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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.