
Cecily Mak
Assoc Gen Counsel & Dir of Music Licensing, RealNetworks/Rhapsody
CLE 7 - Chasing Technology: The Law and Digital Distribution
Trey Many
The Billions Corporation
Mentor Session 7
Kent Marcus
KMM PC
Rumors of My Demise: Do Artists Need Labels Anymore?
Lynne Margolis
Contributer/Copy Editor, Texas Music/Austin Monthly/American Songwriter
Music Journalism in the Post-Print Era
Anya Marina
Case Study: "New Moon"
Douglas Mark
Mark Music & Media Law PC
CLE 2 - Evaluating the New Business Models: Benefit or B.S.?
Amanda Marks
EVP/GM, Universal Music Distribution
1,000 Digital Tools & Strategies: Which 3 Work?
Wayne Marshall
Ethnomusicologist, MIT
The History of Music Recommendations
Michael Martin
Founder & CEO, Effect Partners
Effecting Social Change via Music and Technology
Mike Martinovich
Mgr, Flatiron Management
Evolution of Concert Bookings and Programming
Steven Masur
Managing Partner, MasurLaw
Three Strikes You're Out: The ISP Debate
Tim Matson
Atty, Lommen Abdo Law Firm
CLE 3 - Merch: Rights in the Unhummable
Ryan Matteson
Dir Publ & Social Media, Pabst Theater
1,000 Digital Tools & Strategies: Which 3 Work?
Frank Mauceri
Pres, Smog Veil Records
Paper Cuts in the Plastic Age
Patrick May
Agent, Skyline Music
Creating a Music Town
Mac McCaughan
Owner, Merge Records
Merge Makes Noise
Jim McGuinn
Program Dir, KCMP The Current
Adult Rock Music Meeting
Davis McLarty
Davis McLarty Agency
Mentor Session 5
Andrew McMahon
Musician, Jack's Mannequin
Quickies 5: Artists
Alasdair McMullan
Exec VP Legal, EMI
Mentor Session 3
Katrina McMullan
Sr Counsel Music & Ent, Mattel Inc
Mentor Session 3
John Merchant
RedDoor
Mastering Tutorial
Lawrence Mestel
CEO, Primary Wave Music
CLE 4 - Music Publishing Executives: The Hitters and the Hits
Jens Michow
Supervisory Board, Initiative Musik/Initiative Musik gGmbH/idkv e.V.
Mentor Session 2
Jay Millar
Mktg Dir, United Record Pressing
How to Make Money with Vinyl
Paul Miller
Artist, DJ Spooky
Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts?
Glenn Miller
Digital Mktg Exec, CAA
Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources
Claude Mitchell
Coordinating Dir, Music, ESPN
Using Brands to Help Your Career
Chris Mollere
Music Supervisor, Fusion Music Supervision
Synch or Swim: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Mark Montgomery
Entrepreneur In Residence, Claritas Capital
Your Fans Are Your Livelihood
Jim Moray
Where Goes English Folk Music?
Samantha Murphy
Artist, The Highway Girl
From the Stage - An Artist's Perspective
Joan Myers
Myers Media
Mentor Session 6
Wayne Nagel
Tour Mgr, CCR
Mentor Session 1
Carlo Navarro
Founder, IndieCollision
Mentor Session 3
Brad Navin
Interim CEO, The Orchard
What Comes Next in the World of Marketing Music?
Kenneth Nelson
Sr Vp/Exec Producer, BMG/FirstCom
Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income
Steve Nice
Mgr/Consultant, Nice Management and Consulting
Quickies 4: Managers
Nive Nielsen
Record Club
Theresa Notartomaso
Music Supervisor, Headroom Digital Audio
Synch or Swim: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Lauren Onkey
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?
