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New Orleans has become a hub for music, film and TV industries, but what does that mean for an attorney and their independent music and filmmaking clients. This panel will walk you through the process of maintaining communication with clients, client funds management, making sure the filmmaker/client engagement letters are correct. Additionally, it will review user-generated content rights and procedures with filmmaker clients establishing a disbursement system for staff fees payment review intellectual property agreements, tax credit financing incentives, and distribution.

Speakers:

• David Dalia, Esq., New Orleans, LA (Moderator)
• Vernon W. Thomas, Esq. Law Offices of Vernon P. Thomas, New Orleans, LA

Everyone has a role! Selecting talent, communicating, songwriting, therapist and just some of the hats management and publicity professionals shaping the future of an artist or record label brand.? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Clinton F Billups Jr., NCOPM National President
• Michael Dixon, SodaRock Management
• Ryan Block, Independent Ear Records
• Marcia Groff, Entertainment Enterprises (Moderator)
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Jim Bateman, Manager, Owner, Real Music 

Taking up the challenge of encouraging students and educators to view themselves as problem solvers, developing the skills needed to work with others to make a difference. Dr. Peter Cho, Musician, Executive Dean Delgado Community College West Bank Campus, Moderator

Presenting:

Whether you are a creator, producer or investor, the Broadway Musical is the surest way to “rags or riches” This panel will discuss the many different types of music licensing deals, contracts, and practices that come into play when dealing with the four basic types of musicals.

Speakers:

• Jeffery Brabec, Esq.,Vice President, BMG Chrysalis, Los Angeles, CA (Moderator)
• Todd Brabec, Esq., Co-Author (w brother Jeff), Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in the Music Business
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL
• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC
• Richard W. Perna, Austin, TX

Artists: TBA

What does success look like? What are your triumphs and losses?
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records (moderator)
• Jan Ramsey, Publisher, OffBeat Music Magazine
• Linda Septien, Talent Developer (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves)
• LaTosha Brown, Jazz Vocalist, Facilitator, and Founder of TruthSpeaks
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/
• Kennetta Piper, The Birthing Point

Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.

Speakers:

• Stephen J. Easley, Esq., Song Research & Recovery Services, LLC (Moderator)
• Joel Robideaux: Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana
• Mark Falgout:Warehouse 515/Blue Moon Saloon and Founder, SOLO Songwriters Festival and Workshop
• Brendon Anthony, Director, Texas Music Office in the Office of the Governor

Artists: TBA

The often-sampled music that can be found in songs from artists such as Yo Gotti, Cardi B and Beyonce, has its roots in New Orleans Street Parades (aka Secondlines), pea-popping and the rhythms of Professor Longhair, Eddie Bo and Earl King. This panel will host New Orleans “Bounce Royalty” and record entrepreneurs who are bringing it to the international entertainment world. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Angela Woods aka Cheeky Blakk
• Jerome Temple aka DJ Jubilee
• Darwin Turner aka Choppa
• John Maximillion, Owner, Power504 Radio, Maximum Productions
• David Kunian, Curator, New Orleans Jazz Museum, Producer radio Documentaries, Radio DJ

Artists: TBA

With the increased interest in the music industry from banks and investors, the New Orleans Music Economy (NOME) Study being conducted to assess the present economics of the New Orleans music industry and creating a road map for future growth. Join us as we have stakeholders and pundits discuss this important moment in New Orleans future economy. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Reid Wick, Recording Academy
• Scott Fetters, Director, 2112 Incubator Chicago
• Don Pitts, CEO, Sound Music Cities

Presented by 2112Chicago Tech · Music · Film Incubator

Reception follows presentation

This panel will address various funding methods and deal points entrepreneurs can pursue when seeking financing, including traditional banking, equity investors, and crowdfunding.

Speakers:

• Gregg Zegarelli, Esq., Zegarelli Technology & Entrepreneurial Ventures Law Group, PC, Pittsburgh, GA (Moderator)
• Morris L Kahn, Morris L Kahn & Associates
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Miami, FL
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL

Interviews – Performances – Critiquing

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

Performances by: TBA

– Discussions among songwriters on inspirations, techniques, valuable tips, songwriting computer programs – Y/N. [Room: Frenchmen, 2^nd Fl]

Interviewer: Barry Coffin, CEO, MusicSupervisor.com

Subjects:                  

• Michael O’Hare (The Sheik), Songwriter
• Henry Turner, Jr., Musician, Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

Artists: TBA

This panel follows the impact of the MMA, the latest on the “Mechanical Licensing Collective,” and termination of copyrights.

