Six months out from the August 14-16 major industry conference in Sydney's Superdome, the first 20 speakers of over 65 planned have been revealed.
Sponsored by Apple Computer Australia for the sixth biennial event (formerly known as the National Entertainment Industry Conference) and held in conjunction with the Australian Music Retailers Association (AMRA) conference, the first set of confirmed speakers aims to show the power and credibility of this event. General topics for 12 panels over the three days are at the website here. and updates will be forthcoming over the next month. The next 20 speakers will be announced by March 1 when registration begins.
Although there is still more to be added, the initial panelists includes...As the MDs, Chairmen & CEO’s see it and say it panel: Michael Parisi (Managing Director of Festival Mushroom Records), Paul Paoliello (Managing Director of Zomba Records), Charles Caldas (CEO of Shock Music Group), Sebastian Chase (CEO Of MGM Distribution).
A&R Panel : Simon Moor (EMI Music), Michael Taylor (Sony Music), David Shrimpton (Universal Music), Stuart McQueen (Shock Music).
Live touring Panel: Owen Orford (Trading Post Agency), Gerard Schlagecke (Premier Harbour Agency), Michael Harrison (Frontier Touring), Scott Leighton (Southbeat Agency).
Music Media Promotion Panel: Christie Eliezer (Billboard Magazine AustralAsian Bureau Chief & Industry Writer), John Tingwell (Drum Media Editor), Andrew Mast (Inpress & TRM Magazine Editor).
Radio Airplay Panel: Trevor Smith (Australian Radio Legend and Producer of Outback Club), Arnold Frolows (Triple J Programmer), Vicki Gordon (Managing Director of Transistor Music).
Managers Panel: John Watson (Eleven Records CEO and Artist Manager Silverchair), Paul Mac/Phil Stevens (Manager Waifs and John Butler Trio).
More panels, six keynote speakers and further information to be added. Check out the link below for more information.