11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Welcome to the Music Business - You're Fucked
62 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Martin Atkins
event::about An examination of the internal and external problems you'll face in all levels of the business. Using humor as a weapon, Martin Atkins will point out the obvious, throw light in some dark corners and create another illuminating event illustrating the realistic, attainable goals that are possible in the new business.
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
SXSW Featured Speaker: Andrew W.K.
34 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Andrew Wilkes-Krier
event::about Noted recording artist, performer and television host Andrew W.K. delivers a talk that is equal parts motivational speech and performance art. Party tips and practical advice will be offered.
event::tags partyhard
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Bravo's Platinum Hit- How to Become the Next Big Hitmaker
11 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Evan Bogart, Jewel, Keith Naftaly, Jewel Murray, Jenn Levy
event::about Some of the most accomplished songwriters including Jewel and Evan Bogart (credits include Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Rihanna) will share their experience and expertise on how to become the next big hitmaker alongside Keith Naftaly, SVP of A&R for RCA/Jive Label Group at Sony Music Entertainment. Get a sneak peek at Bravo's new music competition series "Platinum Hit," which will premiere this summer.
event::tags platinumhit
5:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SXSW Interview: Crystal Bowersox
8 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Crystal Bowersox, Ann Powers
event::about Crystal Bowersox wowed audiences in Season 9 of American Idol. With her soulful voice and down-to-earth presence, Bowersox remains one of the most memorable Idol alumni. She has recently released "Farmer's Daughter," her debut release for 19 Recordings/Jive Records. In his album review, Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune said: "Though typecast as a Janis Joplin-like shouter in the early stages of the “Idol” competition, her best moments are far more subtle, with a touch of twang and fragility." Bowersox will be interviewed by Ann Powers, Pop Critic of the LA Times. On Friday, March 18, Bowersox will perform a SXSW Showcase at the Victorian Room at the Driskill Hotel.
event::tags sxbowersox
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
SXSW Keynote: Bob Geldof
107 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Bob Geldof
event::about At the end of last year Bob Geldof was described as "one of Ireland's greatest lyricists ever". In a lifetime spent using rock music to change things Geldof now comes to SXSW with his band to play music from his new album How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell, and from his long multi-award winning musical life.
event::tags geldof
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
Golden Ears
9 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Paula Moore, Michael Goldberg, Garth Trinidad, David Andreone, Steve Greenberg, Chris Taylor
event::about Explore innovation in music discovery. What is groundbreaking in the field today? Many new A&R efforts are finding success outside of major label roles. Gain insight on what artists and managers need to know about getting deals done in the music industry today, with concrete examples. This discussion will be a no-holds-barred look at the state of A&R.
event::tags A&R, goldenears
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Baby I'm A Star! How to Get Major Exposure in a Multi-Platform Media Environment
7 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Stephen Hill, Kelly Griffin, Troy Carter, Londell McMillan, J Cole, Jermaine Cole, Melanie Fiona, Jaunique Sealey
event::about Discover the secrets of how to become a star and strategically get your music to your audience --through TV, digital, records and live performances. What are ways to get on a major network, or get the proper attention from a label, and generate fans and cash by taking your act on the road?
event::tags babyimastar
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
SXSW Interview: Chamillionaire
16 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Chamillionaire Koopa, Charles Creekmur
event::about As a cornerstone of the Houston rap scene, Chamillionaire gained fame as a particularly adept lyricist. His early work with self-released and independent labels led to the majors and the platinum success of the album The Sound Of Revenge with its Grammy-winning single "Ridin’ Dirty." In addition to his musical accomplishments, Chamillionaire has received acclaim for his work as an entrepreneur and for his technological savvy. He has been at the forefront of online innovations and an early participant in social media. He is sought after both as a compelling artist and as a speaker, bringing the hip-hop generation together in the electronic age.
event::tags chamillionaire
5:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SXSW Interview: Duran Duran
63 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker John Taylor, John Norris, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
event::about Over the span of three decades, the band has written countless era-defining songs and sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Their 13th full length studio album All You Need Is Now hit the #1 spot on the iTunes Album Chart in 15 countries around the world when it was released digitally last year. An extended, full length version will be released in various formats in the U.S. and Canada on the band’s new label S-Curve Records on March 22. Expect great stories from true rock legends.
event::tags duranduran
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
SXSW Interview: Yoko Ono
71 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Jody Denberg, YOKO ONO
event::about From her pioneering work in the Fluxus movement of the 1960s to the recent Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland, Ono’s art has challenged and informed, melding the personal to the universal in simple and unique ways. Her marriage and creative collaboration with John Lennon was a love story played out on the global stage. Ono’s music laid the groundwork for the sounds of punk rock and new wave. Recently, Ono has had five consecutive dance singles charting at #1 on the top of the Billboard Dance Chart. In 2009, she received Mojo Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and she assembled a new PLASTIC ONO BAND for her latest album, Between My Head And The Sky, co-produced with son Sean Lennon, on his Chimera Music label. From gallery to stage to social media platforms, Yoko Ono brings a message of peace to the world. Ms. Ono’s ongoing projects are detailed at www.IMAGINEPEACE.com. Ms. Ono will also be a special guest performer at a Chimera Music night, Saturday, March 19 at The Elysium, 705 Red River St.
event::tags yoko
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
What Would Gaga Do?
28 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
event::about Lady Gaga has said that she has "embraced the Internet in a pop-cultural kind of way" by thinking about what pop artists of the 70s and 80s would have done if they had the social technologies we have today. With the disruption of the music industry, artists, managers and record labels discuss the importance of evolving with technology and embracing the power of the Web.
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
A Woman's Work: Changing the Music Industry
23 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Jim Henke, Sarah Baer, Liz Phair, Jenny Eliscu, Maggie Vail
event::about This panel, moderated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, will trace the history, challenges and changing roles of women working in the music industry. We’ll examine the business relationships of booking agents, managers, record label executives and publicists with female artists and the resulting influence of their successes, as well as the future of gender roles in the music industry.
event::tags History of Music, womanswork
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
TSOP: Celebrating Gamble, Huff and Philadelphia International Records
3 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Chris M Junior, Bruce Warren, Akina Adderley
event::about Like Motown was to Detroit and Stax was to Memphis, Philadelphia International Records gave the City of Brotherly Love a label to proudly call its own - and one that produced a distinct, successful brand of R&B/soul. With their sophisticated, seductive, string-laden musical foundation (which was typically married with poignant lyrical content), Philadelphia International's Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff created what's known worldwide as "The Sound of Philadelphia." Gamble and Huff helped make stars of The O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass and Billy Paul during the 1970s and played a key role in reviving the careers of The Jacksons, Lou Rawls and Jerry Butler. 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of Philadelphia International. The songwriting/production partners still operate out of Philly and continue to make their presence felt in the music industry.
event::tags History of Music, tsop
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
How Producers Are Defeating the Downward Spiral
4 schedule::attendees
Location
Austin Convention Center, Room 18ABC
Speaker Tim Palmer, Peter Katis, Chris Sheldon, Warren Huart, Dwight Baker
event::about Established and upcoming producers and mixers discuss how to keep recorded music at a high quality as budgets fall lower and lower. What strategies work best as recorded music sales drop? Alternative sources of studio income will be explored. Innovative professionals will always find a market for their talent.
event::tags Studio, producersdefeat
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