Speakers:

• Stephen J. Easley, Esq., Song Research & Recovery Services, LLC (Moderator)
• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC
• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Richard W. Perna, Austin, TX

Cutting Edge CE joins with “Live At Heart” one of Scandinavia’s biggest festivals and conferences, to help Cutting Edge’s attendees “discover the sensational opportunities present in the Swedish entertainment market. Hear from music executives, filmmakers, and musicians as they highlight business opportunities in Orebro, Sweden, and the entirety of Scandinavia.

[Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

Drew Young, Owner, Good and Plenty Records (Moderator)

• Ake Lundstrom, CEO, Live at Heart, Orebro, Sweden
• Bossa Nikolausson, Live at Heart, Orebro, Sweden
• ELinda, Artist, Orebro, Sweden
• Slim Kuttar, Artist, New Orleans

Artists: TBA

Covering the Music Modernization Act, content distribution, and the new technologies

Speakers:

• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC

The keynote speaker, Josh Young will join other professionals in discussions to learn how the process works for getting yours into commercials, movies, and TV.

Speakers:

• Josh Young, Founder, CEO of Atrium Music
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.
• Rich Goldman, President, Riptide Music Group
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/ (Moderator)

Latest case law – Current Trends and Hot Topics

Speakers:

• Brian Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt, New York, NY (Moderator)
• Robert Besser, Esq. Law Offices of Robert Besser, Los Angeles, CA
• Peter J Strand, Esq., Partner, Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL

Artists: TBA

Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)
• Marcia Groff, Entertainment Enterprises
• Carmen Sunda, Director Small Business Development Center of Louisiana, Owner Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Lilli Lewis, Musician, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Jesse Campo, Javi Production

This panel will provide an overview of completing and launching an independent film.

Speakers:

• Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA (Moderator)
• Peter J. Dekom, Esq. Peter J Dekom, A Law Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
• Richard “Rick” French, CEO, French/West/Vaughan, Filmmaker, Board Member, Buddy Holly Foundation
• Christoper Szapary, Esq, Provosty & Gankendoff, LLC, New Orleans, LA

Artists: TBA

This panel, by the authors of the best selling music business book “Music, Money and Success” (8th edition), will explain the ins and outs of what the deals look like, the short and long term money that can be made and where this area is heading in the future.

Speakers:

• Jeffery Brabec, Esq.,Vice President, BMG Chrysalis, Los Angeles, CA
• Todd Brabec, Esq., Co-Author (w brother Jeff), Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in the Music Business

Artists: TBA

Agents, talent buyers, managers, and festival producers must understand what their audience is looking for and when to introduce the new artist. Join booking and touring professionals as they explain their methods and rationale for booking and representing artists.

5:15 – 6:00 PM

Part II         Talent Disruption – Performance Critiquing

Speakers:

• Nicolaus Logan, Talent Buyer, Tipitina’s Music Club
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Linda Septien, Talent Developer (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves)
• Martin Atkins, Entrepreneur, Music Industry Raconteur
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL (moderator)
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.

Performances by: TBA

Hosted by Talent Developer Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)

Speakers:

Performances by: TBA

What do you do when the attorney on the other side is being unprofessional, or nasty, or simply impossible? What do you do when you have an adversary who stalls, doesn’t return calls, or delays matters? How do you get the most out of your negotiation? How do you save a deal from going south?

Speakers:

• Judith DeFraites, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• David Dalia, Esq., New Orleans, LA

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

[Production note: Day Showcases are acoustic original music performances, handheld percussion allowed, 10 min. 2 song maximum – These “Day’cases” are organized for artists to gain direct input from industry experts, artists will be critiqued on ability as a singer/songwriter]

Performances by: TBA

Moderated By: Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation

Session I:                            The “NEW” Music Industry Overview – Success in the music business requires both pieces of knowledge of the traditional music industry structure and a keen understanding of how music is sold today. This session of the Music Entrepreneur Initiative discusses how are innovative entrepreneurs changing the business model. How entrepreneurs can organize their income streams into an effective business strategy. Duration: 30 minutes

Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation

Session II                           Case Study – Operating A Recording Studio in the Modern Music Economy – The studio environment is its music ecosystem–what are the new models employed that help musicians, producers, and record labels/investors complete their projects? Recording studios can be creative training spaces for entrepreneurs. Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Rabadash Recording Studio

Speakers:

•  John Autin, Co-Owner Rabadash Recording Studio
• Dirk Billie, Co-Owner Rabadash Recording Studio, Sound Engineer and Producer
• Tim Stanbaugh, Engineer, Rabadash Recording Studio
• Marc Hewitt, Engineer, Rabadash Recording Studio

Session III                  Legal Advice for Music Entrepreneurs – Entertainment attorneys provide an overview of contracts, agreements, and negotiating strategies music entrepreneurs will encounter when setting up, establishing and growing their business. Duration: 45 Minutes

Speakers:

• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL

Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.

Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements

 Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.

Speakers:

• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL
• Edgar “Dino” Gankendoff, Esq., Provosty & Gankendoff, LLC, NOLA
• Matthew Wilson, Esq., Greater Thinking Music Group, Atlanta, GA  (Moderator)
• Peter J Strand, Esq., Partner, Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL

Artists TBA

This panel will consist of a combination of an artist, a producer, managers, and a record executive who will relay their experiences and views on the pathways to success for today’s women artists. Is the definition of success, another patriarchal system with false conclusions? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records (Moderator)
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Of Counsel International Law Partners, LLP, Miami, FL
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/
• Serabee, Songwriter
• Amy Lott, Songwriter

Performing artists: TBA

This panel will cover rules of professional conduct within #Me Too litigation. Privacy, morals, and interpretation of conduct during the discovery process will be examined, including best practices for preservation, the collection of electronic documents and protecting client’s information.

Speakers:

• Judith DeFraites, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• Nadine Ramsey, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• Magdalen Bickford, Esq. New Orleans, LA

Follow the panelists’ discussion on how they select artists and how they work with newly signed artists. The panelist will also advise artists who perform live for the panel on how they might improve their chances to get signed and distributed.

[Room: Frenchmen RM, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Carlo Ditta, Owner, Orleans Records
• Rich Goldman, President, Riptide Music Group
• Kim Stephens, Forward Entertainment, A&R lava records (Moderator)
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Ryan Block, Independent Ear Records

The discussion will center on the analysis of the legal issues related to representing athletes and entertainer involved in contract negotiations when there is a crisis and representation is needed with the media and the courtroom. The panel will also cover changes in legal business issues under various collective bargaining agreements

Speakers:

• Brian Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt, New York, NY (Moderator)
• Mikhael Bortz, Esq, Chicago, IL
• Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA
• Richard D. French, Chairman & CEO, French/West/Vaughan

Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA

Artists: TBA

3:15 – 4:00 PM         

Part I – The Art of Making a Great Recording or at least a good one –

The panel will cover the Do’s and Don’ts of studio recording, mixing and mastering techniques. The panelists will discuss their methods of creating good records. Followed by Sound Stage performances where panelists will critique artists recordings or performance. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

4:00 – 4:30        

Part II – Sound Stage – Unplugged Performance Critiquing Session

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Scott Billington, Producer
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.
• Chopper Brady, Engineer
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/ (Moderator)
• Mike Mayeaux, Engineer

This panel will cover trademarks, piracy, combating counterfeit goods and strategies for proper licensing and derivatives products.

Speakers:

• Gregg Zegarelli, Esq., Zegarelli Technology & Entrepreneurial Ventures Law Group, PC, Pittsburgh, GA (Moderator)
• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Miami, FL

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

Performances by: TBA

[Day’case Performances – 10 min. 2 songs max]  [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Ever wonder how songs are picked for movies? Exactly how do they do it? participate in a “LIVE” pitch sessions with music supervisor Barry Coffing! Barry will bring film clips from current projects and Cutting Edge Composers will be able to play finished songs for possible film and TV placements. [What will you learn? You will gain insight into the Dos and Don’ts of preparing your music for submission to music supervisors.]

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Presenter:

• Barry Coffing: CEO, MusicSupervisors.com

1:00 – 4:30 PM                 

[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 1:45 PM        

Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were

2:00 – 3:00 PM

National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era

3:15 – 4:30 PM

Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge

Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of show that too place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.

