Over 800 past events have covered topics such as music publishing, songwriting, music licensing, and artist management, among others. NARIP has also organized pitch sessions where music creators and songwriters can pitch their work to industry professionals for feedback and potential placements.
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| 2014-05-28 | In Phoenix – NARIP Music Biz Mixer @ Last Exit Live
 Come Meet & Greet! Wednesday May 28, 2014 at Last Exit Live in Phoenix, AZ You are invited to attend NARIP’s Music Biz Mixer at Last Exit Live in Phoenix. Join us, come meet and greet other music industry professionals in the Phoenix metropolitan area. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. RSVP NOW (just scroll down) Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! This is a 21+ event WHEN Wednesday May 28, 2014 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHERE Last Exit Live 717 South Central Avenue Downtown Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tel: 602.271.7000 COST Free with RSVP – just scroll down. . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. THANK YOU Special thanks to Last Exit Live for their help with this event. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-05-27 | In LA – NARIP Music Biz Cocktail Mixer at Skinny’s
 NARIP Mixer Come Meet & Greet! Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Skinny’s Lounge in Los Angeles, CA You are invited to attend NARIP’s music biz mixer at Skinny’s Lounge in Los Angeles (NoHo Arts District) This is also the Urban Round One of our 2014 LAMN Jam Music Contest! Join us, come meet and greet music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Admission is FREE but please RSVP and register below Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. RSVP NOW Please RSVP online – just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Skinny’s Lounge for their help with this event. . WHEN Tuesday May 27, 2014 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. WHERE Skinny’s Lounge 4923 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 Tel: (818) 763-6581 COST Free but please RSVP below. . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-05-25 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Dearth Music Licensing
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. Eat, Meet & Greet! Sunday, May 25, 2014 Hosted by Dearth Music Licensing We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Los Angeles-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, May 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Friday, May 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Tommy Dearth at Dearth Music Licensing for sponsoring this event. WHEN: Sunday, May 25, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE: Dearth Music Licensing 4383 Tujunga Ave. Unit H Studio City, CA 91604 COST: $10 for NARIP members $20 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS: Click here for map.  Special thanks to Tommy Dearth & Darrel Dearth at Dearth Music Licensing for sponsoring this event. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-05-21 | In LA – NARIP A&R Pitch Session with Warner Music Group’s Aton Ben-Horin **SOLD OUT**
 with Warner Music Group’s Director of Global A&R Aton Ben-Horin on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Thank you Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Edmond!!
NARIP’s A&R Pitch Sessions are small, intimate pitch sessions (limited to 12 participants) with some of the best A&R executives in the business today. At each NARIP A&R Pitch Session, one A&R executive will listen and provide live feedback to music presented to him for analysis and consideration for label acts who accept outside material. Participants will receive an advance brief of the A&R executive’s current music needs to enable them to prepare the most focused pitch. ABOUT ATON BEN-HORIN Aton Ben-Horin is an American record producer and music executive. As of 2013, he serves as Director of Global A&R for all of Warner Music Group’s labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records. Ben-Horin is also the Owner of Plush Recording Studios, the CEO of Plush Management LLC, and a founding partner/producer for The Agency (production team). Aton began his career as a musician and songwriter in a touring rock band, Atomic Tangerine, sharing the stage with acts such as Simple Plan and Jimmy Eat World. He then ventured into the dance music scene and began DJing and producing dance music under the name DJ 8on. He headlined the BreakBeat stage at Ultra Music Festival, radio mix shows, and local music venues. In 2007 Aton opened Plush Recording Studios, which has developed into one of the premier Florida recording studios, with clients such as Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, to name a few. Through his production and songwriting team, The Agency, Aton has produced and licensed a catalog of songs with the likes of John Legend, Rick Ross, Ciara, and many more. Through Plush Management LLC, he signed YouTube sensation Avery and secured her a major record deal with Universal Motown. His multi-faceted path through live performance and management soon led him to A&R. In 2012, Aton began performing A&R service at Warner Music Group under Mike Caren Worldwide president of A&R for the Warner Music Group. WHAT At this intimate NARIP A&R Pitch Session, participants get to pitch to our guest speaker. Smaller is better: the number of participants at this session is limited to twelve (12). Each person is guaranteed the opportunity to pitch at least two (2) songs (or more, if time permits). Thank you Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Edmond!! WHEN Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 10:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Suite 280 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. PARKING Paid parking available in lot attached to SAE, some free street parking (be sure to read posted signs carefully). WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking music placement opportunities with major label acts. COST $269 NARIP Members* $349 Non-Members Discount for PRO and EXEC members only NOT ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON? At most NARIP events we provide the ability for you to “attend” virtually online. Other options include having one of your representatives (or a NARIP rep) pitch for you. Please inquire and email mary@narip.com for more details. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. NARIP A&R PITCH SESSIONS NARIP proudly presents A&R Pitch Sessions. Meet the industry’s top A&R execs, pitch them music for their current needs and artists who take outside material in an intimate setting, and receive their immediate feedback. Watch this 7-minute video of recent NARIP A&R Pitch Sessions and hear the results! FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US @NARIP THANK YOU  Special thanks to SAE Institute of Technology and to Jessica Ramos for her help with this event. QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Warner Music Group NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-05-17 | In Atlanta – Music Biz Brunch @ Open Sky Studio
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| 2014-05-14 | In Atlanta – NARIP Pitch-A-Thon: Pitch, Listen & Learn
You are invited to NARIP’s Pitch-A-Thon: Pitch, Listen & Learn Experts listen and give live feedback to music.  on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Atlanta So many NARIP members have let us know how much they value NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (like the recent one in Atlanta with VH1’s Paul Logan) and the opportunity to get feedback from experts like James Barber, Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson and Steve Jones at our recent Modern Artist Development Strategies. We hear you! And now there’s more. At NARIP’s upcoming Pitch-A-Thon, music placement experts will detail what makes music more (or less) marketable in the highly competitive world of music placement. They will listen and give live feedback to music presented to them for evaluation. You will learn:
NARIP Members Get Feedback From Panelists. NARIP members have the opportunity to have one (1) song played live at our event to receive direct feedback from our guest experts. Only NARIP member material will be selected to receive feedback (one submission per member). To have YOUR (or your artist’s) material critiqued by our expert panel, fill out the form you receive in the auto-responder when your online registration is complete.
