Music is a Business. Whether you’re an artist, DJ, manager or producer, you are a business. As entrepreneurs, our panelists understand the importance of being a registered business, having a certified accountant and marketing strategies as some key factors to a successful career. The panelists have a lot to share about self-employment, self promotion and developing a strong brand. This round will provide a forum to education and advice on maintaining an effective business plan..
Stylus SpinFest Presented By Marc Ecko Watches
In Association with Manifesto
Presents

IT STARTS WITH THE DJ 2.0
Sponsored by World Vision & OMDC

Hosted by: Ty Harper & rez Digital – OTA Live

Doors open at 1:30pm
Admission: $10

Breakdown on Conference:
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Round 1: Business Fundamentals
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Music is a Business. Whether you’re an artist, DJ, manager or producer, you are a business. As entrepreneurs, our panelists understand the importance of being a registered business, having a certified accountant and marketing strategies as some key factors to a successful career. The panelists have a lot to share about self-employment, self promotion and developing a strong brand. This round will provide a forum to education and advice on maintaining an effective business plan.

PANELISTS:

- Abby Tobias (DJ, President: Soul Power Productions, Scratchlab & Six Degrees Event Venue, Keys N’ Krates, Eh team DJ’s)

- Wristpect (DJ, Sole Proprietor, Owner: Mediaphase Communications, Inc)

- Neil Forester (Management: Baby Yu, Owner: Mass Appeal & The Substance Group)

- Baba Kahn (DJ, Promoter, Owner: Scratchlab & Soulshock Marketing Group

- Stephane Lecuyer (Full Capacity Concerts - CEO / National Concert & Event Promoter)

- Adrian Strong (DMD Promo - Radio Promo)

- Tony Sal (CEO - CP Records)

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Round 2:
NETWORK HOUR
One on One - Creating Relationships
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

In this new addition to the conference, we’re dedicating one hour to the importance of networking. Unfortunately, many artists do not have relationships with key industry executives and this creates obstacles for artists to receive exposure. One on Ones can be a great benefit to artists because it not only gives them a chance to network in a more intimate setting, but it allows the artist to properly strategize the next step in their career.

HOW IT WORKS:
Individuals will have the opportunity to book five minutes with any of our 10 advisors of their choice, and either play their music and receive feedback or just ask advice.

Once their five minutes have been completed, the individual will proceed to the next advisor on his/her appointment schedule and continue until their entire schedule has been completed.

ADVISORS:
http://www.stylusgroup.ca/itstartswiththedj/book.html

- Justin Dumont (Music Director - FLOW 93.5FM)

- Jester (DJ: FLOW 93.5FM, 2007 Stylus College Radio Show of the Year Winner - Worldwide Wake Up Show CIUT 89.5FM)

- Samantha Pickard (VP: Strut Entertainment, Public Relations, Branding and Event Management. Clients: DO, Art of Fresh, Artisto, Perez Hilton, etc)

- Joe Bartok (Entertainment Accountant/Owner - This is the Deal ‘Accounting & Consulting Specialists for the Entertainment Industry’)

- Lissa Monet (DJ, Blogger, Personality & Tastemaker)

- Miro Oballa (Entertainment Lawyer - Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa)

- P-Plus (DJ, Radio Personality: FLOW 93.5FM, Owner - P3 Entertainment)

- Adrian Strong (DMD Promo - Radio Promo)

- Jay Devonish (Marketing Manager- E1 Music Group)

- Jonathan Ramos (REMG Entertainment - Promoter)

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT:

- Email: rsvp@stylusgroup.ca.

- Include:
- your name
- contact information
- name of the advisors you would like to meet
- what you would like to discuss with each
advisor.

Email confirmation will be sent to ensure time has been booked.

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Round 3: OTA Talk w/ DJ Drama
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Our second segment will feature internationally known DJ Drama, who will speak to his own experience of facing the unique challenges of being a DJ/Producer/Artist today. He will demonstrate ingenuity, entrepreneurship and the self branding that is necessary in order to be a major player in the competitive international DJ and music industry.

CHECK OUT STYLUS DJ TV FOR THE COMPLETE ONE ON ONE BREAKDOWN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwEVg4Xpv7s&feature=channel_page

Event Supported by Real Mark Global Group.