Places to Go, Things to Do

Got a couple or really valuable conferences for the month of February—all worthy of your time. Here we go: February
17-21		22nd Annual Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee www.folkalliance.org If you're looking to honor one of the great American music traditions, be a part of this celebration. Meet, mingle, network, dance, sing, and share in the educational value of seminars and panels with hundreds of industry personnel. Experience more than 200 performances, 300 private showcases, and 50 workshops in beautiful Memphis. You'll also enjoy the many exhibits, awards ceremonies, clinics, and a special music showcase for children.
18		A&R: We Hear You! FREE Music Business Seminar Musicians Institute Hollywood, California RSVP Line: 1-800-255-7529 www.mi.edu Ever wonder what it would be like to play one of your original songs and have 2-3 top A&R Reps critique it right there before your very eyes? Well wonder no more. MI's Music Business Program is scheduling just such a panel on February 18 as three top-level reps listen to and comment on original music brought in by those artists in attendance. Free sandwiches and soft drinks for those who get there early. This is open to the public so RSVP and tell them how many of your friends are coming with you. You don't wanna miss this one!
18-21		14th Annual Millennium Music Conference Radisson Penn Harris Hotel/Convention Center Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 717-221-1124 www.mmc13.com Three days of music, keynote speeches, panels, seminars, and workshops highlight this yearly event. There will also be one-on-one mentoring sessions and demo critiques not to mention the amazing industry trade show as well. One of the premier music events on the East Coast, this year there will be no less that 25 showcase venues in and around Harrisburg. Get there if you can.
14-17		Ontario Council of Folk Festivals London, Ontario, Canada 866-292-6233 www.ocff.ca Now in its 23rd year, the OCFF is the key event representing folk, roots, and traditional music. Speakers, seminars, performer showcases and cool jam sessions highlight this exciting three-day event. You can expect close to 1,000 in attendance so bring plenty of business cards!
29-30		Billboard Film/TV Music Conference Los Angeles, California 646-654-4660 www.billboardevents.com Learn how to get your original songs into TV, films, commercials, video games, and more. Spend quality one-on-one time with industry pros. Who'll be there? Actors, directors, agents, music supervisors, songwriters, publishers, and more. Highlight of this event will be a discussion on how the people behind the 2.1 million-selling soundtrack to Twilight put the entire package together. Not to be missed!