WALK-UP Submissions We hugely prefer and appreciate ADVANCE submissions. When online registration is closed later today, and time permitting, we will take music for playback from walk-up registrants. NARIP members will be given priority, as well as those who provide the following:
And in future, register in advance to SECURE YOUR SPOT! WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs Anyone seeking more, better placement opportunities SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Simon Horrocks, Affix Music Melissa Love, Music Licensing, Clearance & Supervision Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director (moderator). FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION Affix Music NARIP SAE Institute ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Simon Horrocks, Affix Music As both an artist and a business professional, Simon has over 20 years experience in the music industry. He began as a performing musician and writer in Detroit, and relocated to Chicago to study music business in the Columbia College Art’s Entertainment and Media Management Program. While in the program, he began creating and selling tracks to House Music legend, Larry Sherman, and writing songs for the Latin Dance group TKA. Shortly thereafter, Simon negotiated and signed a production/publishing deal with Chris Blackwell for Island Records. After 5 records and 8 years of nationwide touring with Capricorn Recording artist The Freddy Jones Band, Simon transitioned from artist to manager, handling on behalf of Alliance Artist such clients as Survivor, Bad Company, Wayne, Blue Epic and the Grammy-nominated Howard Tate. Since 2004 he has been entrenched in Atlanta’s Urban music scene as a management consultant for Multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated artist Ciara, and as General Manger for Upfront/Universal Records where he spearheaded projects for four-time 2008 Grammy nominee Akon and Chilli (TLC). Simon Is Co-Founder of Affix Music, an Atlanta-based music licensing company specializing in placing quality independent Urban Music in Television, Film, Advertising, Games and Digital Media. Affix uses the term “Urban” to represent the broad spectrum of today’s cutting edge sounds and their lineage- Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, Pop, and Electronic, as well as Jazz, Blues and Gospel. The company has placed Urban Music with some of the biggest brands in the world, including The Walt Disney Company, HBO, Warner Pictures, EA Sports, NBC Universal, Turner Broadcasting, ABC Television, Clear Channel and Verizon, In January 2010 Affix launched its music licensing platform that greatly simplifies search, audition and music licensing process for media clients. He is also a member of The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter (The Grammys) and Co-President of Georgia Music Partners.  Melissa Love Music Licensing, Clearance & Supervision Melissa provides music supervision services to film companies and television networks worldwide. Honing her industry chops overseeing music licensing, clearance and reporting for Turner Broadcasting’s entertainment networks (Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TBS, TNT, TCM, TruTV), she later transitioned her practice to Songfinder, one of the world’s leading music licensing and supervision companies, servicing an even broader array of television networks and independent film producers. She specializes in general and last-minute clearances for music and projects of all types with a focus on television promos. Her recent work includes clearances for FX’s Fargo and Archer, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, National Geographic Channel’s The 90’s: The Last Great Decade?, and Discovery Channel’s Klondike. She is a member of Georgia Production Partners, Georgia Music Partners and is a Governor with the Atlanta chapter of The Recording Academy (The Grammys).  Chloe Peacock NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, Moderator An Atlanta native, Chloe is passionate about the city’s growing music and entertainment industries. A Georgia State University graduate, Chloe worked for a local music management company in the public relations and new media marketing departments, and quickly expanded her responsibilities into college radio promotion and marketing. Chloe volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) in 2010 and was invited to join the Board of Directors in 2011. She also serves on the PR and marketing committee for Georgia Music Partners, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the business of music and music technology in Georgia. In 2011 Chloe dove into music licensing and joined Affix Music, a licensing and placement company specializing in urban music. Building on her licensing experience at Affix, Chloe just accepted a position in the National Alliances department at Live Nation Entertainment, where she focuses on artist rights and national festival sponsorship and sales. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-05-09 | In London – NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session with Ignition Creative’s Natalie Baartz
Intimate Pitch Meetings With Music Supervisors from Film & TV Trailer Houses  with Ignition Creative’s Natalie Baartz on Friday May 9, 2014 in London DETAILS A top-rated music supervisor from one of the leading trailer houses is our special guest at NARIP’s next Music Supervisor Session in London. Natalie Baartz, Music Director for Ignition Creative. Baartz commissions, licenses and places music for global movie trailer campaigns for the world’s biggest blockbusters and independent films. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch her for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song is appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even have time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. ABOUT NATALIE BAARTZ Natalie Baartz has been a Music Supervisor for 11 years. She is currently the Music Director at the movie advertising company, Ignition Creative, over-seeing a department of 4 where she has been for over 3 years. While managing the music department, she is in charge of the music for all projects, servicing the needs for 7 producers and 25 editors. As well as pitching a huge range of commercial artists, she works closely with composers to do custom score and produces original covers. While at Ignition she has been responsible for Best music award winning trailers for Another Earth, Tarantino’s Django Unchained and Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty. Most recently she has over-seen the music creative for many high profile Movie campaigns such as, The Hobbit trilogy, Out of the Furnace, Lone Survivor and Winter’s Tale. Under Ignition, she also consults for multiple HBO campaigns including Girls, Boardwalk Empire and the record breaking Game of Thrones. She also consults for movies part-time, last year supervising Relativity’s Romeo and Juliet. Prior to Ignition, Natalie worked for 4 years as a Music Supervisor at the Ant Farm trailer house, building a foundation in dealing with the marketing departments of all of the major movie studios. She worked on several prominent campaigns including Warner’s Where The Wild Things Are (which garnered an award for Best Music with the use of Arcade Fire) and Eat Pray Love, (which set Florence and the Machine on the map with the use of Dog Days Are Over). Under Ant Farm she also supervised numerous Video Game trailers. Before getting into Entertainment advertising she spent four years working with Independent Music Supervisor John Bissell. During her time with him, she worked on Studio and Independent Feature films, including Ladder 49, Lord of War, You Kill Me, The Architect, 10th and Wolf, and Junebug. Come meet Natalie! ALMOST 100 PLACEMENTS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS Our small format works! NARIP Session Participants have placed almost 100 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, most recently in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD : SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small, which is why they work so well and why participants have enjoyed almost 100 placements. Enrollment at this Session is limited to 16 people who wish to pitch. Pitch registrants get face-time with Rachel, a brief of our guest’s CURRENT music needs prior to the session to help them prepare, time to pitch plus immediate feedback from her. Meet and pitch Rachel for current opportunities. This event also includes general admission seating for those who wish to attend and observe, but not pitch. General admission registrants will have an opportunity to hear the panel discussion portion of the program, ask questions and meet Paul. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below. TESTIMONIALS Click here to read what people say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made almost 100 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here. THANK YOU  Special thanks to Debi Blackgrove and Chris Tams at the British Recorded Music Industry for their help with this series. WHEN Friday May 9, 2014 12:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 1:00 p.m. – Program begins 2:15 p.m. – Break 4:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7JA T: +44 (0)2 0 7803 1300 DIRECTIONS Click here for map. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and film promotional campaigns. PER-SESSION COST £179 NARIP Members * and BPI Members £189 MPA, AIM, BASCA, BMI, ASCAP, MPG, SESAC, PRS members and SongLink subscribers £199 Non-Members Any questions about HOW TO register (discounted or otherwise) please email Mary Bee at mary@narip.com or Sharon Dean at sharon@narip.com and let them know your affiliation. * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount. NOT ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON? At most NARIP events we provide the ability for you to “attend” virtually live via chat. Other options include having one of your representatives (or a NARIP rep) pitch for you. Please inquire and email mary@narip.com for more details. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 (US) or 0203-002-8247 (UK local call) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO BPI Ignition Creative NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-05-07 | In LA – NARIP A&R Pitch Session with Artist Publishing Group’s Jeff Vaughn
