Cutting Edge Music Conference showcase deadline approaching June 15

20th Annual Cutting Edge CE Conference Announces its 2012 Keynote Speakers September 26 – 30, 2012 Gallier Hall and Lafayette Square New Orleans, LA www.cuttingedgenola.com • fb http://goo.gl/Yto8P • twitter @CuttingEdgeNOLA

Cutting Edge’s keynotes and featured speakers represent the reality that despite the continual changes within the entertainment industry, the basics (booking, touring, marketing, and distribution) remain even more important and critical to an artist’s success then ever. Also, in the issue… - Artists Showcase request opens - Panel and speaker suggestions welcomed - 2012 “new” location - NOLA downtown music and arts festival Artist Showcase: ReverbNation Supports the Cutting Edge ReverbNation’s 2.25 million members now receive information about showcase opportunities. Application fees are waived through ReverbNation’s social shout system. Bands seeking to submit via ReverbNation go can do so here:https://www.reverbnation.com/c/submission/create_cpo_submission?campaign_id=776 Artists can also apply directly here:http://www.cuttingedgenola.com/register (select NewWorks Artist showcase). Deadline: June 15, 2012