The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME) starts in Melbourne this morning with an opening seminar on social networking, smart phones and digital music platforms.
AWME 2012
AIR’s Nick O’Bryne the moderate the panel ‘From Apple To YouTube’ with speakers Frank Rodi from APRA/AmCOS and Ian James from Mushroon Publishing.
Here is the program for day one of AWME:
Friday 16 November 2012
From Apple to YouTube – getting your music out there
Presented by AWME & APRA
The explosion of social networking sites, smart phones, applications and digital music platforms have made it easier than ever for artists to get their music out to the public. However with this avalanche of music, it’s also never been harder to stand out and make money from your art. Apple controls over 90% of the download market in Australia, new services such as Spotify are being questioned about their returns for artists, and every minute over two-days worth of content is uploaded to YouTube. This panel of established and emerging artists and industry workers look at ways to get noticed and paid in this increasingly digital world, from music publishing to monetising content on YouTube.
Moderator: Nick O’Byrne | General Manager, Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
Speakers: Frank Rodi | Online and Mobile Licensing Manager | APRA|AMCOS
Tristan Ludowyk | Manager | HopeStreet Recordings (The Bombay Royale)
Ian James | Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing
Mark Iration | Artist
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Amcor Lounge
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Selecting the Line-up
Presented by AWME
With the rise of music festivals and international touring, choosing the right festival line-up is more important now than ever. While every festival needs a headline act, Festival Directors and Programmers are always searching for new talent to introduce to a global stage. We talk to an international selection committee about what they’re looking for when they attend trade fairs, and what artists can do to stand out from the crowd.
Moderator: Annette Tripodi | Operations and Program Manager, WOMADelaide
Speakers: Divya Bhatia | Festival Director, Jodhpur RIFF, India
Alexander Walter | Director of Music Programming, WOMEX, Germany
Fruzsina Szép | Director, Sziget Festival, Hungary
Matt McDonald | Showcase Director, CMJ Festival, USA
Jamie McKew | Festival Director, Port Fairy Folk Music Festival
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Clemenger Auditorium, NGV International
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Sista Sounds: Indigenous Women’s Music in Remote Communities
Presented by AWME & Music NT
Music NT runs targeted music programs for Indigenous girls and women in Central Australia in order to fill a gap in representation and opportunity for female musicians and songwriters. This panel will present information and outcomes of the Desert Divas and Sista Sounds programs, and how they relate to broader trends and issues for Aboriginal women in the contemporary music industry.
Moderator: Milyika Scales | Central Australia Coordinator, Music NT
Speakers: Catherine Satour | Indigenous artist and Desert Divas coordinator, Music NT
Jacinta Price | Indigenous artist and Desert Divas music mentor
Dallas Frasca | Artist and Desert Divas music mentor
Leah Flanagan | Artist
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Amcor Lounge
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Festivals of the World
Presented by AWME
Every year, the world’s biggest music acts descend on festivals across the planet – the largest attracts nearly 400 000 punters. It’s a frenzy of amazing performances, experiences, catastrophes and of course, hilarious and mind-blowing stories. In 2012, AWME again assembles heads of the biggest festivals across the globe. Share in the history and evolution of the music festival culture through personal tales exposing what really goes down from the front gate, to the crowd pit, backstage and beyond. Not to be missed by any music lover, industry member or festival enthusiast.
Moderator: Iain Shedden | Music Journalist, The Australian
Speakers: Paula Henderson | Artist Programmer, WOMAD Festivals, UK
Brian Ritchie | Curator, Mona Foma
Malcolm Haynes | Talent Buyer, Glastonbury, UK
Erika Elliott | Artistic Director, SummerStage, NYC
Jason Ayoubi | Director, Future Entertainment
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Keynote Speaker: Michael Chugg in conversation with Iain Shedden
Presented by AWME
He is a well known public figure in his own right, running the PR machine for many of his tours and often being the media’s “go to man” for an opinion on the music industry or the state of the nation. Australia’s most noted music promoter Michael Chugg talks to veteran music journalist Iain Shedden about lessons learned (and ignored) from his 50-odd years in the music industry, and the book they co-wrote on the subject ‘Hey, you in the black t-shirt’.
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Touring and Marketing in North America and Europe
Presented by AWME
Each region holds their own unique set of industry standards, lingo and idiosyncrasies. Some of Europe and North America’s most experienced bookers and promoters discuss the challenges of touring these regions and outline strategies for national, regional and local marketing to help you find your audience, build a touring circuit and connect with the industry – all the foundations you need for a successful international career.·
Moderator: Chris Wade | Director, Adastra Agency, UK
Speakers: Stu Anderson | Vice President, Paquin Entertainment, Canada
Esti Zilber | Associate Producer, Sounds Australia
Dave Poe | Agent, The Agency Group, USA
Diana Webley | Artistic Associate and Project Coordinator, Harbourfront Centre, Canada
Arnaud Granet | Manager, Seun Kuti / Agent, Planete Aurora, France
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Amcor Lounge
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
Australia Council Funding Information Session: Indigenous Music Projects
Presented by AWME & Australia Council for the Arts
Information session on funding opportunities available through the Australia Council for the Arts for Australian Indigenous music projects.
Speakers: Frank Trotman-Golden | Program Officer, ATSIA
Annaliesse Monaro | Program Officer, Market Development
Andy Rantzen | Program Officer, Music
Date: Friday 16 November
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Amcor Lounge
AWME Registered Delegates and Daytime Conference Pass holders
