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  March 19th, 2008  
 

The Music Expo will be emerging at this year's Break Contest Finals. Bands are encouraged to attend and find out vital information on everything music industry related. Industry professionals will be in attendance all weekend and will speak on panels, workshops, & more!

Friday will be free for all attendees and will be a giant networking session for all.

On Saturday, the best in local and unsigned bands will compete in the Break Contest Finals at the Stone Pony. Panels and workshops will also be taking place during this time. Bands are encouraged to take part in the panels & workshops. The night will be closed out with a performance by critically acclaimed band, Lez Zepplin in the Paramount Theater

Sunday will feature a complete local band showcase, panels, workshops, key note speaker, and closing ceremonies

  
 
  Panels ◊◊◊  
  12 Panels with top industry professionals will take place over the course of the Expo. Each panel will have a definitive topic with a moderator with expertise on the issues being discussed. Panels will run approximately 30 minutes each and all will have a group of distinguished industry insiders that will discuss their topic and include a Q&A session for the audience. Panels will be held at Music Expo headquarters, the Stone Pony, and the Paramount Theatre.

◊ Radio
Your demo is done...now what?  Radio pros will answer all your questions on how to get into the ever changing Radio industry.

◊ A & R
A&R reps from major and indie labels will be on hand to discuss the importance of this contact.

◊ SMASH! or TRASH!
Cant get anyone to listen to your cd??  Find out how to get your cd out of the envelope, into the player.

◊ Merchandise
The Bread and Butter of the touring band. If you still think cd's make money...then you need to listen closely to this panel.

◊ Managers
More than just the brains of the operation, managers help emerging bands make the smart, thought out decisions that affect EVERYTHING.

◊ Internet
The most important aspect of the business! What are good web strategies? How can Myspace & Facebook do to help promote my band? What other avenues can I go down?

◊ Touring
Touring or Camping?  If you haven't planned correctly, you will find out that a tour is just like camping.

◊ Record Deals
Indie or Major?"  Pros and cons.  We'll educate you and help you understand where you want to be.

◊ Breaking the Business
Your band is great...but NOW WHAT?  Learn the steps that will let everyone know you have arrived!

◊ Clubs
You've played there once, but how can you land steady, strong gigs.  See what owners and bookers are looking for from a band.

◊ Festivals
The greatest opportunity to showcase your music to a wide range of people.

◊ Closing Discussion 2008
An in depth conversation, recap, & thoughts on everything music. How can we make the music expo better and improve for next year?

  
 
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2008 Music Expo