Fiery Debate Heats Up Music Business Panel

DJ Dee Mello -entrepreneur & on-air talent in Atlanta produces a radio program called BLACKANOMICS that airs on XM/SIRIUS Sattelite Radio Channel 169, The Power. The program was designed to educate, inspire & motivate entrepreneurs to embrace the concept of upward mobility through the creation of their own economic empowerment.

Dee Mello was asked by the Black College Radio Convention to aid them in organizing the The Positive & Negative Influence of Rap & Hip Hop In Our Society Today Panel. Featured speakers included JaWar -Motivational Speaker/Author/Business Consultant, B. Brown -Bar Red Ent., Willie Hunter -Publicists/Film Critic, Chris -Aarow Records, Soul Messiah & Kevin "Koolin" Fox -Dir. of Urban Programming/Clear Channel.

In addition to the panelists I met Paul McGregor -SWIM, James Bryant -Clear View, Rodney Oliver -ETC Recordings, Shirley L. Ellis -Fort Valley State, Shannon Levingston -Wiley College, Benjamin Johnson -Albany State University and more.

The fiery debates during the music industry panel stemmed from such passion among panelists and guests with what seemed to be opposing arguments. After consideration one may conclude that the opposing arguments were actually complimentary as it appeared as we were all seeking to arrive at the same place.

Chris delivered his experience of fortitude as he recounted the steps he took to get commercial radio airplay for Jarvis on V-103 (wvee) in Atlanta several years back. He spoke of how Tosha Luv showed Jarvis love by giving the song a chance. Chris's testament was relevant as he spoke to an audience of future owner/operators, ceo's and board members of major corporations. He shared how soon they will be in a position of authority to effect real change. They have and will continue to have the voice to green light positive images and music to the public. Other panelists echoed that sentiment.

I spoke of the importance of being owner/operators in order to create real change in the music business. The audience was encouraged & challenged to stretch their creative imaginations, to go beyond the boundaries of the norm and to do the unexpected.

This music business panel was one of the most exciting I've witnessed. In its' 29th Year the Black College Radio Convention was still educating and encouraging future radio station owner/operators to go the extra mile and achieve all the goodness they could. Students seemed thankful and excited that they attended the music conference. In addition, to attending next year's Black College Radio Convention you'll want to register for the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference in Albany.

Music Conference, Music Industry Connection, Music Biz

Internet Media Giant Highlights Radio Music Conference

The coveted homepage has always been the place to be on any website no matter how large or small in viewer traffic, so when an Internet Media Giant in the the music business gave the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference prominent placement on its' homepage it signified the growth of a New Era in Music Conferences.

On Friday, March 21, 2008 Internet Media Giant (Mi2n.com) placed the Radio Music Conference on its' homepage. Although not a permanent fixture on Mi2n.com's homepage the temporary exposure gives the new conference the added promotions to accomplish the goal of standing room only for its' event scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Albany, Georgia. According to Len Kiese, WALB.com & WALB News "This weekend [March 22, 2008] about 10,000 people are expected to hit downtown Albany for a huge music conference."

Unlike traditional music conferences the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference in its' first showing decided not to have the traditional panels per the visionary experience of JaWar -Motivational Speaker/Author/Business Consultant. Instead, it has invited dynamic featured speakers to give focused presentations. Some of the speakers include:

• John F. Christmas -Sports & Entertainment Attorney
• Allen Johnston -Music Specialist
• B. Brown -Bar Red Entertainment
• Willie Hunter -Music Publisher/Publicists
• DJ Judge Mental -Dirt Law Radio Syndication
• Cappriccieo M. Scates -Associate Director SESAC/Author
  
• JaWar -Motivational Speaker/Author/Business Consultant

In addition, to the other online, print, radio and tv media GA Entertainment's, Marketing Director -Antonio Richardson is proud to consider Mi2n.com, Internet Media Giant as its' media partner. The Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference has received additional exposure through a number of outlets including, but not limited to:

• Versus Entertainment
• Bar Red Entertainment
• S.I.R. Magazine
• Music Specialist Newsletter
• Streettalk Newspaper Online
• Star LITPR
• KE Consulting
• Hustle Simmons
• Cool Water Report
• Love Internet Broadcasting Network
• Hits-A-Million Blog
• Music Conference Blog

If for some strange reason you were not one of the chosen 10,000 people to attend the "huge music conference" in Albany, GA on March 22, 2008 you should visit radiomusicconference.com for updates and details on future music conferences.

Music Conferences, Music Industry Connection, Music Biz Blog

THE BUZZ: Atlantis Music Conference by Willie Hunter

THE BUZZ -by Willie Hunter

Atlantis Music Conference Celebrates 10 Years... The legendary music conference founded in the city of Atlanta a decade ago - drew scores of people from all over the the USA and a few foreign countries as well to 'Celebrate The Best In Music'... Conference organizers hosted such persons as performing/recording artists, artist managers, record label executives, promotion / marketing executives, and many others for four days of networking parties, seminars, numerous showcases, exhibits, and more ,,, The 2007 Atlantis Music Conference & Festival set up shop at the all new CW Midtown venue - which includes the Center Stage, Club Vinyl and The Loft...

Some of the informative panels tackled such topics as A&R, radio play, jobs in the music business, the new music model, independents making money in the business, etc... There was a producers panel featuring such names as as DJ Toomp, Focus, etc... The Atlantis had panels on how you can make money in the entertainment business... New this year was well known music / entertainment author - JaWar conducting his Music Therapy 101 Seminar at the conference...

The Atlantis is the nation's third largest music conference attracting rock and urban music artists and professionals from around the USA... The opening party saw hundreds of people walk the 'red carpet' at The Opera (formerly 1150 Event facility) to meet, greet and network with those who are involved in the exciting world of the music business... Once the seminars ended for the day - conference attendees traveled all over the city for the numerous performance showcases in the various venues... Article courtesy of Dr. Love: Click here read more