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New panels for LAMC 2006 to be announced shortly. In the meantime check out what went down at LAMC 2005:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005
8:00 pm - 1:00 am LAMC Indie Show-Down Presented by CDMan.com @ Mercury Lounge Come check out performances by some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from the US , Mexico , Puerto Rico and Latin America, with performances by Pacha, Popvert, Curanderos, Cuban Cowboys, Orixa, Soniko, Santos de Los Angeles and DeLux. The winner of the LAMC Battle of the Bands contest will be announced and presented with the Grand Prize at this event. This is a semi-private event open to LAMC registrants, with a limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005
9:30 am - 10:30 am ASCAP Coffee Court @ LAMC Lounge Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, courtesy of ASCAP Latino.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm PANEL: You Can't "Have To Have It" If You Don't Know It Exists - Why Marketing and Promotions Can Make or Break A Release We've all seen it happen one too many times - a promising act gets signed by a label, receives a recording budget, and puts out a brilliant album...however more often than not, the "brilliant" album falls flat. Having a successful release is dependent upon much more than just making great music. It's the crucial decisions (many of them marketing) that are made before, during and after the completion of the album that determine whether it will soar or flat-line. How sponsorships, retail and marketing plans, touring, and publicity impact an album's success.
SPEAKERS:
Stella Mars - Marketing Manager, DMX Inflight David Chitel - Chairman/CEO, LatCom Communications Pablo Lopez- College Intern, Nacional Records Manny Gonzalez - Brand Director/Scotch Diageo North America, Inc Miguel Garrocho - Marketing Manager, Sony/BMGAndy Moreno, Virgin Mega
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm LARAS Q&A with Special Guests @ LAMC Lounge
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Indie Band Showcase @ Virgin Mega, Union Square
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm PANEL: The Birth of a Genre - Hurban Music Makes Its Big Entrance 2004 was the year that put Latin Hip Hop and Reggaeton music on the map, while 2005 saw the entertainment industry racing to capitalize on the Hurban boom. With numerous stations flipping to the Hurban format in the past 6 months, countless Hurban acts touring across the US, and artists like Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino going platinum, selling over 1 million units - it's easy to say that 2005 was the year the sleeping giant we now call Hurban music, made it's grand entrance.
SPEAKERS:
Rodrigo Salazar - Editor in Chief /Co-Founder, Urban Latino Magazine Adam Kidron - President/CEO, /Urban Box Office Domingo Ramos - Vie President of Latin A&R, Atlantic Records Gustavo Lopez - President, Machete Music David Rodriguez - General Manager, Fuerte Group4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PANEl: Taking Care of Business, Right From The Beginning- Presented by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) @ Virgin Mega, Union Square - This is a free, all ages event open to the general public. This "back to basics" overview is for new and independent artists entering the industry, who need to know the fundamentals of the music business in order to survive. This is not a two-year course on the business of music, but rather a presentation of experiences, insider tips and survival tactics for recorded performers interested in creating a strong foundation for their music careers. SPEAKERS:
Dick Gabriel (moderator) - Assistant to the President/Special Projects, AFM Porfirio Piña - Associate Director Latin Music, BMI John Acosta - Assistant to the President, Sound Recording/Music Preparation - AFM-Local 47 Marya Myer - Latin Recording Academy (LARAS) Carlos Alomar - Musician Anthony Lopez - Entertainment & Business Lawyer, Lopez & Associates
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm LAMC Co-Presents Summer Nights At El Museo Join us in Spanish Harlem at the Museo del Barrio outdoor courtyard for a live performance by Venezuelan party band, Los Amigos Invisibles. The museum's galleries will be open free of charge to the public, showcasing a photography exhibit called Mexico : The Revolution and Beyond. This is a free, all ages event open to the general public.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm LAMC Acoustic Writers Showcase @ SOBs Over ten of Latin music's hottest talents will perform at this intimate and magical event with performances by Aterciopelados, Plastilina Mosh, Natalia y la Forquetina, Martires del Compas, Roberto Poveda, Ana Laan, Circo, Libido, Coral and more artists to be announced shortly. This is a private event open to LAMC registrants only.