Speakers

• David Kunian, Curator, New Orleans
• Teddy (Lloyd) Johson, DJ, Owner, Teddy’s Juke Joint, Zachary, LA
• Solomon Kincaid, Radio DJ
• Al Jai Wallace, DJ, Former Director of the Black Radio Programmers Association
• Henry Turner, Jr.,Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

5:00 –

 Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 4:30 PM                 

[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 1:45 PM        

Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were

2:00 – 3:00 PM

National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era

3:15 – 4:30 PM

Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge

Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of shows that took place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.

Speakers

• Vincent Sylvain, Owner, New Orleans Agenda
• Teddy (Lloyd) Johson, DJ, Owner, Teddy’s Juke Joint, Zachary, LA
• Solomon Kincaid, Radio DJ
• Al Jai Wallace, DJ, Former Director of the Black Radio Programmers Association
• Henry Turner, Jr., Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

5:00 –

 Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club

1:00 – 4:30 PM                 

[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 1:45 PM        

Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were

2:00 – 3:00 PM

National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era

3:15 – 4:30 PM

Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge

Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of show that too place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.

Speakers

• David Kunian, Curator, New Orleans
• Teddy (Lloyd) Johson, DJ, Owner, Teddy’s Juke Joint, Zachary, LA
• Solomon Kincaid, Radio DJ
• Al Jai Wallace, DJ, Former Director of the Black Radio Programmers Association
• Henry Turner, Jr.,Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

5:00 –

 Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

[Production note: Day Showcases are acoustic original music performances, handheld percussion allowed, 10 min. 2 song maximum – These “Day’cases” are organized for artists to gain direct input from industry experts, artists will be critiqued on ability as a singer/songwriter]

Performances by: TBA

Interviews – Performances – Critiquing

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

Performances by: TBA

– Discussions among songwriters on inspirations, techniques, valuable tips, songwriting computer programs – Y/N. [Room: Frenchmen, 2^nd Fl]

Interviewer: Barry Coffin, CEO, MusicSupervisor.com

Subjects:                  

• Michael O’Hare (The Sheik), Songwriter
• Henry Turner, Jr., Musician, Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

Everyone has a role! Selecting talent, communicating, songwriting, therapist and just some of the hats management and publicity professionals shaping the future of an artist or record label brand.? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Clinton F Billups Jr., NCOPM National President
• Michael Dixon, SodaRock Management
• Ryan Block, Independent Ear Records
• Marcia Groff, Entertainment Enterprises (Moderator)
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Jim Bateman, Manager, Owner, Real Music 

Moderated By: Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation

Session I:                            The “NEW” Music Industry Overview – Success in the music business requires both pieces of knowledge of the traditional music industry structure and a keen understanding of how music is sold today. This session of the Music Entrepreneur Initiative discusses how are innovative entrepreneurs changing the business model. How entrepreneurs can organize their income streams into an effective business strategy. Duration: 30 minutes

Lou Plaia, EVP, Co-Founder, ReverbNation

Session II                           Case Study – Operating A Recording Studio in the Modern Music Economy – The studio environment is its music ecosystem–what are the new models employed that help musicians, producers, and record labels/investors complete their projects? Recording studios can be creative training spaces for entrepreneurs. Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Rabadash Recording Studio

Speakers:

•  John Autin, Co-Owner Rabadash Recording Studio
• Dirk Billie, Co-Owner Rabadash Recording Studio, Sound Engineer and Producer
• Tim Stanbaugh, Engineer, Rabadash Recording Studio
• Marc Hewitt, Engineer, Rabadash Recording Studio

Session III                  Legal Advice for Music Entrepreneurs – Entertainment attorneys provide an overview of contracts, agreements, and negotiating strategies music entrepreneurs will encounter when setting up, establishing and growing their business. Duration: 45 Minutes

Speakers:

• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL

Taking up the challenge of encouraging students and educators to view themselves as problem solvers, developing the skills needed to work with others to make a difference. Dr. Peter Cho, Musician, Executive Dean Delgado Community College West Bank Campus, Moderator

Presenting:

Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.

Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements

 Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.

Speakers:

• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL
• Edgar “Dino” Gankendoff, Esq., Provosty & Gankendoff, LLC, NOLA
• Matthew Wilson, Esq., Greater Thinking Music Group, Atlanta, GA  (Moderator)
• Peter J Strand, Esq., Partner, Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL

Artists: TBA

Cutting Edge CE joins with “Live At Heart” one of Scandinavia’s biggest festivals and conferences, to help Cutting Edge’s attendees “discover the sensational opportunities present in the Swedish entertainment market. Hear from music executives, filmmakers, and musicians as they highlight business opportunities in Orebro, Sweden, and the entirety of Scandinavia.

[Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

Drew Young, Owner, Good and Plenty Records (Moderator)

• Ake Lundstrom, CEO, Live at Heart, Orebro, Sweden
• Bossa Nikolausson, Live at Heart, Orebro, Sweden
• ELinda, Artist, Orebro, Sweden
• Slim Kuttar, Artist, New Orleans

Artists: TBA

What does success look like? What are your triumphs and losses?
Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records (moderator)
• Jan Ramsey, Publisher, OffBeat Music Magazine
• Linda Septien, Talent Developer (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves)
• LaTosha Brown, Jazz Vocalist, Facilitator, and Founder of TruthSpeaks
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/
• Kennetta Piper, The Birthing Point

Artists: TBA

Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.

Speakers:

• Stephen J. Easley, Esq., Song Research & Recovery Services, LLC (Moderator)
• Joel Robideaux: Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana
• Mark Falgout:Warehouse 515/Blue Moon Saloon and Founder, SOLO Songwriters Festival and Workshop
• Brendon Anthony, Director, Texas Music Office in the Office of the Governor

Artists TBA

This panel will consist of a combination of an artist, a producer, managers, and a record executive who will relay their experiences and views on the pathways to success for today’s women artists. Is the definition of success, another patriarchal system with false conclusions? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records (Moderator)
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Of Counsel International Law Partners, LLP, Miami, FL
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/
• Serabee, Songwriter
• Amy Lott, Songwriter

Artists: TBA

The often-sampled music that can be found in songs from artists such as Yo Gotti, Cardi B and Beyonce, has its roots in New Orleans Street Parades (aka Secondlines), pea-popping and the rhythms of Professor Longhair, Eddie Bo and Earl King. This panel will host New Orleans “Bounce Royalty” and record entrepreneurs who are bringing it to the international entertainment world. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Angela Woods aka Cheeky Blakk
• Jerome Temple aka DJ Jubilee
• Darwin Turner aka Choppa
• John Maximillion, Owner, Power504 Radio, Maximum Productions
• David Kunian, Curator, New Orleans Jazz Museum, Producer radio Documentaries, Radio DJ

The keynote speaker, Josh Young will join other professionals in discussions to learn how the process works for getting yours into commercials, movies, and TV.

Speakers:

• Josh Young, Founder, CEO of Atrium Music
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.
• Rich Goldman, President, Riptide Music Group
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/ (Moderator)

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 4:30 PM                 

[ROOT MUSIC GATHERING] Chitlin’ Circuit Revisited – Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, Port Allen, Louisiana [Program location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, Performance Hall]

In conjunction with Henry Turner, Jr. Listening Room and the New Orleans Jazz Museum

1:00 – 1:45 PM        

Conversation with Henry Byrd II on his memories of Byrd’s Satellite Lounge, the clientele and the shows that were

2:00 – 3:00 PM

National Park Service Band – Music of the Chitlin’ Circuit Era

3:15 – 4:30 PM

Promoting shows at Byrd’s Satellite Lounge

Local Radio Disc jockeys often doubled as promoters of shows that took place at the Chitlin Circuit venues. Byrd’s was particularly popular because it also had a ballroom that could hold 1,000 patrons.

Speakers

• Vincent Sylvain, Owner, New Orleans Agenda
• Teddy (Lloyd) Johson, DJ, Owner, Teddy’s Juke Joint, Zachary, LA
• Solomon Kincaid, Radio DJ
• Al Jai Wallace, DJ, Former Director of the Black Radio Programmers Association
• Henry Turner, Jr., Promoter, Baton Rouge Soul food Festival, Henry Turner, Jr.’s Listening Room

5:00 –

 Happy Hour at Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club

Performing artists: TBA

Artists: TBA

Follow the panelists’ discussion on how they select artists and how they work with newly signed artists. The panelist will also advise artists who perform live for the panel on how they might improve their chances to get signed and distributed.