 with Artist Publishing Group’s Director of A&R Jeff Vaughn on Wednesday, May 7, 2014
NARIP’s A&R Pitch Sessions are small, intimate pitch sessions (limited to 12 participants) with some of the best A&R executives in the business today. At each NARIP A&R Pitch Session, one A&R executive will listen and provide live feedback to music presented to him for analysis and consideration for label acts who accept outside material. Participants will receive an advance brief of the A&R executive’s current music needs to enable them to prepare the most focused pitch. ABOUT JEFF VAUGHN Jeff Vaughn is Director of A&R at Artist Publishing Group (APG) and Artist Partners, Mike Caren’s WMG artist accelerator and white label venture. In addition to his A&R responsibilities, Jeff serves as manager to producer Cook Classics and APG writers Geoffro and JHart. WHEN Wednesday, May 7, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 10:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Suite 280 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. PARKING Paid parking available in lot attached to SAE, some free street parking (be sure to read posted signs carefully). WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking music placement opportunities with major label acts. COST $269 NARIP Members* $349 Non-Members Discount for PRO and EXEC members only NOT ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON? At most NARIP events we provide the ability for you to “attend” virtually live via chat. Other options include having one of your representatives (or a NARIP rep) pitch for you. Please inquire and email mary@narip.com for more details. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. NARIP A&R PITCH SESSIONS NARIP proudly presents A&R Pitch Sessions. Meet the industry’s top A&R execs, pitch them music for their current needs and artists who take outside material in an intimate setting, and receive their immediate feedback. Watch this 7-minute video of recent NARIP A&R Pitch Sessions and hear the results! FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US @NARIP THANK YOU Special thanks to SAE Institute of Technology and to Jessica Ramos for her help with this event. QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Warner Music Group NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-05-01 | In LA – How To Monetize Music on YouTube
How To Monetize Music on YouTube  on Thursday, May 1, 2014 Over 400 years of content are scanned every day on YouTube, and the site has become a leading indicator in music popularity. A video trends, download sales follow and can trigger reaction at radio. But how to harness and use this massive tool to monetize music? NARIP presents this program to explain how and provide practical guidelines with guest expert Rene Merideth of Exploration. From the anatomy of a video to FREE administrative tools for global distribution, you will learn essential information on how to grow and profit from Youtube. You Will Learn:
Special thanks to Jessica Ramos and Bridget Gardiner at SAE Institute of Technology for their help organizing this event. ABOUT RENE MERIDETH Rene Merideth is co-founder and COO of Exploration, a business class search and comprehensive YouTube CMS management company. She is also a consultant for several other small songwriters, publishers and new media companies around the globe. Prior, she was the VP of Operations at AdShare.tv, Director of Licensing/Head of West Coast Licensing for BMG Chrysalis and Bug Music, and Manager, Mechanical Licensing for Windswept Holdings. Rene started her career in the country churches of Southern Missouri as a roadie for her Grandfather’s gospel music band. She worked with various acts of all genres in the St. Louis area until she headed off to college receiving a BA in Music Business from Belmont University in Nashville. While working across many aspects of the industry, she found her niche in artist management and music publishing. Moving to Los Angeles, she started with Windswept Publishing and survived two high profile mergers to become Head of West Coast licensing for BMG. Over the years, she has worked on music by artists including Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Kings Of Leon, KISS, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Eminem, Pink and Pete Townshend among others. In 2012, she founded her consulting firm, Red Dragon Management, with the goal of educating artists / songwriters and helping the little guys have a voice in the industry. Rene received Certified status from YouTube in 2013. Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors for LA Women In Music and is a member of NARAS, ASCAP, AIMP and the California Copyright Conference. WHEN Thursday, May 1, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 6565 W. Sunset Boulevard Suite 280, Classroom D Los Angeles, CA 90028-7205 DIRECTIONS & MAP Major cross streets: Sunset and Cahuenga. Click here for map. Enter main lobby of building and take elevator to second floor, Suite 280 (Classroom D). PARKING $10 flat rate after 6:00 p.m. in the 6565 building lot. $6 parking in church lot at Sunset & Cassil (enter from Selma, behind church) – lot closes 11pm Metered street parking but be sure to read signs carefully NOT IN LA? ATTEND VIA GOOGLE HANGOUT If you can’t be here in person, join us via Google Hangout. If you have questions about this, please call or email Mary Bee at 818-769-700 or mary@narip.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in trailers, film and TV promotional campaigns. QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKERS? Submit YOUR questions to be addressed during our program, via Twitter and follow us now: @NARIP. Submit questions in advance and / or during the session. Official event hash-tag is #NARIPTube FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT
* * IMPORTANT: NARIP Members please RSVP to Webinar * * HERE. NARIP Members may “attend” for FREE online by visiting NARIP.com at 6:45 p.m. PST on event day where a link will be provided to view NARIP’s program live online. BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the audio for only $20 (regularly $39.95) which will include all handouts in digital form. Just select “Premium Ticket” option below when registering, and you will receive the audio and all related documents within a week or less of the program date. Current NARIP members who wish to watch our live stream online and pre-order audio of this program at discounted rate, simply buy a member-priced ‘in person’ ticket at the $20 NARIP member rate and indicate in the COMMENTS section that you are paying for an audio pre-order. NOT A NARIP MEMBER? Not a NARIP member yet? Then what are you waiting for? Join NOW for as low as $9.95 per month. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. REGISTRATION OR OTHER QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO
Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-04-29 | In LA – NARIP Music Biz Cocktail Mixer at Skinny’s
NARIP Mixer Come Meet & Greet! Tuesday April 29, 2014 at Skinny’s Lounge in Los Angeles, CA You are invited to attend NARIP’s music biz mixer at Skinny’s Lounge in Los Angeles (NoHo Arts District) This is also the opening night of our 2014 LAMN Jam Music Contest! Join us, come meet and greet music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Admission is FREE but please RSVP and register below Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. RSVP NOW Please RSVP online – just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Skinny’s Lounge for their help with this event. . WHEN Tuesday April 29, 2014 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. WHERE Skinny’s Lounge 4923 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 Tel: (818) 763-6581 COST Free but please RSVP below. . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-04-19 | In AZ – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Co-Hoots
Eat, Meet & Greet!  Saturday, April 19, 2014 At Co-Hoots We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Phoenix-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday April 18 at 5:00 p.m. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration for crowd-planning purposes! So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Friday April 18 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Saturday, April 19, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 2:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Co-Hoots 1027 E. Washington St. Suite 107 Phoenix, AZ 85034 COST This is a FREE Networking Event Food and drinks available but not included PARKING & DIRECTIONS There is parking directly behind the building and across 11th st in the parking lot and can park on 11th st as well. It’s also walking distance from a Light Rail Station. THANK YOU Special thanks to Michael Zimmerlich 80/20 Records for hosting this brunch. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-04-16 | In Atlanta – Music Publishing Deal Mock Negotiation
