ECMA 2010 Conference Newsletter - Friday, January 29
Be sure to get Switched On and Tune in to the Business of Music at this year's Industry Conference.
So much incredible learning to be had!
Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop
Learn the skill sets and tools to forward your career in the business of music!
This full-day advanced workshop facilitated by internationally acclaimed pitching consultant Jan Miller is designed for export-ready artists, managers and companies who wish to perfect their presentation and one-on-one pitching techniques while developing relationships with key international music buyers (festivals, booking agents, music supervisors).
Learn the components to strengthen your personal communication styles and adapt pitches for conversational one-on-one business meetings. Participants will take part in an interactive two-hour session focusing on the elements essential of conducting an effective business meeting, through observing live one-on-one pitch conversations in action. Pre-requisite for one-on-one business meetings and pre-registration is required ($35 non-delegates, includes a light lunch). Pre-requisite for International One-on-One Business Meetings.
Facilitator: Jan Miller (Lowenbe Holdings, Halifax, NS) Guest Speakers: Mickey Quase (Department of Tourism Culture and Heritage, Music Development Program, Halifax, NS), Phill McIntyre (New England Celtic Arts, Skye Theatre of the Performing Arts Center, Maine), others TBC
Thursday, March 4th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Delta Sydney – Cabot Room A
Contact ECMA Conference Coordinator, Keith Dawson at keith@ecma.com to
register today.
All Roads Lead to the Stage - Live Performance Coaching Makeovers
Live performance coaching is the most hands-on, effective and immediate way to see big changes in your live show. Do you have a tour coming up? Entering a competition or doing a showcase? Don't waste these opportunities to put your best foot forward. World renowned live performance coach, Tom Jackson (Tom Jackson Productions, Nashville, TN), is one of the foremost live performance onstage consultants in the music industry. Tom will host two interactive performance coaching sessions where selected showcasing acts will have the opportunity to work their material and define their live stage show. Whether a selected artist or an audience member, you will learn onstage performance techniques through movement, rhythm, speaking, timing, confidence and how to connect with your audiences. Not to be missed!
Facilitator: Tom Jackson (Tom Jackson Productions, Franklin, TN)
Friday, March 5th, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Membertou Trade & Convention Centre – Kluskap Room A & B
Sunday, March 7th, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Delta Sydney – Mariner Ballroom