Indie Connect to Hold First 'IC Virtual Songwriter Showcase' from Sept. 21-22

By Chuck Whiting

MCAU Editor

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Songwriters from around the world will participate in the first "IC Virtual Songwriter Showcase", an online music industry gathering from Sept. 21-22, 2013 (Saturday-Sunday).

            Hosted by Nashville-based Indie Connect, the two-day online event will give emerging, professional and hit tunesmiths the opportunity to pitch original songs to music publishers, film and TV Music supervisors, producers, and artists. Attendees also can receive song evaluations by professionals and view live and taped educational presentations covering a wide range of industry topics. A trade show will feature booths by leading music industry product and service providers.

            "This past February, Indie Connect ushered in a new world of music industry education and networking with our 'IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo'," said Indie Connect CEO/founder Vinny Ribas. "The event was a huge success, receiving praise from attendees, virtual exhibitors and speakers alike."

            Ribas added that he expects more than 1,000 songwriters from around the world to register for the "IC Virtual Songwriter Showcase". It will be similar to Indie Connect's winter conference with dozens of speakers, as well as live showcases, business presentations, and 24/7 networking.

            "Our virtual events are revolutionary because they are completely online," Ribas added. "Everyone can participate from the comfort of their own homes, studios or offices by just logging in. Because the event is online, the cost to participate is far below that of a land-based music or songwriter conference."

            Attendees can network, check out the presentations, and visit the trade show for $47.  Songwriters can showcase their music with a trade show booth and participate in song pitches for $147. Music-related businesses can showcase their products or services for $247.

            To register or for more information about the "IC Virtual Songwriter Showcase", visit http://www.icvsong.com or send an e-mail inquiry to conference@indieconnect.com.           

Speakers Added for 'IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo'

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 2013) -- Dozens of music industry professionals from around the world will be featured speakers in the first "IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo", an online music industry gathering from Feb. 26-28, 2013 (Tuesday-Thursday).

            Speakers will range from hit singer/songwriter and vocal coach Judy Rodman and film music supervisor Donna Caldwell to Music Dish founder Eric DeFontenay and social networking marketing expert Ariel Hyatt.  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 and touring.

(Photo: Vinny Ribas with The Delearys)

            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 Nashville-based Indie Connect at http://www.VirtualMusicConference.com.

            Artists, songwriters and others can log in from around the globe to view live and video artist showcases, explore a music industry trade show, see/hear in-depth presentations by noted music industry professionals, and make vital career connections.

            "This is truly a global conference," said Indie Connect CEO Vinny Ribas. "We are excited to have participants registering from many different countries. It is just as exciting to have speakers hailing from Russia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Great Britain, China, Canada and other countries."

            Featured speakers will include

            * Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR ("Using Social Media and Online Marketing To Sell More Music Online").

            * Hessel van Oorschot of Tribe of Noise in Germany ("2013: The Triumph of DIY Musicians and Songwriters").

            * Jay Warsinske of Indie Power ("Building Your Ultimate Success Team!").

            * Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music in Russia ("The Immortal Music Promotion Channel: Leveraging Email Marketing in 2013").

            * Madalyn Sklar of GoGirls Music ("Expanding Your Presence with Social Media").

            * Top-selling artist, hit songwriter, vocal coach and producer Judy Rodman ("Singing In The Studio").

            * John Oszajca of Music Marketing Manifesto ("Direct to Fan Marketing in the New Music Business").

            * Bob Baker of The Buzz Factor ("Guerrilla Music Marketing Online Masterclass")

            * Tom Jackson of Onstage Success ("Developing Confidence Onstage").

            * Brian Thompson of Thorny Bleeder ("Stand Out From The Crowd. Tap into the Full Potential of the Social Web").

            * Donna Caldwell of Music Cue Review ("Licensing for Film and TV").

            * Ian Clifford of Make It In Music in Great Britain ("Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Your Artist Website But Were Afraid To Ask").

            * 2012 New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year Aly Cook ("Successful Fan Funding").

            * Eric DeFontenay of Music Dish, Music Dish China and MI2N ("The Music Industry in China").

            * Bram of Indie Hit Maker ("Finding Success In Today's Music Industry: Leveraging Your Live Performance").

            * Mike Shea of Alternative Press Magazine Inc. ("What It Takes To Be A Professional Musician").

            * Jan Smith of Jan Smith Studios "Vocal Coach To The Stars" ("Good Touring Health").

            * Brian Felsen of CD Baby ("Marketing Yourself").

            * Michael Brandvold of Michael Brandvold Marketing ("Touring Secrets" Part 1).

            * Rich Levy of Live Nation ("Sponsorships and Endorsements").

            * Chris Siciliano of EMI Music ("Touring Secrets" Part 1).

            * Tyler Palmer of StageIt.com ("Touring Secrets" Part 2).

            * Publisher/song plugger/independent A&R representative Steve Bloch ("Publishers and Song Pluggers in Nashville").

            * Producer/songwriter Gary Earl ("Get Your Music a Competitive Edge in Film & TV Market").

            * Lynn "Royce" Taylor of The Imperials, The Stamps Quartet and The Vogues ("What It Means To Be A Christian Artist Or An Artist Who Is Christian").

            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 (TBA) and recorded videos. Participating artists will include classic rock acts such as Orleans ("Still The One" and "Dance With Me") and emerging country-pop acts Alayna and The Delearys.

            Sponsors include StreetJelly.com, BeAppsolute.com, IndieHitMaker.com, The Business Side of Music Podcast, Music Dish, Music Connection Magazine, Indie Hit Maker, Media Design Services, MI2N, and Whiting Publicity & Promotions.

            To learn more about attending 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) 200-8081.

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'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.