'IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo' to Occur Feb. 26-28

          NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 2013) -- Thousands of independent artists and songwriters are expected to attend the first "IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo", an online music industry gathering from Feb. 26-28, 2013 (Tuesday-Thursday). 

          Tagged as the first music industry event of its kind, the three-day online conference will connect independent artists, professionals and businesses around the world with 60 straight hours of professional activities, beginning at 11 a.m. (EST) Feb. 26 and continuing till 11 p.m. (EST) Feb. 28. The event will be hosted by Indie Connect at http://www.VirtualMusicConference.com.  

           Artists, songwriters and others can log in from around the globe to view live and video showcases, explore a trade show with several hundred booths, and see in-depth presentations by noted music industry professionals. 

          "As far as we know, this is the first online music conference ever held," said Indie Connect CEO Vinny Ribas. "This is going to be a truly global event. We've attracted speakers, businesses and artists from the United States, Russia, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Japan and China, to name a few. For artists, it is the ideal way to make contacts and showcase themselves to industry executives and talent buyers worldwide. For businesses, it is an ideal way to demonstrate and sell products and services to thousands of artists." 

          Seminars will cover topics such as fan and team building, booking, social media, vocal recording, writing game music, publicity, stage presence, producing, film and TV licensing, funding, touring, and international opportunities. 

           Registrants can visit trade show booths day and night for professional advice and to learn about the latest music-related products and services. Artists will showcase their talents with live performances and videos. 

          Sponsors include StreetJelly.com, BeAppsolute.com, IndieHitMaker.com, the Business Side of Music podcast, Music Dish, Music Connection Magazine, Media Design Services, MI2N, and Whiting Publicity and Promotions. 

           Tuition is $47. To learn more about attending, showcasing or exhibiting at the "IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo", visit http://www.VirtualMusicConference.com, send an email inquiry to vinny@indieconnect.com or connie@indieconnect.com, or call (615) 568-4736.