SONGWRITER EVENTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

Events from Dallas Songwriters Association about the craft and business of songwriting worldwide for all levels of songwriters whether as a tradesman or hobbyist.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

ASCAP I CREATE THE MUSIC EXPO 09

APRIL 23-25 Hollywood, CA

Build your network. Develop your craft. Boost your career.
Succeeding in today’s music business depends on connections – with the right people, information, advice, tools, services and technology that are available to music creators. But discovering what is truly important can be challenging. ASCAP’s annual three-day “I Create Music” EXPO makes it easy and worthwhile. It is the one place where serious songwriters, composers and producers like you can connect face to face at panels, workshops, performances, exhibitor demos, One-on-One sessions and networking events with the real people who can make a difference in your career – from the world’s most successful music creators to industry experts and technology innovators. If you are committed to developing your craft and advancing your career, join the growing community of participants at the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, get your music heard and connect with your future success.

http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/expo/

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards will be held Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS. This is Grammy week with many events happening live and on the web. Go to Http://www.grammy.com for viewing awards given before televised show. Also, there are blogs on Facebook and Myspace.

URBAN NETWORK INDIE LABEL FESTIVAL

Saturday Afternoon, March 14, 2009, at the Pacific Palms Resort, Industry Hills, Calif.
The Showcase Provides Artists and Labels with an Opportunity to…
• Perform Their Music in front of an Influential Audience of Industry Tastemakers
• Reduced Sponsorship Prices: $1,500 per 15 minute slot to track…. Hurry and Book now because there are only 12 Coveted Slots Available
• Top Headliner Acts to be Announced Soon (2008 Headliners were Bizzy Bone & Lina)
• Title Sponsorships Available also for the Independent Music Festival & Barbecue
Contact Arthur Mitchell amitchell@urbannetwork.com to book your slot and for sponsorship opportunities 619.401.4000