Welcome to the Mid Atlantic Music Conference…Presented by Hitmusiclink.com!  This year will be like no other!  We have secured an incredible facility to host our conferences and Panel Members.  The Industry Executives that we are bringing to Charlotte are top in their field, and bring a vast amount of knowledge with them.  They will fly in from all across the country…to spend time with you!  Our Panel members include Music Publishing Directors, Music Supervisors for Film and TV, A&R Directors from many different Record Labels, and Entertainment Attorneys.  We will also bring Major Recording Artists to give you a solid perspective on how to succeed in the Music Business. 

The Music Industry is changing…Are you ready?  Technology is simplifying the business, and knowing how to harness the power of the Internet is crucial.  We have selected a very unique panel of Industry Insiders, Tech Designers, Software writers and Encryption Coders…all in one place…to give you the edge!  This conference is a MUST if you are serious about your music career. 

How to get a Publishing deal 101 and Advanced seminar.  Brad Rains, of Windswept Pacific…the Nations Largest Independent Publishing Company will guide you and show you the secrets of the publishing business.  How do you get your song “placed” in TV, Film, and Video Games?  Find out how at this meeting!  Singers/Songwriters…this is a must attend event.  Brad is a highly sought after keynote speaker for several Major Conferences around the world, and Mid Atlantic Music conference is bringing him to Charlotte.

We are proud to present: Music Supervisor Panel Member…BARRY COFFING.  Barry is the co-founder of Uprising Entertainment, and is a versatile producer, songwriter, composer, singer and film/TV music professional
His songs have charted around the world, and include the #1 hit “How Do You Talk to an Angel.” Also, Barry has written and produced the theme for  Sony’s current hit series Pyramid, starring Donny Osmond. Artists recording his songs include: Randy Travis, Michael McDonald, Cyndi Lauper, Tiffany, The Neville Brothers, Randy Crawford and Jamie Walters, among others. Barry has produced tracks for Lee Greenwood, Michael McDonald, Thelma Houston, Tiffany, Irene Cara, Gary Pucket and Maureen McCormick and many others. For the recent critically acclaimed film Moulin Rouge starring Nicole Kidman, he sang “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” For the award-winning HBO series Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, he co-wrote a song specifically penned for and recorded by Cyndi Lauper. Barry also worked on VH1’s original movie, When the Music Stops (The Way She Moves), writing & co-producing the opening, end title & love themes. Barry also sang duets with Vonda Shephard (Ally McBeal) for Catwalk and Winnie the Pooh’s Grand Adventure. Barry’s music has appeared numerous film and TV projects including: 20 Dates, The Brady Bunch Movie, The Heights, California Dreams, Richie Rich, Mystic Pizza, The Newlywed Game, Extremities and The Thin Pink Line, to name only a few. Don’t miss this panel!!!

Night time in Charlotte is when we kick off the Live Venues.  60 bands, three venues, four stages, and tons of music fans all together in one place!  Priceless !!  Get exposed to A&R’s and Music Supervisors, and let the world know who you are!  Be prepared to rock the house on Friday and Saturday Night!  All band entries will be qualified to win a 2008 Ford Focus ST…Provided by our Primary Sponsor…Hitmusiclink.com.  Bring your fans, and party all night long listening to other bands from across the country!

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE NUMBER ONE NETWORKING MUSIC EVENT IN THE MIDATLANTIC REGION

Come experience the powerful networking and performance opportunities at the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference presented by Hitmusiclink.com, November 9-11, 2007 in Charlotte, NC at the luxurious Halton Theater. This growing conference has boasted a wealth of rave reviews from its talent and executives that have been in attendance. There are 30 performance slots available. All genres are accepted. Participating artists will qualify to win the Independent Artist Enhancement award which includes: a $2000 gift card to SAM ASH Music Store, Professional Press kit, 5000 2 sided CD inserts, 1 year subscription to Fizzkicks.com Music Download Service, a free CD-15 membership subscription to Indie-Music.com, a Free Video bio, online distribution and a song added to a compilation courtesy of Unlimitedtracks.com and 8 hours studio time provided by Optimist Records.

Past participants have included executives from major and independent record labels including Sony/BMG, J-Records, Universal, BME, Interscope, SoSo Def, and Arista as well as film and video game companies such as Southern Tip Films, The Charlotte Regional Film Commission, Film Music Network and GRS Games, makers of the SIMS.

Past sponsors of the event reads like a who’s who of the music industry and include RollingStone, MP3.com, Sonicbids, ASCAP, BMI, J Records, Infinity Broadcasting, WaterSounds Recording Studios, Rule Radio, CD Baby, Live365.com, Sean John, Universal Music Group, Rap-a-Lot Records, BME Records, The Zippo Hot Tour, BET and many more. Corporate sponsors have included heavyweights such as Anheuser Busch, Sam Ash, Sprint Vision Wireless, The Sheraton Hotel and The Film Music Group.

During the 2006 conference, over 60 artists & bands crossing all genres of music performed in some of Charlotte’s hottest performance venues. To date, Mid-Atlantic Music Conference showcases have featured over 500 artists and bands from the US, Canada and around the world. This year, performance space will be even more valuable and limited!