It is conference time of year and many conferences are gearing up
for the mass exodus to these trade shows. The first being Midem France
the major conference and trade show of all conferences!
I have heard about this conference for yrs its a must for the serious artist,label
publishers alike! Then their is Midem net just found out about this one a continuation
of a Midem on the net or so I was told. Then their is CMW in march Toronto Canada.
Another very popular conference bringing the world to Canada. CMJ from New york
in the fall another popular one. These are the main big ones but their others through out
the year that get alot of attention.
But are they worth it? Many of the conferences charge alot of money
for three or four days . Midem France is almost 2 thousand dollars for 4 days.
Many Reps who go ask artists if they want representative down their they should
pay upfront up to 4 thousand dollars for representation. Which really means
your paying their passage and hotel and car rental etc. You are better off going
your self. They promise alot and deliver very little! There are those who are
well meaning but I have never heard of an artist getting his break from one
of these conferences have you?
I have been to the CMJ in New york mainly hanging around the lobby
and trying to make my way UN benounced to the panel rooms. The
panels were informative when I approached a panelist to give him my
demo he said "you are competing against my friends" meaning if your not
a personal friend of mine your chance is slim to none! learned something
there building relationships is a must friends do business with friends!
The best way to do it is network with like minded people like yourself.
Those that go there with the same intentions as you. Attending the
CMW listening to Mathew Knowles (Beyonce's Father) panel at the
end of his speech he said"I know your going to rush up here and give me
your demo but look around to your neighbor to the side of you
this is who you should be networking with and he was right!
Conferences are great for networking but don't expect to
get your break there, the panelists rarely get back to you after initial contact
stick to those who are trying to to what you do!
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Be careful where you walk and don't drink and drive Peace!
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