[Room: Frenchmen RM, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Lilli Lewis, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Carlo Ditta, Owner, Orleans Records
• Rich Goldman, President, Riptide Music Group
• Kim Stephens, Forward Entertainment, A&R lava records (Moderator)
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Ryan Block, Independent Ear Records

With the increased interest in the music industry from banks and investors, the New Orleans Music Economy (NOME) Study being conducted to assess the present economics of the New Orleans music industry and creating a road map for future growth. Join us as we have stakeholders and pundits discuss this important moment in New Orleans future economy. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Reid Wick, Recording Academy
• Scott Fetters, Director, 2112 Incubator Chicago
• Don Pitts, CEO, Sound Music Cities

Artists: TBA

Women entrepreneurs conduct a mentoring session via stories of how they used their ideas, efforts, and brains to fore their businesses. Whom do they admire? Did they have a mentor? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)
• Marcia Groff, Entertainment Enterprises
• Carmen Sunda, Director Small Business Development Center of Louisiana, Owner Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Lilli Lewis, Musician, A&R, Louisiana Red Hot Records
• Jesse Campo, Javi Production

Presented by 2112Chicago Tech · Music · Film Incubator

Reception follows presentation

Artists: TBA

Artists: TBA

3:15 – 4:00 PM         

Part I – The Art of Making a Great Recording or at least a good one –

The panel will cover the Do’s and Don’ts of studio recording, mixing and mastering techniques. The panelists will discuss their methods of creating good records. Followed by Sound Stage performances where panelists will critique artists recordings or performance. [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

4:00 – 4:30        

Part II – Sound Stage – Unplugged Performance Critiquing Session

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Speakers:

• Scott Billington, Producer
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.
• Chopper Brady, Engineer
• Michèle Vice-Maslin, Emmy Award-Winning / #1 Hit Music Producer / Music Arranger/ Songwriter/ Music Publisher/ (Moderator)
• Mike Mayeaux, Engineer

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance.

Performances by: TBA

[Day’case Performances – 10 min. 2 songs max]  [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Artists: TBA

Agents, talent buyers, managers, and festival producers must understand what their audience is looking for and when to introduce the new artist. Join booking and touring professionals as they explain their methods and rationale for booking and representing artists.

5:15 – 6:00 PM

Part II         Talent Disruption – Performance Critiquing

Speakers:

• Nicolaus Logan, Talent Buyer, Tipitina’s Music Club
• John Tovar, Manager, TMG Management
• Linda Septien, Talent Developer (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves)
• Martin Atkins, Entrepreneur, Music Industry Raconteur
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL (moderator)
• Barry Coffing, Producer, Owner, Music Supervisor Inc.

Performances by: TBA

Hosted by Talent Developer Linda Septien (Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Kacey Musgraves)

Speakers:

Performances by: TBA

Ever wonder how songs are picked for movies? Exactly how do they do it? participate in a “LIVE” pitch sessions with music supervisor Barry Coffing! Barry will bring film clips from current projects and Cutting Edge Composers will be able to play finished songs for possible film and TV placements. [What will you learn? You will gain insight into the Dos and Don’ts of preparing your music for submission to music supervisors.]

Providing real-time critiquing of artist’s acoustic performance. ? [Location: Frenchmen Rm, 2^nd Fl]

Presenter:

• Barry Coffing: CEO, MusicSupervisors.com

What do you do when the attorney on the other side is being unprofessional, or nasty, or simply impossible? What do you do when you have an adversary who stalls, doesn’t return calls, or delays matters? How do you get the most out of your negotiation? How do you save a deal from going south?

Speakers:

• Judith DeFraites, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• David Dalia, Esq., New Orleans, LA

New Orleans has become a hub for music, film and TV industries, but what does that mean for an attorney and their independent music and filmmaking clients. This panel will walk you through the process of maintaining communication with clients, client funds management, making sure the filmmaker/client engagement letters are correct. Additionally, it will review user-generated content rights and procedures with filmmaker clients establishing a disbursement system for staff fees payment review intellectual property agreements, tax credit financing incentives, and distribution.

Speakers:

• David Dalia, Esq., New Orleans, LA (Moderator)
• Vernon W. Thomas, Esq. Law Offices of Vernon P. Thomas, New Orleans, LA

This panel will address various funding methods and deal points entrepreneurs can pursue when seeking financing, including traditional banking, equity investors, and crowdfunding.

Speakers:

• Gregg Zegarelli, Esq., Zegarelli Technology & Entrepreneurial Ventures Law Group, PC, Pittsburgh, GA (Moderator)
• Morris L Kahn, Morris L Kahn & Associates
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Miami, FL
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL

Part I: Covering the legal considerations in record label management and creation.

