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THANK YOU FOR A GREAT EVENT IN 2009! STAY TUNED FOR 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS Audio recordings of the 2009 panel sessions are now available, courtesy of Abbey Road. CLICK HERE Attendees have complementary access and were emailed a password. NEW KEYNOTE Q&A JUST ANNOUNCED!
MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT: FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH
AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips will discuss with Billboard’s Ray Waddell how the Michael Jackson “This Is It” saga played out behind the scenes in what is sure to be a fascinating and revealing session. Hear in detail how AEG turned what some labeled the biggest disaster in live music history into a record-breaking tribute to the King Of Pop’s legacy. Moderated by Ray Waddell, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Touring and Live Entertainment, Billboard Speakers:
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With never-ending headlines of mergers, acquisitions, rollups and divestures, the touring industry is undergoing changes that will impact everything from club shows to stadium megatours. The basic principles remain in place but staying updated on this revolution is crucial, building contacts and networking has never been more critical. The Billboard Touring Conference unites today's most successful promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, merchandising companies and production professionals to discuss the state of the industry, network and do business. Guided by Ray Waddell, Billboard’s executive director of content and programming for touring and live entertainment, this unique event includes potent panel topics, provocative discussions, productive roundtables as well as networking opportunities with touring industry power players and decision makers. This two-day conference is capped off by the Billboard Touring Awards, which honors the concert industry's top artists and professionals based on actual data compiled through the Billboard Boxscore chart. THE 2009 AWARDS RECIPIENTS INCLUDE:
Don't miss your chance to control your own destiny and network with the best in the touring business! The idea you hear may be your future; the hand you shake may be your new partner. LIVE MUSIC IS THE FUTURE AND THE FUTURE IS NOW Promoters, agents, managers, venues, sponsors, production professionals, merchandising companies, ticket agents and other touring-related businesses!  Concerts are part art, part party--and a big part business. Check out:This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring Ray Waddell, Richard D. Barnet, and Jake Berry The only book that looks at the business of concert promotion * A must-have for anyone promoting concerts or managing a group * How-tos on working with artists, venues, personnel, press, and more * Great addition to the top-selling This Business of TMseries “I go to many conferences/seminars and the Billboard Touring Conference was really four star. The panels were interesting, and an old dog like myself actually was mentally stimulated and learned some new things. Your conference seems to be about quality and not quantity-it is manageble and a great place to get things done and make some new contacts.” Harvey Leeds, President, Headquarters Media/Live Nation Talent Buyer |
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