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Midem 2014 Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Today’s music business is strengthened by ongoing innovation, with new relationships developing between artists, tech players, brands, and rights owners. We’re living at the tipping point of a new growth era for music. A time to embrace optimism and work together to ensure our industry’s recovery expands to every market, from emerging ones to more mature economies. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic, but facing the challenges and opportunities ahead will be hard work. Midem conferences provide a complete toolkit for success, ranging from streaming and new monetisation models, to tech and brand partnerships, music investments and emerging trends in licensing. Join us for this exciting new series! Bruno Crolot Director of Midem & Music Markets Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Midem Talks (Main Room, Riviera Hall) Presented by The Media Shaker Midem Talks are plenary conference sessions that unite the whole music ecosystem, featuring Visionary Talks from leaders who move music forward, and Industry Talks covering key topics for today’s music business. Visionary Talks featured speakers: Lyor Cohen Founder & CEO 300 (USA) Jean Michel Jarre Composer & Producer, President, CISAC (France) Olivier Francois CMO & Head of Fiat Brand Chrysler Group LLC Fiat Group Automobiles (USA/Italy) Rita Ora Singer & Songwriter (UK) Industry Talks topics: Inspiration From Brazil Streaming: a Sustainable Platform for Artists? Fueled by Video Success Getting International with Big Data Next Big Thing in Licensing Modern Licensing Solutions Marc Geiger Global Head of Music WME (USA) will.i.am Global Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, President, i.am.angel Foundation (USA) Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Innovation Factory (Lerins Hall) Presented by Pepsi & Vivendi Innovation Factory is dedicated to the latest interactions between technology and music. It hosts Midemlab (presented by Pepsi & Vivendi), Midem’s startup competition, Midem Hack Day (sponsored by Deezer & Spotify) and discussions focused on digital and innovation. Accelerate your business and take the digital shift by discovering the future of music today! Brands & Fans Central (Riviera Hall) Brands & Fans Central is dedicated to audience engagement and disruptive marketing, featuring the Midem Marketing Competition, Artists Speak to Artists sessions, music and brands case studies, sync sessions and panels. Learn everything about the music and brands ecosystem and how to connect at best with an audience of fans. Training Room (Hall -1) Midem Academy is presented by The Media Shaker Visit the Training Room for educational activities, featuring the Midem Academy programme (12 courses on ‘Music Industry 101’, ‘Entrepreneurship’ and ‘Marketing’), and the Legal Summit organised in association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL). Networking Village (Hall -1) Presented by The Media Shaker This is your chance to connect with industry professionals from all over the world: take part in one-to-one speed meetings with managers, publishers, labels, lawyers, authors’ societies, brands and advertising experts, and potential business partners from different countries. Global Sync & Brands Summit (Meeting Room 1, Level 3) The Global Sync & Brands Summit is a 2-hour roundtable pitching session where labels, publishers and artists can meet with leading music supervisors to get their music considered for licensing opportunities. The Global Sync & Brands Summit is presented by A&R Worlwide/Musexpo and takes place on Monday 3 February, from 10:00 to 12:00. By registration only. Last minute registration can be done at the registration desk. Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PRESENTATION MUSIC & BRANDS DEBUNKED: THE BEST OF BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT IN 2013 As brands dive more and more into branded entertainment, let's simply discover what are the best, simple, brilliant communication ideas devised around the most simple and ancient way to convey emotion to audiences: music. Discover the best of music and brands in 2013 from one of the finest experts of strategic planning and branded content. Speaker: Thomas Jamet, President, Moxie (France) 10:30 – 11:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall OPENMIC AUDIO AND VISUAL STREAMING: THE PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION OF MUSIC ARTISTS Discover how live event audio-visual streaming and commercial music streaming distribution channels are becoming two widely used methods of music consumption. With what seems like the daily emergence of new technologies and delivery platforms, knowing how to make the most of your content can often be confusing. Still waters run deep - let's see if streaming can indeed become mainstream. Speakers: Christine Cowin, Head of Content, BlinkTV (UK) Chris Dabbs, CEO, Streaming Tank (UK) Martin Rigby, CEO, Psonar (UK) Moderator: Yvette Chivers, Founder, Beats Foundation (UK) 11:00 – 11:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall SPONSORED SESSION MUSIC KICKUP - THE FULL SERVICE The new way for musicians to sell music and build their careers. Offering an industry changing product line with global tools for artist development and the first 100% free digital music service to major digital music stores. Announcing in Midem, "Music Kickup Foundation" - the first global non-profit artist fund. Speaker: Antti Silventoinen, Co-Founder & CEO, Music Kickup (Finland) 11:00 – 13:30 French Tech at Midem by Cap Digital Lerins Hall PARTNER’S CONFERENCE DEMO SESSIONS FROM FRENCH TECH Presented by Cap Digital Discover the latest French innovative companies Blitzr, Findspire, Kizym, Meludia, niland, Phonotonic, Snowite, ((sounderbox)), TraxAir, Weezic Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 1 Saturday 1 February 10:30 – 11:15 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, SOCIAL STORYTELLING AND CONTENT MARKETING In association with Women in Music With digital media becoming a key driver in the marketing of music releases, tours and artist brands, it is increasingly important for artists to incorporate a strategy for content capture and marketing, not just within campaigns but in their day to day lives. Looking at a few notable case studies from international artists Kylie Minogue, Rihanna and more, learn how to develop a content strategy that will increase fan engagement, drive new revenue streams, promote tours and events, and add value to artist/brand partnerships. Speaker: Megan Healy, Director of Digital Marketing, Roc Nation (USA) 11:30 – 12:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall PANEL DISCUSSION HOW LABELS REINVENT FAN ENGAGEMENT In association with IMPALA/WIN Indie companies have always been pioneers at connecting fans and artists. They know higher fan response leads to better sales. Learn how to enhance your promotions with their best practices in innovative marketing and social media strategies. You’ll also discover how labels can turn followers into fans — and turn fans into consumers — with the right tools and partnerships. Speakers: Ronny Krieger, Label Manager, Monkeytown Records & Content Advisor, Native Instruments & Digitally Imported (Germany) Núria Muntaner, Co-director of minimúsica, Sones (Spain) Robin Van Beek, Business Director, 8ball Music (Netherlands) Alain Verhave, Director of Marketing, Epitaph Records (Netherlands) Moderator: Christof Ellinghaus, Founder, City Slang (Germany) 11:30 – 12:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall MIDEM HACK DAY PRESENTATION & CALL FOR IDEAS Sponsored by Deezer & Spotify Sponsored by: The 4th edition of Midem Hack Day will be a non-stop marathon for 30 international developers, who will create and build music applications by using existing APIs. During this one-hour session, pitch your ideas to the hackers, whether you are an artist, label, manager or simply a technology lover. Speaker: Martyn Davies, Developer Evangelist, SendGrid (USA) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 2 Saturday 1 February 11:30 – 12:30 Training Room Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE MANAGERS In association with International Music Manager’s Forum (IMMF) Boost your network! Meet with managers in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt, Director, Royaltiesrescue (UK) Michael Bisping, Managing Director, a.s.s. concerts & promotion (Germany) Nathan Brenner, Managing Director, 3 Hearts Entertainment (Australia) Brian Hetherman, CEO, Cerberus Management (Canada) Volker May, CEO, FZW Event (Germany) Christoph Storbeck, Director, Striker Entertainment (Italy) Olivier Toth, CEO, Rockhal (Luxembourg) Christian Ulf-Hansen, Director, Plan C Music & Management (UK) Daria Wabnitz, Vice Chairman, Domus (Germany) Didier Zerath, Director, The DZ Factory (France) 11:30 – 12:30 Main Room Riviera Hall PARTNER’S CONFERENCE AMPLIFY YOUR ARTISTS’ SUCCESS ON YOUTUBE We bring the audience, you create the stars! Discover YouTube's latest features and learn how labels and artists are using the platform to connect their fans with the music they love. Speakers: Vivien Lewit, Content Partnerships Director, Youtube (USA) Candice Morrissey, Content Partnerships Manager, Google (UK) Christophe Muller, Director, Global Music Partnerships, Youtube (UK) Shiva Rajaraman, Director, Product Management, Youtube (USA) 12:00 – 13:00 Auditorium K Level 4 PRESS CONFERENCE THE BRAZILIAN MUSIC EXPERIENCE 14:00 – 15:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT ‘LIKES’ – EFFECTIVE B2B COMMUNICATION IN A DIRECT-TO-FAN ECONOMY We’ll have a direct conversation into how new technology has empowered artists to grow their audience and communicate with fans through multiple channels and platforms, as well as how the resulting dissemination of media and messaging has cluttered the information flow within the industry. Discover creative solutions on how businesses can improve their media flow, and how artists can better communicate with businesses, brand managers and