Music Managers Forum Online 2012
Now in it’s 15th Year, Music Managers Forum Australia celebrates the occasion by presenting its Annual St. Kilda Festival February 7 – 11, 2012 Events and Forums.
Music Manager’s Forum Australia* is the founding member of the Global IMMF who represent artists and artist music managers. These featured artists are the source of over 95% of the economic activity in the global music and entertainment environment.
In 15 years MMF have held over 400 Forums, Conferences and Member Meetings involving the Industry’s ‘big players’ together with the up & coming Independent community. MMF events are designed to offer a broad spectrum of advice and information and in 2012 as last year, Forum attendance is Free, though seating is limited via trybooking.com (SEARCH ‘MMF’)
In another entertainment industry first, The MMF is making all Forum and Masterclass content interactively available Online in ‘real-time’, offering the ability of subscribers ($20 & Discounts**) to type questions and have them answered, from any computer; suburb, Community, rural area, state or Country.
Due to Public Demand, MMF will also conduct a one-day Masterclass, for a fee and discounts** are available for Industry stakeholder Members.
Launching these events MMF has additionally organised a Demo Assessment Session “Tomorrow’s His Today” in conjunction with the State Government, with a $500 value prize for the demo judged ‘best on night.’ It’s FREE to make SUBMISSIONS beforehand and FREE to ATTEND. (See submission details below)
Forums, Demo Assessments and the Masterclass Discussion Panels include ARIA Award winning artists, top record producers, studio and record company executives, publishers and major media contributors. (See further announcements)
The Music Managers Forum is the key to equipping yourself for a successful future in the Australian music industry. Attendance for all Events, Forums & Masterclasses either in person at our venues or Online must be booked in advance, via trybooking.com (See ‘Links’ Below)
MMF St. Kilda Festival February 7 – 11, 2012 Events and Forums
1. FREE DEMO ASSESSMENT ‘TOMORROW’S HITS TODAY’
Tuesday 7th February 2012 – 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Mink Bar (POW) 2 Acland St. St. Kilda – (SEND YOUR BEST SINGLE VIA CD OR MP3 TO EITHER, 51 Kooyong Road Caulfield North 3161) or attach to email nathan@mmfaustralia.com.au)
SEE MMF Australia Website for Details: mmfaustralia.com.au
FREE ATTENDANCE BUT MUST BOOK VIA TRYBOOKING http://www.trybooking.com/ZWICtd/
2. FORUM SERIES:
Wednesday 8th February 2012 – 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Metal Forum
Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, 51 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182
LIMITED SEATING FREE ATTENDANCE OR ($20**) ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
WHAT: Tips and Tricks, How to get a better Gig, where to tour, Local and International Markets, Trends. Hear it from the experts.
VENUE: Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, Side Entrance 51 Grey Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182
PANELISTS: Ben Ralph – GM ROADRUNNER RECORDS, Chris Jervis – BOOKING AGENT / DESTROY ALL LINES, Peter Hodgson – MUSICIAN JOURNALIST / BEAT MAGAZINE, Gary Carson – PBS/FM CO-CHAIR ‘SCREAMING SYMPHONY’ – LEGENDARY METAL RADIO SHOW
MUST BOOK VIA TRYBOOKING: http://www.trybooking.com/ZYS
Thursday 9th February 2012 – 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
The Art and Business of Image & Performance
WHAT: An Artist’s Image & Performance live & in recorded media are the cornerstones of career development. This Forum discusses style, reference and the business aspects in devising and organizing these vital components in all recorded & media areas including web-?based profiles.
Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, 51 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182
LIMITED SEATING FREE ATTENDANCE OR ($20**) ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
PANELIST: Hayley Wilson – MARKETING DIRECTOR – ROADRUNNER RECORDS
– MUST BOOK VIA TRYBOOKING
http://www.trybooking.com/ZYW
Friday 10th February 2012 – 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Home vs. Studio
Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, 51 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182
LIMITED SEATING FREE ATTENDANCE OR ($20**) ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
WHAT: How to produce great sounding recordings. We all want the best sound recordings of our creative musical work. These are examples of our creativity for friends and more importantly to provide opportunities via interest from Promoters, Gigs and Radio, be it Community, Mainstream here or around the globe. New media, be it Internet radio, YouTube, Facebook, all need the best sound around and each format requires their own sonic adjustments. This Forum provides valuable information for the Independent recording artist, any writer / Performer, intent on taking their recorded creative rights ‘from the bedroom’ to the world.. Topics to be explored include: How does studio versus home recording compare in terms of production, cost and final product? Is it possible to get studio quality recordings at home? Are recording studios too expensive for the independent artist? Tips and Tricks for better recording.
Michael Letho – PRODUCER/MIXER, Shaun Rigney – ENGINEER / PRODUCER, Glenn Scott – PRODUCER ENGINEER / CO-OWNER OF ‘THE WICK’
– MUST BOOK VIA TRYBOOKING
http://www.trybooking.com/ZYZ
3. MASTERCLASS:
Saturday 11th February 2012 – 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
MASTERCLASS
Web Career Development, Learn, Knowhow; the latest in securing your Creative Rights Income and Opportunities…
Alliance Francaise De Melbourne, 51 Grey Street St Kilda VIC 3182
Includes, Securing Digital Rights, Technical enhance your music, How to Get Digital Distribution, Marketing on the Web, Using Social networks etc.
LIMITED SEATING ATTENDANCE ($100**) OR ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
– MUST BOOK VIA TRYBOOKING: http://www.trybooking.com/ZZC
