Places to Go, Things to Do

Don't look now but we're in the dog days of summer so there's no time like the present to get out there and gather information. Here's what's up for the month of August: AUGUST
20		FREE Music Business Seminar: Getting Signed Hollywood, California www.mi.edu 1-800-255-7529 Continuing with their series of free evening seminars presented by Music Institute's Music Business Program, this one is extremely important as a panel of both major and indie A&R reps discuss how they seek out and find new talent and the differences in recording deals between the majors and indies. Panel is followed by a Q&A session and, as always, there is free food while it last. Runs from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., but you must call and reserve a seat. Bring your friends.
20-22		9th Annual AustralAsia Music Business Conference Sydney, Australia tripp@immedia.com.au 61-2-955-77766 Sydney is a beautiful city this time of year and this is one of the big conferences of the year that brings together both new talent and industry pros for three days of panels, discussions and networking. Vital music business topics are discussed so if you're internationally inclined or live near the area, don't miss this one.
27-28		Bandwidth Conference San Francisco, California www.bandwidthconference.com 415-823-4540 Digital music professionals gather for this three-day conference to discuss the ever evolving world of digital tech. Music marketing, fan behavior, and the many ways people discover, purchase, and interact with new music are discussed. Great opportunity for meeting and greeting n a great music business city by the bay.