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05/08/12

MUSEXPO 2012 UNITES THE WORLD OF MUSIC

The 8th annual A&R Worldwide–produced global music gathering MUSEXPO 2012 was described by many this year as the best music conference ever. With so many outcomes generated already for many of the attendees and artists who participated, the future looks very bright for the global music, media and technology sectors that are engaging with those who act local but think global.

On behalf of the entire A&R Worldwide team (Monte Malone, Joe Arnold, Tyler Polzin, Dusty Bisla, KC Morse, Josh Woodard, Brendon Goldwasser and Sat Bisla) our sincerest thanks and gratitude to everyone who united to help us put on a quality and meaningful event where great people come together for the common good of all things music. We look forward to raising the bar even higher at MUSEXPO 2013 Los Angeles; but first, we look forward to delivering a stellar MUSEXPO Montreal “Essential Beats” October 10 – 12, 2012 in Quebec, Canada.

Here’s a pictorial overview of last week’s event. (Photography By KC Morse)

MUSEXPO 2012’s OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION attracted some of the world’s top music minds and a global community of music enthusiasts. The event was co–hosted by A&R Worldwide, Lady Gaga’s manager Troy Carter (CEO, Atom Factory Inc.) and Go! North.

NETWORKING AT MUSEXPO: The 8th Annual MUSEXPO Hollywood provided unprecedented networking and business opportunities for the hundreds of music, media and technology companies and creative entrepreneurs that participated.

LOS ANGELES CLAIMS “CHUGGI DAY”: MUSEXPO awarded Michael Chugg its “Int’l Music Person of The Year” Award and a Los Angeles city official named May 2nd 2012 the official “Chuggi Day” in LA and presented him with an official proclamation from the City of Los Angeles. Pictured (l–r) are Eric Garcetti (Council Member, District 13, City of Los Angeles & Mayoral Candidate for City of Los Angeles), Michael Chugg (Founder, Chugg Entertainment) and Sat Bisla (President & Founder, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO).

AN AWARD BEFTTING A TRUE LEGEND: Michael Chugg (left) receives his well–deserved MUSEXPO 2012 “Int’l Music Person of The Year” award from the global music community from friend and colleague Neil Warnock (Founder & CEO, The Agency Group).

MUSEXPO HOLLYWOOD 2012 GLOBAL KEYNOTE: Pictured (l–r) are: Sat Bisla – President & Founder, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO; Richard Blackstone – Executive Vice President Creative & Business Development, BMG Chrysalis North America; Ted Chung – Senior Partner, Stampede Management (Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, The Airplane Boys) & Chairman, Cashmere Agency; Larry King – Legendary CNN host; Neil Warnock – CEO & The Founder, The Agency Group; Tim Schaaff – President, Sony Network Entertainment and George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (UK).

MUSIC COMMUNICATION & MARKETING WITHIN RETAIL & CONSUMER BRANDS AT MUSEXPO: Pictured (l–r) are: Michael Smith – Chief Executive Officer, The Playlist Generation; Joe Belliotti – Director of Global Entertainment Marketing, The Coca–Cola Company; Mel Elias – CEO, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Rick Zeiler – Director of Strategic Marketing, Sidney Frank Importing Co.; Chris Jackson – Director of Music, Comcast Ent't Group/NBC Universal (E!, Style, G4 Networks); Xavier Ramos – Head of Marketing, Warner Bros. Records and Tim Riley – VP Music Affairs, Activision.

DISCUSSING THE INT’L LIVE BUSINESS AT MUSEXPO (l-r) were: Larry LeBlanc – Sr. Editor, CelebrityAccess; Tom Windish – President, The Windish Agency; Kevin Lyman – Founder, Vans Warped Tour; Nikki Wheeler – Sr. Music Agent, United Talent Agency; Folkert Koopmans – Founder, FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen (Germany); Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment Worldwide and Carel Hoffman – CEO, Hilltop Live Productions (South Africa).

SOME TOP MANAGEMENT MINDS DISCUSS NAVIGATING THE LOCAL AND INT’L SCOPE OF TALENT REPRESNTATION: Pictured (l-r) are Bruce Flohr – Partner, ATO Records / Red Light Management; Jordan Berliant Partner, The Collective Music Group; Andy Gould – Founder, Spectacle Group; Jonathan Shalit – Chairman, ROAR Global (UK); Tim Clark – Founding Partner, ie:music and Jeff Jampol – President, JAM, Inc.

A&R WORLDWIDE FORUM: THE FUTURE OF ARTIST DEVELOPMENT & MUSIC: Some of the world’s top music industry A&R minds connected at MUSEXPO. Standing (l-r) are: Martin Dodd – EVP A&R and Marketing “The Voice” Talpa Music, Manager of Hit-Maker Max Martin and Global A&R Executive; Peter Edge – CEO, RCA Records Group; Jody Gerson – Co–President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M; Ron Fair – President & Founder – Ron Fair Music; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group and Sat Bisla – President/Founder, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO.

“THE DIGITAL SUMMIT – MOBILE & NEW CONVERSION PLATFORMS” were discussed in-depth at MUSEXPO. Standing (l-r) are: Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group and Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Entertainment Forum – Americas (UK); Jay Cooper – Vice Chair, Global Media & Ent. Practice, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chris Cameron – Co–Founder & CEO, SnapStarLive (NZ, Australia & USA); Gerrit Meier – General Manager, Distribution & Partnerships, Spotify; Michael Aragon – VP & GM, Global Video & Music Services, Sony Entertainment Network; David L. Jones – Executive Vice President, Marketing, Shazam; Dean Bolte – Managing Director, Omnifone and Ty Roberts – Co–Founder, Sr. VP & CTO, Gracenote.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING FORUM: Sharing ideas on the future of the real-estate of the music business are (l-r) are Billy Mann – Chairman, Manncom Cree8iv (Producer/Writer, P!nk, John Legend, Kelly Rowland and more); Fred Casimir – Sr. VP European Repertoire, & Managing Director Germany, BMG Rights Management (GmbH); Paul Menes – Founder, Menes P.C.; Larry LeBlanc – Sr. Editor, CelebrityAccess; Mandar Thakur – Chief Operating Officer, Times Music (India); Kathy Spanberger – President & COO, Anglo–American Region, Peermusic (US, Canada, UK & Australia) and David Renzer – Entrepreneur (Former Worldwide Chairman & CEO Universal Music Publishing).

GERMANY CALLING – VAT ARE ZOO SINKING AVOUT? Making sense of the world’s third largest music market were (l-r): Andrew Phillips – Group Program Director, ABC Radio Darwin (Australia); Jens Markus–Wegner – Managing Director, AMV–Talpa (Germany); Manfred Gillig – Editor–In–Chief, Musikwoche (Germany); Markus Kuehn – Managing Partner, Flux FM (Germany); Folkert Koopmans – Founder, FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen (Germany); Deville Schober – CEO, Brainstorm Music Marketing (Germany), Björn Teske– Managing Director, DEAG Music (Germany) and not pictured (but on the panel) Khalid Schroder – President & Founder, Kool Management (Germany).

MUSEXPO UNITES SOME KEY MUSIC SUPERVISOR MINDS: Bonding (l-r) are: Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry; Gary Calamar – President, Go Music Services; Kyle Hopkins – Head of Music Supervision, Xbox/Microsoft Media Acquisitions, USA); Nic Harcourt – President SamLuna Media, Inc. & Host Guitar Center Sessions DirecTV & Music Supervisor; Scott McDaniel – Music Director, Fuel TV; Chris Mollere – Founder, Fusion Music Supervision; Joe Cuello – Senior Vice President of Creative Music Integration MTV and P.J. Bloom – Partner, Neophonic.

INSIDE THE “FOX” NETWORKS: MUSEXPO provided a platform for various music-synch related departments at Fox Networks to share their inner-synch vision. Pictured (l–r) are: : Larry LeBlanc – Sr. Editor, CelebrityAccess; Johnny Choi – Jr. Creative Executive, Fox Music, 20th Century Fox Films; John Varvi – Sr. VP On Air Promotions, FX Network; Joanne Terrell – VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Fox Sports Music & Fox Cable Networks; Steve Celi – Music Manager, Fox On–Air Promo; Mamie Coleman – Vice President, Music & Production, Fox On–Air Promo and Rodney Griffis – Executive Director of Music Clearance Department for Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

THE MUSIC & BRANDS DISCUSSION: Key brand and music partners discussed the key opportunities in this constantly evolving world. Pictured (l-r) are: Stephen J. Knill – EVP, Music & Entertainment GMR Marketing; Jason Fielding – Founding Partner, The Sound Campaign (Australasia); JT Griffith – Music Supervisor, Nike; Marisa Baldi – Co–Founder, Zync Music; Janelle Schulenberg – Brand Director, Supercuts / Regis Corporation and Owen Sloane – Chair, Entertainment & Media Group, Gladstone Michel Weisberg Willner & Sloane, ALC.

INSIDE THE MIND OF MOTION PICTURE MUSIC SUPERVISOR: Sharing key insight into the world of music in motion pictures and films (l-r) were: Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry; Tracy McKnight – Head of Film Music, Lionsgate Pictures; Richard Glasser – Executive in Charge of Music Film/TV, The Weinstein Co.; Jason Markey – Vice President, Soundtrack Music, Relativity Media; Rachel Levy – Vice President, Film Music, Universal Pictures and Lindsay Fellows – Founder & Producer, Theengine360.com.

THE 3RD ANNUAL A&R WORLDWIDE GLOBAL SYNCH & BRANDS SUMMIT gave music supervisors a chance to interact with some of the best established and emerging content for potential use in their upcoming projects. Dozens of synchs have materialized since last year’s MUSEXPO and more opportunities were borne out of last week’s event.

A&R WORLDWIDE’S “INT’L SONGWRITING SUMMIT” STRIKES GOOD NOTES: A&R Worldwide in partnerships with Germany’s AMV-Talpa brought together many A&Rs, publishers, writers and producers for a day-long summit, which has already resulted in cuts being used for upcoming albums for well-known artists, co-writes and a plethora of new creative and business opportunities for those who participated.

CARO EMERALD DEBUTS IN N. AMERICA AT MUSEXPO: Multi–Platinum Dutch sensation Caro Emerald performed her first–ever N. American showcase at MUSEXPO and as a result multiple deals are on the horizon for this talented singers.

WARNER BROS. CO-PRESIDENT LIVIA TORTELLA PRESENTS LP: Hotly–tipped Warner Bros. signing LP was presented to a very appreciative and enthusiastic int’l crowd at MUSEXPO during her exclusive and stunning performance at the event.

BERLIN–BASED THOMAS AZIER CAUSES GOOSE BUMPS at MUSEXPO with his stunning electronic–fused showcase at MUSEXPO. Multiple opportunities have already arisen as a result of his premiere N. American showcase.

MUSEXPO GETS “MUSICALLY SEDUCED” by German-based sensation SCHMIDT who did her debut N. American showcase at MUSEXPO. Guy Chambers (producer for Robbie Williams) has produced her debut album, Femmes Schmidt.

BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN: The ultra–talented Cali secured N. American booking, a major synch brand deal and a lot of label and publisher interest out of her MUSEXPO showcase last week.

THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: Sensational Dublin, Ireland–based singer/songwriter Gavin James stunned MUSEXPO attendees with his captivating performance. James has already garnered several offers and a lot of label interest in the past few weeks.

MUSEXPO also thanks every artist that performed at this year’s event. We will be sharing outcomes as they come into fruition for each act over the course of the next few weeks. You can check out all showcasing acts at www.musexpo.net and for additional photos go to www.snapstarlive.com.

THE GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY AT MUSEXPO

04/23/12

U.S. & GLOBAL MUSIC CREATIVES & BUSINESS MINDS
HEAD TO LOS ANGELES FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL MUSEXPO

The 8th annual MUSEXPO kicks off next Sunday (April 29 – 2 May 2012) at the W Hotel Hollywood. The independent, focused, boutique and networking friendly event is regarded as one of the world’s best music conferences for those looking to enhance their creative and business opportunities and build new contacts in a global music market. Hundreds of U.S. and companies from around the world will participate over the course of the four day confab.

With 95% of the world’s potential music consumer market based outside of the United States, it’s a priceless opportunity to interact and learn from some of the best major and independent minds from all facets of the music and media business, as well as be a part of the world-famous A&R Worldwide networking events held exclusively at MUSEXPO. Registration to the event is inclusive of access to all panels, keynotes, showcases, awards luncheon, networking luncheons, networking tea-breaks, networking breakfasts, opening night wine-tasting networking reception and film/TV supervisor wine-tasting mixer. To sign-up for the special A&R Worldwide newsletter rate, click HERE.

