Industry Execs Discover ‘What’s New’ at Artist Workshop

Posted in News on August 10, 2006

BMI and the Writer's Block Party presented a "What's New Is Now" songwriter, artist and producer workshop recently, where participants presented new songs to gain valuable feedback on their work. Hosted by Family Tree Entertainment CEO Michael "Blue" Williams and Relentless Entertainment CEO Tony Perez, the seminar also featured BMI's Wardell Malloy, Director of Writer/Publisher Relations, New York, as well as event presenters LaRhonda Sutton, Senior Vice President, Music Development & Production, Sly As A Foxx, and Dolly Turner, President, Treasure Chest Entertainment.

Pictured after the seminar are (l-r): Writer's Block Party presenters LaRhonda Sutton and Dolly Turner, BMI's Wardell Malloy, and A&R and publishing executive Jocelyn Cooper. Photo by Ray Tamarra

The Writer's Block Party hosts monthly traveling seminars on the music business. The educational forum and marketplace features discussions on music publishing, licensing, production and creative issues. Geared toward the emerging songwriter, producer and artist, the Writer's Block Party also features a "music meeting" where creative executives can hear new music from participants and music content distributors can share their new projects.

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