Hugh Padgham
Huge Productions Ltd
Producers Adapt and Survive
Ira Padnos
How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital
Tim Palmer
Producers Adapt and Survive
Panos Panay
CEO/Founder, Sonicbids
Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide
John Pantle
Freelance Music Writer, Agency for the Performing Arts
Quickies 7: Live Show
Michael Papish
CEO, MediaUnbound
The History of Music Recommendations
Clay Pasternack
Pres/Natl Acct Rep, CPI DIst/Burnside Dist
Mentor Session 6
Alexandra Patsavas
Owner, Chop Shop Music
Case Study: "New Moon"
Roberta Moore Patterson
Consultant, RomoPR
Making Something Outta Nothing
Amy Pattillo
General Counsel, Fat Caddy Plus
Mentor Session 1
Carl Peel
VP, Music Production, Killer Tracks
Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income
Glenn Peoples
Sr Analyst, Billboard Magazine
Your Fans Are Your Livelihood
Martin Perna
Spirituality for Nomads
Ben Perreau
Founder, Gigulate
How Will We Listen to Music in 2020?
Brian Peterson
CEO, Bandbox
Your Fans Are Your Livelihood
Michael Petricone
Consumer Electronics Association
From the Stage - An Artist's Perspective
Amanda Petrusich
Women Write Women's Experiences in Music
Robin Phillips
Sr Talent Buyer, AEG Live
Evolution of Concert Bookings and Programming
Mark Piibe
SVP Digital, EMI/Capitol Records
Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue
Jon Pikus
A&R, Kirkwood Ranch Music
Mentor Session 4
Lou Plaia
Co-Founder, ReverbNation.com
Effective Online Marketing Platforms
Benom Plumb
Mgr, Licensing & Admin, Bluewater Music
Mentor Session 7
Jonathan Poneman
Sub Pop Records
What Becomes a Legend Most?
Erin Potts
Exec Dir & Founder, Air Traffic Control Education Fund
Green Touring: Stupid, Dumb, or Best Idea Ever?
Ann Powers
Pop Critic, Los Angeles Times
Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?
Nancy Prager
Why Hasn't the Record Industry Sued Girl Talk?
Joe Priesnitz
Joe Priesnitz Artist Management
Mentor Session 1
Matthew Pryor
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
Mark Pucci
Pres, Mark Pucci Media
Mentor Session 6
Adam Rabinovitz
VP mktg, IODA
Global Music Marketing: How to Reach Fans Worldwide
Josh Rabinowitz
SVP/Dir of Music, Grey Group
This Note's For You
Karen Rappaport McHugh
muddygirlproductions
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
Aaron Ray
Head of the New Media Dept, The Collective
1,000 Digital Tools & Strategies: Which 3 Work?
Kyra Reed
Co-Founder, MarKyr Media
A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip
Jeffrey Remedios
Pres & CEO, Arts & Crafts Productions
Trends in Taking Your Music to Market
Mark Rennick
Owner/Mgr, Prairie Sun Recording
Quickies 6: In the Studio
John Riedie
Principal, Rampant Arts
Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts?
David Ring
EVP Business Dev & Business & Legal Affairs, Universal Music Group
CLE 7 - Chasing Technology: The Law and Digital Distribution
Smokey Robinson
SXSW Keynote: Smokey Robinson
Mark Robinson
VP & Sr Counsel, WMG
CLE 2 - Evaluating the New Business Models: Benefit or B.S.?
Claudette Robinson
Meet the New Soul - Same as the Old Soul?
Ian Rogers
CEO, Topspin
The Cultural Significance of Direct-to-Fan Marketing
Janelle Rogers
Owner/Publicist, Green Light Go Entertainment
Mentor Session 4
Leron Rogers
Partner, Hewitt & Rogers
CLE 5 - Music Law Ethics
Alicia J Rose
Co-Owner/Talent Buyer/Photographer, Mississippi Studios/Alicia J Rose Photography
It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise
Brian Rosenblatt
Partner, SmithAmundsen LLC
Caution Before Signing
Josh Rosenfeld
Barsuk Records
Mentor Session 5
Jay Rosenthal
General Counsel, NMPA
CLE 1 - Music Policy, Legislation, and Food Fights
Marc Ross
Pres/General Counsel, Rock the Earth
Mentor Session 1
Kieran Roy
GM, Arts & Crafts Productions
Global Music Marketing: How to Reach Fans Worldwide
John Rubey
Pres, AEG Network LIVE
Shoot Your Concert DVD for Free
Thaddeus Rudd
Mom and Pop Music
Mentor Session 7
Portia Sabin
Kill Rock Stars
Mentor Session 7
Lee Maher Salzman
Agent, Salzman and Associates
Mentor Session 5
John Sasso
Sr Dir, Online Sales Strategy & Operations, SONY Music Entertainment, Inc
The Future of Online Music Videos
Steve Savoca
Dir Digital, Domino Recording Co
How Will We Listen to Music in 2020?
