Frequently Asked Questions: For The A&R Power Summit
Q: Where Will Day one of the A&R Power Summit Be Held?
A: Day 1 of the A&R Power Summit will take place on Saturday, May 22nd at The Helen Mills
Theater, located at 137-139 West 26th Street Between 6th & 7th Avenues in Manhattan, NYC (www.HelenMills.com) Day 1 starts at 1PM Sharp
Q: Where Will Day Two of the A&R Power Summit Be Held?
A: Day 2 of the A&R Power Summit will take place on Sunday, May 23rd at The Times Square Arts Center, located at 42nd & 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NYC (www.TimesSquareArtsCenter.com)
Q: How many people can I bring with me if I purchase a ticket?
A: Tickets are priced per person. Each person must purchase a ticket.
Q: How long has the A&R Power Summit been around?
A: The Summit started 6 years ago.
Q: Do you guarantee that I will get signed?
A: We can not guarantee that you will get signed. However, you will have the opportunity to meet the right people that can help you to advance your music career.
Q: Will there only be A&R's reps at this event?
A: No. There will be producers, Entertainment Lawyers, Managers, Publishing companies, distribution companies, and more that will attend and/or sit on panel discussions.
Q: I'm coming from out of town, where can I find Hotel information?
A: We have some nearby hotels listed on our website ( www.TheArPowerSummit.com ) . You can also get info from various travel websites such as ( Hotels.com , Expedia.com,
travelocity.com, etc..)
Q: How many Label Reps will I get to have one on one time with at the demo listening session?
A: You will get the opportunity to sit with one Label for your face to face A&R meeting. You will also be able to leave your demo/press kit with ALL of the label reps.
Q: I brought my ticket(s) online. Will a ticket be mailed to me? What else do I need to do?
A: If you purchased your ticket online, you need to print your receipt that was emailed to you from PayPal.com. You must bring the receipt along with your "proper" ID.
DAILY AGENDA FOR A&R POWER SUMMIT 2010
AGENDA - DAY 1 - SATURDAY (MAY 22ND 2010) @ HELEN MILLS THEATER
(137-139 West 26th Street between 6th and 7th avenues) IN MANHATTAN
DAY 1: SATURDAY (05/22/10)
(1:00PM) - Check In (All Attendees must arrive at 1:00PM)
(1:30 PM - 200PM) - DVD Presentation - "Get Signed DVD"
(2:00 PM - 2:55PM) - A&R PANEL DISCUSSION # 1
(2:15 PM) - Demo Listening Sessions with A&R's Begin
(3:10PM - 3:55PM) - A&R PANEL DISCUSSION #2
(4:10PM - 4:55PM) - PRODUCER PANEL
(5:10PM - 5:55PM) - PUBLISHING/LEGAL
(6:10PM - 6:50PM) - DINNER BUFFET
(7:10pm - 7:55PM) - NEW MEDIA/MARKETING PANEL
(8:30PM) - The R&B Talent Competition
AGENDA -DAY 2 - SUNDAY (MAY 23RD 2010) @ THE TIMES SQUARE ARTS CENTER
(42ND STREET & 8TH AVENUE) IN MANHATTAN
Day 2: SUNDAY (05/23/10)
(5:30PM) - Check in (All attendees must arrive at 5:30PM)
(6:00PM - 6:45PM) - MEDIA/MARKETING/DISTRIBUTION PANEL
(7:00PM - 7:45PM) - PRODUCER SHOWCASE
(8:30PM - 1:00AM) - HIP HOP SHOWCASE
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2010 A&R POWER SUMMIT:
- You will receive a 1 on 1 sit down meeting with one Major label A&R executive of your choice based on availability.
- The meeting will last 8 minutes. The A&R executive will listen to a maximum of three of your songs.
- You will have access to insightful panels based on ringtone marketing, publishing, distribution, legal matters and A&R.
- You will have the opportunity to establish contacts and network with some of the music industry's top executives
The format is simple. Come with your music package and be ready to pitch your music to record label A&Rs and other music professionals. During the networking section, you will receive personalized feedback about your music from each panelist you select.
TIPS FOR THE CONFERENCE
1. Set goals for your listening sessions
2. Have a game plan
3. Network with everybody
4. Show why you are good & different
5. Capitalize on the opportunity!