October 19, 2002

Independent Music Forum 2002: Memphis

The Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy presents a GRAMMY Professional Event: Independent Music Forum 2002 Music Conference and Showcase sponsored by BMI, the Economic Club of Memphis and Memphis Flyer at Cadre Entertainment (149 Monroe Avenue), 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Keynote Speaker: Evelyn Shriver, President, Bandit Records. Panelists to include BMI's Mark Mason; Chris Morris, Billboard; David Fricke, Rolling Stone; Redbeard, Radio Programmer, In The Studio; Bob Merlis, Memphis International Records; John Snyder, Producer, Artist House Foundation; Shelby Meade, Independent Publicist; David Fleischman, Independent Record Promoter; Al Moss, Independent Record Promoter; Cynthia Simien, Artist Manager; Rick Cady, Booking Agent, Third Coast; Jose Mangin, Sirius Satellite Radio; and Dyana Williams, Imaging and Media Relations. Breakout Sessions: Crash Course in Starting Your Own Label, I've Made a CD, Now What?, Putting Your Act on the Road, Should I Sign with an Indie, or Major, or Both?. Emerging Artists Showcase at 8:30pm at Live at The Lounge, Gibson Guitar Factory (145 Lt. George W. Lee). Admission: $10 for Recording Academy members, BMI affiliates and students, $20 for General Public, $30 for bands of 3 or more (limit 6). For more information call 901.525.1340 or e-mail memphis@grammy.com.