Some of the participants at MUSEXPO Los Angeles 2012 include:

Larry King	Jason Flom	Martin Dodd	Neil Warnock	Craig Kallman

Steve Schnur	Ron Fair	Alexandra Patsavas	George Ergatoudis	Michael Chugg

Jay Cooper	Mel Elias	Mamie Coleman	Kathy Spanberger

Mandar Thakur	Jody Gerson	Martin Goldschmidt	Martin Kierszenbaum	Rachel Levy

Kevin Lyman	Daniel Glass	Tim Schaaff	Ted Chung	Peter Edge

Larry King (CNN); Ron Fair – President & Founder, Ron Fair Music; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group; Jason Flom – President, Lava Records; Jody Gerson – Co–President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Martin Dodd – EVP A&R and Marketing "The Voice" Talpa Music, Manager of Hit-Maker Max Martin and Global A&R Executive; Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M; Peter Edge – CEO, RCA Records Group; Billy Mann – Chairman, Manncom Cree8iv (Producer/Writer, P!nk, John Legend, Kelly Rowland and more); David Renzer – Entrepreneur (Former Worldwide Chairman & CEO Universal Music Publishing); Fred Casimir – Sr. VP European Repertoire, & Managing Director Germany, BMG Rights Management (GmbH); Kathy Spanberger – President & COO, Anglo–American Region, Peermusic (US, Canada, UK & Australia); Mandar Thakur – Chief Operating Officer, Times Music (India); Alexandra Patsavas – President, Chop Shop Music; Daniel Glass – President, Glassnote Entertainment; Edwin Schroter – Managing Director, [PIAS] Music Group (Europe); Fredrik Ekander – CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia); Martin Goldschmidt – Founder, Cooking Vinyl (UK); Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australia/New Zealand); Vijay Nair – CEO & Co–Founder, Only Much Louder (India); Damon Forbes – Managing Director, Sheer Sound (South Africa); Adam Zammit – CEO, The Big Day Out (Australia); Folkert Koopmans – Founder, FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen (Germany); Kevin Lyman – Founder, Vans Warped Tour; Nikki Wheeler – Sr. Music Agent, United Talent Agency; Tom Windish – President, The Windish Agency; George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (UK); Neil Warnock – CEO & The Founder, The Agency Group (UK & The World); Richard Blackstone – Executive Vice President Creative & Business Development, BMG Chrysalis North America; Ted Chung – Senior Partner, Stampede Management (Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, The Airplane Boys) & Chairman, Cashmere Agency; Tim Schaaff – President of Sony Network Entertainment Worldwide; Joe Belliotti – Director of Global Entertainment Marketing, The Coca–Cola Company; Mel Elias – CEO, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Rick Zeiler – Director of Strategic Marketing, Sidney Frank Importing Co.; Tim Riley – VP Music Affairs, Activision; Xavier Ramos – Head of Marketing, Warner Bros. Records; Andy Gould – Founder, Spectacle Group; Anthony Saleh – Executive Vice President & General Manager, Atom Factory (Lady Gaga); Bruce Flohr – Partner, ATO Records / Red Light Management; Jonathan Shalit – Chairman, ROAR Global (UK); Jordan Berliant Partner, The Collective Music Group; Tim Clark – Founding Partner, ie:music; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group and Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Entertainment Forum – Americas (UK); Chris Cameron – Co–Founder & CEO, SnapStarLive (NZ, Australia & USA); David L. Jones – Executive Vice President, Marketing, Shazam; Gerrit Meier – General Manager, Distribution & Partnerships, Spotify; Jay Cooper – Vice Chair, Global Media & Ent. Practice, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; JT Griffith – Music Supervisor, Nike; Steve Schnur – Worldwide Head of Music, EA Games; Michael Aragon – VP & GM, Global Video & Music Services, Sony Entertainment Network; Ty Roberts – Co–Founder, Sr. VP & CTO, Gracenote; Jens Markus–Wegner – Managing Director, AMV–Talpa (Germany) and hundreds of others from around the US and the world. For full event details, speakers and more information, log on to www.musexpo.net.

In addition, hundreds of other music publishers, labels, agents, promoters, managers, media, music supervisors, distributors, brands, radio, online/digital/social media companies, songwriters, producers, industry trade bodies, performing rights societies and many others will attend MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood.

For the full MUSEXPO 2012 conference program schedule (including all events, panels, showcases, etc.), please click HERE. For all showcase artists click HERE and to hear their music click HERE.

In addition, MUSEXPO’s Global Synch & Brands Summit will have over 60 music supervisors from film, TV, games and advertising participating at this year’s event. A few seats are available. To register to attend, click HERE.

To attend the Worldwide Radio Summit, which takes place April 27 – 28 at the W Hotel Hollywood, click on to www.worldwideradiosummit.com.

04/16/12

U.S. & GLOBAL MUSIC CREATIVES & BUSINESS MINDS HEAD TO LOS ANGELES FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL MUSEXPO

Larry King

The 8th annual MUSEXPO kicks off in just under two weeks (April 29 – May 2, 2012) at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The confab will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business. This year’s event will host 30 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. This year’s keynote will be moderated by legendary CNN anchorman Larry King. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner. With almost 95% of the world’s potential consumer music market based outside of the U.S., MUSEXPO allows those looking to tap into new markets a way to do so without having to spend huge resources traveling around the globe. MUSEXPO brings the world of music to the doorsteps of Los Angeles” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla.

Music entrepreneurs and those vested in music can still attend the event including all panels, keynotes, showcases, opening night reception, awards luncheon, networking breakfast, networking lunches, networking wine-tasting and cocktail parties by registering by clicking HERE.

For the full MUSEXPO 2012 conference program schedule (including all events, panels, showcases, etc.), please click HERE. For all showcase artists click HERE.

To attend MUSEXPO with the A&R Worldwide newsletter readers 10% discount you can register by clicking HERE.

Some of the confirmed MUSEXPO participants include:

Steve Schnur	Ron Fair	Alexandra Patsavas	George Ergatoudis	Craig Kallman

Michael Chugg	Jay Cooper	Mel Elias	Mamie Coleman	Kathy Spanberger

Mandar Thakur	Jody Gerson	Martin Goldschmidt	Martin Kierszenbaum	Rachel Levy

Kevin Lyman	Daniel Glass	Tim Schaaff	Ted Chung	Peter Edge

MUSEXPO organizers intend to keep the event intimate, inspiring and informative; after all, this year’s theme is “creativity, inspiration and new business opportunities for those vested in music with a mindset of acting local and thinking global.” The event will retain a similar ethos to the A&R Worldwide networking dinners started back in 2001, which have inspired many other conferences around the world and are the foundation of what MUSEXPO’s ideology is all about. MUSEXPO brings together executives and others vested in sound from the music, media and technology sectors from both within the US and abroad in a personal, interactive and forward–thinking manner. In addition, the conference has organized a stellar line–up of showcasing artists! With hundreds of A&R, publishing, music synch, managers, media, brand executives, booking agents and promoters from around the world attending this year’s MUSEXPO, the expectations are high for many acts to walk away with tangible outcomes, as well as post–signing success, thanks to the development foundation already in place for many of the showcasing artists. In addition, executives attending the event are in for a treat as the diversity of global attendees and companies to network and do business with is the strongest since MUSEXPO launched back in 2005.

In addition, MUSEXPO’s Global Synch & Brands Summit will have over 60 music supervisors from film, TV, games and advertising participating at this year’s event. A few seats are available. To register to attend, click HERE.

04/09/12

GLOBAL A&R AND PUBLISHING EXECUTIVES JOIN U.S. AND INT’L WRITERS FOR THE MUSEXPO “INT’L SONGWRITING SUMMIT” IN L.A.

The follow-up to the highly successful A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Europe “Int’l Songwriting Summit” which took place in London, England back in 2009 and helped garner some fantastic creative and business outcomes, will now come to MUSEXPO Los Angeles (April 29 – May 2, 2012) at the W Hotel in Hollywood.

The Int’l Songwriting Summit will take place on Sunday, April 29th at MUSEXPO and will focus on giving opportunities for writers/publishers to pitch cuts to briefs for mutli-Platinum and other major label and independent acts forthcoming album releases. In addition, it will provide an opportunity for companies and executives to broaden their global networking reach. The event is part of a joint effort between A&R Worldwide and German-based AMV-Talpa (partners with NBC TV’s “The Voice”).

Martin Kierszenbaum	Pete Ganbarg	Jody Gerson	Evan Bogart	Mike Caren

Jack Joseph Puig	Max Gousse	Jeff Sosnow	Teresa LaBarbera Whites	Monti Olson

Some of the creative minds from the U.S. and global A&R and publishing communities already confirmed to participate at the A&R Worldwide “Int’l Songwriting Summit” at MUSEXPO Los Angeles include: Martin Kierszenbaum (President A&R Pop/Rock, Interscope & President International, Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman, Cherrytree Records), Pete Ganbarg (Head of A&R, Atlantic Records Group); Jody Gerson (Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing); Jeff Fenster (Head of A&R, Warner Bros. Records); Evan Bogart (Founder, Boardwalk Ent’t Group – writer for Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Britney Spears); Mike Caren (Co-President, Elektra & EVP A&R, Atlantic Records, US); Jack Joseph Puig (A&R/producer/engineer); Brad Aarons (VP of A&R, Warner Chappell Music Publishing); Sam Kling (Sr. VP A&R, peermusic Publishing); Patrik Larsson (Head of A&R, Uniform Beat/Playground, Scandinavia); Kevin Held (GM, Coldwater Music Publishing, Sony/ATV); Rob Crowling (Managing Director, Sheer Sound Publishing, South Africa); Max Gousse (Sr. VP A&R, Island/Def Jam, US); Sanken Sandqvist (General Manager, BMG Chrysalis Scandinaiva AB); Jon Pikus (Creative Director, A&R West Coast, Imagem Music USA); Damon Forbes (Managing Director, Sheer Sound, South Africa); Reynold D’Silva (Managing Director, Silva Screen Publishing & SO Recordings, UK); Jeff Sosnow (Sr. VP A&R, Warner Bros. Records, US); Adrian Karvinen (Head of Int’l A&R, Razzia/Family Tree, Sweden); Kai Roebele (Managing Director, Waterfall Records, Norway); Jens-Markus Wegener (Managing Director, AMV-Talpa, Germany); Ben Maddahi (VP of A&R, Artist Publishing Group/Director A&R Atlantic, US); Ville Kilpelainen (Head Of International, Full Steam Publishing, Finland); Teresa LaBarbera Whites (VP A&R, Columbia Records, US); Olli Halonen (A&R, Sony Music, Finland); Manfred Zähringer (President, Iceberg Records, Denmark); Monti Olson (EVP, Head of Pop/Rock Music, Universal Music Publishing, US); Pekka Ruuska (A&R, Kaiku Recordings, Finland); Robin LeBlanc (VP of Creative, Brycemoor Music); Jurgen Korduletesch (Head of Publishing/MD, Radikal/OK! Good Records, US), Sat Bisla (President & Founder, A&R Worldwide) and many others. In addition, writers from the U.S., Canada, England, Sweden, Norway, South Africa, Poland, Finland and Australia will participate at the day-long summit that will head into the official MUSEXPO kick-off wine-tasting & cocktail networking event on the evening of Sunday April 29th 2012.

The event will also host special keynote Q&A seminars hosted by Ritch Esra, Publisher, The Music Registry and Larry LeBlanc, Sr. Editor, Celebrity Access.

There are a handful of remaining seats available for several publishers and writers at the “Int’l Songwriting Summit.” Participants are pre-screened; please contact info@anrworldwide.com for more information. Remaining seats are released on a first-come (and pre-approved) basis.

03/19/12

MUSEXPO ADDS TO ITS STELLAR LINE-UP OF GLOBAL MUSIC & CONTENT INFLUENCERS

MUSEXPO 2012 announces the addition of many more key companies and executives from the U.S. and around the world to its already impressive line-up at the W Hotel in Hollywood.

Richard Blackstone	Neil Warnock	Martin Goldschmidt	Rachel Levy	Tracy McKnight

Additional speakers just added to this year’s event schedule include: Richard Blackstone – Chief Creative Officer, BMG Rights Management; Peter Edge, CEO, RCA Records Group; Tim Schaaff – President of Sony Network Entertainment; Daniel Jean – Producer, Moment Factory (Canada); Adam Zammit – CEO, The Big Day Out (Australia); Neil Warnock – CEO & The Founder, The Agency Group; Edwin Schroter – Managing Director, [PIAS] Music Group (Europe); Martin Goldschmidt – Founder, Cooking Vinyl (UK); Tim Hadley – Director, Rara.com; David L. Jones – Executive Vice President, Marketing, Shazam; Gerrit Meier – General Manager, Distribution & Partnerships, Spotify; Manfred Gillig – Editor-In-Chief, Musikwoche (Germany); Johnny Choi – Jr. Creative Executive Fox Music, 20th Century Fox Film; Jason Markey – Vice President, Soundtrack Music, Relativity Media; Rachel Levy – Vice President, Film Music, Universal Pictures; Richard Glasser – Executive in Charge of Music Film/TV, The Weinstein Co.; Tracy McKnight – Head of Film Music, Lionsgate Pictures and many others.

The 8th annual MUSEXPO kicks off in six weeks (April 29 – May 2, 2012) at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The confab will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business. This year’s event will host 30 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner. With almost 95% of the world’s potential consumer music market based outside of the U.S., MUSEXPO allows those looking to tap into new markets a way to do so without having to spend huge resources traveling around the globe. MUSEXPO brings the world of music to the doorsteps of Los Angeles” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla. To see the current MUSEXPO 2012 event schedule click HERE, and to attend MUSEXPO, please click HERE.

MUSEXPO has provided great outcomes for emerging showcase talent from around the world (Katy Perry, Jessie J, LMFAO, The Temper Trap and Robyn are just a few of the many acts launched onto the international stage out of MUSEXPO). To see and hear the MUSEXPO 2012 showcase artists available for signing, licensing, publishing, booking, management and/or synch click HERE.

03/12/12

PREVIEW OF MUSEXPO 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ATTEND 8TH ANNUAL “UNITED NATIONS OF MUSIC & MEDIA”

Larry King

The 8th annual MUSEXPO kicks off in six weeks (April 29 – May 2, 2012) at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The confab will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business. This year’s event will host 30 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner. With almost 95% of the world’s potential consumer music market based outside of the U.S., MUSEXPO allows those looking to tap into new markets a way to do so without having to spend huge resources traveling around the globe. MUSEXPO brings the world of music to the doorsteps of Los Angeles” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla. Some of the confirmed panelists include:

George Ergatoudis	Daniel Glass	Steve Schnur	Ron Spaulding	Ron Fair	Rachel Levy

Michael Chugg	Craig Kallman	Martin Kierszenbaum	Livia Tortella	Mel Elias	Mamie Coleman

Alexandra Patsavas	Mandar Thakur	Kevin Lyman	Kathy Spanberger	Fredrik Ekander	Jody Gerson

MUSEXPO organizers intend to keep the event intimate, inspiring and informative; after all, this year’s theme is “creativity, inspiration and new business opportunities for those vested in music with a mindset of acting local and thinking global.” The event will retain a similar ethos to the A&R Worldwide networking dinners started back in 2001, which have inspired many other conferences around the world and are the foundation of what MUSEXPO’s ideology is all about. MUSEXPO brings together executives and others vested in sound from the music, media and technology sectors from both within the US and abroad in a personal, interactive and forward–thinking manner. In addition, the conference has organized a stellar line–up of showcasing artists! With hundreds of A&R, publishing, music synch, managers, media, brand executives, booking agents and promoters from around the world attending this year’s MUSEXPO, the expectations are high for many acts to walk away with tangible outcomes, as well as post–signing success, thanks to the development foundation already in place for many of the showcasing artists. In addition, executives attending the event are in for a treat as the diversity of global attendees and companies to network and do business with is the strongest since MUSEXPO launched back in 2005. A&R Worldwide newsletter readers who wish to attend this year’s event, click HERE for a 10% savings.