Part II: A review of label-artist, label-producer, and label distributor agreements

 Entrepreneurs and musicians are among those seeking success by signing artists or self-releasing music. This panel will cover legal issues that arise when organizing and operating an independent record label, including, the organization’s structure, income streams, and standard agreements. The panel will explore third-party organizations potential roles that can help with independent label success.

Speakers:

• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL
• Edgar “Dino” Gankendoff, Esq., Provosty & Gankendoff, LLC, NOLA
• Matthew Wilson, Esq., Greater Thinking Music Group, Atlanta, GA  (Moderator)
• Peter J Strand, Esq., Partner, Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL

Whether you are a creator, producer or investor, the Broadway Musical is the surest way to “rags or riches” This panel will discuss the many different types of music licensing deals, contracts, and practices that come into play when dealing with the four basic types of musicals.

Speakers:

• Jeffery Brabec, Esq.,Vice President, BMG Chrysalis, Los Angeles, CA (Moderator)
• Todd Brabec, Esq., Co-Author (w brother Jeff), Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in the Music Business
• Marc D. Stollman, Esq., Stollman Law PA, Boca Raton, FL
• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC
• Richard W. Perna, Austin, TX

This panel follows the impact of the MMA, the latest on the “Mechanical Licensing Collective,” and termination of copyrights.

Speakers:

• Stephen J. Easley, Esq., Song Research & Recovery Services, LLC (Moderator)
• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC
• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Richard W. Perna, Austin, TX

Public/Private partnerships to build, maintain, and sustain the vital business of music in our communities.

Speakers:

• Stephen J. Easley, Esq., Song Research & Recovery Services, LLC (Moderator)
• Joel Robideaux: Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana
• Mark Falgout:Warehouse 515/Blue Moon Saloon and Founder, SOLO Songwriters Festival and Workshop
• Brendon Anthony, Director, Texas Music Office in the Office of the Governor

Covering the Music Modernization Act, content distribution, and the new technologies

Speakers:

• Jay Rosenthal, Esq., Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, Washington, DC

Latest case law – Current Trends and Hot Topics

Speakers:

• Brian Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt, New York, NY (Moderator)
• Robert Besser, Esq. Law Offices of Robert Besser, Los Angeles, CA
• Peter J Strand, Esq., Partner, Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL

This panel will cover rules of professional conduct within #Me Too litigation. Privacy, morals, and interpretation of conduct during the discovery process will be examined, including best practices for preservation, the collection of electronic documents and protecting client’s information.

Speakers:

• Judith DeFraites, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• Nadine Ramsey, Esq., New Orleans, LA
• Magdalen Bickford, Esq. New Orleans, LA

The discussion will center on the analysis of the legal issues related to representing athletes and entertainer involved in contract negotiations when there is a crisis and representation is needed with the media and the courtroom. The panel will also cover changes in legal business issues under various collective bargaining agreements

Speakers:

• Brian Caplan, Esq., Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt, New York, NY (Moderator)
• Mikhael Bortz, Esq, Chicago, IL
• Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA
• Richard D. French, Chairman & CEO, French/West/Vaughan

Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA

This panel will provide an overview of completing and launching an independent film.

Speakers:

• Darryl Cohen, Esq. Cohen, Cooper Estep & Allen, Atlanta, GA (Moderator)
• Peter J. Dekom, Esq. Peter J Dekom, A Law Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
• Richard “Rick” French, CEO, French/West/Vaughan, Filmmaker, Board Member, Buddy Holly Foundation
• Christoper Szapary, Esq, Provosty & Gankendoff, LLC, New Orleans, LA

This panel will cover trademarks, piracy, combating counterfeit goods and strategies for proper licensing and derivatives products.

Speakers:

• Gregg Zegarelli, Esq., Zegarelli Technology & Entrepreneurial Ventures Law Group, PC, Pittsburgh, GA (Moderator)
• Wallace Collins, Esq., New York, NY
• Lillian Taylor, Esq., Miami, FL

This panel, by the authors of the best selling music business book “Music, Money and Success” (8th edition), will explain the ins and outs of what the deals look like, the short and long term money that can be made and where this area is heading in the future.

Speakers:

• Jeffery Brabec, Esq.,Vice President, BMG Chrysalis, Los Angeles, CA
• Todd Brabec, Esq., Co-Author (w brother Jeff), Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in the Music Business