Places to Go, Things to Do

We've got some really cool seminars and conventions for you to check out this month, so let's get right at it: JUNE
4-5		Billboard/Adweek Music and Advertising Conference New York, New York 800-462-3211 bbevents@billboard.com If you're interested in hanging with brand and agency execs, artists, and lots of music supervisors, then this is the place to be. Learn how to place music in advertisements, discover how to reach new markets and find out how to make the rights to your music a lot more accessible. Two days packed with exciting information and educational tools. Roundtable discussions will include learning the biz, getting music placed in commercials, understanding music libraries, getting started in music supervision, and opportunities for emerging artists.
4-6		Music Strategies Los Angeles, California 951-303-9506 www.musicstrategies2009.com The focus of this meeting is for emerging artists to learn how to network and meet with other new artists across the country to help sell records, get radio airplay and build a strong fan base. Headed up by Tim Sweeney, this get-together is very informative and not your ordinary convention.
9-10		NARM San Diego, California 856-596-2221 www.narm.com/ This year's focus, NARM Connects: Physical, Digital, Mobile, will be in beautiful San Diego, California. The conference will feature the Noise in the Basement forum, which is an independent record store forum designed to foster new businesses. Record labels, music store owners, publishers and distributors will be attending.
25		5th Annual Digital Media Conference McLean, Virginia 310-855-0033 www.digitalmediaconference.com This is always a favorite because of its cutting-edge discussions and its focus on the future. Interesting topics this year will include: online video, mobile entertainment, breaking down social media, the evolution of online advertising, mobile apps, investing in digital media, and is the newspaper dead? Lots of cool stuff to cover.
25-28		2009 South Park Music Tour Roosevelt Hotel Alma, Colorado 719-836-2719 www.southparkmusictour.com More than 70 bands performing in a variety of musical styles from Rock to Jazz to Hip-Hop on 10 different stages. You'll also be able to enjoy food vendors, arts and crafts, and the beauty of Colorado. This sounds like fun.