Events

LINE UP OF FRIDAY'S EVENTS:

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
Hall B - Upper Main Lobby

11:00 AM WMC Live DJ Sets
Hall B - Lobby

DJs from around the world will be spinning live all day!

12:00 PM Demo Listening Workshop
B-115

Think you’ve got “it”? Accomplished label executives, producers and A&R reps critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as “fill-ins” in the case of a “no show”.
Panelists:
Suzan Koc - BMG Chrysalis
Gina Tucci - Big Beat
Joey Batts - Big Management

12:30 PM What's the Frequency? - Exposure over the Airwaves
B-211

It’s not just AM/FM anymore. Come learn how to maximize your radio exposure - from internet to satellite to digital, this panel covers all the bases on getting heard over the airwaves.
Moderator:
Cary Vance - Promo Only Promotions
Panelists:
Ray De La Garza - Radio Disney
Phil Nieves - Ultra Records
Goldapper - Party-FM
Tom Calococci - WPOW/Power 96 (Miami)
Bartel - WKTU 103.5/NY
John Parker - Parker Recordings
Erik Velez - Cox Radio

12:30 PM The Real Deal - Negotiating a "360" Artist Agreement
B-210

Come learn the do’s and don’ts in this mock negotiation of a “360” deal. We lead you through the process of negotiating with a record label exec, an artist manager and lawyers for both sides. With these deals becoming the industry standard, this panel is key to learning about 21st century contract negotiations.
Moderator:
Wallace E. J. Collins III, Esq.
Panelists:
Gary Salzman - Big Management Ltd
Ivan F. Alvarez - CdA Group LLC
Marc Stollman - Marc Stollman Esq.
David Bercuson - David Bercuson, P.A.

1:00 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 1
B-215

How would you like to interact with top studio producers, programmers, and remixers? If this sounds like you then you are in for a treat! Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Feel free to attend both! An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and will sell out!
Moderator:
Eric Kupper - Hysteria Productions
Panelists:
Chris Cox - Planet Cox Inc.
Richie Jones - Phase Deux Music
DJ Meme - Masterkeys Productions, Inc.

2:00 PM Songwriting & Music Publishing Master Class
B-212

Learn how to protect and register songs and cue-sheets effectively with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) and Music Publisher. What are challenges facing writer/producers and music publishers in the digital realm? How does one increase publishing earnings and copyright exploitation? What are the differences between Co-Publishing vs. Administration deals? We will also touch on sub-publishing agreements in foreign territories as well as synchs in TV/Film projects and Video Games. At what point would a writer/producer need to engage an attorney and how do they actively shop deals for their clients?
Moderator:
Brandon Bakshi - Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
Panelists:
Kyle Geiger
Renata Lowenbraun - Lowenbraun Lawfirm F LLC
Jason Klein - Monster Taxi
Niles Mason
Chris Willis - Veneer Records/Big Management
Tamra Keenan - SEG Entertainment Ltd
Frank Liwall - The Royalty Network

2:30 PM Scratch DJ Academy Presents - Turntablism 101
B-213

Scratch Dj Academy hosts one of the most popular WMC demos teaching the fundamentals of Turntablism. Come check out some of Miami’s most talented DJs as they share their knowledge and showcase their skills. Guests can learn, showcase and have a Q&A with the instructors of Scratch DJ Academy.
Moderator:
DJ Immortal - Scratch DJ Academy

3:30 PM The Recording Academy & WMC Present the Producers Forum
B-210

The Recording Academy® Florida Chapter, in conjunction with Winter Music Conference, will present The Producer’s Forum, a panel discussion featuring major electronic/dance artists, producers and remixers who will discuss the creative and business trends in the dance and electronic community.
Moderator:
Kurosh Nasseri - Law Offices Of Kurosh Nasseri
Panelists:
David Morales - Def Mix Productions
Paul Harris
Todd Terry

3:30 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 2
B-215

How would you like to interact with top studio producers, programmers, and remixers? If this sounds like you then you are in for a treat! Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Feel free to attend both! An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and will sell out!
Moderator:
Eric Kupper - Hysteria Productions
Panelists:
Marc JB from Bimbo Jones
Matt Darey
StoneBridge - StoneBridge Productions
Lee Dagger from Bimbo Jones

4:30 PM South Beach Sessions - Music’s Sway
B-211

What is music’s influence on modern culture? Music, film, fashion and television. How do they impress upon each other and what impact does that have on our everyday lives? Join us for an exciting panel of advertisers, marketers and industry reps and learn how to use music to make products move.
Moderator:
Joshua R. Rudy - Magave Tequila
Panelists:
Sara Nasca - Pop Chips
Maykel Piron - Armada Music
Janet Smith - Red Bull
Ivan Hernandez - Muscle Milk (by CytoSport)
Shamita Carriman, Esq. - Carriman Law Group PLLC.
Tiffany Rosen - Vita Coco
Bill Meadows - Crispin Porter + Bogusky