intermediaries necessary to move their career forward. Speaker: Ben Maitland-Lewis, CEO, Presskit.to (USA) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 3 Saturday 1 February 11:30 – 12:30 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: BRAZIL In association with Sebrae and BM&A Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Brazil in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Dario Alvarez, Director, Humaitá Ediçōes Musicais (Brazil) Henrique Badke, Marketing & Content Manager, iMusica (Brazil) Henrique Fares Leite, Founder & CEO, Abajour Records & Publishing (Brazil) Aymeric Frejean, Director, Ritournelle (Brazil) Gustavo Gonzalez, Head of New Business, ABRAMUS, Associação Brasileira de Música e Artes (Brazil) Miguel Gonzáles, International & Digital Sales Manager, Biscoito Fino (Brazil) Fábio Silveira, Head of Marketing & International, Deck (Brazil) Bruno Scudiere, Managing Director, Scudpromo / Sounds from Brazil (Brazil) Gian Uccello, Business Director, Polysom (Brazil) Fernando Vitale, Managing director, Irmãos Vitale S.A. Indústria e Comércio (Brazil) 14:00 – 17:00 Meeting Room 1 Level 3 PRIVATE WORKSHOP THE BUSINESS MODEL OF A SONG Presented by Rethink Music By invitation only. In this facilitated workshop, participants will use a specially designed business model framework from Berklee College of Music's business department, along with A&R skills, to create a plan for a song. 14:30 – 15:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall ARTISTS SPEAK TO ARTISTS PETER GREGSON, CELLIST, COMPOSER & FOUNDER, ELECTRIC CREATIVE COLAB (UK) Peter Gregson is an artist playing with music and technology. Cellist and composer, he has premiered works of audacious composers (including Tod Machover, Daníel Bjarnason, or Joby Talbot) and has been collaborating with many of the world’s leading technologists (Microsoft Labs, UnitedVisualArtists, Reactify and the MIT Media Lab). Learn from an artist who lies at the intersection of art and data, opening the era of artist-driven technology. Interviewer: Andy Doe, Founder, Proper Discord (UK) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 4 Saturday 1 February 14:00 – 15:00 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MIDEMLAB STARTUP COMPETITION MUSIC DISCOVERY, RECOMMENDATION AND CREATION Presented by Pepsi & Vivendi Presented by: After receiving personalised coaching sessions from Pepsi's marketing leadership team, finalists hit the stage to pitch their business models to jury members. Scout your future business partners during their five-minute pitches and meet them in person afterwards. Finalists: Blitzr (France) - Bertrand Sebenne, CEO Indiloop (Canada) - Erik Ashdown, Founder & CEO Muzieo (USA) - Leland Robinson, Founder & CEO Cubic.fm (Turkey) - Erdem Gelal, Co-Founder Nagual Sounds (Germany) - Matthias Strobel, Chief Marketing Officer Sound Wand (UK) - Hari Karam Singh, Director Music Gateway (UK) - Phil Carr, Creative Director Soundwave (Ireland) - Craig Watson, Co-Founder & COO Jukely (USA) - Bora Celik, Co-Founder Moodsnap (USA) - David Blutenthal, Founder & CEO Jury Members: Paul Brindley, CEO, Music Ally (UK) Denis Ladegaillerie, Founder and President, Believe Digital (France) Tak Lo, Director, TechStars London (UK) Howie Singer, SVP of Strategic Technology & CTO, Warner Music Group (USA) Christian Thaler-Wolski, Principal, Wellington Partners (UK) The winner will be revealed during the Midem Innovation Show, on Monday 3 February, 16:45, in the Main Room (Riviera Hall). 15:00 – 16:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MUSIC INDUSTRY 101 THE MEDIATIZATION OF MUSIC IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT In association with Sciences Po While music is a widely spread amateur practice, its switch to the professional scene requires intensive mediatization. Only mediatized artists can reach large audiences. Mediatization not only creates the market of a musical works, it also builds up the artist’s brand. The rollout of digital technologies has changed the ecosystem of production, mass communication and distribution of music works. This session explores the economic aspects of those changes. Speaker: Olivier Bomsel, Director of the ParisTech Chair of Media and Brand Economics, MINES ParisTech (France) 15:00 – 16:00 Audi J Level 4 PRESS CONFERENCE INDEPENDENT MUSIC PUBLISHERS FORUM PRESENTATION We will be presenting the objectives of Independent Music Publishers community worldwide, with particular emphasis on the effect of structural changes in the digital age in the writers and publishing world. Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 5 Saturday 1 February 14:30 – 16:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPONSORED SESSION VIENNA STATE OPERA LAUNCHES LIVE HD BROADCAST PROGRAMME Vienna State Opera opens windows of opportunity - new audiences, new revenue streams, new technologies, new distribution channels, a new product with global availability – by transforming one of the world’s leading opera houses into an independent producer and provider of high class digital video and audio content. Speaker: Christopher Widauer, Head of Digital Development, Wiener Staatsoper / Vienna State Opera (Germany) 15:30 – 16:30 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE PUBLISHERS In association with ICMP, The Global Voice of Music Publishing Boost your network! Meet with publishers in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Julien Banes, Owner, Upton Park (France) Fabien Bonnin, European Creative Director, peermusic (France) Xavier Collin, CEO, WTPL Music (France) Jacques Dejean, Plaza Mayor (UK) Adrien Deniel, General Manager, Métisse Music (France) Petra Gehrmann, Owner, Métisse Music (France) Stefaan Moriau, Managing Director, CP Masters (Belgium/ Luxembourg) Simon Platz, Managing Director, Bucks Music Group (UK) Stefano Vaccarino, Repertoire Manager, Irmãos Vitale (Brazil) Fernando Vitale, Owner, Irmãos Vitale (Brazil) Angela Rose White, COO, David Rose Publishing and Founder & President, DaBet Music Services (USA) Romina Wodora, Head of Artists & Repertoire department, Roba Music (Germany) 15:30 – 16:00 Taiwan Pavilion L3.19 Lerins Hall PRESS CONFERENCE TAIWAN PRESS CONFERENCE Presented by GCA Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 6 Saturday 1 February 15:30 – 16:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MIDEM ACADEMY | ENTREPRENEURSHIP THE BUSINESS OF DATA In association with IMPALA/WIN Learn about the evolution of digital distribution and the importance of consistent metadata in today’s music industry. We will look at the whole chain, from the quality of the metadata that should be going in, how and where this metadata is being used, to the data coming back, and what rights holders should be focusing on to maximise the value of their catalogue and using data to their advantage. Speaker: Tom Gillet, Founder, Metadata Academy (UK) 16:00 – 17:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall SYNC SESSION OGILVY SYNC SESSION: PHILIPS SOUND Submissions powered by Sonicbids Philips wants to experience your city – or any city in the world – via music. What beats, melodies and lyrics bring to life the rhythm and spirit of your city? Philips wants you to inspire them with an audio tour of your town – whether that’s an existing song that always reminds you of a particular city, or a new track put together by actual sounds of the city. The music can cover any genre, but should have a direct link to the town. There are countless text and visual guides of the world, but Philips wants to create the first musical guide The top tracks selected will be announced during the session. Speaker: AJ Coyne, Global Account Manager, Ogilvy & Mather (UK) Olivia Rzepczynski, Global Business Director, Ogilvy & Mather (UK) 17:00 – 18:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: MALAYSIA In association with the Recording Industry association of Malaysia (RIM) Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Malaysia in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Participants: Goldkartz Productions (Malaysia) KRU Music (Malaysia) Life Records (Malaysia) Luncai Emas (Malaysia) Nova Music (Malaysia) Rumpun Records (Malaysia) S100 Entertainment (Malaysia) Suria Records (Malaysia) Suwah Enterprise (Malaysia) The Movemint (Malaysia) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 7 Saturday 1 February 16:00 – 17:00 Training Room Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Saturday 1 February MIDEM TALKS Main Room, Riviera Hall 16:00 – 18:45 Presented by: Midem Talks are plenary conference sessions that unite the whole music ecosystem, featuring Visionary Talks from leaders who move music forward, and Industry Talks covering key topics for today’s music business. Host: Hédia Charni, TV Host, MTV France (France) 16:00 – 16:30 INDUSTRY TALKS OPENING: BACK TO GROWTH? MAKE IT SUSTAINABLE! The music industry has entered a new era of growth and it is time to spread good practices and capitalise on lessons learned from the advent of digital age. Explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead from the viewpoints of labels and publishers, indies and majors, coming from leading trade associations. Speakers: Nicolas Galibert, President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing France & Vice-Chair, ICMP (France) Alison Wenham, Chairman/CEO of the Association of Independent Music & Chair of the Worldwide Independent Network (UK) Moderator: Richard Smirke, Correspondent , Billboard (UK) 16:30 – 17:15 INDUSTRY TALKS INSPIRATION FROM BRAZIL Emerging markets have a growing impact in the music industry and Brazil is leading the way with $257 million revenues in 2012, up 8.9%. With the organisation of the FIFA Worldcup, 2014 will be an exciting year and provide real momentum for the culture and economy of Brazil. Come and learn about the multiple opportunities and innovations coming from the South American giant, and get inspired by the region’s experts. Speakers: Marcel Dadalto, Songwriter and Performing Artist, Zémaria (Brazil) Dauton Janota, CEO & Founder, Pleimo.com (Brazil) Luis Justo, CEO, Rock in Rio (Brazil) Marcelo Soares, CEO, Som Livre (Brazil) Moderator: Bruno Boulay, Head Manager, bureauexport São Paulo - French Embassy/SESC (Brazil) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 8 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! VISIONARY TALKS OLIVIER FRANÇOIS, CMO & HEAD OF FIAT BRAND, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC & FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES (USA/Italy) Named ‘Marketer of the Year’ by Advertising Age in 2012 and described by BusinessWeek as Chrysler’s modern version of Mad Men’s Don Draper, Olivier Francois will explain how partnering with brands is key to music industry growth. Find out how music plays a crucial role in brand marketing, providing the energy needed to drive it forward and emotionally engage consumers. 