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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Billboard Touring Conference and Awards November 19-20, 2008 The Roosevelt Hotel New York City WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9:00am - 5:00pm REGISTRATION Badge sponsored by Alltel Arena Lanyard sponsored by Time Warner Cable Arena Room key sponsored by Broomfield Event Center Recorded Panel Sessions Powered by Rock House Live Mobile schedule Powered by iCard Exhibit tables by: Arena Networks, Tickets.com, Eventful, Hustler and Mozes Palm Room, Lobby Level Conference Sessions Text to screen Q&A sponsored by Mozes Terrace Room, Lobby Level 9:30am - 9:45am Opening Greeting Howard Appelbaum, Publisher, Billboard 9:45am - 11:00am WHO DO YOU LOVE? Artist development is one of the most critical issues in the music business. Hear from our panel of experts who will delve into key career building components and offer insight on what acts should be on your radar. Moderator: Liana Farnham, VP of Marketing, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Speakers: Charles Attal, Partner, C3 Presents Rob Beckham, Agent, William Morris Agency Ken Fermaglich, Senior VP, The Agency Group Harlan Frey, VP Tour Marketing/Artist Development, Roadrunner Records Bob McLynn, Manager, Crush Management Aaron Pinkus, Agent, Paradigm Agency 11:15am - 12:15pm ELECTRIC RODEO The digital and live music worlds have become inextricably wired together. This panel examines how these two parallel markets converge, but more importantly how the live business can tap into the myriad of opportunities available in digital marketing and concert promotion, with the ultimate goal of selling more tickets and building careers. Moderator: Antony Bruno, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Mobile/Digital, Billboard Speakers: Anthony Batt, Founder and President, Buzznet Jordan Glazier, CEO, Eventful, Inc. Dave Rosenheim, CEO, Jambase Ed Ruth, Director of Digital Music, Verizon Wireless Chris Stacey, VP of Music Industry Sales, Mozes 12:15pm - 1:45pm BREAK 1:45pm - 3:00pm TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE There is no hotter or more controversial topic in the touring industry today than ticketing, and the secondary market. How can ticketing be a better revenue-generator? We’ll break down trends and examine other topics of interest in the world of ticketing, including auctions, presales, data control and box office trends. Moderator: Carla Varriale, Partner, Havkins Rosenfeld Ritzert & Varriale Speakers: Greg Bettinelli, EVP Business Development and Strategy, Live Nation Joseph Freeman, SVP, Ticketmaster Jeff Kline, President, Veritix Chuck Lavallee, Director of Music Relations, Stubhub Derek Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Tickets.com Don Vaccaro, CEO, TicketNetwork 3:00pm - 3:30pm COFFEE BREAK 3:30pm - 4:45pm THE DANCE: A Drama in One Act Sponsored by i wireless Center The big decisions – when an act plays, in which market, what venue, who makes the decisions and how they are made? This panel of experts will act out the entire process of putting a band out there, getting them booked and sharing all the ins and outs of this fascinating process. Introduction By: Scott Mullen, Executive Director, i wireless Center Directed by: Ray Waddell, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Touring and Live Entertainment, Billboard Starring: The Agent: Marty Diamond, Agent, Paradigm Agency The Independent: Seth Hurwitz, President, I.M.P. The Festival Producer: Jonathan Mayers, President, Superfly Presents The Manager: Doc McGhee, President, McGhee Entertainment The Arena Promoter: Debra Rathwell, President, AEG Live, New York The Amphitheater Promoter: Danny Zelisko, Chairman, Live Nation Southwest 5:00pm - 6:00pm GENRE ROUNDTABLES An intimate, open discussion of issues facing a particular music segment, led by key players in that genre. COUNTRY: Rob Beckham, Agent, William Morris Agency Tony Conway, CEO, Buddy Lee Attractions Brian O'Connell, President of Country Music Touring, Live Nation METAL: Nick Storch, Agent, The Agency Group Andrew Goodfriend, Agent, TKO HIP-HOP/R&B: Hillary Crosley, R&B/Hip-Hop Correspondent, Billboard Darryll Brooks, CD Enterprises, Inc. LATIN: Francisco Serrano Carreto, GM, Lunario del Auditorio Nacional Jorge Naranjo, President, CMN Events Michel Vega, VP, Head of Latin Music, William Morris Agency POP: Brian Manning, Agent, Creative Artists Agency Brad Wavra, VP, Live Nation Touring AC: Gayle Holcomb, Agent, William Morris Agency INDIE: Ben Dickie, Constant Artists John Moore, Partner, Bowery Presents Steve Goodgold, Agent, The Windish Agency 6:00pm - 7:30pm OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION Hosted by Ticketmaster Palm Foyer - Lobby Level 10:00pm - 11:00pm LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Sponsored by Prevost Lobby Bar THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 9:00am - 5:00pm REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsored by Honda Center Palm Room, Lobby Level 9:30am - 10:30am WE CAN WORK IT OUT Corporate sponsorships play a bigger role in the touring industry than ever before, as companies increasingly turn to live music to reach coveted consumers. Here we talk to the key players in uniting bands and