Steven Scharf
Pres, Steven Scharf Entertainment
Synch or Swim: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Alicen Schneider
NBC Universal TV Music
TV Resurrects the Radio Star
Paul Schreiber
Paul's San Francisco House Concerts
Mentor Session 4
Geoffrey Schulman
Professor/Dept Chair, Austin Community College
Mentor Session 2
Alex Schulz
Managing Dir, Reeperbahn Festival GbR
Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide
Mara Schwartz
Sr Dir Creative Svcs, Bug Music
Quickies 3: Music Supervisors
Carolyn Schwarz
Exec Dir, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Spirituality for Nomads
Jean Scofield
Music Producer, McGarry Bowen
This Note's For You
Rob Seidenberg
El Centro Group
Quickies 3: Music Supervisors
Erik Selz
Pres, Red Ryder Entertainment Inc
Quickies 4: Managers
Albin Serviant
CEO, mxp4
What Comes Next in the World of Marketing Music?
Feargal Sharkey
CEO, UK Music
SXSW Featured Speaker: Feargal Sharkey
Brian Sharp
COO, Century Media Records
DIY or Sign with a Label
Neil Sheehan
Owner, Standby Records
Demo Listening 4
Roger Shepherd
Flying Nun Records
Mentor Session 7
Stefan Shepherd
Founder, Zooglobble
Jumping into the Kiddie Pool: Diving for Dollars by Playing for Kids
David Silbaugh
Summerfest
Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide
Bonnie Simmons
Exec Dir, Bill Graham Foundation
Mentor Session 5
Andre Smith
Assist Professor of Law, FIU College of Law
Why Hasn't the Record Industry Sued Girl Talk?
David Smith
The Souls
Texas Garage Rock, 1964-1967
Chris "Frenchie" Smith
The Bubble
Producers Adapt and Survive
Mike Smith
Managing Dir, Columbia Records
Quickies 2: Publishers and Performance Rights Organizations
Eric Snowden
Sr Creative Dir/Prod Dev, Atlantic Records
The Future of Online Music Videos
Bruce Solar
Agent, The Agency Group
Evolution of Concert Bookings and Programming
Michael Solomon
Brick Wall Management
Mentor Session 6
Greg Sowders
Sr VP/Head of A&R US, Warner/Chappell Music
Case Study: "New Moon"
Ron Spaulding
GM/EVP, Fontana Distribution
DIY or Sign with a Label
Jenni Sperandeo
Dir Natl Prom, Shangri-La Music
Mentor Session 1
Nick Stahl
Strategic Account Dir, Brightcove
The Future of Online Music Videos
Vickie Starr
Owner, Girlie Action Media
Trends in Taking Your Music to Market
John Staub
EVP Head of Digital & Field Mktg, Cornerstone/The FADER Label
What Comes Next in the World of Marketing Music?
Seymour Stein
CEO, Sire Records
CBGB Stories
Eric Steuer
Creative Dir, Creative Commons
A Guide to Recording Music Online
Cameron Strang
Pres, New West Records
DIY or Sign with a Label
Yancey Strickler
Cofounder, Kickstarter
Crowdfunding Music: Raising Money from Your Fans
John Strohm
Attorney, Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP
Caution Before Signing
Richard Stumpf
SVP Creative & Mktg, Cherry Lane Music
Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks
Robert Sullivan
Partner, Loeb & Loeb LLP
CLE 6 - Music Court: Avoiding or Inviting Litigation
Susan Tanner
Retail Sales, Righteous Babe Records
It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise
David Taylor
Quickies 5: Artists
Lisa Thaler
Rockshrink
Mentor Session 2
Nardwuar The Human Serviette
Nardwuar
Nardwuar's Video Vault Part Deux
Daniel Tibbets
EVP/Studio Chief, GoTV Networks
Shoot Your Concert DVD for Free
Judy Tint
Meet the New Soul - Same as the Old Soul?
