UNL's Music Industry Leadership 101 Launches

8th graders at Wendell Middle School in Wake County, NC learn about marketing and leadership from UNL. Learn more about the Entertainment Career Pathway course launching this fall! http://ushersnewlook.org/ushers-new-l...

Panel: Building An Artist's Career

In association with A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO
Hard work, patience, talent: it takes them all to help build a successful career at every stage. Experienced A&Rs discuss how to avoid mistakes, make wise decisions and guide talents towards international success. 

Moderator: 
Sat Bisla, Founder & President, A&R Worldwide/Musexpo (USA)

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)

Keynote Interview: Troy Carter

Find out how Troy and Lady Gaga (the "200lb toddler") got together and what they do to develop the career of the world's largest pop star. You will also hear some refreshingly honest behind the scenes stories of her recent Asian tour whilst gaining key insights into their thoughts on Asia and where opportunity lies for them. Also find out what he looks for in a new artist.

Robert Hilburn On Being a Music Journalist

In this clip from www.artisthousemusic.org - Robert Hilburn, music journalist for the LA Times, describes the job of a music journalist. Robert believes the three main jobs of a music journalist are to find great talent, tell the artist's story, and cover music news.