Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Presents
A&R 2011: Unknown to Superstar–What It Takes To Get Your Songs Recorded
September 15 at House of Blues in Los Angeles
Industry Experts Cover Full Spectrum of A&R
And Provide Valuable Insights Into Placing Songs on The Records That Matter
LOS ANGELES, September 8, 2011, The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), will present its September luncheon and panel discussion, A&R 2011: What It Takes To Get Your Songs Recorded, on Thursday September 15, 2011 from 11:30 am to 1:45 pm at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
The role of Artists and Repertoire has changed considerably in the last decade. This discussion will cover the evolution of A&R in this “beat-driven” age, and will look at the role of major label A&R executives, managers, song pluggers and superstar producers, as well as the day-to-day process for placing songs on the records that matter, common challenges, inside politics, the function of songwriting workshops and how new songwriters can get a foot in the door.
AIMP Vice President and President of Bug Music, David Hirshland will moderate the discussion. Panelists include: Antonina Armato and Tim James, Rock Mafia (songwriters, producers); Claribel Cuevas, President and Owner, 4th & 7th Entertainment; Ben Maddahi, Director A&R, Atlantic Records; Larry Wade, Executive President, The Writing Camp, LLC.
Access full panelist bios and register for the event at www.aimp.org.
The House of Blues is located at: 8430 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. Valet parking on site is $7.
About the AIMP
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is a non-profit organization providing education and information on the most current topics, trends and practices in the music publishing industry. Formed in 1977 by a group of Los Angeles music publishers, the AIMP has chapters in both Los Angeles and New York that host regular panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and special events. Its membership is comprised of professionals in the music publishing and entertainment industries, including independent music publishers and publishers affiliated with record labels, motion picture and television production companies, music supervisors, songwriters, artist managers, marketing executives, as well as legal and accounting professionals.
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