WOMEX 11 Conference
The first topics and speakers for the WOMEX 11 Conference are now confirmed. Before disclosing any details, we'd first like to give special thanks to our brave Samurai Jody Gillett (UK) and Alberto Cottica (Italy) who curated the Conference programme - a real brain treat. Peers and special guests from all sectors of the music industry will be sharing their experiences to help you remain ahead of the game.
Session 1
WOMEX Orientation for New Delegates: The WOMEX-user's guide
With Anna Pötzsch (Germany), WOMEX Director of Media & Communications;
Daniela Teuber (Germany), WOMEX Director of Production;
Peter Hvalkof (Denmark), WOMEX 11 Jury Member/Roskilde Festival
Session 2
Discovery Room - Tools: What's Bubbling in the Community?
Mobile Apps for the Promotion of Music Festivals and Venues
Gwenael Le Bodic (France), Green Copper
Music with Subtitles: Selling Music Now in China with Lyric Translations
Robert Singerman (USA), 88tc88
SyncGlobal: Software Technolgies for Sync Licensing
Bettina Schasse de Araujo (Germany), Piranha Musik & IT
Paul Bräuer (Germany), Piranha Musik & IT
Anna Kruspe (Germany), Fraunhofer IDMT
Session 3
World Music in Film and Television: Composing, Music Licensing and Sync of World Music in the Media
Chaired by Nainita Desai (UK), Soundology
with Malcolm Laws (UK), Soundology
Session 4
Too Much of a Good Thing? Strategies for Dealing With Market Saturation and Over-Exposure
Chaired by Jordan Peimer (US), Skirball Cultural Center
Session 5
Middle East: Big Labels, Small Fish and a Thriving Economy: How to do Business with the Middle East
Chaired by Maxime Duda (Lebanon), Lebanese Export Office
Session 6
Discovery Room - Sounds: What's Bubbling in the Community?
How Music Empowers and Includes: The Odyssey of the Bauls of Bengal
Presented by Amitava Bhattacharya (India), Banglanatak dot com
Cancelled GwoKa: Music and Identity in Guadeloupe
Presented by Dominique Cyrille (Guadeloupe), Rèpriz-CMDT Guadeloupe
Champeta Music: A Colombian Sound System
Presented by Walter "Indigo" Hernandez (Colombia), Intermundos/Systema Solar
Session 7
Money for What? Web Users as Investors and Patrons Through Crowdfunding Platforms
Chaired by Francesco D'Amato (Italy), University Sapienza of Rome
with Pim Betist (The Netherlands), Africa Unsigned
Session 8
New Model Fusion: Creative Entrepreneurs + Creative Government Policy = Economic and Arts Development
Maarten Rovers (The Netherlands), RASA
Rossela Tarantino (Italy), Basilicata Region
Session 9
Competition Among Collecting Societies: How to Evaluate Their Services and Quality
Chaired by Martin Schaefer (Germany), Boehmert & Boehmert
Frank Dostal (Germany), GEMA
Jakob Hüttel (Denmark), KODA
See also: Matchmaking for Publishers
Session 10
Economic Impact Studies in the Management of Arts Markets: A Case Study of Fira Mediterrània de Manresa
Chaired by Jordi Bertran (Spain), Fira Mediterrània de Manresa
Session 11
Blues & Roots: The Fertile Ground of Jazz & World Music
Presented by Europe Jazz Network
Chaired by Gerry Godley (Ireland), Improvised Music
with Mehmet Ulug (Turkey), Pozitif Productions;
Oliver Belopeta (Republic of Macedonia), Skopje Jazz Festival
See also: Jazz & World
Session 12
Creating a Platform for Diaspora Artists in the Western Market: The Balance Between Helping Communities and Communicating a Sense of Belonging, Whilst Remaining Profitable
Chaired by Osiel Ibáñez (Chile/Sweden), Selam
Session 13
Selling World Music to the Hipsters: Marketing the New Breed of Non-Traditional World Music Acts
Chaired by Mais Um Gringo (UK), Mais Um Discos
Session 14
We Put the Fun in Funding: An Exploration into the World's Music Funding Systems
Chaired by Shain Shapiro (Canada/UK), CIMA
David McLoughlin (Ireland/Brazil), BM&A
Stuart Thomas (UK), Creative Scotland
Renneth Tshisikule (South Africa), IMEXSA
Session 15
Big in Japan: How to Sell and Promote Your Music in Japan
Chaired by Keiko Kawashima (Japan), Plankton Ltd
Session 16
The Global Entertainment Manager: Artist Businesses in the 21st Century 360 Degree World
Chaired by Jacco van Lanen (The Netherlands), MMFnl/IMMF/DoubleVeeConcerts
with Teresa Patterson (New Zealand), CRS Music Management;
Maarten Quaghebeur (Belgium), Rockoco
Presented by International Music Managers' Forum
Session 17
Who's Playing Whom? World Music as Cultural Diplomacy
Chaired by Lemez Lovas (Ukraine/UK), Hot Salt Beef Studios
with Colin Hicks (UK), The Vizir;
Amy Blackman (USA), Cookman/Amy BMGMT
Session 18
Meet the Winner of the WOMEX 11 Professional Excellence Award
Francis Falceto (France), Winner of the WOMEX 11 Professional Excellence Award
Interviewed by Colin Bass (UK/Germany), Musician/Producer
See also: WOMEX 11 Professional Excellence Award
Session 19
Your Pitch Sucks, Let's Fix It! Observe a Publicist Craft a Solid Story with an Audience
Chaired by Dmitri Vietze (USA), Rock Paper Scissors Inc
Session 20
Can Archival Recordings Stimulate Economic Growth and Interest in World Music? How it's Done and What About Global Copyright?
Chaired by Erik Gilbert (USA), IODA
with Iain Scott (UK), Sterns Music;
Quinton Scott (UK), Strut Records
About the Conference
"WOMEX was an amazing opportunity to connect with musicians and industry leaders from around the globe who have a true passion for world music."
WOMEX 10 Conference speaker Michele Flannery (USA), YouTube Music
Seminars, mentoring, matchmaking, speed-dating - keep up with changes, trends and innovations. Colleagues and special guests offer can't-miss sessions that help delegates navigate the uncharted waters of the music industry.
In consultation with the WOMEX Jury we select informative, educational, even controversial speakers to present their topics.
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