Saturday June 5th, 2010

YOUR MUSIC IN FILM & TV

1:00-4:00 Tom Lee Music Hall,929 Granville st, Vancouver
Free for members, $25 for non-members
RSVP your attendance to rsvp@musicbc.org

Panelists:
Rudy Chung, Hit the Ground Running (CSI)
Alicen Schneider, NBC Universal (Heroes)
Natasha Duprey, SL Feldman & Associates

Moderated by Nat Jay

Hear straight from the Music Supervisors themselves how to get your music into film and tv! From how to first track down the contact information, to how much to charge for your music, these professionals will walk you through the necessary steps. Learn how to make money and get exposure from what is quickly becoming a main source of income for musicians – licensing. (Please note no demos will be accepted at the event, this is for educational purposes only!)

After receiving over 450 applications, we will be announcing this year’s top 20 Artists on Monday, May 31st 2010!

The top 20 will be announced live on-air at 3:15pm on 100.5 the PEAK FM,and online at: http://thepeak.fm

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BOOKING SHOWS AND TIPS FOR BETTER PERFORMANCES

Saturday May 15th, 2010
The Habitat – 248 Leon Ave. Kelowna, BC
1:00 pm – 3:00pm

Connect with Kelowna’s top booking agents. Discover how venues choose their acts, how to stand out & the best way to follow up.

Presenters include:
Quinn Best – The Habitat

Clare Anderson – The Minstrel Cafe
bio: Operating Partner of The Minstrel Cafe, Breeze Bar & Grill and Executive Producer of the The Skookum Barndance Society, having booked and staged performers internationally and through Canada since 1981. Formerly Alberta booker/promoter of the year at the Sidetrack Cafe and past JUNO Juror.

Renata Mills – Festivals Kelowna/ Parks Alive/ Canada Day
“Renata Mills is the Executive Director of Festivals Kelowna, a non-profit society which produces community-focused festivals and events, such as Celebrate Canada Day – Kelowna and Parks Alive! Through these and other small and large-scale events, Ms. Mills has been involved in booking performers and producing live performances for over 13 years. Her experience includes working with established artists like David Usher, Colin James, the Powder Blues Band, Jim Byrnes, Long John Baldry, and 54.40, to local developing artists. As a fan of all kinds of music, Renata thinks Kelowna can’t be beat when it comes to the depth of musical talent we have in our fair city.”

Also featuring a video presentation:
We will be showing a portion of Tom Jacksons “Live performance” DVD’s. For over 20 years, Tom Jackson has had a unique niche in the music industry. His work as a Live Music Producer has helped shape the public presentation of many of today’s artists from the stage. Helping artists “create memorable moments,” Tom’s teaching and consulting has influenced artists from numerous genres for tours, events, and showcases.

Each session will end with a 30 minute group brainstorming session with to ask any questions you have about the music industry hosted by Ryan Donn.

Admission is free with Music BC membership or a valid student ID.

$10 for everyone else. Pretty much the cost of two cups of coffee to get some great inside information.
Music BC membership forms and applications will be available at the event. $52.50 for an individual membership, or for more options click here.

Please RSVP to musicbcinterior@gmail.com

Want to be one of the participants that Tom Jackson works with at the seminar?

For over 20 years, Tom Jackson has had a unique niche in the music industry. His work as a Live Music Producer has helped shape the public presentation of many of today’s artists from the stage. Helping artists “create memorable moments,” Tom’s teaching and consulting has influenced artists from numerous genres for tours, events, and showcases. Watch as Tom works with a few lucky participants on their live stage show, and get valuable insight into putting on the best live performance you can!

Sunday June 13th, 2010
The Biltmore Cabaret – 395 Kingsway (19+)
1:00 – 4:00pm

FREE for members|$25 for non members

Eligibility Requirements

Tom is looking for 1 band and 1 solo artist to get up on stage and get their performance critiqued.  Band/artist chosen needs to  be teachable, willing to learn and humble in receiving new information. Please note that each band/artist chosen will not necessarily receive the same amount of time onstage.  It will all depend on the flow of the seminar and how quickly each band/artist takes in the information.  Please realize that Tom is putting you onstage as guinea pig artists for the good of the whole group.

Performers would need to be available on Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 11:30am – 4:00pm

Must be a current paid Music BC member

All applicants must be 19+ (no minors)

Deadline: Friday May 21st, 2010 (5pm pst)