17:45 – 18:45 INDUSTRY TALKS STREAMING: A SUSTAINABLE PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS? The debate remains open on streaming and similar new tools’ impacts on relationships between artists and fans. Subscription-based services are betting on mass adoption by adapting their offerings to niche and emerging markets. The time has come to discuss a new deal, aimed at consolidating this long-awaited scale. Speakers: Axel Dauchez, CEO, Deezer (France) Eddy Maroun, Co-founder & CEO, Anghami (Lebanon) Brian Message, Chairman, MMF (UK) Thorsten Schliesche, SVP & General Manager Europe, Napster (Germany) Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music (India) Moderator: Milana Rabkin, Digital Media Agent, United Talent Agency (USA) 18:45 – 19:30 VISIONARY TALKS TRANS4M AT MIDEM: ENTERTAINMENT AS A TRANS4MATION DRIVER Now that artists are connecting directly with their fans, the entertainment industry is in position to drive a true revolution in our everyday lives. We will discuss how creativity fuels real change that matters in today’s connected world and how technology, brands and music makers should work together to TRANS4M society for the better. Speaker: will.i.am, Global Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, President, i.am.angel Foundation (USA) – Live Webcast Host: Ken Hertz, Senior Partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP & Co-Founder and Principal, memBrain llc (USA) Speakers: Maureen Ford, President, Venue Network Sales, Live Nation Network (USA) Neeta Ragoowansi, President, Women in Music (USA) Ralph Simon, CEO, Mobilium Global, Chairman Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum – Americas (UK) Saturday 1 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 9 Saturday 1 February 17:15 – 17:45 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! LEGAL SUMMIT LEGAL UPDATE SEMINAR – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2014: THE LEGAL UPDATE FOR ENTERTAINMENT & TECHNOLOGY In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) Once again legal experts report on those developments which have had a major impact on the industry this year, along with what we can expect in the next twelve months. The session will be split into two: one part reviewing media law issues, the other focusing on technology. Keynotes: Darryl Ballantyne, Founder and CEO, LyricFind (Canada) Jamie Searle, Head of Content Partnerships Music, Base79 (UK) Speakers: Susan Abramovitch, Partner, Gowlings (Canada) Philippe Allaeys, Partner, Twelve (France) Eberhard Kromer, Executive Partner, SKW Schwarz (Germany) Peter Marx, Partner, Marx Van Ranst Vermeersch & Partners (Belgium) Deborah Newman, Consultant & Attorney, MusicStrat (USA) Dmitry Semenov, Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie (Russia) Gordon Williams, Partner, Lee & Thompson (UK) Chairman: Alexander Ross, Partner, Wiggin (UK) 10:00 – 11:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: BRAZIL In association with Sebrae and BM&A Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Brazil in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Marcela Boechat, Manager, Dubas (Brazil) Claudio Dauelsberg, Director, Dell'Arte Soluções Culturais (Brazil) Lizete Fregonesi, CEO, FRG Cultural (Brazil) Maria Teresa Macedo, Director, PianOrquestra. (Brazil) Carlos Mills, CEO, Mills Records (Brazil) Daniel Murray, International Manager, LOA Cultural (Brazil) Wagner Palazzi Perez, Label Coordinator, SESC (Brazil) Nilson Raman, CEO, Montenegro & Raman (Brazil) Elza Ribeiro, CEO, Manaxica (Brazil) Anamaria Rigotto, Director, Casa Da Fulo (Brazil) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 10 Sunday 2 February 10:00 – 12:00 Training Room Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MUSIC & BRANDS’ CASE STUDY ELECTRONIC BEATS BY DEUTSCHE TELEKOM Electronic Beats is the international music programme of Deutsche Telekom. Active in ten European markets, the programme creates credible and unique content for a music enthused audience. The brand activation from live events to diverse and self-operated media-channels pushes artist cooperations on a much larger scale. Discover how teaming up with the likes of Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Lana del Rey or Yello has been beneficial for both - the artist and the brand. Speakers: Boris Blank, Artist & Musician, Yello (Switzerland) Dirk Edingloh, Senior Referent Marketing Communication, Deutsche Telekom (Germany) Stefan Fehm, Director Sales & Marketing, Burda Creative Group (Germany) Elke Kuhlen, Booking & Artist Relation, 2bild TV.Events & Media (Germany) Moderator : Michael Frohoff, CEO, Kruger Media (Germany) 10:30 – 12:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall MIDEMLAB STARTUP COMPETITION MARKETING AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT Presented by Pepsi & Vivendi Presented by: After receiving personalised coaching sessions from Pepsi's marketing leadership team, finalists hit the stage to pitch their business models to jury members. Scout your future business partners during their five-minute pitches and meet them in person afterwards. Finalists: Feature.fm by EQuala.fm (USA) - Lior Aharoni, Co-Founder & CEO Tunespeak (USA) - Tom Pernikoff, CEO & Co-Founder Hello Stage (Austria) - Murli Bhamidipati, COO & CFO Vidrack (Canada) - Ryan Parent, Chief Marketing Officer Rushmore (UK) - Alex Hunter, CEO Noise Fish (UK) - Anthony Galatis, Founder & CEO Starlize by Mobile Motion (Germany) - Roland Grenke, Founder & CEO LISNR (USA) - Rodney Williams, CEO FanPic by Huggity (Ireland) - Mike Sikorski, CEO Lalilala by Appiway (France) - Romain Sion, Co-Founder Jury Members: Mike Butcher, Editor At Large, TechCrunch (UK) Martin Mignot, Principal, Index Ventures (UK) Thibaud Morin, SVP Business Innovation, Vivendi (France) David Raichman, Creative Director, Experience Design & Innovation, OgilvyOne Worldwide/Ogilvy Digital Labs (France) Roxanne Varza, Startup Lover / Emerging Business Lead, Microsoft (France) The winner will be revealed during the Midem Innovation Show, on Monday 3 February, 16:45, in the Main Room (Riviera Hall). Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 11 Sunday 2 February 10:30 – 11:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! OPENMIC THE FUTURE OF JAZZ & CLASSICAL From product development to social media, from physical and digital distribution to tour marketing, this discussion will challenge you to bring your best success stories in how you have helped push both Jazz and Classical music forward, and determine what constructive ways you could do so in the future. This session will challenge the status quo and encourage everyone to be thought leaders and speak freely, all while empowering attendees to seek answers to strengthening their core music genre's capabilities! Speakers: Barney Fields, VP, Highnote Records (USA) Johan Lagerlöf, CEO, X5 Music (Sweden) Bev Lambert-Moore, CFO & Managing Director, Full Capacity Concerts (Canada) Moderator: Jerald Miller, President, Nu Jazz Entertainment (USA) 11:30 – 12:30 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE BRANDS, ADVERTISING & SYNC EXPERTS Boost your network! Meet with specialists in branding, advertising and synchronisation in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Christophe Caurret, Music Creative Director, BETC (France) Mark Frieser, Founder & CEO, Sync Exchange (USA) Jason Gibson, Head of Content Acquisition, Rumblefish (USA) Rich Goldman, President, RipTide Music (USA) Thomas Jamet, President, Moxie (France) Joel Jordan, Founder & CEO, SynchTank (USA) Andreas Kirnberger, Founder & Owner, Double Fun-Music For Motion Pictures (Germany) Clément Souchier, CEO & Music Supervisor, Creaminal (France) Aron van der Ploeg, Publisher & Music Supervisor, The Missing Sync (Netherlands) Marcel A. Wiebenga, Music Supervisor & Business Development Director, Sizzer (Netherlands) 11:30 – 12:30 Main Room Riviera Hall PRESS CONFERENCE SACEM PRESS CONFERENCE Jean-Claude Petit, Chairman of the Board and Jean-Noël Tronc, CEO, will expose the first figures for 2013 results. Christophe Waignier, Director SACEMs’ Strategy & Resources will reveal an IPSOS MediaCT & ENOV study about music in public places. Speakers: Jean-Claude Petit, Chairman of the Board, Sacem (France) Jean-Noël Tronc, CEO, Sacem (France) Christophe Waignier, Director of Strategy and Resources, Sacem (France) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 12 Sunday 2 February 11:30 – 12:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PARTNER’S CONFERENCE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AT AN INFLECTION POINT Presented by New Music Seminar As the independent community has organised around the world and distribution is moving from physical to digital, a new world order is establishing itself. It is time to convene and discuss the opportunities and concerns for labels and their artists. These are some of the questions that must now be answered. Players: Emmanuel de Buretel, Founder & CEO, Because Music (UK/France) Kenny Gates, Founder, PIAS Recordings (Belgium) Martin Goldschmidt, Chairman, Cooking Vinyl Group (UK) Jonas Sjostrom, Owner and CEO, Playground Music (Sweden) Conductor: Tom Silverman, Executive Director, New Music Seminar, CEO, Tommy Boy (USA) 12:00 – 13:00 Training Room Hall -1 LEGAL SUMMIT MASTERCLASS – KNOWING YOUR FANS, KEEPING IT LEGAL