You are invited to NARIP’s ART OF THE MUSIC DEAL: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line?  Mock Negotiation of a Music Publishing Deal on Wednesday April 16, 2014 in Atlanta These experts come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. NARIP’s series de-mystifies deal-making and enables the lawyer and non-lawyer alike to come away with a clear grasp of the most important deal points and leverage available. Infinitely better than merely READING about it, see the deal duked out and DONE right before your eyes. Most importantly, you will see HOW a publishing deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! You will learn major areas of negotiation for publishing deals including:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Shawn R. Nolan, Esq. Scott Sanders, Esq. Julie A. Kessler, Esq., NARIP Board Member (moderator). FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday April 16, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members $75: for attorneys who wish to receive 2.5 CLE credits for attending this program (includes admission and fee to record credit with the Georgia State Bar). BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION NARIP ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Shawn R. Nolan, Esq. In the early 90s after attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and spending time in the trenches of college radio and local record labels, Shawn began his career in the music industry as the manager for the seminal indie rock band Archers of Loaf. In the late 90s Shawn was employed by Mammoth Records, a joint venture with Buena Vista Music Group, in the A&R department and as the Director of Film/TV licensing. In 2000 he moved to Seattle to take the position of VP of International Marketing & Distribution and Creative Director of Film / TV licensing at Sub Pop Records. There he had the pleasure of working directly with acts such as the Shins, Iron & Wine, Postal Service, Low, Mudhoney, The Constantines and Fruit Bats. While in Seattle he served on the Grammy Association Pacific NW Board of Governors and founded the Musicians Resource Center – an organization whose purpose was to educate musicians and other music industry hopefuls in the customs and practices of various areas of the music industry through the bi-monthly presentation of panel discussions led by national experts. Shawn moved back to the Southeast in 2005 to attend law school at Georgia State University College of Law where he excelled in Intellectual Property law. While in law school, Shawn clerked at Jonathan E. Leonard, P.C., a firm that represents pop and urban artists, producers, writers, publishing companies and record labels. Shawn’s law practice focuses primarily on representation of writers, publishers, record labels, recording artists and other entertainment based companies. Some of Shawn’s clients include MERGE Records, Metz, The AV Club, Kill the Noise, EMA, Basia Bulat, Crooked Fingers, Mount Moriah and Lost in the Trees. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Watts and Andie.  Scott Sanders, Esq. Scott is a graduate of Emory University and University of Tennessee School of Law. After graduation he clerked for Judge E. A. Wright, Senior Judge, Fulton County Civil Court (now Fulton County State Court). For over thirty years he has practiced in Atlanta with his law practice limited to entertainment law in all areas of the entertainment industry [with emphasis on recording artists, producers, songwriters, music publishers, personal managers, authors and independent label representation] regarding contract negotiations, licensing, copyrights, trademarks and related entertainment and intellectual property litigation. Scott has been an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law teaching Entertainment Law from 1993 to the present; a founding member & past Chairman of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia; legal counsel for various arts groups including Friends of Georgia Music Festival, Inc. (sponsoring the Georgia Music Hall of Fame® and the annual GEORGY® awards); and a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (GRAMMY® awards). He has been a frequent speaker at national and regional seminars including “Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industries” sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute in New York; the International Folk Alliance Convention; various legal panels at SXSW in Austin TX; and the annual Southeastern Entertainment Law Symposium – an “out-of-the-country” seminar each November [which Scott initiated and developed in 1989 as Chairman of the Entertainment & Sports Law Section – State Bar of Georgia]. Scott is co-author of the 5th Edition of the leading entertainment law textbook “Law and Business of the Entertainment Industries” (by Biederman, Pierson, Silfen, Glasser, Abdo & Sanders) published by Praeger Publishers. Representative clients include The Producers, The Swimming Pool Q’s, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Arrested Development, Jagged Edge, D4L, etc. Representative litigation includes Scott being selected as the mediator in the case of The Allman Brothers Band vs. Capricorn Records/Polygram; and other high profile cases involving The Black Crowes (the “pie-chart” case televised live on Court TV); the Sugarland partnership dispute; Larry Blackmon (CAMEO) vs. producer Swizz Beatz; cases involving Lowery Music Publishing; and the successful defense of the hip-hop group “D4L” and Warner Music/Atlantic Records in a copyright infringement case finally affirmed in the 11th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals.  Julie Kessler NARIP Atlanta Board Member, Moderator Julie Kessler is a graduate of Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor and a certificate in Transactional Law and Skills. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Music and Philosophy. Julie has worked with ASCAP, at The Coca-Cola Company and with several solo practitioners. She was also on the executive board for Emory’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society. She is an active member of the planning committee for the Atlanta Bar’s annual LawJam and a member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia Sports and Entertainment Law societies. Julie has played alto saxophone for over 15 years and works at the Georgia Theatre, a famous music venue in Athens, Georgia. She looks forward to practicing law to support artists and creatives in the advancement of their careers, and to ensure that their works are respected and protected. Get connected. 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| 2014-04-12 | In NY – Music Biz Brunch @ Marc Urselli’s EastSide Sound Studios
Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, April 12, 2014 Marc Urselli’s EastSide Sound Studios In New York, NY 
You are invited to attend NARIP’s next brunch in New York on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Marc Urselli’s EastSide Sound Studios. Join us, come meet and greet New York area record and music industry professionals. you need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, April 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. Walk-ups are welcome, but be advised the brunch may sell out So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote (or hire) you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE 150 Forsyth St New York, NY 10002 Between Rivington and Delancey SUBWAY DIRECTIONS B, D to Grand St or F to 2nd Av or J, M, Z to Bowery St or F to Delancey PARKING & DIRECTIONS There is free street parking on Forsyth St and metered parking on Delancey St, there is also a municipal parking lot on Essex St between Rivington and Delancey (5 blocks from the studio) and a private parking lot on Kenmare, 2 blocks from the studio COST $10 for NARIP members $20 for Non-members Please note: late-comers will be charged the full rate. We appreciate your cooperation. We encourage you to register in advance online now, as this is a limited enrollment event (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please (If there is space still available). Price includes food, beverage and event admission. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Thanks to Marc Urselli, our brunch host! Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-04-12 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Discmakers
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, April 12, 2014 Sponsored by Discmakers We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Los Angeles-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, April 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Friday, April 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Syndey Alston at Discmakers for sponsoring this event. WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE: Discmakers 4425 W. Riverside Drive Suite 204 Burbank, CA 91505 COST: $10 for NARIP members $20 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS: Click here for map. Between Cahuenga and Pass Ave. at Clybourn on Riverside.  Special thanks to Sydney Alston at Discmakers for sponsoring this event. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-03-29 | In LA – NARIP Executive Dog Walk
Come for a short hike with the Hounds of NARIP  on Saturday, March 29, 2014 starting at Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles DETAILS Join us for NARIP’s next Executive Dog Walk, named after Haribo The Executive Dog (pictured above). Obviously, bring your dog! And if you don’t have a dog, come anyway! We will meet at the Griffith Park Observatory. This walk is of light to medium difficulty, and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. After the hike we will meet at the cafe at the Griffith Park Observatory to celebrate our vigorous exercise with a 10,000-calorie meal. Ha! Just kidding. Location will have an outdoor area where we can bring our dogs. If you can’t join us on the hike, meet us there at 10:30 a.m. NARIP’s Executive Dog Walk is free but please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. You need not be a NARIP member (or own a dog) to join us, all are welcome. Carpooling is encouraged! WHEN — IMPORTANT NOTE Hike start time has been changed from 8am to 9am. Saturday, March 29, 2014 9:00 a.m. Meet at Griffith Observatory parking lot, hike begins 10:15 a.m. Hike ends 10:30 a.m. Coffee at the cafe at the Observatory. WHERE Griffith Park Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 473-0800 AFTER HIKE Join us for bagels and coffee immediate after the hike at the cafe at the Observatory: The Café at the End of the Universe 2800 E. Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027 Griffith Park MESSAGE FROM NARIP If you ever wish to get a pet, please adopt, don’t shop. Many, many lovely animals need homes – go to the over-loaded shelters in your area FIRST (please). Thank you. |