Livia Tortella
GM/EVP, Atlantic Records
Case Study: "New Moon"
Maggie Vail
Kill Rock Stars
Mentor Session 1
Andy VanDette
Chief Engineer, Masterdisk NYC
Quickies 6: In the Studio
Allen Vartazarian
Co-founder, Taltopia.com
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Suzanne Vega
Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking?
Alexander Verik
Operations Mgr, A2IM
Mentor Session 7
John Vilanova
Music Journalism in the Post-Print Era
Peter Visvardis
Sr Dir A&R/Creative, Smith Haven/Warner/Chappell Music Inc
Demo Listening 3
Jon Vlassopulos
CEO, Moderati
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Andrea von Foerster
Music Supervisor, Firestarter Music
Record Club
Merrill Wade
St Matthew's Episcopal Church
Spirituality for Nomads
Chris Walla
Trans
Producers Adapt and Survive
Bruce Warren
Asst Station Mgr Programming, WXPN
Adult Rock Music Meeting
Alexandra Watson
Exec Editor, JrockRevolution.com
The Revolution of Japanese Rock in Your World
David Weier
VP of Programming, Fuse Networks
Shoot Your Concert DVD for Free
Christopher R. Weingarten
Rolling Stone
Music Journalism in the Post-Print Era
Ken Weinstein
Pres, Big Hassle Media
The Future of Music PR
Allison Weiss
Crowdfunding Music: Raising Money from Your Fans
Jeremy Welt
SVP New Media, Warner Bros Records
Too Much Information! Does Interacting Kill Rockstar Mystique?
Heather West
Pres, Western Publicity
How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital
Tina Weymouth
Overland Productions
CBGB Stories
Storme Whitby-Grubb
Managing Dir, Little Touring
Quickies 7: Live Show
Emily White
Whitesmith Entertainment
Building a High Value Fan List
Lenny White
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute
Zoe White
Intl Mgr, Mushroom Music Publishing
Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks
David Whitehead
Maine Road Management Inc
The Cultural Significance of Direct-to-Fan Marketing
Mark Wike
Pres, Wike Music Ltd
Synch or Swim: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Vincent Wilburn Jr
CEO, Nefdrum Productions
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Tribute
Andrew Wilkes-Krier
ANDREW W.K.
What Becomes a Legend Most?
Marc Wilson
Mgr A&R, Warner/Chappell Music
Demo Listening 2
William Wilson
Dir, NARM
The Future of Online Music Videos
Tom Windish
Pres, The Windish Agency LLC
Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now!
Norm Winer
VP Programming, WXRT/CBS Radio
Adult Rock Music Meeting
Dan Winters
Dan Winters Photography
Image Makers of Rock & Soul
Josh Wittman
Mktg Dir, Redeye Distribution
Effective Online Marketing Platforms
Kevin Wommack
Pres, Playing In Traffic/Loophole Mgmt
Mentor Session 5
Brad Wood
Head Squirrel Wrangler, Seagrass Studio
Producers Adapt and Survive
Donald Woodard
Epstein Becker & Green
CLE 8 - Breaking and Entering: Working with Developing Artists
Derek Woodgate
Chief Creative Officer, Plutopia Productions Inc
Global Rock Show
Jonas Woost
How Will We Listen to Music in 2020?
John Wozniak
Singer & Guitarist, Marcy Playground
A Guide to Recording Music Online
Howard Wuelfing
Owner, Howlin' Wuelf Media Inc
Making Something Outta Nothing
Nicole Yalaz
Publicist & Booking Agent, Drag City/Death
Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity
Steve Yegelwel
Pres, S-Curve Records
Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking?
Daniel Zaccagnino
Co-Founder & CEO, Indaba Music
A Guide to Recording Music Online
Zack Zalon
CEO, Hellomusic
Rumors of My Demise: Do Artists Need Labels Anymore?
Brian Zisk
Founder, SF MusicTech Summit
Social Networks and the Future for Musicians
Izzy Zivkovic
Owner and CEO, Split Media
Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources
Danny Zook
CEO, Alien Music
Demo Listening 1
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