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LUCKY 13!
13th Annual Billboard Dance Music Summit Hits Las Vegas with
Danny Howells, Banarama, Ferry Corsten, Jody Watley & Many More!
New York, NY (September 5, 2006) – Billboard, the world’s most trusted source of music, video and digital entertainment news, charts, reviews and analysis, is gearing up for the 2006 Dance Music Summit, presented by Marian Records, which is taking place from September 17-20 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Hailed as the dance music industry’s most important business-to-business event, this four-day summit attracts an international and domestic contingency of over 500 attendees to discuss the most timely, relevant and controversial topics in music today.
Now in its 13th year, the Billboard Dance Music Summit has brought out the best of the dance and electronic music industry, including past appearances by Yoko Ono, BT, Paul van Dyk, Candi Staton, Cyndi Lauper and Tiësto. This year’s event is no exception—featuring compelling panel discussions, with appearances by Kristine W., Jody Watley, Ferry Corsten, Kaskade and Junkie XL.
Guided by Billboard's global editorial team and industry experts, the conference will provide attendees with information about important trends, and will offer networking opportunities with top record label, entertainment, and advertising executives.
This year’s speakers include:
Danny Howells DJ/Producer
Mario D'Amico, VP of marketing, Cirque du Soleil
Jody Watley, artist
Banarama, artist
Jared Willig, director of music programming & industry relations, AOL Music
Jeff Straughn, VP of strategic marketing, Island Def Jam
Hosh Gureli, VP of A&R, RCA Music Group
Jennifer Masset, U.S. label manager, K7 Records
Orlando Puerta, director of dance & lifestyle marketing, Warner Bros. Records
Lainie Copicotto, President, Aurelia Entertainment Inc.
Ferry Corsten, DJ/Producer/ArtistGeoffrey Colon, manager of marketing & merchandising, The Orchard
Chris Murphy, founder, Petrol Records
Bonny Dolan, VP/music producer, Leo Burnett
Eric Hirshberg, president/chief creative officer, Deutsch LA
This year’s Dance Music Summit also boasts a special collaboration with lifebynight, Las Vegas’ premiere dance music festival. A celebration of the city’s incomparable club scene, lifebynight will introduce participants to Vegas’ top venues: Ghost Bar at the Palms Casino Resort, Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas, Voodoo at Rio and Pure Nightclub at Caesars.
“The Billboard Dance Music Summit brings together the industry’s best artists and executives, and Las Vegas is the perfect place to celebrate dance and electronic music,” said Michael Paoletta, Billboard’s brand marketing editor and senior music writer. “Vegas is the home of some of the most amazing clubs in the country, and our partnership with lifebynight is sure make this an unforgettable event.”
For more information on the Billboard Dance Music Summit, visit www.myspace.com/bbdms. For information on registration and group discounts, contact Erin Parker at 646-654-4643 or eparker@billboard.com. For sponsorship information, contact David Moser at dmoser@billboard.com. For hotel information, contact the Palms Casino Resort at 866-725-6773 Billboard Room Rates start at $139 a night. For press credentials, please contact Lila Gerson at 212-255-8455.
About Billboard:
Now in its 111th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard’s many strategic partners include Fox-TV, Microsoft, mForma, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard’s proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard’s franchise and consumer reach.
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Billboard Dance Music Summit 2006 Schedule
BILLBOARD DANCE MUSIC SUMMIT
September 17 - 20, 2006
PALMS Casino Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
as of 6/27
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Pre-Conference Kick Off Parties!
LIFE BY NIGHT
10:00 p.m. - midnight
Ghost Bar at the Palms
Midnight
Tryst at Wynn
Monday, September 18, 2006
12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
I'm With The Brand
Consumer brands are in need of music to help promote their products, while artists are in need of brand partners to help market their music. Hear from the experts who are making these deals-emotional connections-happen.
Moderator:
Michael Paoletta, Brand Marketing Editor, Billboard
Speakers:
Maurice Bernstein, CEO/ President, Giant Step
Joi Cardwell, Artist
Bonny Dolan, VP/Music Producer, Leo Burnett
John Melillo, President, John Melillo Entertainment Consulting
Patrick Doddy, VP of Brand Imaging, Armani Exchange
Guy Ornadel,President, Ornadel Management
Jeff Straughn, VP of Strategic Marketing, Island Def Jam
2:25 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
KEYWEST BALLROOM
Welcome Address by Marian Records
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The Billboard Master Class
Label execs and artists meet, head-on, to discuss the changing landscape of the music industry.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor/ Associate Publisher, Billboard Magazine
Speakers:
Paul Anthony, CEO, Rumblefish
Shane German, Artist & Label Relations Manager, SoundExchange
Hosh Gureli, VP of A&R, RCA Music Group
Jennifer Masset, U.S. Label Manager, K7 Records
Kristine W., Artist
Jody Watley, Artist
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Keynote with Mario D’Amico, VP of Marketing, Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is an artistic venture, a show business phenomenon and a business model. From modest beginnings to lavish productions—with five shows alone in Las Vegas, including the recently opened, Beatles-inspired “Love”—Cirque du Soleil is a globally recognized, rhythmically alive brand. Here, Mario will discuss the ins and outs of building a powerful brand.
4:55 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
KEYWEST BALLROOM
Welcome Address by RealDanceFM
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Welcome to Vegas, Baby!