MUSEXPO HOTEL: Discounted room rates are available at the MUSEXPO conference hotel at W Hotel in Hollywood, please click HERE (discount rooms subject to availability).

03/05/12

An array of top emerging international and US talent is set to arrive in Hollywood in Los Angeles (the music and entertainment capital of the world) April 29 – 2 May, 2012 for the annual MUSEXPO at the W Hotel in Hollywood. This top tier of unearthed global talent will showcase at the legendary S.I.R. showcase studios in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Most of the talent is available for signing, licensing, booking, legal representation and/or publishing.

Here’s an overview of some of the international talent that will be showcasing from April 29 – 2 2012 at S.I.R. studios – the full schedule will soon be available at www.musexpo.net. For contact details of management of showcasing acts, please email info@anrworldwide.com.

BLONDE ON BLONDE (Origin: Brisbane, Australia): Brisbane, Australia natives Blonde On Blonde are a psychedelic indie rock five piece band who deliver a powerfully erotic musical tenor through salacious male and female duet vocals. Their passionately mind–bending demo released on their MySpace helped amass the international music world’s attention, through their debut track “Oh My, Oh My.” The psych–rock ensemble sought after the help of Brisbane legendary multi–instrumentalist and producer/mixer Dave Atkins (Resin Dogs, Wolfmother). With this joining came their debut EP “Tease”, following many months of mixing and mastering of the eagerly awaited debut. Their initial EP “Tease” received praise from both street press and online blogs, including www.whothehell.net. Time Off magazine slotted Blonde On Blonde for single of the week in September 2009, surpassing heavyweights Weezer and Jay–Z. Radio station 4ZZZ in local Brisbane pumped them up to high rotation, which subsequently drew them the number 1 spot in the Top 20 charts two weeks in a row. Blonde on blonde also received great honors when they were chosen by fellow psychedelic rock group Tame Impala to support the Brisbane chapter of their May 2010 tour. Blonde On Blonde continued on their path of victory with playing alongside Sydney omnipotent Wolfmother, Sugar Army, The Art, and even an east coast tour with fellow Brisbanites Dead Letter Circus. The band is available for signing, licensing, publishing, booking and synch representation. Blonde On Blonde will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 1st at 9:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

THE CHEVIN (Origin: Otley, West Yorkshire, England): The Chevin (pronounced “The Shev–In”) are four young men from Otley, West Yorkshire. Fans of the West Yorkshire tourist board are already sure to know that The Chevin is also the name of the hill that surrounds the band’s hometown…and home is very much where the heart is for The Chevin. Now they are called The Chevin––and they are about to shake the alt–rock world to its floundering foundations. The Champion EP, released on Halloween 2011 through Fierce Panda (original label home for Coldplay, Keane), is The Chevin’s first–ever release. The featured title track is insanely epic, manically widescreen, heroically uplifting and destined to soundtrack Goal Of The Month montages, “X Factor” breakdowns and all manner of valedictory celebrations for years to come. And this, my friends, is just the start, as 2012 promises bigger and better things for the foursome. They recently wrapped up a European tour as support for the Pigeon Detectives, will play several gigs at SXSW and are slated for the Live at Leeds festival in May. The Chevin are tipped as one of the UK’s biggest buzz acts for 2012 and are managed by Pete Galli (The Airborne Toxic Event and The Bravery). The Chevin will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 1st at 9:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

LONEHILL ESTATE (Origin: Johannesburg, South Africa): Lonehill Estate is one of the top live performing bands in South Africa. They burst onto radio in 2005 with hit singles, “Girl on a Roof” and “Skyward,” charting on high rotation. In 2007 they were deemed “Best South African Band” and represented South Africa in London at the Global Battle of the Bands. In 2008, Lonehill Estate released their second studio album, Hong Kong Dollar, which featured the hit “Memories,” then performed alongside Muse, Korn, Good Charlotte and 30 Seconds to Mars at the MyCokeFest. In 2009, Lonehill Estate’s ballad “Forty” was used in the comedy Finding Lenny starring Barry Hilton. The four–piece had received much criticism for their music being too eclectic in the past, so from mid–2009 to mid–2010 the band focused on funneling their influences into their new sound, represented by “Gangstar” and “Techno Band,” which both reached No.1 on 5fm’s (the national S. African radio network) local Pop chart. Now Lonehill’s strategy is to release digital singles as opposed to a full album in order to create an infinite production line that pumps out cutting–edge music, with new singles in the pipeline that are sure to impress. The group is available for licensing, sub–publishing, booking and synch licensing. Lonehill Estate will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Monday, April 30th at 8:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

THE FLUXX (Origin: Oslo, Norway): How do five young, good–looking guys in the 21st Century’s ever–evolving music industry earn the respect and support of notoriously fickle music critics and producers? Not to mention the hordes of screaming girls along the way? The Fluxx seems to be going about it the right way. These fresh-faced boys from Oslo, norway made up of lead singer Daniel, guitarist Stephan, Bassist Iver, keyboardist Jan and a Drummer named Lars, were never daunted by hard work or accused of a lack of perseverance. The lads have been described by many fans as a modern day fresh version of multi–Platinum Norwegian act A–Ha. The Fluxx have concentrated all their attention on drawing notice not only in their native land but also globally. They’ve done this through relentless gigging in their native Oslo and support slots with multi–platinum Eurovision artist Alexander Rybak, and will be expanding their profile through performances in the UK in the coming months. The group’s debut single, “Take You Back,” has recently been serviced to U.S. Specialty Radio. The band’s strength is the global pop sound and energetic live performance. The Fluxx is available for worldwide signing, licensing, publishing, booking and synch representation. The Fluxx will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Sunday, April 29th at 8:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

LIFE DOWN HERE (Origin: Las Vegas, Nevada USA): Life Down Here began when 16–year–old guitarist Michelle Blanchard (now 19) dropped out of high school to pursue music and quickly gained notoriety for her playing. Shortly after leaving school Michelle began writing songs about the darker side of her hometown, Las Vegas. Soon after, she met bass player and songwriter Eli Shkurkin at a local rock show and they began to write songs together under the moniker “Lights Don’t Shine Down Here.” Jeff Dennis (guitar) and Nick Adams (drums) heard a demo tape and joined the band in 2011. After playing only a few shows in Las Vegas and Los Angeles the group was discovered by super producer Jay Baumgardner (Evanescence, Papa Roach, Drowning Pool). Jay signed them to his label, NRG Artists, with the shortened name ‘Life Down Here’ and for the past year the quartet has been writing songs with Marcos Curiel (P.O.D) and Jason Evigan (After Midnight Project). The band’s sound can be described as modern rock (Paramore) with a metal edge (Metallica). In June 2011, Life Down Here began recording their debut album at NRG Studios with Jay Baumgardner producing and mixing. The new 11–track album The Beginning is now up on iTunes, featuring songs “All That You Are” and “Seven Letters.” The four–piece is currently available for licensing, publishing, booking, management and synch representation. Life Down Here will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Sunday, April 29th at 11:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

NOVA DELAI (Origin: Malmo, Sweden): With the current wave of successful female artists across the globe, it’s quite evident that a talent such as Nova Delia is sure to follow the successful footsteps of European artists like Adele (England), Caro Emerald (Holland) and newcomer Birdy (signed to Warner Music, UK), all of whom blend infectious vintage sounds with modern day pop music nuances. Nova Delia (real name Michelle Zarati) is a Swedish recording artist, musician and writer. At age six, Nova Delia began to play classical music on the piano and started getting interested in playing guitar at the same age. Her daily childhood was surrounded by music and she started writing songs at the age of 10. She later attended Rytmus Music School in Sweden (where she will graduate next year) and is currently working on recording her debut album. Nova is already garnering strong publisher and agent interest worldwide and will do her debut N. American show at MUSEXPO this year. Nova Delai is currently available for worldwide signing, licensing, publishing, booking and synch representation. Nova Delai will perform at MUSEXPO 2012 in Hollywood on Sunday, April 29th at 8:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

02/27/12

GLOBAL MUSIC COMMUNITY UNITES AT MUSEXPO 2012

The eighth annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles, the highly respected “United Nations of Music,” will take place April 29 – May 2, 2012 at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood. In addition, the event will coincide with A&R Worldwide’s Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit taking place on May 2nd 2012 and the International Songwriting Summit on Sunday, April 29th 2012 at the W Hotel (more details at www.musexpo.net).

MUSEXPO also follows on the heels of the Worldwide Radio Summit April 27–28 at the W Hotel (www.worldwideradiosummit.com), which will bring together hundreds of radio influencers from around the world.

Larry King

The event has helped bring the music world together in a very focused, productive and meaningful manner thanks to its friendly, forward–thinking and intimate setting. The event has also helped its attendees broker many new business and creative opportunities, allowed them to develop invaluable new relationships via its unparalleled networking platforms and provided them with insight and access into the evolution of the global music business, which is essential in today’s rapidly changing musical ecosystem. In addition, MUSEXPO has provided great outcomes for emerging showcase talent from around the world (Katy Perry, Jessie J, LMFAO, The Temper Trap and Robyn are just a few of the many acts launched onto the international stage out of MUSEXPO).

Kevin Lyman	Martin Kierszenbaum	Steve Schnur	Michael Chugg	Alexandra Patsavas

Mel Elias	Craig Kallman	George Ergatoudis	Ron Spaulding	Jody Gerson

Legendary CNN anchor and interview Larry King will return as the moderator of the MUSEXPO 2012 Hollywood keynote panel. Also, joining the recent MUSEXPO participant list is Vans Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, Dave Matthews Band and Foo Fighters A&R man and Partner ATO Records/Red Light Management Bruce Flohr, Times Music India CEO Mandar Thakur (India’s largest independent music company), Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope/Geffen/A&M; Steve Schnur – Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australia); Alexandra Patsavas – Founder, Chop Shop Music Supervision; Mel Elias, CEO, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group; Neil Lawi – General Manager, WWE Music Group; George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1 Xtra; Joe Belliotti – Director, Global Entertainment, Coca–Cola; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group & Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Ent. Forum – Americas (UK); Vijay Nair, Co–Founder, Only Much Louder (India); Tom Windish, President The Windish Agency; Rachel Levy, Vice President of Film Music, Universal Pictures, Ron Spaulding – President, Fontana Distribution; Jody Gerson – Co–President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Folkert Koopmans – Founder/Managing Director, FKP Scorpio (Germany); Jonathan Shalit – Chairman & CEO, Roar Global (UK); Fredrik Ekander – Co–Founder/CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia); Paul Menes – Founder, Menes P.C.; Owen Sloane – Chair, Entertainment & Media Group, Gladstone Michel Weisberg Willner & Sloane, ALC; Michael Smith – Founder, The Playlist Generation; Sanne Hagelsten – Founder/East Coast Partner, ZYNC Music Group; Deville Schober, CEO, Brainstorm Germany; Ritch Esra, Publisher, The Music Registry; Larry LeBlanc, Sr. Editor, Celebrity Access and many more U.S. and major global influencers to be unveiled in the next few weeks including a major lineup of over 60 music supervisors from film, TV, videogames, advertising and brands for the 3rd annual MUSEXPO Global Synch & Brand’s Summit and round–table interaction (participation will be based upon availability). To attend MUSEXPO, log on to www.musexpo.net.

01/25/12

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA TO HOST MUSEXPO “ESSENTIAL BEATS”

01/09/12

THE 8TH ANNUAL MUSEXPO 2012 READIES FOR ITS BEST EVENT TO DATE

A&R Worldwide’s MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) Los Angeles, the highly respected “United Nations of Music,” will take place April 29 - May 2, 2012 at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood. MUSEXPO also follows on the heels of the Worldwide Radio Summit April 27-28 at the W Hotel (www.worldwideradiosummit.com), which will bring together hundreds of radio influencers from around the world.

Michael Chugg

Besides bringing together the global music, media and technology industries together for the only of its kind highly-focused event in the US, MUSEXPO will and will honour Michael Chugg, Founder, Chugg Entertainment as its “International Music Person of the Year.”Michael Chugg is considered a pioneer of the Australian music industry, boasting 40 years of experience in not only promoting international artists in the Australia and New Zealand markets, but also tirelessly touting Australian music to the rest of the world. He founded Michael Chugg Entertainment in 2000 and since then has promoted tours for more than 150 international artists, making the company one of the most prominent promoters in the world. Among the diverse roster of acts who have toured with Chugg over the years are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, The Who, R.E.M., Radiohead, John Mayer, Duran Duran, Robbie Williams and many others. Friends of Michael Chugg who wish to be a part of his commemorative publication to be presented at MUSEXPO should email info@anrworldwide.com for more details (no later than February 15th 2012).

