Places to Go, Things to Do

I certainly hope you had a good time at the 2008 TAXI Road Rally!. In case you totally spaced-out, we'll review some of the highlights for you in upcoming issues of the newsletter. Meantime, as the year comes to a close, here's what's happening this month. NOVEMBER
13-14		Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film and TV Music Conference Los Angeles, California www.billboardevents.com Now in its seventh year, some 500 composers, directors, writers, label execs, and music supervisors will gather to discuss the current state of music in the worlds of film and television. There will be songwriting panels and master classes for the more advanced writers. Topics will include: the Indie revolution, learning the biz, getting your music placed in commercials, getting started in music supervision, film and sound archiving, charting soundtracks, opportunities for emerging artists, anatomy of a film, and the secrets behind feature film composition. Major pros like Tamara Conniff, Jay /Faires, Larry Jenkins and Robert Kraft are scheduled to moderate panels.
13-15		Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference Kerhonkson, New York www.hudsonvalleyresort.com Created in 1994 to serve the needs of the Folk music community, this year's event will again feature workshops, panels, seminars, discussions, an exhibit hall and formal showcases. Oh, yeah, there is also an all-night jam session for those who have trouble sleeping! Great buffet style dining and a cocktail party on opening night. This one is really cool.
14-16		7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Music Conference Charlotte, North Carolina www.midatlanticmusic.com Panels, seminars, and workshops are the call of this conference with more than 50 industry professionals in music supervision, A&R, music attorneys, and record execs converge in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. This year's special attraction will be the presentation of several major recording artists who will divulge their secrets for becoming a success. Topics to be discussed include: creative and alternative placement of music, making money without a record deal, your band and your brand, music publishing 101, plus new artist and Hip-Hop showcases. Definitely worth checking out!