Updated at 11:11 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Experts in music industry holding Hawaii discussion
Advertiser Staff
A panel of music and technology experts will discuss the changing music industry and how local players can make the most of the advances at "Musictech Hawaii: A Better Music Industry Through Technology," from noon to 4 p.m. June 30 at Leahi I and II rooms at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach.The professional development event, with Grammy Award implications, will be led by industry experts Kevin Arnold, CEO of Independent Online Distribution Alliance; Tom DeSavia, senior vice president of membership group of ASCAP; Steve Mack, CEO of Luxe Media and PNW Chapter president; Neeta Ragoowansi, director of artist-label relations at Sound Exchange; and Ben London, PNW Chapter executive director.
The session is intended for local music industry participants eager to explore the implications of Internet marketing and distribution of music, the declining sales of traditional CDs and other technological challenges.
Registration is at noon, with the panel session at 12:30 p.m. A networking reception follows at 2:30 p.m.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences is presenting the event with the cooperation of the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism and the Outrigger Waikiki.
Information: Ben London at the PNW Chapter of the Recording Academy, (206) 834-1000.