Martin Kierszenbaum	Steve Schnur	Alexandra Patsavas	George Ergatoudis

Joe Belliotti	Ron Spaulding	Folkert Koopmans

Many interested in building their global business and creative opportunities have signed up to attend MUSEPXO 2012. Already confirmed to speak and participate at MUSEXPO LA 2012 are Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope/Geffen/A&M; Steve Schnur – Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australia); Alexandra Patsavas – Founder, Chop Shop Music Supervision; Mel Elias, CEO, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group; Neil Lawi – General Manager, WWE Music Group; George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1 Xtra; Joe Belliotti – Director, Global Entertainment, Coca–Cola; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group & Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Ent. Forum – Americas (UK); Vijay Nair, Co–Founder, Only Much Louder (India); Ron Spaulding – President, Fontana Distribution; Jody Gerson – Co–President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Folkert Koopmans – Founder/Managing Director, FKP Scorpio (Germany); Jonathan Shalit – Chairman & CEO, Roar Global (UK); Fredrik Ekander – Co–Founder/CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia); Paul Menes – Founder, Menes P.C.; Owen Sloane – Chair, Entertainment & Media Group, Gladstone Michel Weisberg Willner & Sloane, ALC; Michael Smith – Founder, The Playlist Generation; Sanne Hagelsten – Founder/East Coast Partner, ZYNC Music Group and many more major global influencers to be unveiled in the next few weeks.

In addition, the event will coincide with A&R Worldwide’s 3rd Annual Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit taking place on May 2nd 2012 which will bring together over 60 music supervisors from film/TV, gaming and motion pictures music as well as brand marketers as part of its day long focus on music’s integration with visual media and consumer brands. The event also gives attendees an opportunity to interact and present their relevant music to various music supervisors working on current projects. The event has led to many dozens of licensing deals over the past two years. Companies such as Chop Shop, NBC Universal, Warner Bros. Pictures, EA Games, Coca-Cola, Pepsico., Xbox, Activision, Sony Playstation, The CW, Fox, Neophonic, The Weinstein Co., Lionsgate, MTV, Jim Beam, Gap, Radiate Group, The CW, Go Music Services, Sidney Frank Importing Co.,BET, Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Line Cinema, Media Arts Lab, JWT, Radiate Group and many others have participated.

Furthermore, A&R Worldwide will host the International Songwriting Summit “I Am Music” on Sunday, April 29th 2012 in partnership with MUSEXPO, AMV-Talpa (Germany) and Phrased Differently (UK).

The International Songwriting Summit “I Am Music” at MUSEXPO will bring together some of the world’s top creative minds that conceive “hit songs” including publishers, songwriters, A&R and other creative mindsets.

Mike Caren	Evan Bogart	Michael Taylor	Jeff Sosnow	Ron Burman	Max Gousse

Sam Riback	Jack Joseph Puig	Jody Gerson	Martin Kierszenbaum	Teresa LaBarbera Whites

Already confirmed for the International Songwriting Summit are: Mike Caren – Executive Vice President A&R, Atlantic Records & Co–President of Elektra Records; Evan Bogart – Founder, Boardwalk Entertainment Group (songwriter for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, etc.); Jeff Sosnow – A&R, Interscope Records; Ron Burman – Sr. VP A&R, Roadrunner Records; Michael Taylor – GM/Head of A&R, Island Records (Australia); Max Gousse – Sr. Vice–President A&R, Island Def Jam Music Group; Sam Riback – Vice President A&R, Atlantic Records; Jack Joseph Puig – A&R/producer (U2, No Doubt, Fergie (The Black Eyes Peas); Adrian Karvinen – Head of Int’l A&R, Family Tree/Razzia (Sweden); Jody Gerson – Co–President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Jens Markus–Wegner – Managing Director, AMV–Talpa (Germany); Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope/Geffen/A&M; Teresa LaBarbera Whites – Sr. VP A&R Columbia Records and Pete Ganbarg – Head of A&R, Atlantic Records. Many more will be announced in the next coming weeks.

MUSEXPO will once again host some of the most inspiring executives from around the globe, as well as showcase the crème de la crème of emerging U.S. and international talent during the evening showcases at SIR Studios Los Angeles. The historic venue is located on the famed Sunset Boulevard, which is conveniently placed within a few minutes walking distance from the host hotel in Hollywood. SIR Studios is a place legendary artists such as Jane’s Addiction, Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, KISS, Motley Crue, Green Day, No Doubt, Maroon 5 and many others call home. In addition, it is Los Angeles’ key showcase experience––where hundreds of legends have been born and signed to many labels and publishers. Showcase submissions are now being accepted for MUSEXPO 2012 – to submit click HERE.

During the past seven years, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Larry King (CNN legend); Harvey Goldsmith – Founder, Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Tom Anderson – Co–Founder, MySpace; Chad Hurley – Co–Founder, YouTube; Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas); Jeff Smith – Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK; George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1; Joe Belliotti – Director of Global Entertainment, Coca–Cola; Nick Gatfield – Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records; Tim Westergren – Founder/CEO, Pandora Radio; Michael Rapino – Chairman/CEO, LiveNation; Marty Bandier – Chairman/CEO, Sony/ATV (Worldwide); Christian Tattersfield – Chairman/CEO Warner Bros. (UK); Kevin Wall – Founder/CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; Randy Jackson – Musician/Producer & judge on “American Idol”; Chris Barton – VP Development, Google/Android; Troy Carter – Founder, Atom Factory Inc. (worldwide manager Lady Gaga); Dave Holmes – Founder, 3D Management (worldwide manager Coldplay); Dave Navarro (ex–Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction); Gary Chen – CEO, Orca Digital/Top 100 (China); Steve Strange – Partner X–Ray Touring (Eminem, Ting Tings); Richard Russell – Founder, XL Recordings and, Perez Hilton – Founder, PerezHilton.com, among hundreds of others.

Deadline for the discounted early registration expires soon. Registration is required to attend and access MUSEXPO 2012, please click HERE to attend. (Registration includes access to the opening night wine-tasting networking reception on the rooftop of the W Hotel, all complimentary daily networking breakfasts, lunches, VIP awards luncheon, tea-breaks and cocktail parties, keynote panels, seminars, international networking lounge and artist showcases).

12/05/11

The eighth annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles, the highly respected “United Nations of Music,” will take place April 29 - May 2, 2012 at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood. In addition, the event will coincide with A&R Worldwide’s Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit taking place on May 2nd 2012 and the International Songwriting Summit on Sunday, April 29th 2012 at the W Hotel (more details at www.musexpo.net).

MUSEXPO also follows on the heels of the Worldwide Radio Summit April 27-28 at the W Hotel (www.worldwideradiosummit.com), which will bring together hundreds of radio influencers from around the world.

The event has helped bring the music world together in a very focused, productive and meaningful manner thanks to its friendly, forward-thinking and intimate setting. The event has also helped its attendees broker many new business and creative opportunities, allowed them to develop invaluable new relationships via its unparalleled networking platforms and provided them with insight and access into the evolution of the global music business, which is essential in today’s rapidly changing musical ecosystem. In addition, MUSEXPO has provided great outcomes for emerging showcase talent from around the world (Katy Perry, Jessie J, LMFAO, The Temper Trap and Robyn are just a few of the many acts launched onto the international stage out of MUSEXPO).

Martin Kierszenbaum	Steve Schnur	Michael Chugg	Alexandra Patsavas	Mel Elias

Craig Kallman	George Ergatoudis	Ron Spaulding	Jody Gerson

Many interested in building their global business and creative opportunities have signed up to attend MUSEPXO 2012. Already confirmed to speak and participate at MUSEXPO LA 2012 are Martin Kierszenbaum – Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope/Geffen/A&M; Steve Schnur - Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australia); Alexandra Patsavas – Founder, Chop Shop Music Supervision; Mel Elias, CEO, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Craig Kallman – Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group; Neil Lawi – General Manager, WWE Music Group; George Ergatoudis – Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1 Xtra; Joe Belliotti – Director, Global Entertainment, Coca-Cola; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group & Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Ent. Forum – Americas (UK); Vijay Nair, Co-Founder, Only Much Louder (India); Ron Spaulding – President, Fontana Distribution; Jody Gerson – Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Folkert Koopmans – Founder/Managing Director, FKP Scorpio (Germany); Jonathan Shalit – Chairman & CEO, Roar Global (UK); Fredrik Ekander – Co-Founder/CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia); Paul Menes – Founder, Menes P.C.; Owen Sloane – Chair, Entertainment & Media Group, Gladstone Michel Weisberg Willner & Sloane, ALC; Michael Smith – Founder, The Playlist Generation; Sanne Hagelsten – Founder/East Coast Partner, ZYNC Music Group and many more major global influencers to be unveiled in the next few weeks including a major lineup of music supervisors from film, TV, videogames, advertising and brands for the 3rd annual MUSEXPO Global Synch & Brand’s Summit and round-table interaction (participation will be based upon availability).

Furthermore, A&R Worldwide will host the International Songwriting Summit “I Am Music” on Sunday, April 29th 2012 in partnership with MUSEXPO, AMV-Talpa (Germany) and Phrased Differently (UK).

The International Songwriting Summit “I Am Music” at MUSEXPO will bring together some of the world’s top creative minds that conceive “hit songs” including publishers, songwriters, A&R and other creative mindsets.

Mike Caren	Evan Bogart	Jeff Sosnow	Ron Burman

Max Gousse	Sam Riback	Jack Joseph Puig

Already confirmed for the International Songwriting Summit are: Mike Caren –Executive Vice President A&R, Atlantic Records & Co-President of Elektra Records; Evan Bogart – Founder, Boardwalk Entertainment Group (songwriter for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, etc.); Jeff Sosnow – A&R, Interscope Records; Ron Burman – Sr. VP A&R, Roadrunner Records; Michael Taylor – GM/Head of A&R, Island Records (Australia); Max Gousse – Sr. Vice-President A&R, Island Def Jam Music Group; Sam Riback – Vice President A&R, Atlantic Records; Jack Joseph Puig – A&R/producer (U2, No Doubt, Fergie (The Black Eyes Peas); Adrian Karvinen – Head of Int’l A&R, Family Tree/Razzia (Sweden); Jody Gerson - Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Jens Markus-Wegner - Managing Director, AMV-Talpa (Germany); Martin Kierszenbaum - Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope/Geffen/A&M; and Pete Ganbarg - Head of A&R, Atlantic Records. Many more will be announced in the next coming weeks. For more deatials, contact info@anrworldwide.com.

MUSEXPO will once again host some of the most inspiring executives from around the globe, as well as showcase the crème de la crème of emerging U.S. and international talent during the evening showcases at SIR Studios Los Angeles. The historic venue is located on the famed Sunset Boulevard, which is conveniently placed within a few minutes walking distance from the host hotel in Hollywood. SIR Studios is a place legendary artists such as Jane’s Addiction, Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, KISS, Motley Crue, Green Day, No Doubt, Maroon 5 and many others call home. In addition, it is Los Angeles’ key showcase experience--where hundreds of legends have been born and signed to many labels and publishers. Showcase submissions are now being accepted for MUSEXPO 2012 – to submit click HERE.

During the past seven years, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Larry King (CNN legend); Harvey Goldsmith - Founder, Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Tom Anderson - Co-Founder, MySpace; Chad Hurley - Co-Founder, YouTube; Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas); Jeff Smith- Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK; George Ergatoudis - Head of Music, BBC Radio 1; Nick Gatfield - Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland; Craig Kallman - Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records; Tim Westergren - Founder/CEO, Pandora Radio; Michael Rapino - Chairman/CEO, LiveNation; Marty Bandier - Chairman/CEO, Sony/ATV (Worldwide); Christian Tattersfield – Chairman/CEO Warner Bros. (UK); Kevin Wall - Founder/CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; Randy Jackson -Musician/Producer & judge on “American Idol”; Chris Barton - VP Development, Google/Android; Troy Carter - Founder, Atom Factory Inc. (worldwide manager Lady Gaga); Dave Holmes - Founder, 3D Management (worldwide manager Coldplay); Dave Navarro (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction); Gary Chen - CEO, Orca Digital/Top 100 (China); Steve Strange - Partner X-Ray Touring (Eminem, Ting Tings); Richard Russell - Founder, XL Recordings and, Perez Hilton - Founder, PerezHilton.com, among hundreds of others.

9/19/11

Steve Schnur	Michael Chugg	Alexandra Patsavas	Mel Elias

Craig Kallman	Ron Spaulding	Jody Gerson

Mike Caren	Evan Bogart	Jeff Sosnow	Ron Burman

Max Gousse	Sam Riback	Jack Joseph Puig	Martin Kierszenbaum

7/25/11

The dates for the 8^th Annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles have officially been announced. The highly respected "United Nations of Music" is set to take place April 29 - May 2, 2012. 

Having delivered many great tangible business opportunities for the executives and companies that attended this year's MUSEXPO, 2012 is poised to set the standard even higher with the multitude of business networking events, variety of panel programming (synch, brands, digital, mobile, publishing, management, sales & distribution, A&R, marketing, gaming, film/TV, touring, etc.) and showcasing.

The event will once again be held at the W Hotel, set in the heart and soul of Hollywood, a place certain to provide the unrivaled music industry experience that has been expected throughout the years from A&R Worldwide's MUSEXPO. Hollywood is home to unprecedented global entertainment events such as The Grammy Awards, Oscars and many other high-profile gatherings where legends are made. 

MUSEXPO will host some of the most influential executives from around the globe, as well as showcase the crème de la crème of emerging U.S. and international talent during the evening showcases at SIR Los Angeles. The historic venue is conveniently located within walking distance from the host hotel in Hollywood on the famed Sunset Blvd. SIR Studios is a place legendary artists such as Jane's Addiction, Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Green Day, No Doubt, Maroon 5 and many others call home. In addition, it is Los Angeles' key showcase experience - where hundreds of legends have been born and signed to many labels and publishers. 

Our mandate has always been to inspire those with a true passion for music and focus on doing new business worldwide and to create and explore new ways to work together for the common good of our industry.  "Every year, our entire team sets a new standard to ensure we continue to make each MUSEXPO better than the last," states Sat Bisla (Founder, A&R Worldwide, MUSEXPO), who hosted the original A&R worldwide networking dinner back in the spring of 2001 with Dave Holmes (Worldwide Manager of Coldplay, Interpol, Scissor Sisters). "We are determined to make 2012 our best MUSEXPO ever, by bringing back the highly-successful A&R Worldwide Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit and introduce our International Songwriting Summit, which will provide roundtable face-to-face meetings with some of the most influential songwriters, music supervisors, gaming companies, ad agencies, brands, publishers and content creators from around the world.