9:00 pm - 1:00 am LAMC Showcase @ Bowery Ballroom A night of amazing music with quadruple GRAMMY-nominated Natalia y La Forquetina (previously known as Natalia Lafourcade), Spain's Flamenco/Hip Hop ensemble Martires del Compas, Miami's pop-rock singer/songwriter Javier Garcia, Argentine rockers Catupecu Machu, and Grammy-nominees Circo from Puerto Rico . This is a semi-private event open to LAMC registrants, with a limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005
9:00 am - 5:00 pm LAMC Registration, Panels & Exhibits @ Puck Building
9:00 am - 10:00 am ASCAP Coffee Court @ LAMC Lounge Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, courtesy of ASCAP Latino. 10:00 am - 11:30 am PANEL: Breaking Virgin Ground & Expanding Non-Traditional Markets for Rock & Urban Music - Presented by mun2 It's not just the usual suspects anymore – the Latin market is quickly growing outside of California, New York, Florida, and Texas. With the explosion of the Hispanic population, Latinos are penetrating every corner of the U.S, which means new regions, new consumers, and new opportunities to thrive in markets that were not previously open. SPEAKERS:
Flavio Morales (moderator)– Vice President of Programming, mun2 Television Josh Norek - Owner, JN Media Group; Business Affairs, Nacional Records .Mark Kemp - Editor, Creative Loafing; Freelance for Paste Magazine Michel Vega - Vice President, William Morris Agency Elsa Vivero - VP of Latin Sales & Marketing, WEA Corp. Jessica Bloch - MD/Classic & Alternative Rock en Espanol Formats, Batanga.com12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PANEL: Hey, How Did This Dollar Get Into My Pocket? The Rise of Downloads, Ringtones, Digital Performance Rights and Syncs as Supplemental Revenue Streams With the state of the record biz, artists, labels, publishers and others are looking to non-traditional revenue streams to help pay the bills. In this age of convenience, consumers are more open to pay for easy-to-sample/access music downloads and customizable playlists. The industry is looking to Latin music for fresh, exciting sounds to complement film, TV, and commercial projects, while tech savvy Latinos are purchasing ringtones and other Latino-centric content that reflects their musical tastes and culture. SPEAKERS:
Gustavo Menendez - Regional GM Latin America, Warner/Chappell Music Neeta Ragoowansi - Membership Director, SoundExchange Kristen Bender, Digital Sales and Marketing, Alternative Distribution Alliance Ivan Alvarez - Sr. Vice President/Latin America, Universal Music Publishing Marya Meyer - Sprockets Music
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Artist In-Store Performances @ Virgin Mega, Union Square - This is a free, all ages event open to the general public.1:45 pm - 2:45 pm LARAS Q&A with Special Guests @ LAMC Lounge3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PANEL: Radio - The Missing Link? Answers To Our Top Radio Questions - Presented by R&R For years, artists, labels, managers, bookers, publicists and media have asserted that the lack of radio for alternative music is one of the main reasons the genre has not grown to our expectations in the US. Can Latin Pop, Hip Hop, Reggaeton and Rock co-exist peacefully in one station - general market stations do it, why can't we? How can we organize our efforts to make radio a reality? Are we guilty of not doing enough to support the few outlets that DO provide opportunities for this music? Is radio really the missing link, or just a scapegoat?
SPEAKERS:
Jackie Madrigal (moderator) - Latin Formats Editor, R&R Monica Ferro - Assistant General Manager and Programming Director, WRTE FM Gino "Latino" Reyes - Format Manager, Sirius Satellite Radio Andy Denemark - EVP/Programming, United Stations Radio Network
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm LAMC Co-Presents the Celebrate Brooklyn ! Festival @ Prospect Park Bandshell Rock out under the stars to the funked-out sounds of the dynamic duo Plastilina Mosh, the electro-rock workings of the critically acclaimed band Kinky, and Miami 's very own teen-queen, JD Natasha. This is a free, all ages event open to the general public - however a $3 donation is suggested to help the park keep bringing you great performances every summer.
10:00 pm - 1:00 am LAMC Lyrical Hip Hop Slam @ Virgin Mega, Union Square LAMC is proud to present the very first Lyrical Hip Hop Slam night, featuring some of Latin Hip Hop's finest wordsmiths and DJs to keep the crowd on their feet and shaking their thang's. This is a free event, open to the general public.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2005
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Latinas in the Music Biz...Breaking Barriers, Smashing Stereotypes Panel @ Arsenal Gallery, Central Park Female artists and industry executives gather to address how gender and culture influences one's experience in the music business. A discussion of glass ceilings, good ol' boys' clubs, stereotypes, sexuality, machismo, as well as the positive aspects of being a female in the biz.