| 2014-03-27 | In Phoenix – How to Market, Pitch and Place Music in Hollywood Films, TV & Trailers
How to Market, Pitch and Place Music in Hollywood Films, TV & Trailers  on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Collins College in Tempe (Phoenix), AZ PROGRAM Song placement remains one of the best ways for music to receive exposure and cut through clutter. Music placement has increased dramatically in importance with new media channels, and the competition is fierce just to get noticed. In this NARIP program, you will hear from three experts their strategies and information sources to research current projects, identify the correct buyers or music supervisors, make meaningful contact and follow up. They will share best practices for reaching out to busy people that dramatically improve chances of success. They will also detail how to form professional relationships that benefit all parties and result in better business for everyone. Most importantly, they will discuss how to make and close these deals in ways that keep music buyers coming back for more. YOU WILL LEARN
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to make music placements. SPEAKERS Michael Davenport, Expressive Artists (from Los Angeles) David Hilker, Fervor Records and Wild Whirled Music Les Scott, Source Q Boutique, NARIP Phoenix Executive Director (panel mo[derator) ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Michael Davenport, Expressive Artists Michael started his career in the recording industry working with rock acts Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Eddie Money and Emerson, Lake & Palmer while managing record producer Keith Olsen’s (Fleetwood Mac, Pat Benatar Foreigner) Goodnight L.A. Studios. This eventually led to management of recording artists and world-class record producers. He has secured recording and publishing contracts for numerous artists and received more than 150 gold and platinum sales awards for his participation on albums by Santana, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Blue Man Group, David Bowie, Slipknot, AC/DC, Ricky Martin and the motion picture soundtracks for 8 Mile, American Pie, Armageddon, City of Angels, Spawn, The Scorpion King, I Am Sam, The Matrix Reloaded and South Park. His producer/engineer clients have received numerous Grammy awards and nominations. Michael recently added the title music supervisor to his career credits with the horror-thriller Banshee Chapter, the romantic-comedy Me You and Five Bucks, children’s action-comedy Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer, the award-winning documentary featuring James Hetfield,Absent, and the Broadway understudy examination, The Standbys. Current and upcoming projects include the buddy cop comedy, Five-O and Coast, featuring Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern.  David Hilker, Fervor Records & Wild Whirled Music David Hilker is co-founder & CEO of Whirled Music Publishing, Inc. WMP brands include indie label Fervor Records and the Wild Whirled Music catalog. Fervor Records owns a vast selection of music spanning over 9 decades making the company a premier licensing destination for the film, television, retail and advertising industries. Their music is heard daily across all media platforms internationally. Fervor has successfully launched multiple artists with MTV and has videos in rotation in hundreds of retail outlets, restaurants, university and corporate campuses. Fervor artists also appear on a multitude of commercially released film and TV Soundtracks. Recent highlights include The Neighbors (ABC), Super Fun Night (ABC) Grimm (NBC), The Carrie Diaries (CW), Parenthood (NBC), The Tonight Show (NBC), Justified (FX) Mad Men (AMC), Trophy Wife (ABC) Arrow (CW), Walk Of Shame (independent), Drunk Wedding (Paramount Pictures), Grudge Match (Warner Bros. Pictures), Walking With Dinosaurs {(20th Century Fox) and music for brands such as Corona, BMW, Discover Card, Old Navy, Apple, Intel, Google and others.  Les Scott, Executive Director NARIP Phoenix Chapter, Source Q Boutique Les Scott is a veteran of the music industry whose publishing company Source Q Boutique specializes in music placement in film and television, and currently represents over 300 writers/artists. SQB is exclusively marketed through its alliances with Crucial Music Group, Fuze Artz LLC. and Expressive Artists. Recent SQB placements include Red Widow (ABC), Castle (ABC), Breaking Bad (AMC), Southland (TNT), The Glades (A&E), The Nine Lives of Chloe King (ABC Family), Army Wives (Lifetime), Cold Case (cbs), Ugly Betty (ABC), Saving Grace (TNT), Prison Break (Fox), Friday Night Lights (NBC) and Californication (Showtime), to name a few. As a producer, he is commissioned to produce master recordings for such companies as Universal Music Group, Killer Tracks, FirstCom Music, One Music and Network Music. Les has produced over 200 artists and bands in all genres wherein his writings and productions appear daily throughout the film and television industries. He knows the current buyers of music and what type of music is in demand. With his hands-on practical knowledge of how music makes money, Mr. Scott understands the marketplace and can offer insight to writers and artists on what they need to know. WHEN Thursday, March 27, 2013 6:30 p.m. Registration 7:00 p.m. Program begins 8:15 p.m. Break 9:30 p.m. Program ends WHERE Collins College 1425 West 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 Click here for map. PARKING FREE in college parking lot. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and film promotional campaigns. ADMISSION $10 NARIP Members $20 Non-Members BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95) and all accompanying materials and handouts in digital format, a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818 769-7007 3. Walk-up if space permits. Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Collins College NARIP FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT NARIP SPEAKERS & EVENTS THANK YOU Special thanks to Ryan Noble and John Staub at Collins College for hosting this event. Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-03-26 | In LA – A&R Today: An Evening with Hitmaker Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas)
A&R Today: An Evening with Hitmaker Ron Fair  on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Veteran A&R exec Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson, Pussycat Dolls) Chief Creative Officer / Executive Vice President at Virgin Records America (Capitol/Universal Music Group) launches NARIP’s A&R Sessions series on March 26 in Los Angeles. Fair will discuss how to make hits, major label talent acquisition practices, the future of A&R, and if time permits, he will provide live feedback to music presented to him (details below). Fair’s 34 years of experience at major labels have yielded 100+ million worldwide album sales, his recordings have won six Grammy awards and have been nominated for Grammys 21 times. ALSO
ANNOUNCING NARIP A&R SESSIONS This inaugural event will be a conversation with Fair, to include limited listening and feedback from him to music if time permits. The remainder of NARIP’s A&R Series will be small, intimate pitch sessions (limited to 12 participants) with some of the best A&R executives in the business today. At each NARIP A&R Session, one A&R exec will listen and respond to material presented to him for analysis and consideration for label acts who accept outside material. NARIP’s series will include two dates in March, three dates in April, 4 dates in May, and one date in June. Scroll down for more details. ABOUT RON FAIR Ron Fair is a 34 year major-label record company veteran. He is an accomplished producer, arranger, recording engineer, musical director and A&R Executive. Ron Fair currently holds the position of Chief Creative Officer / Executive Vice President – Virgin Records America – a division of the Capitol/Universal Music Group. Over the past decade, Fair served as Chairman, Geffen Records, and President, A&M Records- divisions of the Interscope / Geffen / A&M-Universal Music Group. Ron Fair’s recordings have won six Grammy awards and have been nominated for Grammys 21 times. Now in his first year running the re-vamped Virgin Records (based at the storied Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood) is Fair overseeing the breakthrough of UK band Bastille, currently at number 3-Hot 100 with over 2 million single sales/downloads and a rapidly-approaching-gold album. Virgin’s first year will see debut albums released by hit-songwriter Priscilla; pop-girl-group The Rosso Sisters; alternative band Grizfolk, R&B star Mike Jay, plus the return of Corrinne Bailey Rae. Fair is noted for discovering and shepherding Christina Aguilera to ten number-one singles, over 50 million worldwide album sales and numerous Grammy awards. Fair championed the Black Eyed Peas to 27 million albums, 4 number-one singles and multiple-Grammy-wins. He oversaw and produced the Pussycat Dolls on their seven-million-selling Grammy-nominated debut album, yielding five international number-one singles. Previously as an A&R Executive at RCA Records, Fair discovered and signed Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson in the girl-trio Wild Orchid. He later re-signed Fergie, where under his direction she joined the Black Eyed Peas, leading to her 5-million-selling Grammy-nominated solo album “The Duchess,” yielding three number-1 singles including “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Fair was co-producer of Mary J. Blige’s #1 hit “Be Without You” – its 18 weeks at number-one set the record as the longest-running number one R&B hit in Billboard’s history; winning three Grammys, and achieving over 3 million album sales. He co-produced “Lady Marmalade” (Christina Aguilera, Pink, Mya, Lil’ Kim) the international number-one from “Moulin Rouge” selling over 3 million copies. He brought England’s superstar band Snow Patrol to the US, selling a million-plus on the number-1 hit “Chasing Cars.” He discovered, developed and produced Grammy