In addition, we will be presenting the International Music Person of the Year Award to the legendary Michael Chugg, Founder, Chugg Entertainment. He is a well-known public figure in his own right, running the PR machine for many of his tours and often being the media's "go to man" for an opinion on the music industry or the state of the nation. During his career, he has worked with Elton John, AC/DC, Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Robbie Williams, Keith Urban, Simon & Garfunkel, Liza Minnelli and Santana, to name a few. "Most people love Chugg. A few hate him. Many are jealous of him. Everyone respects him." This event will be one that charter delegates, new delegates, panelists and brand partners will not want to miss. 

During the past seven years, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Larry King (CNN); Harvey Goldsmith, Founder Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Tim Westegren, Founder, Pandora; Tom Anderson, Co-Founder, MySpace; Chad Hurley, Co-Founder, YouTube; Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas); Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK; George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1; Grammy Award Winning songwriter Diane Warren; Ged Doherty, Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland; Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records; Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Michael Rapino, Chairman/CEO LiveNation; Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO, Sony/ATV (Worldwide), Zane Lowe, DJ, BBC Radio 1. (UK); Kevin Wall, Founder/CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; Christian Tattersfield, Chairman/CEO, Warner Music Group (UK); Randy Jackson, Musician/Producer & Judge on American Idol; Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Chris Barton, VP Development, Google; Michael Chugg, President/Founder, Chugg Entertainment, Australasia; Troy Carter, Founder, Atom Factory Inc. (Worldwide Manager, Lady GaGa); Dave Navarro (Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction); Terry McBride, Founder/CEO, Nettwerk; Alex Patsavas (Founder Chop Shop Music Supervision - "Grey's Anatomy", Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse); Steve Strange, Partner X-Ray Touring (Eminem, Ting Tings); Kevin Lawrie, President, Sony Music Ent., Europe; Jason Carter, Editor, BBC Radio 1 Live Music, BBC 1Xtra Live Music & BBC Introducing (UK); Marty Diamond, Head Talent Booker, Paradigm Agency (Coldplay, Black Eyed-Peas); Chris Scaddan, Manager, Triple J Radio (Australia); Joe Belliotti, Director, Global Entertainment, Coca-Cola; Martin Kierszenbaum, Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M; Perez Hilton, Founder, PerezHilton.com, among hundreds of others. 

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Artists who have showcased at MUSEXPO since its inception back in 2005 that have gone on to international success include: Katy Perry, The Temper Trap, LMFAO, Laura Izibor, Dead Letter Circus, A Fine Frenzy, Ida Maria, Teddybears, Soshy, Frankmusik, Erik Hassle and many others.

4/25/11

MUSEXPO 2011 TO WELCOME THE MUSIC WORLD TO LOS ANGELES

The 7th annual independent MUSEXPO kicks off next week (May 1-4, 2011) at its new location at the W Hotel Hollywood in Los Angeles. The confab, which is created by true and passionate music fans, will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business, as well as those looking to engage with creative opportunities and business in an international marketplace. Hundreds of US and international executives and companies will unite over the four-day MUSEXPO experience. The event is a must attend for anyone looking to engage with business and creative opportunities worldwide!

This year’s event will host 32 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner,” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder/President Sat Bisla.

MUSEXPO LA 2011 has confirmed hundreds of executives and companies from countries such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Holland, India, China, Japan, Vietnam, UAE, Portugal, Ukraine, Russia, Estonia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Switzerland and many others.

Troy Carter

This year’s event will see Lady Gaga’s worldwide manager and CEO Atom Factory Troy Carter co-hosting the opening night MUSEXPO wine tasting & cocktail reception with A&R Worldwide’s Sat Bisla, Go North’s Shaun Arnold and Brandon Friesen Productions. In addition, MTV has announced it will host in partnership with Extreme Music its wine tasting & cocktail reception to launch Hype Production Music to the international music community at SIR Studios Hollywood on Wednesday, May 4 during MUSEXPO. Also, the world’s most influential radio station BBC Radio 1 is launching its BBC Introducing Int’l British A&R showcase event at MUSEXPO on Sunday, May 1.

Craig Kallman	Alex Patsavas	Mandar Thakur	Ron Fair	Marty Diamond	Martin Kierszenbaum

In addition to the already brilliant speaker and delegate lineup consisting of Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO Atlantic Records Group; Alex Patsavas, Founder, Chop Shop Music Supervision; Mandar Thakur, Chief Operating Office, Times Music Group (India); Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Seymour Stein, Co-Founder & Chairman, Sire Records Group; Ron Fair, Chairman/CEO, Geffen Records; Marty Diamond, Head Booker East Coast, Paradigm Agency.

Daniel Glass	Tim Westegren	Ester Dean	Jody Gerson

Joe Belliotti, Global Director Entertainment, Coca-Cola; Martin Kierszenbaum Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M and Daniel Glass President Glassnote Entertainment and many others, MUSEXPO has just added a number of additional participants to its already impressive lineup including: Tim Westegren, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora; White Stripes manager Ian Montone – President, Monotone Management; Fredrik Ekander, CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia’s largest independent music company); Paul Craig, Sr. Vice President, Artist Partnerships, Warner Music, UK; Ester Dean – Artist/Producer, Zone 4/Interscope Records; Jody Gerson – Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Kathy Spanberger – President, Anglo-American Region, Peermusic (US, Canada, UK & Australia); David Clark – General Manager, Fuse TV; Scott Igoe – Talent Booker & Segment Producer, “Jimmy Kimmel Live”; Andrew Barker - Music Editor, Variety; Victor Murgatroyd – President, Perezcious Music (Perez Hilton’s music company) and many others. Full lineup of MUSEXPO schedule and speaker participant list is available by clicking HERE.

This year’s MUSEXPO will also feature over 60 music supervisors from film/TV, videogames and brands as they participate at the Global Synch & Brands Summit at MUSEXPO on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. More information is available at www.musexpo.net.

MUSEXPO organizers intend to keep the event intimate, inspiring and informative; after all, this year’s theme is “creativity, inspiration and new business opportunities for those vested in music with a mindset of acting local and thinking global.” The event will retain a similar ethos to the A&R Worldwide networking dinners started back in 2001, which have inspired many other conferences around the world and are the foundation of what MUSEXPO’s ideology is all about. MUSEXPO brings together executives from the music, media and technology sectors from both within the US and abroad in a personal, interactive and forward-thinking manner. In addition, the conference has organized a stellar lineup of showcasing artists! With hundreds of A&R, publishing, music synch and brand executives, booking agents and promoters from around the world attending this year’s MUSEXPO, the expectations are high for many acts to walk away with tangible outcomes, as well as post-signing success, thanks to the development foundation already in place for many of the showcasing artists. In addition, executives attending the event are in for a treat as the diversity of global attendees and companies to network and do business with is the strongest since MUSEXPO launched back in 2005. To attend this year’s MUSEXPO click HERE.

MUSEXPO artist showcases this year will include over 30 acts from several continents. MUSEXPO has been a launching pad to the int’l music industry for artists such as Katy Perry, Jessie J, The Temper Trap and many others prior to their global success and/or signings.

MUSEXPO 2011 Los Angeles Showcase page: Click Here.

MUSEXPO 2011 Los Angeles CD Download Link: Click Here.

MUSEXPO HOTEL: Discounted room rates are available at the MUSEXPO conference hotel at W Hotel in Hollywood, please click HERE (discount rooms subject to availability).

4/11/11

BBC INTRODUCING GOES INT’L AND DEBUTS AT MUSEXPO

Building on its opportunities for under-the-radar talent, BBC Introducing has announced that it is taking four artists to this year’s A&R Worldwide’s MUSEXPO event, one of the industry’s most well-connected calendar dates. BBC Introducing was the launching pad (in many cases pre-signing, pre-publishing and pre-booking deals) for acts such as Florence & The Machine, Ting Tings and many others.

The BBC announced in a press release last week, “That in partnership with the Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Foundation's British Music Abroad scheme, BBC Introducing is giving four unsigned artists, who all uploaded their music at www.bbc.co.uk/introducing, the opportunity to perform to some of the music industry’s biggest names at MUSEXPO, which is held from May 1-4, 2011.

Hailing from Leicester, urban singer-songwriter Luke Bingham will join Liverpool alternative-acoustic artist Luke Fenlon and Welsh electro-pop outfits Friends Electric and Man Without Country in Los Angeles next month during the MUSEXPO industry showcases for labels, publishers, booking agents, music supervisors, media from the US and around the world.

Luke Bingham	Luke Fenlon

Friends Electric	Man Without Country

The journey that these four artists experience will be captured for a special documentary, which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1 later this year. From their pre-trip preparations and their hopes and fears about the event, it will capture their first impressions of Hollywood and their final performances. It will also feature interviews with the panel that selected these artists, discussing their choices and also the current new music market.

Jason Carter, Editor, BBC Introducing, says, “BBC Introducing International has enabled us to give another fantastic opportunity for new UK musicians. Our aim is to support new UK talent with unique exposure, and these acts have been selected to play by the cream of the US recording industry. It will be great for those artists selected and there will be a Radio 1 documentary about their experiences which will give useful insights to other new artists in the UK.”

Luke Bingham added, “I’m really excited about the opportunity to go to LA with BBC Introducing and perform in front of some of the biggest people in music. My ultimate dream has always been to be an international music artist and now I’ve got this chance to take my music over to America, alongside some of best of the UK’s rising stars.”

The four artists were selected via a panel of US music industry individuals, including Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO Atlantic Records Group; Kevin Weatherly, Sr. VP Programming CBS Radio & VP Programming KROQ Los Angeles & Jack-FM Los Angeles; Steve Schnur, Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games and Troy Carter, Chairman & CEO Atom Factory (worldwide manager of Lady Gaga).

A&R Worldwide Head Sat Bisla said, “A&R Worldwide is an independent new music discovery and development platform and is very excited to have BBC Introducing present some of the UK’s most promising new ‘export ready’ talent at this year’s MUSEXPO Los Angeles. MUSEXPO brings together the global music community, who will undoubtedly be inspired by the plethora of great new talent - we anticipate some great outcomes for these British acts.”

Troy Carter, Chairman and CEO, Atom Factory (worldwide manager for Lady Gaga) commented, “BBC Radio 1 is one of the world’s most respected and influential broadcasters. Their ability to break new music is unprecedented. I’m excited to have been asked to play a part in the exciting BBC Introducing process of selecting some of Britain's best new talent to share with the US and global music industry at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles.”

2011 has already proved a success for BBC Introducing. The Musicians' Masterclass, which was held across Abbey Road and Maida Vale Studios on 3 February, saw 250 musicians from across the UK connect with big UK artists (Mark Ronson, Tinchy Stryder, Calvin Harris) and top industry professionals from the BBC, the media, live music and recording industries as well as a host of BBC DJs.

In addition, since January, BBC Radio 1 has added a BBC Introducing artist to their daytime playlist, offering invaluable exposure. It will continue to highlight these artists each week this year. BBC Introducing has also been nominated at this year’s Sony Awards in the Best Use of Multiplatform category.

For a full listing of the MUSEXPO artist showcase schedule including the BBC Introducing Int’l acts, click HERE.

MUSEXPO 2011 TO WELCOME THE MUSIC WORLD TO LOS ANGELES

The 7th annual independent MUSEXPO kicks off in three weeks (May 1-4, 2011) at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood in Los Angeles. The confab will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business, as well as those looking to engage with creative opportunities and business in an international marketplace. Hundreds of US and international executives and companies will unite over the four-day MUSEXPO experience.

This year’s event will host 32 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner,” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder/President Sat Bisla.

David Massey	Tim Westegren	Fredrik Ekander	Ester Dean	Jody Gerson

MUSEXPO LA 2011 has just added a number of additional participants to its already impressive lineup including: David Massey, President, Island/Mercury Records; Tim Westegren, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora; White Stripes manager Ian Montone – President, Monotone Management; Fredrik Ekander, CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia’s largest independent music company); Paul Craig, Sr. Vice President, Artist Partnerships, Warner Music, UK; Ester Dean – Artist/Producer, Zone 4/Interscope Records; Jody Gerson – Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Kathy Spanberger – President, Anglo-American Region, Peermusic (US, Canada, UK & Australia); David Clark – General Manager, Fuse TV; Scott Igoe – Talent Booker & Segment Producer, “Jimmy Kimmel Live;” Andrew Barker - Music Editor, Variety and many others. The full lineup of MUSEXPO schedule and speaker participant list is available by clicking HERE.

MUSEXPO organizers intend to keep the event intimate, inspiring and informative; after all, this year’s theme is “creativity, inspiration and new business opportunities for those vested in music with a mindset of acting local and thinking global.” The event will retain a similar ethos to the A&R Worldwide networking dinners started back in 2001, which have inspired many other conferences around the world and are the foundation of what MUSEXPO’s ideology is all about. MUSEXPO brings together executives from the music, media and technology sectors from both within the US and abroad in a personal, interactive and forward-thinking manner. In addition, the conference has organized a stellar lineup of showcasing artists! With hundreds of A&R, publishing, music synch and brand executives, booking agents and promoters from around the world attending this year’s MUSEXPO, the expectations are high for many acts to walk away with tangible outcomes, as well as post-signing success, thanks to the development foundation already in place for many of the showcasing artists. In addition, executives attending the event are in for a treat as the diversity of global attendees and companies to network and do business with is the strongest since MUSEXPO launched back in 2005. To attend this year’s event click HERE.

3/28/11

LADY GAGA MANAGER AND A&R WORLDWIDE TO KICK OFF OFFICIAL MUSEXPO LAUNCH RECEPTION

The 7th annual independent MUSEXPO kicks off in five weeks (May 1-4, 2011) at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The confab will bring together some of the most influential executives from around the world who are shaping the future of the global music business.