SPEAKERS: Andrea Echeverri - Frontwoman, Aterciopelados Delia Orjuela - Senior Director/Latin Music, BMI Yvonne Gomez - Latin Creative manager, peermusic Ruth Infarinato - Sr. Consultant/Culture & Entertainment, Arias Kent Latin Relations Chelina Vargas - Marketing Director, Cookman International Vicky Cabildo - Director of Talent and Artist Relations, mun2 Television
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm LAMC Co-Presents Central Park SummerStage @ Rumsey Playfield An afternoon of sunshine in the park and astounding music by Colombia's multi-GRAMMY nominated Aterciopelados, the punk-prog stylings of Coheed & Cambria, and Spain's newest singer/songwriter sensation, Bebe. This is a free, all ages event open to the general public.
9:00 pm - 2:00 am LAMC/Latin GRAMMY Closing Night Party @ Puck Building - Presented by Johnnie Walker Black, In Association with New York Times and Latina Magazine. You've partied in the Big Apple all week...now it's time to party some more. LAMC caps-off the conference with an evening of cocktails, music, dancing, celebrity DJs and visual arts. Put on your party clothes and hang out with all your new friends that you probably won't see until next year's LAMC. And remember...what happens at the Closing Night Party...stays at the Closing Night Party. This is a private event open to LAMC registrations and special VIPs by invitation only.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2005
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm LAMC Co-Presents the Twilight Dance Series @ Santa Monica Pier Just when you thought the LAMC festivities were over...we reel you back in. Never ones to forget our good friends on the West Coast, LAMC is proud to be back for a 4th year of performances at Santa Monica Pier's Twilight Dance Series. Tijuana 's critically acclaimed Tech- Mex outfit, the Nortec Collective and Monterrey , Mexico 's lounge-rockers Plastilina Mosh take the stage for an eclectic evening of bootie shaking grooves. This is a free, all ages event open to the general public.
7th ANNUAL LATIN ALTERNATIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE (LAMC) SET TO RETURN TO NEW YORK CITY AUGUST 2nd – 5th
The LAMC Returns to New York City and Will Once Again Feature Free Concerts in Central Park and Celebrate Brooklyn Festival at Prospect Park, As Well As Industry Panels and Numerous Artist Showcases
“Despite changing tastes and sounds, the Latin Alternative Music Conference still provides a necessary outlet.” -BILLBOARD
“LAMC is to Latin alternative the way the Sundance Film Festival is to indie movies.” -ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
“As far as the cutting-edge curators of the Latin Alternative Music Conference are concerned, reggaeton was so five years ago. Way back during LAMC's inaugural 2000 event, they introduced stateside music fans to the then-untapped Puerto Rican dance beat….For the next four days, the savvy shot-callers offer an impressive roster of Spanish-language acts at the LAMC.” -NY DAILY NEWS
“Since it began in 2000, the LAMC has been rallying the musicians and business people seeking to promote innovative music - rock, pop, electronica and hip-hop merged with local traditions. It has placed its hopes on the quality of the music, in the mainstream acceptance of Latin hybrids by hitmakers like Shakira, and in the inevitability of demographic changes that are creating a young, bilingual audience.” - NEW YORK TIMES
"The LAMC has emerged as the top showcase for up-and-coming Latin acts." -ASSOCIATED PRESS
With a warm welcome from the Big Apple, the biggest event in the world for alternative Latin music will return to New York August 2nd - 5th. Featuring leading artists as well as many of the music industry’s most prominent decision-makers, the seventh annual LAMC’s daytime events will once again be held at Manhattan’s Puck Building in SoHo.
Among the events planned for LAMC 2006 are free concerts at Central Park Summerstage, Celebrate Brooklyn Festival at the Prospect Park Bandshell, and Museo del Barrio, as well as numerous showcases and industry panels for LAMC registrants. With past conferences averaging more than 1000 music industry attendees and 20,000 concert fans each year, LAMC 2006 promises to be an exciting year. This four-day conference providing networking opportunities with the genre’s leading artists, label executives, journalists, marketers, managers, retailers and programmers, is the most extensive to be offered by a music conference to date. LAMC was conceived in 2000 by artist manager Tomas Cookman and publicist Josh Norek with the goal to gain wider acceptance for the genre.
Panels, additional concerts, and online registration information will be announced shortly. For additional information about LAMC, please visit www.LatinAlternative.com
For more information on LAMC, please visit www.LatinAlternative.com
Sponsorship – Jennifer Sarkissian - jennifer@cookman.com - 818.763.1397
Media Relations - Josh Norek – josh@cookman.com - 818.763.1397
