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THE BILLBOARD REGIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC SUMMIT:
THE ONLY SUMMIT DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY
TO THE TOP SELLING GENRE OF LATIN MUSIC



Now in its 4th year, this unique summit celebrates regional Mexican music and unites the key industry players that drive this lucrative sector of the Latin music business.


JUST ANNOUNCED! DON'T MISS....
  THE RIVERA DYNASTY

Join this family of Regional Mexican stars for their first ever industry panel together.
ENTREPENEUR PEDRO RIVERA and . . .


JENNI
RIVERA
JUAN
RIVERA
LUPILLO
RIVERA

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THE BILLBOARD SUPERSTAR Q&A
WITH

ALEJANDRO FERNÁNDEZ
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Join today's top regional Mexican artists, concert promoters, retailers, sponsors, managers as well as record label, digital/mobile entertainment, marketing, advertising and radio executives to network, do business and discuss hot industry topics such as:

  • Indie Business Models
  • Surviving the Recession:  Investing Wisely
  • The New Wave of Corridos
  • Radio, Touring and Retail Trends
  • New Digital/Mobile and Licensing Opportunities
  • Publishing and Copyright Issues
  • Innovative Marketing/PR Strategies to Introduce New Artists

The Event Also Includes:
The Billboard Superstar Q&A
Live Artist Showcases with Up-and-Coming Acts
Gain Access to Industry Experts during Roundtable Discussions
Networking Opportunities
And MUCH MORE!

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DON’T MISS! BMI PRESENTS NOCHE MEXICANA
October 7 - Rumba Room - Universal City
Featuring Live Performances by:

Cesar Brizuela



Hermanos Herrera
La Santa Cecilia



Oliver Ochoa
Santos Diablito


Larry Hernandez
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NEW! PANEL HIGHLIGHT!
PLAY MY SONG: BREAKING INTO RADIO

Our panel of programmers and promoters on the ins and outs of getting valuable airplay on limited budgets. Dos and don’ts of promoting your artist.

Julie Garza
Program Director WYMY LA LEY 96.9 FM
Pepe Garza Program Director
KBUE La Que Buena
Eddie Leon
VP of Programming
Liberman Broadcasting
Jose A. Santos President
Santos Latin Media, Corp.
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PANEL HIGHLIGHT!
BRAVE NEW GROUPS

A new crop of artists are finding success with a revival of hard-hitting corridos. Once shunned by radio, the music is getting new airplay. Join us as we hear from the artists in this interactive and revealing panel.

SPEAKERS:

El Compa Chuy
Artist
Sony Music Latin
Larry Hernandez
Artist
Fonovisa
Roberto Tapia
Artist
Fonovisa
La Nueva Rebelion
Group
Disa Records
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ADVISORY BOARD
CONFIRMED FOR 2009!

Federico Baptista Commercial Manager Balboa Records


 
Abel De Luna
President
Luna Communications



Eddie Orjuela
President
Orjuela Entertainment



Adolfo Valenzuela
President
Twiins Enterprises

Felix Castillo
Frontera Visual Agency




Flavio Morales
VP of Programming
Mun2



Jose Santos
President
Santos Latin Media Corp.



Frank White
Casablanca Entertainment

Gustavo Lopez
President
Universal Music/ Fonovisa Disa


Delia Orjuela
VP Latin Writer/ Publisher Relations
BMI


Pepe Serrano
President
American Show Latin/ Latin Power Music



PLUS!

Nelson Mendoza, Director A&R, Disa/Fonovisa


"This was a much awaited event. The conference to be at last year. Those who missed it should not let that happen this time around.”
-Delia Orjuela, VP Latin Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI

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