Troy Carter

One of the world’s most successful independent entertainment entrepreneurs, Troy Carter, Chairman/CEO, Atom Factory (worldwide manager for Lady Gaga), will join A&R Worldwide Founder/President Sat Bisla in co-hosting the official kick-off launch party for MUSEXPO on the rooftop of the W Hotel in Hollywood for all registered MUSEXPO delegates on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

The MUSEXPO launch reception will also be supported by Go North’s Shaun Arnold (UK) and Juno Award-winning producer Brandon Friesen, Founder, Brandon Friesen Productions – giving the world-renowned kick-off executive networking event a truly global presence.

The opening night reception will provide MUSEXPO attendees with great business and creative networking opportunities with a global marketplace whilst providing a decadent and relaxing setting featuring wine-tasting from seven wineries, int’l hors d’oeuvres and a plethora of international music. The event will lead up to a night of great showcases and a very impressive three days of panels, keynotes, networking, an awards luncheon for Seymour Stein, Co-Founder, Sire Records Group, additional showcases, as well as MUSEXPO’s 2nd Annual Global Synch & Consumer Brands summit. More information is available at www.musexpo.net.

This year’s event will host 32 artists from 14 countries and welcome delegates from three dozen countries on five continents. As always, MUSEXPO focuses on the music first and business is a natural second. “MUSEXPO has always been about those who discover and develop music and those who are helping shape the future of the global music business in a positive and inspiring manner,” says A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO Founder/President Sat Bisla.

David Massey	Tim Westegren	Fredrik Ekander	Ester Dean

MUSEXPO LA 2011 has just added a number of additional participants to its already impressive lineup, including: David Massey, President, Island/Mercury Records; Tim Westegren, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora; White Stripes, M.I.A. manager Ian Montone – President, Monotone Management; Fredrik Ekander, CEO, Cosmos Music Group (Scandinavia’s largest independent music company); Paul Craig, Sr. Vice President, Artist Partnerships, Warner Music, UK; Ester Dean – Artist/Producer, Zone 4/Interscope Records; Jody Gerson – Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Kathy Spanberger – President, Anglo-American Region, Peermusic (US, Canada, UK & Australia); Mike Bair – President, MSG Media (Fuse TV); Andrew Barker - Music Editor, Variety and many others. The full MUSEXPO schedule and speaker participant list is available by clicking HERE.

MUSEXPO organizers intend to keep the event intimate, inspiring and informative; after all, this year’s theme is “creativity, inspiration and new business opportunities for those vested in music with a mindset of acting local and thinking global.” The event will retain a similar ethos to the A&R Worldwide networking dinners started back in 2001, which have inspired many other conferences around the world and are the foundation of what MUSEXPO’s ideology is all about. MUSEXPO brings together executives from the music, media and technology sectors from both within the US and abroad in a personal, interactive and forward-thinking manner. In addition, the conference has organized a stellar lineup of showcasing artists! With hundreds of A&R, publishing, music synch and brand executives, booking agents and promoters from around the world attending this year’s MUSEXPO, the expectations are high for many acts to walk away with tangible outcomes, as well as post-signing success, thanks to the development foundation already in place for many of the showcasing artists. In addition, executives attending the event are in for a treat as the diversity of global attendees and companies to network and do business with is the strongest since MUSEXPO launched back in 2005. To attend this year’s event with the A&R Worldwide newsletter readers 10% discount, click HERE (discount rate on standard registration expires this Thursday, March 31st 2011).

An array of top emerging international and US talent is set to arrive in Hollywood in Los Angeles (the music and entertainment capital of the world) next month for the 7th annual MUSEXPO at the W Hotel in Hollywood. This top tier of unearthed global talent will showcase at the legendary S.I.R. showcase studios in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Most of the talent is available for signing, licensing, booking, legal representation and/or publishing.

Here’s an overview of some of the international talent that will be showcasing from May 1-4 2011 at S.I.R. studios – the full conference and showcase schedule is now available at www.musexpo.net.

AURA (Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark): Danish chanteuse Aura is truly a citizen of the world--the first seven years of her life were spent sailing the high seas on her parents’ boat! But she’s actually from the small, rocky Danish island of Bornholm, trapped in the waters between southern Sweden, Germany and the Baltic countries. Aura writes all her own music and lyrics, with influences ranging from Dolly Parton and Tracy Chapman to Antony & the Johnsons and Jeff Buckley. Though only a tender 22 years of age, she’s already drawn comparisons to Feist, Shania Twain and Gwen Stefani--while tackling darker subject matter than the average pop singer. “But also simple love songs and poems--I want to bring it all, no censorship,” she says. “I’ll camouflage it in simple pop melodies and hope that it will reach the masses. I write with humor and irony and with a wish to make a positive difference with my music and my voice, my life, while I’m here.” The critics seem to appreciate this approach: Berlingske, the Danish equivalent of the Herald Tribune, raved, “One of the best Danish debuts ever... already the world star she deserves to be.” Aura is currently available for signing, licensing and booking in multiple territories. Aura will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

MOYCANO (Origin: Lisbon, Portugal): Moycano is a Portuguese singer/songwriter who always had the dream of becoming a professional singer. Looking for an international career, he moved from Lisbon to London in September 2007. After years of honing his craft, 2011 is starting very well for the artist, who is very busy preparing the show for his international multi-city “album release party,” taking place in the cities of Lisbon, London, New York and Los Angeles. Dawn is a debut album full of stories and it is the reason behind the creation of this international initiative. Moycano still believes in his dream, now more than ever. Asked why the name Moycano, he replied, “Tribes live from the soul and from the nature. My music evolves in that way, similarly to the involvement of nature. It's the natural process of creation which happens like the bloom of a flower, naturally!” The artist has musical influences such as George Michael, Michael Jackson, Queen and The Beatles, and also artists like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and James Brown; combining all those diverse influences, Moycano has developed a unique style of his own. Moycano is currently available for signing, licensing, publishing and booking in multiple territories. Moycano will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Wednesday, May 4th at 8:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

MY FICTION (Origin: Brisbane, Australia): Things are really starting to happen for powerhouse four-piece My Fiction. But if you have been around their hometown of Brisbane, Australia anytime in the past year, you could see it coming, the buzz steadily building, the shows getting bigger and the band growing in confidence. Armed with a brilliant new record and an impressive live show, My Fiction is making good on the promise they’ve shown since emerging onto the local scene. The sound is indie rock without the baggage. My Fiction knows what makes people move and how to connect. The big guitars, bigger melodies and powerful bottom end all combine to make something immediate, but with depth. Lyrically powerful, their songs leave plenty of room for emotional connection. Little wonder they find inspiration through artists as diverse as Bowie, Midnight Juggernauts, Battles and Regurgitator. It’s music that speaks of dark and mischievous romance, heartbreak, missing the last train home and taking your BMX for a joyride in the suburbs. As Rolling Stone recently put it, “My Fiction's music brings to mind less the sun-drenched suburbs of Brisbane and more the cold streets of London…Whether this juxtaposition of shoe-gazing and youthful enthusiasm works is academic, because My Fiction can really write hooks.” The band is currently available for signing, licensing, booking and publishing. My Fiction will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 3rd at 8:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

RUBYLUX (Origin: Brighton, England): The phrase “Britain’s best-kept secret” gets used to describe a lot of new bands, usually wildly inaccurately, for groups which have yet to play outside their rehearsal rooms. Yet how else are Rubylux to be labeled? Here, after all, is a remarkable act which has already released its own live DVD; has a thriving official fanclub with an ever-growing number of disciples paying a £10 annual subscription; who are one of the few Western bands to have toured Vietnam; whose songs have been played on “Heroes” and “Neighbours;” and whose spontaneous “Street Gigs” earned them enough money to fund recording their debut album with James Sanger, producer of Madonna, U2 and Manic Street Preachers. Those feats may be impressive, but they’re not as impressive as Rubylux’s soaring music. Distilled perfectly into the 45 minutes of debut album Fake Control, it’s a sound that swerves passionately from the universal anthems of “The Boy Could Fly” and “Gold Rush” via the political fire of “They Sold You” and “Westminster” to the thunderous, harsh rock on “I Want You” and “Heart Made by Machines.” Thanks to support from A&R Worldwide last year the band inked a worldwide deal with BMG Rights for publishing; however, they’re still available for signing in multiple markets worldwide. Rubylux will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Wednesday, May 4th at 9:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

3/22/11

MUSEXPO 2011 LOS ANGELES TALENT SPOTLIGHT

An array of top emerging international and US talent is set to arrive in Hollywood in Los Angeles (the music and entertainment capital of the world) next month for the 7th annual MUSEXPO at the W Hotel in Hollywood. This top tier of unearthed global talent will showcase at the legendary S.I.R. showcase studios in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Most of the talent is available for signing, licensing, booking, legal representation and/or publishing.

Here’s an overview of some of the international talent that will be showcasing from May 1-4 2011 at S.I.R. Studios – the full conference and showcase schedule is now available at www.musexpo.net.

A MILLION YEARS (Origin: Brooklyn, New York USA): A Million Years is a Brooklyn-based four piece who are making music for your grey matter. Stimulated by the intellectualism and sonic experimentation of bands like Radiohead, Spoon and Wilco, they strive to create a world of smart, brooding characters wandering around in our digitized soundscape. Their debut full-length album, Mischief Maker, was released in July 2010 and was produced by Shannon Ferguson of the band Longwave. On the record, A Million Years wear their love of guitar-driven indie- rock on their sleeve. Mischief Maker also touches on sonic elements found in electronic music, using drum machines alongside real drums and synthesizers alongside the guitars and bass to create a sound that is dense but also feels organic. Formed in early 2007, A Million Years began as a sort of revolving door with an ever-changing list of band members hashing out the songs born in Keith Madden’s (vocals/guitar) bedroom. Andrew Samaha (bass/vocals), Andrew Vanette (drums/vocals) and Nick Werber (guitar/vocals) later joined to create a collective of passionate, music-obsessed workaholics. A Million Years has toured extensively throughout the east coast and in venues all around New York City, while also receiving national airplay on radio stations such as NYC's WRXP, WEQX and WKZQ. A Million Years will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Sunday, May 1st at 8:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

ANTOINE GRATTON (Origin: Montreal, Quebec, Canada): Born and raised in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district, Antoine Gratton started his musical career singing with Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal. He started playing piano in high school and expanded to the bass and guitar. He recorded his first songs in a makeshift studio in his room. A friend who felt that Antoine’s talents were too good to be left undiscovered sent a demo tape to Tacca Music, which contacted Antoine days later to offer a recording contract. Antoine immediately began writing the other songs that would be included in his 2003 debut album, Montréal Motel. The record’s success brought Antoine in contact with many Quebecois artists including Éloi Painchaud, who would become his alter-ego. This partnership helped him evolve both personally and musically and he went on to produce a new album in 2006, Il était une fois dans l’est, a much closer representation of his true emotions and nature. Antoine then embarked on a two-year tour during which he performed over 200 shows and earned a Juno Award in 2007 for Best Francophone Album. He hit home with his third opus, Le problème avec Antoine, released in February 2009 by Sphere Musique. This explosive, rhythmic, vibrant and touching album propelled him to new heights. Antoine Gratton will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 3rd at 8:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

APRIL DIVINE (Origin: Umeå, Sweden): For a group that’s been together for a decade now, the hard-rockin’ Swedish four-piece April Divine is surprisingly reticent about discussing their past. This despite the fact that they quickly caught the attention of the discerning ears at P3, Sweden’s biggest rock radio station, whose listeners voted the group “Best Unsigned Swedish Rock Band.” It also conveniently ignores the legions of energetic, sing-along audiences that rabidly populate some of the biggest festivals and venues in their native land, courtesy of a booking arrangement with touring behemoth Live Nation…and even their debut effort, the aptly titled Chapter One, which was released through Ninetone Records/Universal Records Sweden in January 2007 to rapturous reviews, receives seemingly short shrift. However, even a single listen to the group’s sophomore effort, Redemption, swiftly explains their preference for peering forward. Whether it’s the monstrous guitar riffs percolating throughout songs like album opener “No One” and “Water and Wine,” the magnum opus “Copycat” and the anthemic “Alibi,” or the gorgeous piano melodies and haunting lyrical phrases of numbers like “Redemption” and the panty-moistening ballad “Faced Down,” April Divine’s new work represents the culmination of a decade’s worth of blood, sweat and beer-stained gigging throughout Scandinavia. April Divine will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Monday, May 2nd at 11:30PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

DZHAM (Origin: Moscow, Russia): Moscow might seem a strange place to procure a rising hip-hop star…but truth is stranger than fiction. The dynamic, twenty-something Dzham is determined to become Russia’s first international hip-hop star. He’s off to a good start, having released four full-length albums in his homeland along with a bevy of videos featured on MTV Russia, all the while collaborating with the most famous Russian DJs and artists--all without being signed to any music label. However, Dzham isn’t one to give up without a fight. After moving to Moscow from his birthplace of Smolensk as a child, he noticed both the good and bad sides of the Russian way of life: dark suburbs and luxury clubs, family problems and a pervasive criminal atmosphere in his town. All that influenced him to become a rap artist; his self-written lyrics are based on the things that surround him every day. Dzham’s arrival on the Russian and European rap scene has marked the beginning of a new era in rap music, with Dzham himself proclaiming that he is about peace not war. His light, soft sound and tunes and distinctive voice, coupled with hints of ’90s old school, have all put Dzham in the running as one of the most outstanding and potentially successful new names in rap/pop and already is securing licensing deals worldwide for numerous of his potentially massive global hit singles. Dzham will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Monday, May 2nd at 11:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

