| Wednesday, 23 July 2003 | ||
| TIME | FORUM | SPEAKERS |
| 6:00 PM | Big Sound Launch FREE ADMISSION - Bookings Essential (07) 3257 0013 The Big Sound launch event combines an opening address from Richard Letts (Executive Director of Music Council of Australia), a juicy Forum topic involving a thoughtful combination of industry commentators, and the Official Opening. |
Richard Letts Paul Krige Julie Owens Phil Tripp (NSW) Paul Bodlovich (WA) Scot Morris |
| 8:30 PM | Big Sound Beer n Wine Festival FREE - ADMISSION RESTRICTED rsvp essential (07) 3257 0013 Get yourself into the spirit of Queensland’s premier music industry get together with free Beer and Wine Tasting and refreshments courtesy of Best Cellars and Dooley's Hotel. This event is open to everyone with limited tick ... |
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| Thursday, 24 July 2003 | ||
| TIME | FORUM | SPEAKERS |
| 10:00 AM | What's the Deal? ADMISSION FEES APPLY Signing management, recording, distribution or publishing deals can have massive impact on your musical career – so it’s important to get it right! This session takes a look at the often complicated world of music industry deals, providing interesting tips, t ... |
Sean Simmons Lindy Morrison (NSW) David Vodicka (VIC) Steve Bell - Editor, Time Off Magazine (AUS) |
| 1:00 PM | Australian Radio: Are They Tuned In? ADMISSION FEES APPLY Securing high rotation on radio is traditionally associated with musical success. In the face of commercial radio and label monopolies and a highly diversified community radio sector, Australian music faces challenges and opportunities. Is radio play ... |
Stephen Green (Qld) Kirileigh Lynch Lawrence English - Director, ::ROOM40:: (AUS) Bill Riner - Network Music Programmer, ABC Local Radio (Aus) Pete Smith Paul Mason - Independent Radio Consultant (AUS) |
| 3:30 PM | Key Note Speaker: Darren Clark ADMISSION FEES APPLY Making sense of the international music environment from an Australian perspective. Hear Darren talk via video while he's on tour in Germany |
Darren Clark (Qld) |
| 4:00 PM | International Pathways ADMISSION FEES APPLY Australian music exists in a competitive global market. Beyond our own backyard there are opportunities for the Queensland industry to benefit from international connections - from exports (touring, festivals, and releases) and imports (licensing international ... |
Scot Morris Julie Owens Paul Curtis (Qld) Phil Tripp (NSW) |
| 6:30 PM | Big Sound Roundtables ADMISSION FEES APPLY It’s like speed dating for the music industry! A unique opportunity to hook up with Big Sound speakers and conference goers in an informal small group environment. Ask those burning questions and make new connections! Upon registration you will be assigned to ... |
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| Friday, 25 July 2003 | ||
| TIME | FORUM | SPEAKERS |
| 9:30 AM | Key Note Speaker: Bernadette Ryan ADMISSION FEES APPLY Alternative business models in the music industry |
Bernadette Ryan |
| 10:00 AM | Music Manager’s Forum Presents ‘Crunchtime for Management’ Who needs a manager? This frequently asked question takes on a whole new dynamic as record companies try to write managers out of the picture... The Music Managers’ Forum presents a panel of high-profile managers to debate the pros and cons of why an artist needs, or doesn’t need, ... |
David Vodicka (VIC) Rae Harvey Michael McMartin Heath Bradby Bill Cullen John Watson - Owner & President, Eleven: A Music Company / John Watson Management (AUS) |
| 1:00 PM | Queensland Homegrown: Obstacles, Opportunities, Pathways This forum investigates current Queensland music industry dynamics and issues including noise, competition, education, funding and employment pathways. It also looks at the potential for growth in Queensland's regional areas. Find out where you fit into the bigger picture of music ... |
Paul Campbell-Ryder Nicholas Mills (Qld) Jane Grigg Matt Connors (Qld) Phil Tripp (NSW) Pat Whyte Lindy Morrison (NSW) |