nominee and triple-platinum vocalist Keyshia Cole – yielding nine number-one R&B hits. He guided Vanessa Carlton to a double-platinum Grammy-nominated debut album- producing and arranging her number-1 hit “A Thousand Miles.” He was executive producer of the 8-million-selling soundtrack “Pretty Woman” and the 5-million-selling soundtrack “Reality Bites.” He produced two contemporary jazz albums for superstar Queen Latifah, selling a million copies combined. Ron’s was responsible for the worldwide million-selling success of Il Volo – the trio of award-winning teen-aged Italian operatic tenors. Ron Fair is the recipient of the MMF’s British Music Roll of Honour, an award presented for contributions made to the British music industry as an American. Among the successful acts Ron Fair has produced, A&R’d and worked with in England are: GO WEST, JULIAN COPE, ASWAD, NICOLE SCHERZINGER, WHITE LIES, KATE NASH, SNOW PATROL, ELBOW and U2. Aside from his duties as an executive and producer, Fair is well-known for his searing orchestral string arrangements that have appeared on hits by The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Fergie as well as his powerful vocal arrangements. He has served as musical director and performed on numerous television shows including the Grammys, The Latin Grammys; The BET Awards, Saturday Night Live, American Idol; The Voice; Home for the Holidays & Christmas in Washington. The Faircraft Records label is affiliated with Universal Republic Records. Faircraft’s first release is the debut album and Wal-Mart Exclusive Christmas EP for “Voice” finalist Chris Mann. Ron Fair was born and raised in Los Angeles. He met his mentor, Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, while engineering a recording session in Los Angeles in 1976. As Bill Conti’s assistant, Fair earned his first gold record – the recording and mixing of the original soundtrack to the classic film “ROCKY.” Prior to running Virgin Records, Fair was Chairman of Geffen Records for 5 years, President of A&M Records for five years, and held senior A & R positions at RCA Records, Chrysalis Records, EMI Records, and Island Records-London. He lives in Brentwood with his songwriter-producer wife Stefanie. They have four children. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, plays jazz piano and vibraphone; loves gardening, cooking, swimming, and dressing elegantly. BONUS #1 NARIP Members Get Feedback To Music From Ron Fair. If space permits, NARIP members have the opportunity to have one (1) song played live at our event to receive direct feedback from Ron Fair. Only NARIP member material will be selected to receive feedback (one submission per member). To have YOUR (or your artist’s) material critiqued by Ron, fill out the form you receive in the auto-responder when your online registration is complete.
 Special thanks to Cecilia Berry and Candace Koller at the Los Angeles Film School for hosting NARIP’s event WHEN Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Los Angeles Film School 6363 Sunset Boulevard Main Theater Los Angeles, CA 90028 PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. Closest parking is in the first parking structure on Ivar north of Sunset. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking opportunities in the modern music business. COST $20 NARIP Members $40 Non-Members 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). NARIP A&R PITCH SESSIONS NARIP proudly presents A&R Pitch Sessions. Meet the industry’s top A&R execs, pitch them music for their current needs and artists who take outside material in an intimate setting, and receive their immediate feedback. Dates announced soon! Watch this 7-minute video of recent NARIP A&R Pitch Sessions and hear the results! FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Virgin Records NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-03-20 | In LA – NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session -w- Aspect Ratio’s Vanessa Jorge
An Intimate Meeting & Pitch Session with Aspect Ratio’s Vanessa Jorge  on Thursday, March 20, 2014 (7:00 p.m.) DETAILS Vanessa Jorge is our special guest at this NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session in Los Angeles. Recent projects include trailers for the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, The Impossible, Enders Game, Divergent, How To Train Your Dragon 2, The Nut Job and Lego Movie Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. ABOUT VANESSA JORGE Music Director, Aspect Ratio Over the past 15 years, Vanessa Jorge has been a veritable force in music supervision for television and film advertising. Vanessa redefined the role of the music supervisor at Entertainment Tonight by bringing in new music production companies and composers, and introducing the placement of big commercial songs for shows. Following her success in the television format, Vanessa took her skill set to the world of film advertising, where she found her true calling working for the Ant Farm. Since then, her career in film advertising has included some of the industry’s most heralded film campaigns such as Sideways, Lord of the Rings, Shrek, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Transformers, Eat Pray Love, Iron Man, Leap Year, and It’s Complicated. While at the Ant Farm her expertise expanded into video game advertising, commercials and home video including the highly acclaimed campaign for the record-breaking video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Vanessa is now Music Director at Aspect Ratio, one of the industry’s few long-standing movie trailer houses. Her recent work includes The Impossible, Enders Game, Divergent, How To Train Your Dragon 2, The Nut Job and Lego Movie. Vanessa is a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors where she was nominated two years in a row for best placement of music in a movie trailer. Come meet this career-maker. ALMOST 100 PLACEMENTS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS Our small format works! NARIP Session Participants have placed almost 100 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, most recently in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD : SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small, which is why they work so well and why participants have enjoyed almost 100 placements. Enrollment at this Session is limited to 16 people who wish to pitch. Pitch registrants get face-time with Rachel, a brief of our guest’s CURRENT music needs prior to the session to help them prepare, time to pitch plus immediate feedback from her. Meet and pitch Rachel for current opportunities. This event also includes general admission seating for those who wish to attend and observe, but not pitch. General admission registrants will have an opportunity to hear the panel discussion portion of the program, ask questions and meet Paul. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below. TESTIMONIALS Click here to read what people say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made almost 100 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here. THANK YOU Special thanks to Chloe Lines at The Shiny Object Co. for all her help organizing this event. WHEN Thursday March 20, 2014 (7:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE The Hesby Noho 5031 Fair Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 Welcome to The Hesby, a sophisticated and playful place to call home for the artist at heart. Modern apartment homes with outdoor amenities and social spaces that offer a beautiful refuge in the NoHo Arts District. In-the-mix or at-the-retreat. Here, you can live it your way. Our first collection of residences are now leasing. DIRECTIONS & MAP The Hesby is one block west of Lankershim on Hesby. Click here for map. PARKING Parking is free. There is also street parking available – be sure to read posted signs. NOT IN LA? PITCH REMOTELY OR VIA GOOGLE HANGOUT If you can’t be here in person, at most locations we can accommodate pitching via Google Hangout, or we can present material and provide the guest music supervisor’s feedback to you directly. If you have questions about this, please call or email Mary Bee at 818-769-700 or mary@narip.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in trailers, film and TV promotional campaigns. COST $249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Aspect Ratio NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-03-20 | In Phoenix – NARIP Music Biz Mixer @ Last Exit Live
Come Meet & Greet! Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Last Exit Live in Phoenix, AZ You are invited to attend NARIP’s Music Biz Mixer at Last Exit Live in Phoenix. Join us, come meet and greet other music industry professionals in the Phoenix metropolitan area. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. RSVP NOW (just scroll down) Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Thursday March 20, 2014 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHERE Last Exit Live 717 South Central Avenue Downtown Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tel: 602.271.7000 COST Free with RSVP – just scroll down. . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. THANK YOU Special thanks to Last Exit Live for their help with this event. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-03-19 | In NY – NARIP Music Supervisor Session -w- VH1’s Jennifer Stilson