INGRID OLAVA (Origin: Lillehammer, Norway): In March 2008 Ingrid Olava released her debut album, Juliet’s Wishes, to both commercial and critical acclaim. It quickly reached Gold status in her native Norway and garnered three Norwegian Grammy nominations, for “Best New Artist,” “Female Artist of the Year” and “Best Song” (“Back to Love”). In February 2010 she followed up that success with her sophomore effort, The Guest, released on her own Daring Viola label through Universal. The album reached No.2 on the Norwegian album charts, No.1 on iTunes and Ingrid received the Best Female award at the 2011 Norwegian Grammys for The Guest. She released the. Please Welcome EP in November 2010 as her first international release, receiving a warm reception from the European media including NME.com, Sunday Times Culture, Monocle, Music Week, Line Of Best Fit and Drowned in Sound, which proclaimed, “So she’s pretty, she’s petite, and she wears those hip-sailor-cut flares. Oslo's Ingrid Olava has that whole quaintly-cool-Feist-on-a-piano thing going on. There’s absolutely no reason why she shouldn’t be the Next Big Thing.” She toured the UK in support of the EP, including shows at the Royal Festival Hall and Purcell Rooms at London’s South Bank. Ingrid is currently writing and recording for her next album and will be releasing a second international EP in June 2011. Ingrid Olava will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Monday, May 2nd at 9:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

KAILE GOH (Origin: Singapore, but has lived in Los Angeles for the last decade): Born in Singapore, Kaile Goh spent her first five years there before moving to Los Angeles. In L.A. she began modeling for Ford Modeling as a kid, becoming a go-to face for Disney, Target, Kodak, Mattel, Sony and others due to her innate, natural beauty and inimitable presence. With the money she made from modeling, she bought a Gibson Hummingbird guitar, which she still constructs all of her songs on. The songs started pouring out of her at age 10, though. Kaile could barely fret the Hummingbird, but her mom would take her to local open mic nights where she would perform originals to stunned audiences of regulars. In 2010, she landed a meeting with Lava President Jason Flom. Playing three songs acoustically for Flom in a room at The Beverly Hills Hotel at last year’s MUSEXPO, he signed her on the spot. Before she knew it, she was in New Jersey with producer David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin) recording her first album, with the 15-year-old infusing attitude into each and every tune she writes and sings. First single “Gold” teems with a raw, real energy as Kaile carries the chorus with style, spirit and sincerity. Her voice rolls from arena-ready hooks into pulsating, propulsive verses that could bring any crowd to its feet. Kaile Goh will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 3rd at 11:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

MANNA (Origin: Helsinki, Finland): Born in Paris to a Finnish mother and an Algerian father but now based in Helsinki, Finland, Mariam "Manna" Jäntti has been releasing music since 2008. Following the UK/Finnish release of Manna’s critically acclaimed album Songs of Hope and Desire in early 2010, she has been working on new material and will be recording with acclaimed producer Alain Johannes (Arctic Monkeys, QOTSA, Eleven, No Doubt) in spring 2011 for the release of a new album in September 2011. Mixing influences from over the decades, Manna effortlessly combines musical elements from punk rock to dreamy folk, creating a unique and powerful sound. She has already garnered great attention from the UK press, with Mojo stating, "Striking is Manna, looking like a cross between Charlotte Gainsbourg and Patti Smith. Blending PJ Harvey’s stomp with CSS’s dance moves is audacious, and it's clear she's ready to cross borders," while Classic Rock Magazine raved, “There's a lot of New York in there, given the terrific, narcotic ‘Truth Song’ and ‘Holy Dirty Game.’ But that’s only part of the story. Her magpie instincts make room for ’60s girl-group pop, highly atmospheric ballads, and the kind of hoodoo vamp rock that's been bubbling up from basements since kids first learned to plug in a guitar.” Manna is available for publishing, label and synch opportunities. Manna will perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood on Monday, May 2nd at 10:00PM at S.I.R. Studios at 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

1/10/11

The seventh annual MUSEXPO 2011, which takes place May 1-4, 2011 in Hollywood, CA, continues to attract many key global industry companies and executives. The event will be held at the W Hotel in Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. MUSEXPO 2011 will kick things off by treating its registered attendees to a spectacular private wine-tasting and music executive networking opening night reception at Drais (currently the entertainment hotspot of Los Angeles) on the rooftop of the W Hotel, which has become a signature networking event to help inspire creative and business dialogue at MUSEXPO LA.

Joining those who have an interest in the global music business will be hundreds of creative minds from all sectors (and many countries) that will network, share their insight, wisdom and encourage the positive evolution of all things music – and those touch points that engage with music.

Ron Fair	Martin Kierszenbaum	Daniel Glass	Jeff Castelaz

Confirming their attendance and participation at MUSEXPO LA 2011 recently are Ron Fair Chairman/CEO Geffen Records; Martin Kierszenbaum Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M; Daniel Glass President Glassnote Entertainment, Jeff Castelaz Co-Founder/CEO Dangerbird & Pablove Foundation,

Mandar Thakur	Josh Deutsch	Craig Kallman	Troy Carter

Josh Deutsch Chairman/CEO Downtown Music & Publishing; Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group, Joe Belliotti, Director, Entertainment Marketing, Coca-Cola, Troy Carter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Coalition Media Group (worldwide manager for Lady Gaga), Mandar Thakur Chief Operating Officer Time Music Group of India and other executives shaping the future of music’s connection with the artist, fan and industry.

Also joining the MUSEXPO workshop and inspiration forums from May 1-4, 2011 at the W Hotel in Hollywood are Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK – Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Barry Dickins – Co-Founder ITB (Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons) – Marty Diamond – Head Talent Booker, Paradigm Talent Agency (Coldplay, Black Eyed-Peas, Jason Mraz); Chris Scaddan – Manager, Triple J Radio (Australia’s leading national radio network); Jason Carter – Editor, BBC Radio 1, Live Music, BBC 1Xtra, Live Music & BBC Introducing (UK); Seymour Stein – Co-Founder, Sire Records & VP Warner Bros. Records; Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment Australasia (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Elton John); Tim Riley – VP Music Affairs, Activision/Blizzard; Colin Lester – Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Artists; Alexandra Patsavas - Founder/Music Supervisor, Chop Shop Music (Twilight New Moon, “Grey's Anatomy,” “Chuck,” “Rescue Me”); Ron Spaulding – President, Fontana Distribution; PJ Bloom – Founding Partner, Neophonic (music supervisor “GLEE”); Tom Windish – Founder, The Windish Agency; Gary Calamar – Founder, Go Music Supervision (“House,” “True Blood”) – Steve Knill – President Music & Entertainment, The Radiate Group; Carter Armstrong – Vice President of Music, Warner Bros. Pictures; Alicen Schneider – Vice President Music Services, NBC Universal Television; Alex Hackford - A&R, SCEA/Sony Playstation; Rachel Levy – VP Music, Universal Pictures; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group and Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Ent’t Forum – Americas (UK) Cybele Pettus – Sr. Music Supervisor, EA Games; Adam Zammit, CEO, Peer Group (Australia); Jeff Jampol – President, JAM, Inc. (The Doors); Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry and many others to be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition, Seymour Stein, Chairman & Co-Founder, Sire Records Group will be honoured as the “Int’l Music Person of the Year” for his outstanding contribution to supporting global music and helping with its positive impact on humanity.

For a 10% discount registration access to MUSEXPO 2011, click HERE (expires January 31, 2011). Registration includes access to opening night wine reception at Drais, all networking breakfasts, lunches, tea-breaks, cocktail parties with gourmet food, panels, keynotes, showcase and international networking lounge for all days of MUSEXPO.

Submissions are currently underway for the live performance slots. Unsigned performers at past MUSEXPOs include the hotly tipped The Temper Trap, who subsequently went on to became the first signing to Korda Marshall’s newly re-launched Infectious label after he saw their performance at the Borderline in London. Other emerging acts which have previously benefitted from their exposure at MUSEXPO include Katy Perry, Laura Izibor, Ida Maria, LMFAO, Kate Miller-Heidke, Frankmusik, Teddybears, A Fine Frenzy, Jessie J, The Hungry Kids of Hungary and many others.

Artists wishing to perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood, California should make submissions via Sonicbids. The deadline for entry is February 11, 2011. Details for showcasing are on the homepage of MUSEXPO 2011 Hollywood at www.musexpo.net.

MUSEXPO LA 2011 discounted hotel rooms are available (subject to availability) at the W Hotel in Hollywood. To secure your discounted rate, click HERE.

12/13/10

The 7th annual MUSEXPO 2011 will take place May 1-4, 2011 in Hollywood, CA. The event will be held at the W Hotel in Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. MUSEXPO 2011 will kick things off by treating its registered attendees to a spectacular private wine-tasting and music executive networking opening night reception at Drais (currently the entertainment hotspot of Los Angeles) on the rooftop of the W Hotel, which has become a signature “networking” event to help inspire creative and business dialogue at MUSEXPO LA.

Networking: New creative and business opportunities worldwide will once again be a core focus at MUSEXPO LA 2011 for all those attending.

Craig Kallman

Joining those who have an interest in the global music business will be hundreds of creative minds from all sectors (and many countries) who will network, share their insight, wisdom and encourage the positive evolution of all things music – and those touch points that engage with music.

Confirming their attendance and participation at MUSEXPO LA 2011 recently are Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records Group--one of the brightest and most successful music executives in N. America whose origins emanate from the independent sector and have seen him develop and launch a multitude of multi-Platinum artists including P.O.D., Lil Kim, Sean Paul and T.I. while overseeing the success of many other acts and the partnership of Atlantic Records with numerous independent labels. Kallman will join some of the top creative and business A&R minds during MUSEXPO’s future artist development and marketing forum.

Troy Carter	Daniel Glass	Ron Spaulding

Also, just confirmed to join MUSEXPO LA 2011 is Joe Belliotti, Director, Entertainment Marketing, Coca-Cola who oversees all music and entertainment marketing initiatives for the soft drink giant. Belliotti has been instrumental in helping creative many successful new music synergies with Coca-Cola related products worldwide. He will join the MUSEXPO LA keynote panel with Troy Carter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Coalition Media Group (worldwide manager for Lady Gaga) and other executives shaping the future of music’s connection with the artist, fan and industry. In addition, Daniel Glass, President, Glassnote (one of the top independent music companies in N. America) who has been instrumental in breaking acts such as Temper Trap, Mumford & Sons, Phoenix and Jeff Castelaz, CEO & Founder, Dangerbird (Seawolf, Minus The Bear, Fitz & The Tantrums, etc.), which is one of the best new independents in the US and numerous others from around the world will join a special forum dedicated to the future role of music independents on all touch-points of breaking acts, as well as monetization of new revenue streams for the independent sector that will be moderated by the highly-respected Ron Spaulding, President, Fontana Distribution (one of the world’s top and most innovative independent distributors that works with hundreds of labels and independent artists worldwide).

Steve Schnur	Barry Dickins	Marty Diamond	Chris Scaddan	Seymour Stein	Michael Chugg

Also joining the MUSEXPO workshop and inspiration forums from May 1-4, 2011 at the W Hotel in Hollywood are Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK – Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Barry Dickins – Co-Founder ITB (Bob Dylan, Mumford & Sons) – Marty Diamond – Head Talent Booker, Paradigm Talent Agency (Coldplay, Black Eyed-Peas, Jason Mraz); Chris Scaddan – Manager, Triple J Radio (Australia’s leading national radio network); Jason Carter – Editor, BBC Radio 1, Live Music, BBC 1Xtra, Live Music & BBC Introducing (UK); Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment Australasia (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Elton John).

Rachel Levy

Colin Lester	Scott Francis	Alexandra Patsavas	Gary Calamar	Alicen Schneider	Rachel Levy

Tim Riley – VP, Music Affairs, Activision/Blizzard; Colin Lester – Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Artists; Scott Francis – President, Warner-Chappell Music & Chairman/CEO, Warner-Chappell (US); Alexandra Patsavas - Founder/Music Supervisor, Chop Shop Music (Twilight New Moon, “Grey's Anatomy,” “Chuck,” “Rescue Me”); PJ Bloom – Founding Partner, Neophonic (music supervisor “GLEE”); Tom Windish – Founder, The Windish Agency; Gary Calamar – Founder, Go Music Supervision (“House,” “True Blood”) – Steve Knill – President Music & Entertainment, The Radiate Group; Carter Armstrong – Vice President of Music, Warner Bros. Pictures; Alicen Schneider – Vice President Music Services, NBC Universal Television; Alex Hackford - A&R, SCEA/Sony Playstation; Rachel Levy – VP Music, Universal Pictures; Ralph Simon – CEO, The Mobilium International Advisory Group and Chairman Emeritus & Founder of the Mobile Ent’t Forum – Americas (UK) Cybele Pettus – Sr. Music Supervisor, EA Games, David Chitty – Director Sunset Events Australia (Southbound, Blues N Roots, Laneway, One Movement, Australia); Adam Zammit, CEO, Peer Group (Australia); Jeff Jampol – President, JAM, Inc. (The Doors); Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry and many others to be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition, Seymour Stein, Chairman & Co-Founder, Sire Records Group will be honoured as the “Int’l Music Person of the Year” for his outstanding contribution to supporting global music and helping with its positive impact on humanity.

For early registration access to MUSEXPO 2011, click HERE (expires December 31st, 2010). Registration includes access to opening night wine reception at Drais, all networking breakfasts, lunches, tea-breaks, cocktail parties with gourmet food, panels, keynotes, showcase and international networking lounge for all days of MUSEXPO.

Hollywood Records 2011 worldwide priority Capra was signed to a global publishing deal after their performance at MUSEXPO LA.

Submissions are currently underway for the live performance slots. Unsigned performers at past MUSEXPO's include the hotly tipped The Temper Trap, who subsequently went on to became the first signing to Korda Marshall’s newly re-launched Infectious label after he saw their performance at the Borderline in London. Other emerging acts which have previously benefitted from their exposure at MUSEXPO include Katy Perry, Laura Izibor, Ida Maria, LMFAO, Kate Miller-Heidke, Frankmusik, Teddybears, A Fine Frenzy, Jessie J, The Hungry Kids of Hungary and many others.

Artists wishing to perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood, California should make submissions via Sonicbids. The deadline for entry is February 11, 2011. Details for showcasing are on the homepage of MUSEXPO 2011 Hollywood at www.musexpo.net.