brands. Moderator: Bill Chipps, Senior Editor, IEG Sponsorship Report Speakers: Marcie Allen Cardwell, President, MAC Presents Andre Gaccetta, Senior Marketing Strategist, George P Johnson Brian J. Murphy, Executive Vice President, Branded Entertainment Bobby Oppenheim, Managing Director, Global Operations, GMR Entertainment Russell Wallach, President, Live Nation Alliances 10:45am - 11:45am INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN Sponsored by CAPS Universal The explosion of the festival business is perhaps the biggest development in the concert industry over the last two years. The top festival producers and talent buyers in the business talk about and how artists, agents, venues, managers and others, can maximize these events and where this market is headed? Introduction By: Adam Fast, EVP Marketing & Sales, CAPS Universal Moderator: Jim Lewi, Live Events Department Head, The Agency Group Speakers: Shane Bourbonnais, President, Live Nation Canada Ashley Capps, President, AC Entertainment Tony Conway, President/CEO, Buddy Lee Attractions Charlie Jones, Partner, C3 Presents Chuck Morris, President, AEG Live Denver Christopher Shields, Founder, Festival Network 11:45am - 12:00pm COFFEE BREAK Sponsored by Pioneer Coach 12:00pm - 1:00pm KEYNOTE Q&A: Gene Simmons THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE MERCH Join us for this must-see Q&A session with the co-founder of the legendary band KISS and the star of A&E's hit TV show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels." This wildly successful entrepreneur, whose fingerprints are on virtually all segments of the music industry, will discuss his far-reaching business ventures and will share the 'Gene Simmons world view' with attendees. Interviewed by: Ray Waddell, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Touring and Live Entertainment, Billboard 1:00pm - 2:45pm BREAK 2:45pm - 3:45pm SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME How has the role of the artist manager changed? Our panel will navigate the new landscape and weigh in on how to make the best decisions regarding; 360 deals, long term promoter contracts, how best to break a band, keep the career arc rising and much more. Moderator: Bill Werde, Editorial Director, Billboard Speakers: Bruce Allen, President, Bruce Allen Talent Paul Korzilius, Manager, Bon Jovi Management Allen Kovac, President, 10th Street Entertainment Mike Martinovich, Manager, Flat Iron Management Michael McDonald, Manager, Mick Management Scott Siman, President, RPM Management 4:00pm - 5:15pm TURN THE PAGE How healthy is the music industry? Where are we now and where are we heading? With the perspective of 10 years history behind us, industry “power players” will discuss the impact consolidation has had on touring, ticket prices, concert experience, and more importantly, what the next 10 years might hold. Moderator: Elliott Groffman, Partner, CCCG, LLC Speakers: Marc Geiger, EVP/Contemporary Music Head, William Morris Agency Jimmy Koplik, Chairman Northeast, Live Nation Randy Phillips, CEO, AEG Live Bert Holman, Manager, Allman Brothers Band John Scher, Co-CEO, Metropolitan Talent Marsha Vlasic, Senior VP, Concerts, ICM 5:15pm - 6:15pm ISSUE ROUNDTABLES Intimate, open discussions of important issues facing a particular segment of the industry, led by key players in that space. DIGITAL MARKETING: Jeff Arbour, SVP, The Hyperfactory Jon Satterly, SVP, New Media & Global Business Development, Roadrunner Records Mark Weiss, CEO, ArtistArena TICKETING: Michael Marion, GM, Alltel Arena Jared Smith, Regional VP, Southeast, Ticketmaster TRAVEL/PRODUCTION: Jake Berry, President, Higher Fader Trent Hemphill, President/CEO, Hemphill Brothers Steve Lopez, Tour Manager, Wide Spread Panic SPONSORSHIPS/CAUSE MARKETING: Marcie Allen Cardwell, President, MAC Presents Bill Chipps, Senior Editor, IEG Sponsorship Report Morty Wiggins, Executive Director, Bill Graham Foundation INTERNATIONAL: Francisco Serrano Carreto, GM, Auditorio Nacional Mario Grdosic, Head of Live Events Department, Mars Music Neil Warnock, Chairman, The Agency Group CLUBS/ SMALL VENUES: Johnny Beach, Talent Buyer, Bowery Presents Jason Stone, SVP, Live Nation New York MERCHANDISING: Dan Cooper, VP, BandMerch Steve Gerstman, Chief Executive Officer, Cut Merch 7:00pm PRE-AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION Co-Hosted by Tickets.com & Arena Network Grand Ballroom Foyer, Mezzanine Level 8:00pm BILLBOARD TOURING AWARDS Sponsored by Wells Fargo Theatre/SMG Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level The Billboard Legend of Live Award Recipient The Allman Brothers Band The Billboard Humanitarian Award Recipient Jon Bon Jovi/Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation The Billboard Road Warrior Award Recipient Widespread Panic Eventful Fans’ Choice Award A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Arena Network Eventful Ticketmaster Tickets.com Alltell Arena Wells Fargo Theatre/SMG BOK Center Time Warner Cable Arena Honda center Prevost Pioneer Coach Caps Universal i wireless Center Broomfield Mozes Hustler iCard Ticketnetwork.com Bill Burns Media Partners: SMG Access pass Aftra Bill Graham Rock house Jam base Ross Ellis Click here for the 2007 schedule |
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