An Intimate Meeting & Pitch Session with VH1’s Jennifer Stilson  on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 VH1’s Jennifer Stilson is our special guest at this NARIP Music Supervisor Session in New York. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch the supervisor for current opportunities. ABOUT JENNIFER STILSON Jennifer is currently Vice President of Creative Music Integration at VH1. She began her career at NBC as an assistant at Late Night with David Letterman but it wasn’t until she worked on Jon Stewart’s syndicated late night talk show that she began to work in the music industry. With the direction of the Music Executive on the show, she helped coordinate the booking of all the musical performances, five days a week. It was during that time that she discovered her passion for breaking artists through television. Many first time appearances including Bush, Marilyn Manson and Notorious B.I.G were a part of her tenure at The Jon Stewart Show. When the show came to a close about a year later, she followed her boss to VH1’s Music and Talent Relations department. For the next several years she served as a label representative and music talent booker for all manner of series and specials across the channel. In late 2008 she was given the opportunity to start VH1’s Creative Music Integration, a music supervision group with a view toward promoting all placements of developing artists’ music within programming. CMI also works on various projects for VH1 Classic and Logo. Her musical taste spans all genres: from Metallica to MJ, Chaka Khan to Tupac, she loves it all. She also fancies goat remix videos more than she cares to admit. Come meet this career-maker. ALMOST 100 PLACEMENTS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS Our small format works! NARIP Session Participants have placed almost 100 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, most recently in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD : SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small, which is why they work so well and why participants have enjoyed almost 100 placements. Enrollment at this Session is limited to 16 people who wish to pitch. Pitch registrants get face-time with Rachel, a brief of our guest’s CURRENT music needs prior to the session to help them prepare, time to pitch plus immediate feedback from her. Meet and pitch Rachel for current opportunities. This event also includes general admission seating for those who wish to attend and observe, but not pitch. General admission registrants will have an opportunity to hear the panel discussion portion of the program, ask questions and meet this career maker. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below. TESTIMONIALS Click here to read what people say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made almost 100 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here. THANK YOU  Special thanks to Shelter Island Sound for hosting this event WHEN Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (7:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Shelter Island Sound 40 West 27th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. NOT IN LA? PITCH REMOTELY OR VIA GOOGLE HANGOUT If you can’t be here in person, at most locations we can accommodate pitching via Google Hangout, or we can present material and provide the guest music supervisor’s feedback to you directly. If you have questions about this, please call or email Mary Bee at 818-769-700 or mary@narip.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in films and film promotional campaigns. COST $249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO VH1 NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-03-19 | In LA – NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session -w- Ignition Creative’s Patrick Buchanan
An Intimate Meeting & Pitch Session with Ignition Creative’s Patrick Buchanan  on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (7:00 p.m.) DETAILS Patrick Buchanan is our special guest at this NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session in Los Angeles. Recent projects at Ignition Creative include include trailers for The Hobbit, Interstellar, Brick Mansions, Edge of Tomorrow, The Rover, Noah, Amazon and HBO (Game of Thrones). At his previous company Antfarm, Patrick worked on campaigns for Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, The Help, Perks of Being a Wallflower, as well as for video games Assassin’s Creed and the record-breaking Call of Duty. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. ABOUT PATRICK BUCHANAN Patrick has had the good fortune to work at three trailer houses covering a wide spectrum of entertainment advertising. He has played an essential role in a variety of projects ranging from independent “micro-budget” movies to summer blockbusters including campaigns for The Help, Pain & Gain, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and American Hustle. In addition to film, he has spent nearly three years working with the Ant Farm’s video game department on blockbuster triple-A titles in the Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty series – consecutively breaking the previous year’s sales records. Patrick is currently a music supervisor with Ignition Creative where he collaborates with artists, producers and composers to create original, thought-provoking, and (ideally) goose bump-inducing work. His latest projects include Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming sci-fi blockbuster Interstellar. ALMOST 100 PLACEMENTS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS Our small format works! NARIP Session Participants have placed almost 100 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, most recently in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD : SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small, which is why they work so well and why participants have enjoyed almost 100 placements. Enrollment at this Session is limited to 16 people who wish to pitch. Pitch registrants get face-time with Rachel, a brief of our guest’s CURRENT music needs prior to the session to help them prepare, time to pitch plus immediate feedback from her. Meet and pitch Rachel for current opportunities. This event also includes general admission seating for those who wish to attend and observe, but not pitch. General admission registrants will have an opportunity to hear the panel discussion portion of the program, ask questions and meet Paul. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below. TESTIMONIALS Click here to read what people say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made almost 100 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jessica Ramos and Bridget Gardiner at SAE Institute of Technology for their help organizing this event. WHEN Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (7:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 6565 W. Sunset Boulevard Suite 280, Classroom D Los Angeles, CA 90028-7205 DIRECTIONS & MAP Major cross streets: Sunset and Cahuenga. Click here for map. Enter main lobby of building and take elevator to second floor, Suite 280 (Classroom D). PARKING $10 flat rate after 6:00 p.m. in the 6565 building lot. $6 parking in church lot at Sunset & Cassil (enter from Selma, behind church) – lot closes 11pm Metered street parking but be sure to read signs carefully NOT IN LA? PITCH REMOTELY OR VIA GOOGLE HANGOUT If you can’t be here in person, at most locations we can accommodate pitching via Google Hangout, or we can present material and provide the guest music supervisor’s feedback to you directly. If you have questions about this, please call or email Mary Bee at 818-769-700 or mary@narip.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in trailers, film and TV promotional campaigns. COST $249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Ignition Creative NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2014-03-19 | In Atlanta – Modern Artist Development Strategies
Modern Artist Development Strategies  on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta Photo (L-R): James Barber, Steve Jones DETAILS Artist development is vital to the health of our industry. As this function is cut to the bone at most labels, the artist development executive’s role becomes even more important to help shape and guide talent from the studio to the marketplace. In this NARIP session, you will discover the magic and the mystery of artist development, who’s getting signed (and who’s not), choosing the right producer, getting the attention of producers and A&R execs, signing with a major or indie, and more. Get an insider’s peek at the economic and artistic realities of the fastest-changing, hottest business in the world and don’t miss this intimate, unique and interactive learning experience. TO BE DISCUSSED
NARIP Members Get Feedback From Panelists. NARIP members have the opportunity to have one (1) song played live at our event to receive direct feedback from our guest experts. Only NARIP member material will be selected to receive feedback (one submission per member). To have YOUR (or your artist’s) material critiqued by our expert panel, fill out the form you receive in the auto-responder when your online registration is complete.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS James Barber Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson, Blo Entertainment JUST ADDED Steve Jones, Brash Music Beth Moore, Esq., NARIP Board Member (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, March 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:30 p.m. – Program begins (general panel with Q&A) 8:15 p.m. – Break 8:30 p.m. – Pitch portion of program begins 10:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys, Consultants, Radio Promotion and Retail Executive Anyone seeking to better understand what A&R and artist development entails today, and how to accomplish this independently or working with a label or team. COST $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-Members BONUS #2 Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 with credit card. 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Scott Kieklak at SAE Institute of Technology for hosting this event. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP SAE Institute of Technology LIKE US, LOVE US, FOLLOW US! @JoBloEnt @NARIP ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  James Barber James Barber got into the music business when he randomly tagged along with his roommate to the orientation meeting at the college radio station. Two months later, he was music director. Since then, he’s made $$$ as an independent radio promoter, tour manager, music publisher, indie label production coordinator, band manager, major label A&R guy, rock critic, reissue/catalog manager, record producer and freelance consultant/spiritual leader. Career highlights include managing Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ during the “Straight to Hell”/“Fly Me Courageous” years, doing A&R at Geffen/DGC during the ‘90s and producing Ryan Adams. Only some of that stuff on the Internet is true.  Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson, Blo Entertainment Sean “Jo Blo” Johnson is an entertainment manger specializing in music.He manages and consults artists, producers, songwriters, DJs and actors. Blo Entertainment has a digital distribution partnership with Ingrooves / Fontana. Select clients (past and present) include Outkast, Ying Yang Twins, producers Organized Noize, Producer Isaac Hayes III, Goodie Mob, writer Rob A, actor and radio show host Braxton Cosby and actor / radio show host Staci Jae Johnson and others. He has worked in the music business in Atlanta for 20+ years.  Steve Jones, Brash Music Steve is a music lifer. He joined the school orchestra in the 4th grade, and then in the 7th grade sold his sax, bought a guitar and has been rockin’ ever since. Steve played in a band called “The Jades” (is that 60’s enough for you) during high school. Two years of radio followed seven years of college. Then, after a stint producing the weekly syndicated radio show “Rock ‘N Roll Roots”, it was time to go to work for a major label. 1978 saw the start of a 26 year run with Atlantic Records. The first 10 years were in radio promotion, where he worked with The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Chic, U2, INXS, Bette Midler, Genesis, Foreigner, The Spinners, Yes, Laura Branigan, Debbie Gibson and some others he’s forgotten about. Then in 1988, he moved over to the marketing/sales side of Atlantic and was instrumental in the development of the careers of Hootie & The Blowfish, Edwin McCain, Seven Mary Three, Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul and Tori Amos, among others. 2004 brought on another WMG “downsizing” and Steve became the one Atlantic let get away. He saw this as an opportunity to join the fine folks at Brash Music on their path of re-thinking the music business. In his role as CEO of Brash, he has aided in the development of the careers of Anthony David, Aaron Shust and Gungor. Steve is a Visiting Instructor in the School of Music at Georgia State University and also sits on the Board of Governors for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy.  Beth Moore, Esq. NARIP Board Member, Panel Moderator Beth B. Moore, Esq. is an entertainment attorney at The Beth B. Moore Law Firm and manages Atlanta-based country/rock act The Law Band. She received her undergraduate degree from UGA, her law degree from GSU, and her professional training from The Sidman Law Firm in Buckhead where she was hired shortly after meeting her future employer (Steve Sidman) at a NARIP panel. She launched her own law practice in 2012, and now represents artistic talent and entrepreneurs in music, film, television and other creative industries. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist and volunteer since the chapter’s inception in June 2010, and served as Executive Director of NARIP’s Atlanta chapter from 2012-2013. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education to all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-03-16 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Boyfriend Academy
Eat, Meet & Greet! Sunday, March 16, 2014 Hosted by Boyfriend Academy We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Los Angeles-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW NOTE: Because of space restrictions, enrollment at this brunch is limited, tickets available on a first-come, first-served (and registered) basis. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! THANK YOU  Special thanks to Tony Smith of Boyfriend Academy for hosting this event. WHEN Sunday March 16, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Boyfriend Academy – private home studio Located in Echo Park, major cross streets: Scott Avenue and Echo Park Avenue Registered attendees will receive street address via email from webmaster@narip.com once registration is complete (be to sure check your spam folder if you do not see this in your inbox right away). COST $10 for NARIP members $20 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Address will be provided via auto-responder to attendees when online registration is complete. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-03-01 | In AZ – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Co-Hoots
Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, March 1, 2014 Sponsored by 80/20 Records @ Co-Hoots You are invited to attend NARIP’s brunch on Saturday, March 1, 2014 sponsored by 80/20 Records @ Co-Hoots in Arizona. We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Phoenix-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday Feb 28 at 5:00 p.m. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration for crowd-planning purposes! So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Friday Feb 28 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Saturday, March 1, 2014 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 2:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Co-Hoots 1027 E. Washington St. Suite 107 Phoenix, AZ 85034 COST FREE with RSVP (just scroll down) We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, walk-ups pay $5 (cash only) at the door on Event Day please. Price includes 1 beverage, 1 food item and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS There is parking directly behind the building and across 11th st in the parking lot and can park on 11th st as well. It’s also walking distance from a Light Rail Station. THANK YOU Special thanks to Michael Zimmerlich 80/20 Records for hosting this brunch. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2014-02-26 | In Atlanta – NARIP Music Supervisor Session -w- VH1’s Paul Logan
Intimate Meeting & Pitch Sessions with Top Music Supervisors  Session with VH1’s Paul Logan on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta Observer seats still available, scroll down and register NOW. DETAILS VH1 music supervisor Paul Logan is our special guest at this NARIP Music Supervisor Session in Atlanta. He commissions, licenses and places music for hit VH1 television programs (Single Ladies movie and series, Basketball Wives, Black Ink Crew, Chrissy & Mr. Jones, Couples Therapy, and many more). We are particularly excited to bring Paul Logan to Paris because to date he has placed 12 tracks from NARIP Session participants, and he is on the hunt for great new music for this season’s show. He licenses a great deal of material because his shows are all very music-centric. This means more placement opportunities for participants. ABOUT PAUL LOGAN Paul Logan has 8 years across VH1 & MTV in their Nashville, Los Angeles, and New York offices. He is a Creative Music Integration Manager at VH1, implementing featured music placements for a wide range of programming. Current projects include Hit The Floor, Couples Therapy, and Black Ink Crew. Other credits include the Single Ladies movie and series, Basketball Wives LA, Chrissy & Mr. Jones, Styled By June, Baseball Wives, Beverly Hills Fabulous, Audrina, and others. Paul¹s previous experience includes Music & Talent Relations at MTV and Music Marketing at VH1. Come meet this career-maker! ALMOST 100 PLACEMENTS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS Our small format works! NARIP Session Participants have placed almost 100 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, most recently in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD : SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small, which is why they work so well and why participants have enjoyed almost 100 placements. Enrollment at this Session is limited to 16 people who wish to pitch. Pitch registrants get face-time with Paul, a brief of his CURRENT music needs prior to the session to help them prepare, time to pitch plus immediate feedback from him. Meet and pitch Paul for current opportunities. This event also includes general admission seating for those who wish to attend and observe, but not pitch. General admission registrants will have an opportunity to hear the panel discussion portion of the program, ask questions and meet Paul. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and and placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below. TESTIMONIALS Click here to read what people say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made almost 100 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here. We’re delighted to report the most recent placement, “Let’s Ride” represented by Twisted Jukebox and placed in a trailer for the Warner Bros. film Grudge Match starring Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. Another recent placement is “I Wanna Be Your Man” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as performed by Mobley in the August 11, 2013 episode of True Blood. The song is also be included on the True Blood soundtrack album: True Blood Music From The Original Series Volume 4. This placement was featured in a New York Times article. THANK YOU Special thanks to Scott Kieklak at SAE Institute of Technology for hosting this event. WHEN Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:30 p.m. – Program begins (general panel with Q&A) 8:15 p.m. – Break 8:30 p.m. – Pitch portion of program begins 10:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. PER-SESSION COST No Pitch $10 NARIP Members $20 Non-Members Thank you Atlanta! Pitch slots for this session are SOLD OUT! Observer seats still available, scroll down and register NOW. With Pitch (receive detailed description – a “brief” – in advance of Paul’s current music needs, pitch your music at the session and get his immediate feedback): $125 NARIP Members * — SOLD OUT $175 Non-Members — SOLD OUT > * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO VH1 NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