11/15/10

The 7th annual MUSEXPO 2011 will take place May 1 – 4, 2011 in Hollywood, CA. The event will be held at the new W Hotel in Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. MUSEXPO 2011 will kick things off by treating its registered attendees to a spectacular private wine-tasting and music executive networking opening night reception at Drai’s (currently the hotspot of Los Angeles) on the rooftop of the W Hotel, which has become a signature “networking” event to help inspire creative and business dialogue at MUSEXPO LA.

Networking: New creative and business opportunities worldwide will once again be a core focus at MUSEXPO LA 2011 for all those attending.

MUSEXPO will once again host some of the most influential executive talent from around the globe in Southern California, the entertainment business capital of the world and for those looking to engage in new creative and business opportunities with a captive and engaging worldwide audience. The event which is known for hosting some of the most effective networking events, panels, keynotes will present a special focus on one of the world’s healthiest and burgeoning music markets – Australia (with many leaders and influencers from the Australian music and media market attending MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood at the W Hotel. MUSEXPO 2011 will also showcase the crème de la crème of emerging US and global talent during its evening showcases at the world renowned S.I.R. music showcase facilities.

The foundation and concept MUSEXPO was inspired by the first-ever independent A&R Worldwide networking dinner back in the spring of 2000, which was at a restaurant in the heart of the Sunset Strip. The concept was to bring together forward-thinking executives from the music, media and technology arenas with a true passion for music, from both the US and around the world, with the goal of finding ways to work together for the common good. Due to the great outcomes the event has provided attendees MUSEXPO has now become the world’s first and only music gathering to successfully launch on three continents with MUSEXPO in N. America, MUSEXPO Europe and MUSEXPO Asia Pacific at One Movement for Music in Australia.

The Temper Trap were signed to their European deal with Infectious Records after label President Korda Marshall saw them perform at MUSEXPO in 2008.

“Hosting MUSEXPO 2011 at the W Hotel in Hollywood, California keeps the event’s quality intact and also the integrity of what is one of the world’s only true independent music focused events created by those of us who are true fans and guardians of music and those who continually give back to the creative global music community” stated Sat Bisla (Founder, A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO). “Our entire team will be raising the bar to ensure we continue to make MUSEXPO better each year. Our delegates, artists, partners and sponsors are in for a real treat at MUSEXPO 2011--we are determined to make it the best MUSEXPO ever and one that none of the charter delegates, new attendees, panelists and brand partners will want to miss – our mission is to ensure as many outcomes for those attending as possible.”

During the past six years attendees have joined together with some of the world’s most influential music, media and technology executives as one global music community at MUSEXPO. This includes Larry King (CNN) – Tom Anderson, Co-Founder, MySpace – Chad Hurley, Co-Founder, YouTube – Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas) – Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK – George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 – David Renzer, Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group – Ged Doherty, Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland – Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records – Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games – Michael Rapino, Chairman/CEO LiveNation – Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO, SonyATV (Worldwide), President, Warner Bros. (UK) – Colin Barlow, President, Geffen (UK) – Randy Jackson, Musician/Producer & Judge on “American Idol” – Dave Navarro (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction) – Terry McBride, Founder/CEO, Nettwerk – Troy Carter worldwide manager of Lady Gaga – Kevin Lawrie, President, Sony Music Europe – Barry Dickins, Managing Director, Int’l Talent Booking – Satoshi Ogawa, Program Director, Tokyo FM, Japan – Kevin Wall, Founder/CEO, Control Room/Live Earth – Jessica Koravos, Managing Director, AEG Live (UK) – Ossy Hoppe, Founder/Managing Director, Wizard Promotion (Germany) – Tommy Ramone (The Ramones) – Jason Magnus, President, Beijing Rock/Pop Festivals (China) – Ron Fair, Chairman, Geffen Records – Jordan Berliant, Partner, Collective Music Group (worldwide manager of Linkin Park) – Neil Portnow, President, The Recording Academy – Neil Warnock, CEO, The Agency Group Worldwide – Dan MacCarroll, President EMI & Virgin Records Group (N. America) – Ted Chung (Manager Snoop Dogg) – Chris Gorog, Chairman/CEO, Napster – Ali Partovi, CEO/Co-Founder, iLike.com/garageband.com – Jason Sausto, President, Onkyo (China) – Kenny MacPherson, President & Senior Executive, Chrysalis Music Publishing N. America – Jimmy Steal, VP Programming Emmis & PD Power 106 Los Angeles– Gary Arnold, Sr. VP Entertainment, Best Buy – Alan Citron, General Manager, TMZ.com – Jason Bentley, Music Director/Host “Morning Becomes Eclectic” KCRW Santa Monica – Seymour Stein, Chairman, Sire Records Group – Naoki Shimizu, CEO/President, Creativeman Productions (Japan) – Doc McGhee, Founder, McGhee Ent’t (worldwide manager of KISS – Max Lousada, Chairman, Atlantic Records (UK) – David Massey, President, Mercury Records – Steve Jones, Host, Jonesy’s Jukebox, KROQ Los Angeles (member of Sex Pistols) – Chris Barton, Strategic Partnership Development Manager, Google – Richard Russell, CEO, XL Recordings – Daniel Miller, President/Chairman, Mute Records and Martin Kierszenbaum, Chairman of Cherrytree Records, President of A&R, Pop & Rock, Interscope Records & President of International Operations for Interscope Geffen A&M, to name just a few. MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood, California will raise the bar for what is surely going to be one of the best int’l music, media and technology minded conferences in the world.

For early registration access to MUSEXPO 2011, click HERE.

Submissions are currently underway for the live performance slots. Unsigned performers at past MUSEXPO's include the hotly tipped The Temper Trap, who subsequently went on to became the first signing to Korda Marshall’s newly re-launched Infectious label after he saw their performance at the Borderline in London. Other emerging acts which have previously benefitted from their exposure at MUSEXPO include Katy Perry, Laura Izibor, Ida Maria, LMFAO, Kate Miller-Heidke, Frankmusik, Teddybears, A Fine Frenzy, Jessie J, The Hungry Kids of Hungary and many others.

Artists wishing to perform at MUSEXPO 2011 in Hollywood, California should make submissions via Sonicbids. The deadline for entry is February 11, 2011. Details for showcasing are on the homepage of MUSEXPO 2011 Hollywood at www.musexpo.net.

10/25/10

Marty Diamond	Chris Scaddan	Steve Schnur	Seymour Stein	Michael Chugg	Colin Lester

Scott Francis	Alexandra Patsavas	Barry Dickins	Gary Calamar	Alicen Schneider	Rachel Levy

10/04/10

The seventh annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles, the highly respected “United Nations of Music & Media,” will take place May 1-4, 2011 at its new location at the W Hotel in Hollywood. In addition, the event will coincide with A&R Worldwide’s Global Consumer Brands & Synch Summit taking place on May 4 (more details at www.musexpo.net).

The event, which has helped bring the music world together in a very focused, productive and meaningful manner thanks to its friendly and boutique setting, has helped its attendees broker many new business and creative opportunities, develop invaluable new relationships via its unparalleled networking platforms and provide insight and access into the evolution of the global music business, which is essential in today’s rapidly changing musical eco-system and provide great outcomes for emerging showcase talent from around the world.


After six successful years in West Hollywood, California, the event has moved to Hollywood in the City of Los Angeles at the W Hotel, set in the heart and soul of Hollywood, a place certain to provide the unrivaled music industry experience that has been expected throughout the years from A&R Worldwide’s MUSEXPO. Hollywood has been home to numerous global entertainment gatherings such as the Grammy Awards, Oscars and many other high-profile and important entertainment industry events.

Seymour Stein

“We are determined to make 2011 our best MUSEXPO ever by bringing back the highly-successful A&R Worldwide Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit, which will provide roundtable face-to-face meetings with some of the most influential music supervisors, gaming companies, ad agencies and brands from around the world,” notes A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO founder Sat Bisla. “In addition, we will be presenting the International Music Person of the Year Award to the legendary Seymour Stein, Vice President of Warner Bros. Records and a co-founder of Sire Records. During his career, he has signed such pioneering artists as The Ramones, Talking Heads, The Pretenders, Madonna, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Ice-T and Echo & the Bunnymen. This event will be one that everyone attending will not want to miss as Seymour is the consummate music fan and his passion for music and people has never waned--he has retained his humility even with such great global success in the music business and is a true inspiration for anyone who is a genuine artist or music fan. His positive musical legacy will be around for many decades to come and we are honored to recognize his great work to date with his friends and colleagues from across the world at next year’s MUSEXPO in Hollywood.”

Steve Schnur	Marty Diamond	Michael Chugg	Colin Lester	Alexandra Patsavas

Scott Francis	Steve Knill	Alicen Schneider	Rachel Levy

Already confirmed to participate at MUSEXPO LA 2011 are Steve Schnur - Worldwide Head of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Marty Diamond – Head Talent Booker, Paradigm Talent Agency (Coldplay, Black Eyed-Peas, Jason Mraz); Jay Faires – President of Music, Lionsgate Pictures; Jason Carter – Editor, BBC Radio 1, Live Music, BBC 1Xtra, Live Music  &  BBC Introducing (UK); Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment Australasia (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Elton John); Tim Riley – VP, Music Affairs, Activision/Blizzard; Colin Lester – Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Artists; Scott Francis – President, Warner-Chappell Music & Chairman/CEO, Warner-Chappell (US); Alexandra Patsavas - Founder/Music Supervisor, Chop Shop Music (Twilight New Moon, “Grey's Anatomy,” “Chuck,” “Rescue Me”); PJ Bloom – Founding Partner, Neophonic (music supervisor “GLEE”); Gary Calamar – Founder, Go Music Supervision (“House,” “True Blood”) – Steve Knill – President Music & Entertainment, The Radiate Group;  Carter Armstrong – Vice President of Music, Warner Bros. Pictures; Alicen Schneider – Vice President Music Services, NBC Universal Television; Alex Hackford - A&R, SCEA/Sony Playstation; Rachel Levy – VP Music, Universal Pictures – Cybele Pettus – Sr. Music Supervisor, EA Games, David Chitty – Director Sunset Events Australia (Southbound, Blues N Roots, Laneway, One Movement) and many others to be announced in the coming weeks.

MUSEXPO will once again host some of the most inspiring executives from around the globe, as well as showcase the crème de la crème of emerging U.S. and international talent during the evening showcases at SIR Los Angeles. The historic venue is conveniently located within minutes walking distance from the host hotel in Hollywood on the famed Sunset Blvd. SIR Studios is a place legendary artists such as Jane’s Addiction, Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, KISS, Motley Crue, Green Day, No Doubt, Maroon 5 and many others call home. In addition, it is Los Angeles’ key showcase experience--where hundreds of legends have been born and signed to many labels and publishers. Showcase submissions are now being accepted for MUSEXPO 2011 – to submit click HERE.

During the past six years, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Larry King (CNN); Harvey Goldsmith, Founder Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Tom Anderson, Co-Founder, MySpace; Chad Hurley, Co-Founder, YouTube; Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas); Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK; George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1; David Renzer, Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group; Ged Doherty, Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland; Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records; Tim Westegren, CEO, Pandora; Michael Rapino, Chairman/CEO LiveNation; Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO, SonyATV (Worldwide), President, Warner Bros. (UK); Kevin Wall, Founder/CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; Colin Barlow, President, Geffen (UK); Randy Jackson, Musician/Producer & judge on “American Idol”; Chris Barton, VP Development, Google; Troy Carter, Founder, Atom Factory Inc. (worldwide manager Lady GaGa); Dave Holmes, Founder, 3D Management (worldwide manager Coldplay); Dave Navarro (ex-Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jane’s Addiction); Terry McBride, Founder/CEO, Nettwerk; Steve Strange, Partner X-Ray Touring (Eminem, Ting Tings); Kevin Lawrie, President, Sony Music Ent., Europe; Perez Hilton, Founder, PerezHilton.com, among hundreds of others.

08/12/2010

The dates for the 7th annual MUSEXPO Los Angeles have officially been announced. The highly respected "United Nations of Music & Media" is set to take place May 1 - 4, 2011.

The foundation and concept of MUSEXPO was originally inspired by the first ever A&R Worldwide networking dinner back in the spring of 2001, at a restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The dinner's concept was to bring together forward-thinking executives from the music, media and technology arenas from the U.S. and around the world. Our mandate has always been to inspire those with a true passion for music to create and explore new ways to work together for the common good of our industry.

Seymour Stein

During the past six years, some of the world's most influential music, media and technology executives have participated at MUSEXPO, including: Larry King (CNN); Harvey Goldsmith, Founder Harvey Goldsmith Presents; Tom Anderson, Co-Founder, MySpace; Chad Hurley, Co-Founder, YouTube; Will.i.Am (Black Eyed Peas); Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 2, UK; George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1; David Renzer, Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group; Ged Doherty, Chairman/CEO, Sony Music Entertainment UK & Ireland; Craig Kallman, Chairman/CEO, Atlantic Records; Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, EA Games; Michael Rapino, Chairman/CEO LiveNation; Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO, SonyATV (Worldwide), President, Warner Bros. (UK); Kevin Wall, Founder/CEO, Control Room & Live Earth; Colin Barlow, President, Geffen (UK); Randy Jackson, Musician/Producer & judge on American Idol; Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Chris Barton, VP Development, Google; Michael Chugg, President/Founder, Chugg Entertainment, Australasia; Troy Carter, Founder, Atom Factory Inc. (worldwide manager Lady GaGa); Dave Navarro (ex-Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jane's Addiction); Terry McBride, Founder/CEO, Nettwerk; Alex Patsavas (Founder Chop Shop Music Supverision - "Grey's Anatomy, Twilight New Moon); Steve Strange, Partner X-Ray Touring (Eminem, Ting Tings); Kevin Lawrie, President, Sony Music Ent., Europe; Perez Hilton, Founder, PerezHilton.com, among hundreds of others.

Artists who have showcased at MUSEXPO since its inception back in 2005 that have gone on to international success include: Katy Perry, Laura Izibor, The Temper Trap, LMFAO, Dead Letter Circus, A Fine Frenzy, Ida Maria, Teddybears, Soshy, FrankMuzik, Erik Hassle and many others.