In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) Digital marketing and distribution is all about audience engagement, interactivity and personalisation. But managing fans’ personal information and promoting music in the social media age can be a regulatory minefield. Once again this session uses case studies and real-world examples to explain how to keep it legal. Speakers: Steve Corn, CEO, BFM Digital (USA) Tony Morris, Partner, Marriott Harrison (UK) Bernard Resnick, Attorney at Law, Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. (USA) Massimo Travostino, Lawyer, Studio Legale Pecoraro-Travostino (Italy) 12:00 – 13:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall PANEL DISCUSSION MUSIC & BRANDS: GROWTH OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Brand partnerships are an increasingly important source of revenue for artists and record companies, but they’re also great for introducing performers to new audiences. Hear from different players – from recording and publishing to management – actively involved in furthering brand relationships. You’ll also learn how the music industry addresses brands and agencies, and how these partnerships benefit the music business. Speakers: Bettina Dorn, Director Brand Partnership Central Europe, Warner Music Group (Germany) Assia Grazioli-Venier, Founder & CEO, Flypaper (UK) Henri Jamet, Head of Marketing & Branded Content, Believe Recordings (France) Gerard Phillips, Creative UK/International, Songs Music Publishing (UK) Moderator: Cliff Fluet, Partner, Media & Entertainment, Lewis Silkin (UK) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 13 Sunday 2 February 11:30 – 12:30 Auditorium K Level 4 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE INDIE LABELS In association with IMPALA/WIN Boost your network! Meet with indie labels in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Didier Gosset, Communication & Membership Manager, IMPALA (Belgium) Ronny Krieger, Label Manager, Monkeytown Records & Content Advisor, Native Instruments & Digitally Imported (Germany) Mike Rosenthal, Digital Strategist/Tech Evangelist, OK Go & Label Manager, Paracadute (USA) Robin Van Beek, Business Director, 8ball Music (Netherlands) Victor Velasco, Co-Founder & CEO, SONES (Spain) Alain Verhave, Director of Marketing, Epitaph Records (Netherlands) 14:00 – 15:00 Auditorium J Level 4 PRESS CONFERENCE ADAMI PRESS CONFERENCE Speakers: Bruno Boutleux, CEO, Adami (France) Alain Charriras, Administrative Council Member, Adami (France) Michel Joubert, Administrative Council Member, Adami (France) Sonia Nigoghossian, Administrative Council Member, Adami (France) Benjamin Sausay, Chief Strategy Officer, Adami (France) 14:30 – 17:30 Training Room Hall -1 LEGAL SUMMIT MAIN SEMINAR – LICENSING OF MUSIC FROM BC TO AD (BEFORE THE CHANGE/AFTER THE DIGITAL) In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) The technologies that have transformed global content distribution have made it more important than ever for entertainment professionals to properly understand rights and licensing. This session will take a step back and remind us how music licensing used to work, explain how it works now and suggest how it might work in the future. The session also sees the launch of the 2014 IAEL Book. Speakers: Tahir Basheer, Partner, Sheridans (UK) Katrina Bleckley, Attorney at Law, LaPolt Law P.C. (USA) Cindy Charles, President, Cindy Charles Consulting (USA) Enric Enrich, Partner, Enrich Advocats (Spain) Charlie Lexton, General Counsel, Merlin Network (UK) Steven Masur, Partner, Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard (USA) John McLellan, Partner, Haldanes (Hong Kong) Fabio Pereira, Partner, Veirano Advogados (Brazil) Robert Singerman, Global Music Consultant, LyricFind/ Brasil Music Exchange/ 88tc88.com (USA) Chairpersons: Adrienn Karancsi, Managing Director, Bliss Business Solutions (Spain) James Kendrick, Managing Partner, Kendrick Law (USA) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 14 Sunday 2 February 14:00 – 15:00 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! ARTISTS SPEAK TO ARTISTS DYNAMIC DUO & VIXX Dynamic Duo is a Hip Hop act composed of Gaeko and Choiza. After a decade of continued success, the duo continues to stretch the boundaries of urban culture in Korea. VIXX is a South Korean boyband with a unique concept, performance, and powerful stage presence. They have built a loyal fanbase in Asia and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to ask them all your questions about their amazing career in Korean and international music. Artists: Choiza, Rapper, Dynamic Duo (South Korea) Gaeko, Rapper, Dynamic Duo (South Korea) N, Leader, Dance and Vocal, VIXX (South Korea) Ravi, Dance and Vocal, VIXX (South Korea) Interviewer: Roxanne Frias, Journalist (France) 14:30 – 16:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall MIDEMLAB STARTUP COMPETITION DIRECT TO CONSUMER SALES AND CONTENT MONETISATION Presented by Pepsi & Vivendi Presented by: After receiving personalised coaching sessions from Pepsi's marketing leadership team, finalists hit the stage to pitch their business models to jury members. Scout your future business partners during their five-minute pitches and meet them in person afterwards. Finalists: Songspot (France) - Fabien Saujot, Co-Founder 10tracks (Russia) - Olga Sklyar, Co-Founder & COO BandstandMobile (Ireland) - Mark Downing, Co-Founder Pulpix (France) - Sabry Otmani, CEO Weezic (France) - Grégory Dell'Era, Co-Founder Metable (UK) - Tom Allen, Founder Capsule.fm (Germany) - Espen Systad, Co-Founder & CEO Kicktone (Australia) - Savvas Dimitriou, CEO 3plet (Estonia) - Vlad Davydov, CEO Screenburn (UK) - Tom Raffe, Director Jury Members: Colette Ballou, Founder & President, Ballou PR (UK/France/Germany) Harry Briggs, Principal, Balderton Capital (UK) Martin Duval, CEO, bluenove (France) Ellen Healy Pietropaoli, Senior Director Marketing, Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo Global Beverage Group (USA) Simon Presswell, Managing Director, Ticketmaster (UK) Daren Tsui, VP, Music Services, Media Solution Center America, Samsung Electronics (USA) The winner will be revealed during the Midem Innovation Show, on Monday 3 February, 16:45, in the Main Room (Riviera Hall). Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 15 Sunday 2 February 14:30 – 15:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PRESS CONFERENCE SPEDIDAM | MUSIC ECONOMY AND PERFORMERS’ REMUNERATION : MYTHS AND REALITY Speakers: Jean-Paul Bazin, CEO, Spedidam (France) Xavier Blanc, Director of Legal & International Affairs, Spedidam (France) François Lubrano, Director of Culture & Communication, Spedidam (France) François Nowak, President, Spedidam (France) 15:00 – 17:00 Auditorium K Level 4 PARTNER’S CONFERENCE MPAJ | SONG PITCHING WORKSHOP Get the chance to come engage in valuable interaction with a range of experts from the music industry, and gain essential insight into how your music/artists can be developed in Japan as well as in US/Europe. Speakers: Ichiro Asatsuma, Chairman, Fujipacific Music Inc. Martin Goldschmidt, Chairman, Cooking Vinyl Group (UK) Mary Megan Peer, President, Asia Pacific & Strategic Markets, Peermusic Hiroshi “Chu” Sato, Senior Manager, International Marketing, Universal Music LLC Clément Souchier, CEO & Music Supervisor, Creaminal Frank Takeshita, Managing Director, Live Nation Japan Moderator: Ken Ohtake, Vice Chairman, Music Publisher Association of Japan (Japan) 15:30 – 16:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall SPONSORED SESSION MOOZAR : TALENT DESERVES MORE THAN A LIKE Moozar is the way to “reward” ($) artists online, simply, directly and freely. Moozar allows artists to give their fans a way to support their Music on Youtube, Facebook and everywhere his music is enjoyed and shared. Speakers: David Brami, Founder, Moozar (France) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 16 Sunday 2 February 15:00 – 16:00 Auditorium H Level 3 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE AUTHORS’ SOCIETIES In association with CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers Meet with authors’ societies around the world in a series of ten-minute speed meetings and learn everything you need to know about creators’ rights and music licensing. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Claude Amardeil, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Sacem (France) Robbert Baruch, Manager of Public Affairs, buma/stemra (Netherlands) Caroline Champarnaud, Director of Recorded Media and On Line, Sacem (France) Marisa Gandelman, Chief Executive Officer, UBC (Brazil) Yaniv Grady, Marketing and Communications Director, ACUM (Israel) Marek Hojda, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, ZAIKS (Poland) Tobias Holzmüller, General Counsel, GEMA (Germany) Michael McCarty, Chief Membership and Business Development Officer, SOCAN (Canada) Jan Młotkowski, Director of Communications, ZAIKS (Poland) Risto Salminen, Head of Legal Affairs, TEOSTO (Finland) Oliver Tuercke, Senior Key Account Manager (PEL), PRS for Music (UK) Daniel Koehler, Head of Mechanical Rights, Broadcasting and New Media Department, SUISA (Switzerland) 16:00 – 17:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall PANEL DISCUSSION SYNC IT OR LEAVE IT! In association with A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO Sync placements are a growing revenue stream, providing great opportunities to advance artists, with prominent placement in TV shows, films, video games or commercials. Learn the nuances of pitching to specific media from preeminent music supervisors. They’ll also teach you how to get your music to the right people, and match the right artist to the right project. Speakers: Nis Bøgvad, Creative Director & Music Supervisor, Music Sales Group (Denmark/Norway/Sweden) JT Griffith, Music Supervisor, Nike (USA) Kyle Hopkins, Head of Music Supervision, Microsoft (USA) Tim Riley, VP, Music Affairs, Activision Blizzard (USA) Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive, Music and Music Marketing, Electronic Arts & President, Artwerk Music Group (USA) Moderator: Sat Bisla, Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/Musexpo (USA) 16:00 – 17:00 Audi J Level 4 PRESS CONFERENCE UPFI PRESS CONFERENCE Speakers: Stephan Bourdoiseau, President, UPFI (France) Jérôme Roger, General Director, UPFI (France) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 17 Sunday 2 February 15:30 – 16:30 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: KOREA In association with the Korean Content Creative Agency (KOCCA) Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Korea in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: Tom Choi, Director, Probeat (South Korea) Joanna Chun, A&R Director, Amoeba Culture (South Korea) Kim Young Hyung, A&R Director, Cavare Records (South Korea) Lee Jaemin, A&R Director, Evermore Music (South Korea) Kim Joosung, Manager of Media Business Division, Mystic89 (South Korea) Joon Kim, Manager, Leaplay Music (South Korea) Oh Lora, President, Prossima Music Entertainment Co. (South Korea) Lewis Ryu, Manager, Pison (South Korea) Jenny Seo, Executive Director, Starship Entertainment Co. (South Korea) Yu Youn Wook, A&R Director, Jelly Fish (South Korea) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 18 Sunday 2 February 17:00 – 18:00 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Sunday 2 February MIDEM TALKS Main Room, Riviera Hall 16:00 – 19:00 Presented by: Midem Talks are plenary conference sessions that unite the whole music ecosystem, featuring Visionary Talks from leaders who move music forward, and Industry Talks covering key topics for today’s music business. Host: Hédia Charni, TV Host, MTV France (France) 16:00 – 16:30 VISIONARY TALKS LYOR COHEN, FOUNDER & CEO, 300 (USA) Hear how Lyor Cohen, formerly of Def Jam, Island Def Jam Recordings and the Warner Music Group and now Founder of the new venture, 300, is building a music content company devoted to the discovery and development of the enduring artists of our future. As the music landscape is ever-changing, gain exclusive insight into the strategies that will deliver the next generation of cutting-edge talent to consumers in an increasingly digital environment. Interviewer: Tom Silverman, Executive Director, New Music Seminar & CEO, Tommy Boy (USA) 16:30 – 17:00 INDUSTRY TALKS WHO’S INVESTING IN MUSIC The dominance of royalty-based investment in music has been disrupted by the rise of 360° deals. New models are emerging to sustain creators and producers: crowdfunding is adopted by major labels, ad agencies bet on music companies, cashflow fuels creativity… This is the right time to invest in music. Discover how it can help you build a sustainable business. Speakers: Benji Rogers, Founder and CEO, Pledge Music (USA) Mike Tunnicliffe, Chief Growth Officer, GroupM/WPP (USA) Moderator: Allen Bargfrede, Executive Director, Rethink Music & Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music (USA) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 19 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! VISIONARY TALKS VEVO & RITA ORA A keynote case study into the singer’s partnership with the music video platform’s artist development programme, Lift. The discussion will set out to show how online and mobile video strategies can help break an artist internationally, engage fans, and generate new revenue streams for musicians and rights holders. Speakers: Nic Jones, SVP International, VEVO (USA) Rita Ora, Singer & Songwriter (UK) Sarah Stennet, CEO, Turn First Artists (UK) Moderator: Andy Gensler, Editor, Billboard.biz (USA) 17:30 – 18:15 INDUSTRY TALKS FUELED BY VIDEO SUCCESS In the golden days of cable TV, music channels killed the radio stars. Now Youtube is the first stop for music consumption among Gen Y. So are you ready to align your strategy with the rules of online video? Broadcasters, artists and music companies reveal the keys to undivided engagement, and the best ways to monetise your catalogue in today’s crowded marketplace. Speakers: Jordan Berliant, Partner & Head of Music Management, The Collective Music Group (USA) Brandon Martinez, Co-Founder & CEO, INDMUSIC (USA) Tom Pickett, VP, YouTube Content, Google (USA) Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive, BPI & BRIT Awards (UK) Moderator: Andrea Leonelli, Host, Digital Music Trends (UK) 18:15 – 19:00 VISIONARY TALKS MARC GEIGER, GLOBAL HEAD OF MUSIC, WME (USA) 20 Years of Pain. No More Fooling Around: The Definitive Future of the Music Business Marc Geiger will share a powerful message with the Midem audience, challenging the industry to embrace change as he presents a new model for the music business. He will warn that labels and publishers will have to adapt, or they will totally disappear five years from now. FOLLOWED BY A DEBATE WITH: Emmanuel de Buretel, Founder & CEO, Because Music (UK/France) Horst Weidenmueller, Founder & CEO, !K7 Records (Germany) Moderator: Ralph Simon, CEO, Mobilium Global, Chairman Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum – Americas (UK) Sunday 2 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 20 Sunday 2 February 17:00 – 17:30 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! GLOBAL SYNC & BRANDS SUMMIT Presented by A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO By registration only. In this two-hour roundtable pitching session, labels, publishers and artists will be able to meet music supervisors to get their music considered for licensing opportunities. Participants: Zoe Stainsby, Global Music Marketing Manager, The Coca-Cola Company (USA) Nis Bøgvad, Creative Director & Music Supervisor, Music Sales Group (Denmark/Norway/Sweden) Mamie Coleman, VP, Music & Production, Fox Broadcasting Company (USA) JT Griffith, Music Supervisor, Nike (USA) Kyle Hopkins, Head of Music Supervision, Microsoft (USA) Didier Lord, Worldwide Music Director, Ubisoft (France) Tim Riley, VP, Music Affairs, Activision Blizzard (USA) Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive, Music and Music Marketing, Electronic Arts & President, Artwerk Music Group (USA) Paul Sims, Global Head of Music & Licensing, MOFILM (UK) Participation to the Global Sync & Brands Summit requires a separate registration. Last minute registration can be done at the registration desk. 10:00 – 11:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE LAWYERS In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) Specialist lawyers will be available for five-minute consultations for guidance on topics ranging from copyright to contract. No need to book, just come in! First come, first served. Participants: Kerstin Backer, Partner, Lausen Lawyers (Germany) Florian Ducommun, Partner, HDC Law Firm (Switzerland) Annabelle Gauberti, Partner, Crefovi (UK/France) Marcelo Goyanes, Partner, Murta Goyanes (Brazil) Eric Keyzer, Of Counsel, Allen & Overy (Netherlands) Bianca Muller, Lawyer, Entertainment Lawyers (Germany) Jens Krogh Petersen, Partner, LETT Law Firm (Denmark) Peer B. Petersen, Partner, Bech Brunn (Denmark) Götz M. Schneider-Rothhaar, Partner, Fuhrmann Wallenfels (Germany) Kevin Thomson, Partner, Thomson Gabriele LLP (Canada) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 21 Monday 3 February 10:00 – 12:00 Meeting Room 1 Level 3 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PARTNER’S CONFERENCE AUTHORS’ RIGHTS: WHAT’S NEXT ON THE EUROPEAN AGENDA? Presented by GEMA and SACEM In the light of the challenges of the digital age, the European Union is currently reviewing its copyright framework. A panel debate organised by GEMA and SACEM will address priorities and expectations related to this process. Policy makers and authors will discuss on how the future European legal framework should be designed to allow for creativity to pay off in the digital age. Welcome: Dr. Harald Heker, CEO, GEMA (Germany) Jean-Noël Tronc, CEO, Sacem (France) Speakers: Ansgar Heveling, Member of the German Bundestag (Germany) Jean Michel Jarre, Composer and Artist, President, CISAC (France) Kerstin Jorna, Director Intellectual Property, DG Internal Market and Services, European Commission (Belgium) Jean-Marie Moreau, Author, Vice President, Sacem (France) Prof. Dr. Enjott Schneider, Composer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, GEMA (Germany) Moderator: Manfred Gillig-Degrave, Editor in Chief, Musikwoche (Germany) 10:30 – 11:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall MUSIC AND BRANDS’ CASE STUDY REPLAY & CHARLI XCX Get the full story on denim brand Replay’s clubbing-inspired collection for Fall/Winter 2013-2014, fronted by British singer Charli XCX. The brand felt she perfectly embodied the collection’s energy. This multi-faceted pan-European deal, brokered and managed by Charli’s agency Vision Artists and produced in partnership with VICE, included an exclusive teaser and tour diary videos, as well as performances in Paris and Munich. Speakers: Sara Cantarutti, Marketing Manager, VICE (Italia) Matt Luxon, Manager of Charli XCX, Various Artists Management (UK) Ronnie Traynor, Partner, Vision Artists (UK) Emanuela Virago, Senior Communication Manager, Replay (Italia) Moderator: Warren Johnson, Founder & CEO, W (UK) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 22 Monday 3 February 10:00 – 11:30 Auditorium K Level 4 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! OPENMIC HOW CAN DIGITAL MUSIC DO BETTER? KEY COLLABORATIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Some of the most important and interesting companies driving digital music innovation will discuss views on key collaborations to deliver the most effective and sustainable growth for the music industry. The discussion will identify where the greatest opportunity for innovation could be, from connected cars to Google Glass, and will consider how the whole industry can benefit positively from managing and embracing such change. Speakers: Tom Raffe, Founding Director, Screenburn (UK) Martijn Tjho, Founder & CEO, Fuga / IIP / Fintage (Netherlands) Ty Roberts, Founder and CTO, Gracenote (USA) Moderator: Darren J Vogel, Director, AAA Media (UK) 11:00 – 12:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall MIDEM HACK DAY ALL THE HACKS UNVEILED! Sponsored by Deezer & Spotify Sponsored by: