8.12 | 4 to 5:30 pm @ Salon D at the Sheraton “See A Penny, Pick it Up: How Performing Rights Societies Collect and Distribute YOUR Money” panel Panel Member: Erica Tompkins (BMI’s Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, New York)

8.13 | 12 to 1:30 pm @ Salon D&E BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” panel Moderated by BMI’s Senior Director, Media Relations, New York, JW Johnson and featuring, among others, Octone recording artist Michael Tolcher, Motown recording artist Kem and Kedar Entertainment Group recording artist Algebra

8.13 | 2 to 3:30 pm @ Salon E Introduction to the Latino Music Industry, Latin Sol at Underground panel Panel Member: BMI’s Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, Diane J. Almodovar, along with as moderator Leila Cobo, Latin Music Editor, Billboard Magazine; Jose Tillán, VP of Music and Talent, MTV Latin America; John Echevarría, President, Universal Music Latino; Gerardo Vergara, Director of Marketing, Univisión Music Group; and Gustavo Arenas, CEO, Arena Fina Music Productions

8.13 | 4 to 5:30 pm @ Salon B Women’s Panel: Crazy, Sexy, Cool! Panel Member: BMI’s Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, along with Jive recording artist Rasheeda, T-Boz from multi-platinum recording group TLC and Miss B.

For more info: http://atlantismusic.com/]]> 2005-08-10T22:00:00-05:00 http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/234506 Artists, Algebra, Los Lonely Boys, Maroon 5, Sugarland, Tolcher, Michael, Musical Styles, Latin, Rock, Urban BMI is proud to once again sponsor the Atlantis Music Conference & Festival being held August 10-13 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA. BMI will present a broad array of events during the three-day conference, including an artist showcase, a private VIP cocktail reception, and several informative panels featuring BMI executives.

Catherine Brewton Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations	Diane J. Almodovar Assistant Vice President, Latin Music

The "BMI Presents..." showcase will be held Friday, August 12 at the Hard Rock Café (215 Peachtree Street NE) featuring some of the South East's most captivating and unique songwriters in the urban genre. The line-up includes BMI artists Female at 8pm, Britany at 8:15pm, Ignysh'n at 8:30pm, Kalena at 8:45pm, Pricilla Jones at 9pm, Caleb at 9:15pm, ProBono Records recording artist and Atlanta-based soul singer/songwriter Nessa Morgan at 9:40pm, Free Sol at 10:10pm and Kedar Entertainment Group recording artist Algebra at 10:40pm.

J.W. Johnson Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations	Erica Tompkins Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations

Also being held on Friday, August 12 is the "See A Penny, Pick it Up: How Performing Rights Societies Collect and Distribute YOUR Money" panel featuring BMI's Erica Tompkins, Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, New York. The panel will take place in Salon D at the Sheraton from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

BMI will also co-sponsor an invitation-only VIP reception on Friday night at Smith's Old Bar (1578 Piedmont Avenue) for conference attendees.

On Saturday, August 13 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm in Salon D&E, BMI will present the "How I Wrote That Song" panel moderated by BMI's J.W. Johnson, Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, New York. Other panelists include Octone recording artist Michael Tolcher, Motown recording artist Kem, and Kedar Entertainment Group recording artist Algebra.

Also on Saturday, BMI's Diane J. Almodovar, Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, will speak on the "Introduction to the Latino Music Industry, Latin Sol at Underground" panel from 2:00pm to 3:30pm in Salon E. In addition to Almodovar, the panel will include moderator Leila Cobo, Latin Music Editor, Billboard Magazine; Jose Till�n, VP of Music and Talent, MTV Latin America; John Echevarr�a, President, Universal Music Latino; Gerardo Vergara, Director of Marketing, Univisi�n Music Group; and Gustavo Arenas, CEO, Arena Fina Music Productions.

Rounding out BMI's speaking slots is Catherine Brewton, BMI's Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, who will participate on the "Women's Panel: Crazy, Sexy, Cool! Female Artists of the New Millennium" from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Brewton will be joined by Jive recording artist Rasheeda, T-Boz from multi-platinum recording group TLC, and Miss B.

Of the 300 acts chosen to perform at this year's conference, 95% are unsigned, making Atlantis Music Conference & Festival one of the only events in the nation still dedicated to showcasing new artists almost exclusively. AMC+F also provides an outlet for up-and-coming acts to display their talents in front of some of today's most influential industry executives. Past showcasing artists at AMC+F include Maroon 5, John Mayer, Bone Crusher, Los Lonely Boys, Josh Joplin, The Hiss, Sugarland, Kottonmouth Kings and Trust Company, to name a few.

AMC+F, now in its eighth year, also brings music industry insiders and professionals together for 96 continuous hours of panels, parties, keynote address and more, giving every music lover -- from the novice to the seasoned professional -- a chance to network and discuss some of the issues facing the industry today.

Whether your words are "floetic" like 50 Cent or your voice is as sultry as Miss Norah Jones, the 6th Annual Atlantis Music Conference offers a wealth of knowledge from professionals in all music genres. The home of SoSo Def Records, TLC, Usher, Collective Soul, Butch Walker, Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and many more famous names, Atlanta offers the perfect setting for the music conference that has come to call this cultural mecca of the South home. Returning for the 6th consecutive year Wednesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 2nd at the Sheraton Downtown Atlanta, Atlantis 2003 looks to be one conference artists and industry folks cannot pass up.

With something for everyone from industry executives to local artists, this year's conference offers an outstanding opportunity to celebrate the music industry through an assortment of educational panels, new talent showcases, a job fair, and networking parties at some of Atlanta's hottest venues. Also returning to Atlantis this year is the urban explosion with panels and showcases throughout the three-day weekend.

For more information on showcases, panels and events, as well as pricing for conference registration, one-day panel passes and 3-day showcase wristbands, contact The Atlantis Music Conference at 770/499-8600 or log on to atlantismusic.com.

BMI at the Atlantis Music Conference:

BMI's "How I Wrote That Song Panel"
Date/Time: Thursday, July 31 - 12:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Downtown Atlanta (165 Courtland @ International)
Price/Notes: Purchase of conference registration or a one-day panel pass
in required for admittance.

Confirmed to speak and perform:
India Arie
Ed Roland (Collective Soul)
Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket)
Butch Walker
Chris Brown and Simon Ormandy (Trapt)

BMI's "In the Key of Soul"
Date/Time: Thursday, July 31 - Doors open at 8:00 PM
Location: The Riviera Live (1055 Peachtree St.)
Price/Notes: Free with purchase of conference registration badge or
3-day conference wristband. Alternatively, cover is $10 at the door.

Featuring:
Jovan 8:20 PM
D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik 8:40 PM
Algebra 9:00 PM
Tehran 9:20 PM
Tori Alamaze 9:40 PM
Kerisha 10:00 PM
Jonz 10:20 PM
Myshel 10:40 PM
Tony Rich 11:00 PM
Joi 11:25 PM