The Las Vegas Strip evolved from Rat Pack central to a graveyard for musicians at the end of their careers. It has risen to the benchmark for nightlife success; an escape into an abyss of light and sound with over 28 clubs and lounges serving locals and tourists 52 weeks and weekends a year ...all within less than a two mile radius. Join the movers and shakers of the Las Vegas club community for a timely discussion on how to succeed and expand in today's nightclubbing universe.
Speakers:
DJ Scotty Boy, Rehab & Late Night Empire/ Las Vegas Fluid & Engergy 92.7 FM
DJ Frankie, Studio 54, Tabu
LIFE BY NIGHT
VooDoo Lounge at Rio
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Eric Hirshberg, President/Chief Creative Officer, Deutsch LA
Eric has worked on ad campaigns for Mitsubishi, Old Navy and others. Join him as he discusses the ins and outs—and evolving landscape—of partnering bands with brands.
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Digital Love
What are the best ways to market, promote and distribute dance/electronic music in the digital landscape? It's not as easy as you think. But our tech team will point you in the right direction.
Moderator:
Cary Vance, Vice President of Promotions, Promo Only
Speakers:
Geoffrey Colon, Manager of Marketing & Merchandising, The Orchard
Ferry Corsten, Artist
Lainie Copicotto, President, Aurelia Entertainment
Lucas Prata, Artist
Orlando Puerta, Director of Dance & Lifestyle Marketing, Warner Bros. Records
Gary Salzman, President, BIG Management & Entertainment
2:35 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Presentation by RealDanceFM, LLC
Douglas Ruffin, President
Pepper MaShey, Artist
Georgie Porgie, Artist
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What The Bleep Is Going On?
Dance and electronic music is everywhere-everywhere, that is, except terrestrial radio. Our panel of programming experts will discuss the ins and outs of cable, satellite, Internet and, yes, terrestrial radio.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor/ Associate Publisher, Billboard Magazine
Speakers:
Geronimo, Director of Dance/ Hip-Hop Programming, Sirius Sarellite Radio
Chuck Barrett, Executive Producer, Promo Only
Danielle Bollinger, Artist
John Peake, Program Director, KNGY San Francisco
Annette Strean/ Venus Hum, Artist
David Waxman, Senior Director of A&R, Ultra Records
Jared Willing, Director of Music Programming & Industry Relations, AOL Music
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
KEYWEST BALLROOM
The Billboard Q&A with Danny Howells
Join Billboard’s Michael Paoletta for his one-on-one interview with global DJ/producer Danny Howells, who will discuss his musical journey: where he’s been, where he’s at and where he’s headed.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SUEDE - 4640 Paradise Road, in Paradise Plaza
The Great Networking Experience
RealDanceFM invites all attendees to network with industry leaders and chart topping artists including Pepper MaShay, Georgie Porgie, Harry Towers, Paulie D from Dare to be Dif’nt. and guest DJ, Guiseppe D.
LIFE BY NIGHT
PURE Nightclub at Caesars
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Across The Pond
What is the state of dance music internationally? Join these label heads for a frank discussion on today's art of the deal.
Moderator:
Eddie Gordon, President, Music 2 Mix
Speakers:
Darude, Artist
Brandon Bakshi, Director of Writer- Publisher Relations for Europe, BMI
Richard Bridge, A&R Manager, Petrol Records
Agostino Carollo, DJ/ Producer
Ricky Simmonds, Co- Founder/ Director, Audiojelly.com
The Loose Cannons (Kaiser Saucy & Lord Fader), Artists
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Staying Alive
Video games, TV commercials, film soundtracks and TV shows offer great ways to get music heard. Such musical placements help set the mood and create emotional connections between consumer and brand. What goes into the making of these deals? And how does such activity affect an artist's career?
Moderator:
Alex Greenberg, Senior Account Executive, Mitch Schneider Organization
Speakers:
Junkie XL, Artist
Kaskade, Artist
John Babbitt, Talent Manager & Marketing Consultant, Tsunami Entertainment
SuzAnn Brantner, General Manager, 3 Artist Management
Gregory Grene, Music Producer, Draft/FCB
Jedd Katrancha, Creative Manager, Spirit Music Group
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
GRAMMY Spotlight—Highlighting Dance Music
Learn about the history of the dance categories within the GRAMMY® process and why YOU should get involved. These categories continue to represent the most exciting trends in music today. Become a member of The Recording Academy and vote for the best in dance during the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards process. Join us for a special conversation with dance artists and leading DJs to discuss the highlights of their successful careers.
Moderator:
Harry Towers, president, Deet Promotions
Speakers:
Mike Rizzo, DJ/Remixer
Jes, Artist, Motorcycle
Mike Cruz, DJ
LIFE BY NIGHT
Tao at The Venetian
IMPORTANT:
All hosts of parties listed above have agreed to admit Summit badge holders for free but please note that Billboard has made the above agreements in good faith and is not responsible for any door drama.
By attending the above parties, the attendee agrees and acknowledges that Billboard, its affiliates and sponsors assume no responsibility to the attendee or any other person or entity for any liability, damage, loss, injury or expense in any way connected or related to, or arising out of, the party or any events or incidents before or after the party.
Promotional Consideration Provided by Aurelia Entertainment Inc.