After 48 hours of hacking, Midem Hack Day’s 30 developers will give live demos of the apps they built. Speaker: Martyn Davies, Developer Evangelist, SendGrid (USA) 11:30 – 12:30 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MUSIC INDUSTRY 101 MAKING STREAMING ADD UP In this session we will explore the impact streaming will have on the music industry over the coming years, looking in detail at the economics of the model, from both a business and an artist perspective, as well as assessing the long term sustainability of the streaming model. The session will use market and consumer data to explain how consumers are interacting with streaming and the way in which it is affecting their spending on other music products. It will also explore the concept of the life time value of a song to better understand how music can be monetized in access based models. Speaker: Mark Mulligan, Co-Founder, MIDiA Consulting (UK) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 23 Monday 3 February 10:30 – 11:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPONSORED SESSION KOCCA - 10 TIPS FOR KOREAN MARKET After PSY phenomenon that stormed the world a couple of months ago, K-Pop became one of a genre in the world’s pop music. But still Korean music market remains quite unknown and veiled. K-Pop is not just PSY nor Idol bands, K-Pop has multiple genres and gathers many talented artists. This is one of the main reasons why K-Pop is ruling across Asia including China and Japan for so many years. Mr. Min Kim, who is charged of K-Pop strategy at KOCCA , Korea Creative Content Agency for years , will present 10 useful & also valuable tips like ‘Hongdae’ , ‘Idol Academy’ in this session. Speaker: Stella Heesun Suh, Team Manager, KOCCA (South Korea) 11:30 – 13:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: CANADA In association with the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Canada in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Participants: Jeff Beaulieu, Hopeful Tragedy Records (Canada) Natalie Bernardin, Ontario Francophone Music Industry (Canada) Nav Bhinder, Bombay Records (Canada) Gord Dimitrieff, Aporia Records (Canada) Margaret Dinsdale, Sugar Moon (Canada) Benoit Henry, Ontario Francophone Music Industry (Canada) Brian Hetherman, Curve Music (Canada) Maurice Laurin, CanAudio (Canada) Stephane Lecuyer, Fullcc (Canada) Bev Lambert-Moore, Full Capacity Concerts (Canada) Spencer Mussellam, Believe Digital (Canada) Steven Saffer, Abbeywood Records (Canada) Josee Vaillancourt, Ontario Francophone Music Industry (Canada) 11:30 – 13:00 Main Room Riviera Hall PRESS CONFERENCE SNEP ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE Speakers: Bertrand Burgalat, Founder, Disques Tricatel (France) Thierry Chassagne, President, Warner Music France (France) Eric Hauville, President, Pschent Music (France) Guillaume Leblanc, CEO, SNEP (France) Stéphane Le Tavernier, President, Sony Music Entertainment (France) Pascal Nègre, President, Universal Music (France) Yves Riesel, CEO, Abeille Musique (France) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 24 Monday 3 February 11:30 – 12:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! COMPETITION MIDEM MARKETING COMPETITION In partnership with Contagious This international competition showcases the best music-and-brand partnerships, rewarding creative and innovative use, or integration of music in marketing campaigns. See the finalists give their five-minute presentations before the judges. Finalists: Beats by Dre #ShowYourColor – George Prest, VP Executive Creative Director, R/GA London (UK) Beldent Random Music Fest – Nicolás Pimentel, Innovation Director, + Castro Innovation (Argentina) Converse Represent – Jed Lewis, Director of Music Marketing, Converse (USA) Kaizervirus - Simen Eidsvåg, Creative Director, Haaland, Eidsvåg & Strøm - HES (Norway) Make it to Muse – Vincent D'Halluin, Strategic Director, Mortierbrigade (Belgium) Jury Members: Andrew Creighton, President, VICE Media, Inc. (USA) Aricio Fortes, Creative Director, Africa (Brazil) Bernhard Hafenscher, Head of Sales & Business Development, RedBull Media House (Austria) Sébastien Perrier, Head of Brand Partnerships, Sony Music Entertainment (France) Doug Scott, President, OgilvyEntertainment (USA) Presenter: Cliff Fluet, Partner, Media & Entertainment, Lewis Silkin (UK) The three winners (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be revealed during the Midem Innovation Show, on Monday 3 February, 16:45, in the Main Room (Riviera Hall). 12:00 – 13:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall PANEL DISCUSSION DEVELOPERS ARE THE NEW ROCKSTARS Over the past years the music industry has finally seen the light shone on a brighter future by technology. The most influential figures in the music industry right now are those straddling the worlds of music and tech, and bringing the two together. This session will explore how you can harness the power of coding for your creative project and what the opportunities are for the music industry. This session was inspired by Lucy Blair’s midemblog post, "Developers are the new rockstars: Why labels should care" (visit blog.midem.com): midemblog’s most-shared post of 2013. A hot topic indeed! Speakers: Peter Gregson, Cellist, Composer & Founder, Electric Creative CoLab (UK) Ethan Kaplan, Head of Product, Technology & Design for Live Nation Labs, Live Nation (USA) Syd Lawrence, Developer, We Make Awesome Sh. (UK) Juan Paz, Senior Director, Digital Strategy and Marketing, Sony Music Latin (USA) Mike Rosenthal, Digital Strategist/Tech Evangelist, OK Go & Label Manager, Paracadute (USA) Moderator: Stuart Dredge, Freelance Journalist (UK) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 25 Monday 3 February 12:00 – 13:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PARTNER’S CONFERENCE SET THE AGENDA Presented by Association for Electronic Music The aim of the panel discussion is to "set the agenda" by identifying the critical issues facing the electronic music industry as a whole and to bring into focus how the Association can facilitate addressing these issues collectively. AFEM is a not-for-profit trade association advocating on behalf of dance music culture - to help secure the continued progress and future of electronic music. AFEM will support and enhance the industry: educate; unite; challenge; lobby and lead in matters where it needs one voice. Speakers: Kurosh Nasseri, Law Offices of Kurosh Nasseri (USA) Ben Turner, Graphite (UK) David Waxman, Ultra Records (USA) Horst Weidenmueller, !K7 Records (Germany) 13:30 – 14:30 Auditorium K Level 4 PRESS CONFERENCE SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE | MUSIC FOR FILMS – A FRENCH SCHOOL In partnership with Sacem Sony/ATV Music Publishing presents ‘Music for films – A French school’, a unique concert gathering some of the most beautiful film scores performed by the Cannes Orchestra conducted by Laurent Petitgirard. Speakers: Nicolas Galibert, President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing France (France) Emily Loizeau, Singer & Songwriter (France) Laurent Petitgirard, Composer & Conductor (France) 14:00 – 15:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING CREATING SHAREABLE CONTENT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY What triggers content to spread virally in the music industry? Learn from the latest data, case studies and practical tips how to produce highly shareable content that will attract fans and potential customers. Speaker: Marcus Taylor, Director, Venture Harbour (UK) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 26 Monday 3 February 12:00 – 13:00 Audi K Level 4 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPONSORED SESSION SONY CORP – HIGH-RESOLUTION MUSIC EXPERIENCE Now there are more ways to enjoy music as the artist originally intended. With sound quality that’s better than CDs, high-resolution audio lets you discover the subtle details and unprecedented clarity, like you’ve never heard before. Join this panel session to hear from the industry experts including the music service providers, knowledgeable critics and a tech brand that provides premium products to listen to HRA in the home and on the go. The speakers will be talking about the user experience, the business trends and the future of high-resolution across Europe, the United States and Japan. Speakers: Alberto Ayala, Director Home Audio Video Business Management, Sony Europe (UK) David Chesky, CEO, HD Tracks (USA) Yves Riesel, President, Qobuz (France) Tadashi Yamanouchi, Journalist and Critic (Japan) Moderator: Stuart Dredge, Freelance Journalist (UK) 14:00 – 15:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: JAPAN Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Japan in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants: 3rd Stone From the Sun (Japan) Daccha Records (Japan) Hats Unlimited (Japan) Implement (Japan) Lifesound (Japan) Miracle Bus (Japan) NamedAfterBy (Japan) Rambling Records (Japan) ULTRA-VYBE (Japan) FIL Corp. (Japan) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 27 Monday 3 February 14:00 – 15:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! COMPETITION MIDEM MARKETING COMPETITION In partnership with Contagious This international competition showcases the best music-and-brand partnerships, rewarding creative and innovative use, or integration of, music in marketing campaigns. See the finalists give their five-minute presentations before the judges. Finalists: Mindtunes – Geoffrey Hantson, Executive Creative Director, Duval Guillaume Modem (Belgium) Music in the Sky – Isabelle Tardieu, Music Strategic Planner, BETC Music (France) Skype & Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball –Maureen Ford, President, Venue Network Sales, Live Nation Network (USA) Tree Concert – Lukas Liske, Creative Director, BBDO Proximity Berlin GmbH (Germany) You Need to Hear This – Olivia Rzepczynski, Global Business Director, Ogilvy & Mather (UK) Jury Members: Andrew Creighton, President, VICE Media, Inc. (USA) Aricio Fortes, Creative Director, Africa (Brazil) Bernhard Hafenscher, Head of Sales & Business Development, RedBull Media House (Austria) Sébastien Perrier, Head of Brand Partnerships, Sony Music Entertainment (France) Doug Scott, President, OgilvyEntertainment (USA) Presenter: Cliff Fluet, Partner, Media & Entertainment, Lewis Silkin (UK) The three winners (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be revealed during the Midem Innovation Show, on Monday 3 February, 16:45, in the Main Room (Riviera Hall). 14:30 – 16:00 French Tech at Midem by Cap Digital Lerins Hall PARTNER’S CONFERENCE DEMO SESSIONS FROM FRENCH TECH Presented by Cap Digital Discover the latest French innovative companies Blitzr, Findspire, Kizym, Meludia, niland, Phonotonic, Snowite, ((sounderbox)), TraxAir, Weezic 15:00 – 16:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | ENTREPRENEURSHIP THE ART OF DEAL MAKING With non-traditional deals, product mergers, and fragmented global deals becoming the industry norm, it’s vital to understand the new tools associated with the art of deal making – especially in an international market. Learn the key concepts that can aid indie groups, major label executives and managers to manoeuver the international marketplace, and how to develop ‘win-win’ non-traditional deals around the globe. Speaker: Martin F. Frascogna, Entertainment Attorney, Frascogna Entertainment Law (USA) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 28 Monday 3 February 14:30 – 15:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PANEL DISCUSSION MULTI-CHANNEL NETWORKS: THE RISE OF THE MACHINES Multi-Channel Networks (MCN) have become the key to unlocking real value from YouTube’s revenue engine. The platform is evolving and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to do it alone. As an artist, what are the metrics to explore to make the right choices? The session will outline key issues to consider when crafting an effective monetisation strategy. Speakers: Derrick Fung, CEO, Tunezy (USA) Vivien Lewit, Director of Music Content Partnerships, YouTube (USA) Milana Rabkin, Digital Media Agent, United Talent Agency (USA) Dana Shayegan, Director, Sales Development, Collective Digital Studio (USA) Patrick Walker, Chief Content Officer, Base79 (UK) Moderator: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic (USA) 15:30 – 16:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall PANEL DISCUSSION BUILDING AN ARTIST’S CAREER, FROM DISCOVERY TO SUCCESS In association with A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO Hard work, patience, talent: it takes it all to help build a successful career at every stage. During this session, experienced A&Rs will discuss how to avoid mistakes, make wise decisions and guide talents towards international success. Discover their secret tips on how to scout new artists and reveal their potential to become long-lasting brands. Speakers: Pete Ganbarg, EVP/Head Of A&R, Atlantic Records (USA) Andrew Gould, VP Creative, BMG Chrysalis (USA) Steven Melrose, Co-Managing Director, Epic Records (UK) Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music (India) Moderator: Sat Bisla, Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/Musexpo (USA) 15:30 – 16:30 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: FRANCE MEETS BRAZIL In association with bureauexport & Sebrae By invitation only. Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 29 Monday 3 February 15:00 – 16:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! PRESS CONFERENCE MUSIC KICKUP DISTRIBUTION & FOUNDATION Music Kickup cordially invites all 3rd party digital distributors to join us for their funeral. Press and industry members are invited to witness. Music Kickup is announcing a major shift for artists worldwide - announcing Music Kickup Foundation, the first global non-profit artist fund. Complementing and working in unison with Music Kickups revolutionary 100% free distribution service. Come and listen, why today will be remembered as a historical event for the music industry. Speakers: Peter Åhstedt, Founder, Music Help (Sweden) Antti Silventoinen, CEO/Co-Founder, Music Kickup (Finland) 16:00 – 17:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING ALTERNATIVE MARKETING STREAMS FOR SYNCHRONISED CONTENT In association with Berklee College of Music Struggling to break into the mainstream and place your music in TV, film or commercials? Want a piece of the sync pie? Try alternative channels. Learn to drive revenue with app integration, sync agents, YouTube video distribution and crowdfunding. Reach new markets, expand visibility, and score fresh revenue streams for your catalogue. Speaker: Andrea Johnson, Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music (USA) 16:15 – 17:30 The Nordic Area L1.02 Lerins hall PARTNER’S CONFERENCE POLARIS NORDIC SHOWCASE PRESS EVENT + RECEPTION 17:00 – 18:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: FRANCE MEETS GERMANY In association with bureauexport & VUT – German Association of Independant Music Companies Leading the way to the future of rights administration. Meet the 3 most integrated collecting societies in the world and learn how they will take their collaboration to the next level. Performing act: Emmelie de Forest (DK), Winner of Eurovision song contest 2013. Speakers: Anders Lassen, CEO, KODA (Denmark) Katri Sipilä, CEO, TEOSTO (Finland) Cato StrØm, CEO, TONO (Norway) By invitation only. Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 30 Monday 3 February 15:30 – 16:30 Auditorium K Level 4 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! THE A&R PITCH SESSION – GET YOUR MUSIC NOTICED Presented by A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO By invitation only. After revealing how to build an artist’s career during a panel discussion (on Monday 3 February, from 15:30 to 16:30), these top-level A&R executives looking for next talent will provide one to one advice to 10 winners selected from a call for entry. Participants: Pete Ganbarg, EVP/Head Of A&R, Atlantic Records (USA) Andrew Gould, VP Creative, BMG Chrysalis (USA) Steven Melrose, Co-Managing Director, Epic Records (UK) Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music (India) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 31 Monday 3 February 17:00 – 18:00 Meeting Room 1 Level 3 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Monday 3 February MIDEM TALKS Main Room, Riviera Hall 16:00 – 19:00 Presented by: Midem Talks are plenary conference sessions that unite the whole music ecosystem, featuring Visionary Talks from leaders who move music forward, and Industry Talks covering key topics for today’s music business. Host: Hédia Charni, TV Host, MTV France (France) 16:00 – 16:45 INDUSTRY TALKS GETTING INTERNATIONAL WITH BIG DATA: THE NEW ELDORADO Big Data is the new ‘oil’ of the digital economy. Today the music industry could make a better use of this huge amount of information and early adopters are enjoying a competitive advantage to expand their global footprint. Find out how to harness data to transform your business into an intelligent decision-making powerhouse. Speakers: Ime Archibong, Strategic Partnerships, Facebook (USA) Scott Cohen, Founder and VP International, The Orchard (UK) Gregory Mead, CEO, musicmetric (UK) Christophe Waignier, Director of Strategy and Resources, Sacem (France) Moderator: Ken Hertz, Senior Partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP & Co-Founder and Principal, memBrain llc (USA) 16:45 – 17:30 INNOVATION SHOW MIDEMLAB, MIDEM MARKETING COMPETITION & MIDEM HACK DAY Tomorrow's Talent: Today's Midem Competition Winners! This programme includes the winners of Midemlab startup competition in the three categories ‘Music Discovery, Recommendation and Creation’, ‘Marketing and Social Engagement’, and ‘Direct to Consumer Sales and Content Monetisation’ as well as Vivendi “Coup de Coeur”; the winners (Gold, Silver and Bronze) of the best music and brands collaborations (Midem Marketing Competition); and the winner of the Midem Hack Day 2014, who will demo the best music app developed after 48 hours of hacking. Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 32 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! VISIONARY TALKS FAIR SHARE FOR CREATORS JEAN MICHEL JARRE, COMPOSER AND PRODUCER, PRESIDENT, CISAC (FRANCE) Building a sustainable future for music in the digital ecosystem cannot be done without ensuring a fair remuneration for all stakeholders, especially creators, according to French electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre. In this session, Jarre – who is President of CISAC, the global body for authors’ societies – will make the case for what he calls an ‘ecological emergency’ and explain why creators need to mobilise if they too want to benefit from the growth of the digital economy. Interviewer: Rhian Jones, Staff Writer, Music Week (UK) 18:00 – 19:00 INDUSTRY TALKS THE NEXT BIG THING IN LICENSING Learn everything about the present and future issues in music licensing: what is happening now and what will be its impact in the music business. Licensing used to be a complex process, especially for digital services willing to launch internationally. Where we stand today and how we can better streamline the clearance of rights on a global level will be some of the key questions to be discussed. Speakers: Charles Caldas, CEO, Merlin (Netherlands) Richard Conlon, SVP Corporate Strategy, Communications & New Media, BMI (USA) Josh Deutsch, Chairman & CEO, Downtown Records LLC (USA) Florian Drücke, Managing Director, BVMI/IFPI (Germany) Melinda Lee, GM, Getty Images Music (USA) Mary Megan Peer, President, Asia Pacific & Strategic Markets, peermusic (USA) Moderator: Bill Wilson, VP, Digital Strategy & Business Development, Music Business Association (USA) Monday 3 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 33 Monday 3 February 17:30 – 18:00 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! Tuesday 4 February MIDEM TALKS Main Room, Riviera Hall 10:30 – 11:30 Presented by: Midem Talks are plenary conference sessions that unite the whole music ecosystem, featuring Visionary Talks from leaders who move music forward, and Industry Talks covering key topics for today’s music business. 10:30 – 11:30 INDUSTRY TALKS MODERN LICENSING SOLUTIONS In association with CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers Adaptability and flexibility are among the key elements digital platforms apply to their business strategy. To answer their needs, authors’ societies have also adjusted their licensing processes. This session will focus on the different initiatives taken by authors’ societies to provide licensees with modern solutions, from ‘one-stop-shops’ to ‘licensing hubs’, to respond to new business models. Speakers: Robert Ashcroft, CEO, PRS for Music (UK) Natalia I. Garzón Pacheco, Managing Director, SGAE (Spain) Kerstin Jorna, Director, Intellectual Property, Directorate-General for the Internal Market and Services, European Commission (Belgium) Anders Lassen, CEO, Koda (Denmark) Yves Riesel, CEO, QOBUZ (France) Magnus Ulvik-Mjerskaug, Head of Label Relations, WIMP (Norway) Moderator: Emmanuel Legrand, Independent journalist and consultant, Legrand Network (UK) 10:00 – 11:00 Networking Village Hall -1 SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE WOMEN IN MUSIC Are you a woman working in the music business? Get the opportunity to meet and exchange views in one-on-one speed meetings with other women working in your field. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilitated by: Neeta Ragoowansi, President, Women in Music (USA) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 34 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MIDEM ACADEMY | ENTREPRENEURSHIP A PRIMER ON GLOBAL FUNDING STRUCTURES In the past year Canada, the UK, Austria and Sweden, among others, announced new funding structures for music development. Despite the recession, popular music subsidisation continues to develop as content creators look to new, diversified ways to finance their projects. Find out how and why states, private initiatives and global bodies support popular music through subsidisation. Speaker: Shain Shapiro, Managing Director, Sound Diplomacy (UK) 10:30 – 11:30 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall ARTISTS SPEAK TO ARTISTS IBRAHIM MAALOUF, MUSICIAN & COMPOSER, FOUNDER, MI’STER PRODUCTIONS (FRANCE) Born in Lebanon, raised in France, Ibrahim Maalouf sees music as a bridge between different cultures. Classical, pop, jazz, or Arabic music: he can play them all and has collaborated with Sting, Amadou et Mariam and Lhasa de Sela among others. Ibrahim also embraces music as an entrepreneur since the creation of his label in 2006. Come and learn about an artist who puts transmission at the heart of his career. Interviewer: Jean-Louis Perrier, Manager, Mi’ster Productions (France) 10:30 – 11:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall PRESENTATION BUILDING A LOYAL AND ENGAGED AUDIENCE ON YOUTUBE YouTube is today the first stop for music consumption and has become the launchpad for many artists and labels. Learn from best practices on how to use YouTube effectively and how it can help you build a loyal and engaged audience. Speaker: Marie-Louise Letendre, Audience Development Strategist EMEA, YouTube (UK) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 35 Tuesday 4 February 10:30 – 11:30 Training Room Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! WORKSHOP DIGITAL RIGHTS & CROSS-BORDER ISSUES In association with the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) How can you safely navigate the international digital licensing landscape? It’s an often complex mix of masters, publishing, neighbouring and artists’ rights with different approaches in different markets - whether you are clearing rights or collecting moneys. This workshop will provide a roadmap for anyone setting out on the international licensing trail. Speakers: Andrew Jenkins, EVP, Asia Pacific Region and Industry Affairs, Universal Music Publishing International (USA) Marcelo Goyanes, Founding Partner, Murta Goyanes (Brazil) Anne-Marie Pecoraro, Partner, Turquoise Aklea (France) John Rudolph, Principal, Music Analytics (USA) Moderator: Jeff Liebenson, President of the IAEL & Principal, Liebenson Law (USA) 11:30 – 12:30 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CATALOGUE & NON-POPULAR MUSIC In today’s music marketplace social media is an important tool in gaining consumer awareness for your product. However music companies and artists are often so focused on promoting the ‘now’ that they ignore using social media to promote the ‘past’! Whether you’re in Jazz or Rock, Classical or Alternative, World Music or Dance, this session will lead you to rethink the way you use social media to promote your music and aid you in revitalise the sales of catalogue and other non-popular music. Speaker: Jerald Miller, President, Nu Jazz Entertainment (USA) 11:30 – 12:00 Brands & Fans Central OPENMIC A MUSICIAN AS A STARTUP: THE RISE OF THE MUSICPRENEUR Music entrepreneurship will shape the future of the music industry. The digital world commands change from the era of the musician to the era of the Musicpreneur: a musician that manages himself and his art as an enterprise. In this discussion, we will address what a Musicpreneur looks like, the role of the Musicpreneur in the music world and how the music industry will be affected, along with live case studies. Speakers: Kay Darens, Frontman, Schooldrivers (Greece) Turan Webb, Musician, Levithn Group (UK) Moderator: Tommy Darker, Founder, Darker Music Talks (UK) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 36 Tuesday 4 February 11:30 – 12:30 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SPEED MEETINGS MEET THE COUNTRIES: ARGENTINA & CHILE In association with Fundación ExportAr & Consejo de Fomento de la Musica Nacional Boost your network! Meet with professionals from Argentina and Chile in a series of five-minute speed meetings. Don’t miss out: places are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Participants: Jaime Ahumada, Representative, ARCHI - Asociacion de radiodifusores de chile (Chile) Ariel Marcelo Cupertino Bellezze, Director, Ultragalana (Argentina) Daniel Marcos Fainzilber, Director, The Fain Music (Argentina) José Ferrera, CEO, American Rockers (Chile) Laura Jozami, Publishing, Music Brokers Argentine (Argentina) Cristian Maluenda, Director, Contienda Nacional (Chile) Angelo Pierattini, CEO, Nekoe (Chile) Roberto Daniel Pumar, Director, Leader Music Group (Argentina) Laura Tesoriero, Manager, Epsa Music (Argentina) Sebastián Wallerstein, CEO, La Pájara (Chile) 12:00 – 13: 00 Main Room Riviera Hall PRESS CONFERENCE MIDEM 2014 OVERVIEW Final press conference with Bruno Crolot, Director of Midem & Music Markets, and guests. 14:00 – 15:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY |MUSIC INDUSTRY 101 LISTENING LIKE A PRODUCER In association with Berklee College of Music Listening is the most important and most overlooked skill that everyone involved in music should develop, from artists, producers and engineers, to managers, agents, promoters and A&R executives, but also entrepreneurs and marketers building companies and conveying messages with music. This session will arm you with effective tools and strategies to develop your listening abilities and deepen your skills in this crucial area. Speaker: Stephen Webber, Director of Music Technology Innovation, Berklee College of Music, Valencia Campus (Spain) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 37 Tuesday 4 February 11:30 – 12:30 Networking Village Hall -1 Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! MODERN DAY MUSIC PIONEERS SEYMOUR STEIN, CHAIRMAN, SIRE RECORDS, VP, WARNER BROS RECORDS (USA) Co-founder of Sire Records, Seymour Stein is the man behind few of the most influential acts in the history of modern music, including Madonna, Depeche Mode, The Pretenders, The Ramones and Fleetwood Mac, among others. Learn how he built a successful music company by making the right and often hard decisions while forging a unique business acumen. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask him all your burning questions about today’s music industry. Interviewer: Emily White, Co-Founder & Manager, Whitesmith Entertainment (USA) 14:00 – 15:00 Innovation Factory Lerins Hall PANEL DISCUSSION MIDEM 2014: THE WRAP The lowdown on Midem’s hottest business trends, from a select panel of industry experts. This panel will give an insightful and objective summary of how the industry moved forwards at Midem. Speakers: Lucy Blair, Head of Digital, Lowbit Records (Sweden) Alison Lamb, Product Manager, SO Recordings (UK) Marisol Segal, Industry Relations & Marketing, OpenAura (USA) Moderator: James Martin, Midem Social Media Manager, Midem (France) 15:00 – 16:00 Training Room Hall -1 MIDEM ACADEMY | MARKETING THE BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS IN 2013 This presentation will cover the best digital marketing campaigns in 2013 from major label to independent label and artist releases, from effective grassroots digital marketing to cutting edge innovations. For each one, get access to detailed overviews of campaign goals, tools and platforms used, campaign results and key performance indicators as well as key learnings from the labels and marketers themselves. Speaker: Karim Fanous, Head Of Research, Music Ally (UK) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 38 Tuesday 4 February 14:00 – 15:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? Make it Sustainable! SYNC SESSION GREY SYNC SESSION: OLIVE GARDEN Submissions powered by Sonicbids Win a chance to have your music considered for licensing in two spots for the Oliver Garden. The Olive Garden, an iconic American restaurant brand that serves Italianinspired cuisine, is seeking a musical interpretation of ‘the joy of togetherness’ for a new campaign. The top tracks selected will be announced during the session. Speaker: Josh Rabinowitz, SVP Director of Music, Grey Group (USA) Tuesday 4 February 2014 Programme subject to change: visit www.midem.com for regular updates 39 Tuesday 4 February 15:00 – 16:00 Brands & Fans Central Riviera Hall Midem 2014 – Conference Programme Back to Growth? 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