THE
GUILD OF INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS & COMPOSERS
The
home of songwriting for all songwriters, composers, singer songwriters, performing
artistes, lyicists, DJs and all those involved in the music industry. The Guild
of International Songwriters & Composers are the publishers of Songwriting
& Composing Magazine since 1986, which is the songwriting magazine for
songwriters & composers getting you connected with the music industry.
SONGS WANTED: The music industry is always seeking new songs songs for singers, bands, record labels, music publishers , producers, management companies. New songs and performances are the "life blood" of the music industry
This
is the website of The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers containing
information on songwriting, composing and music publishing for songwriters, composers
& lyricists. Our website also contains information for musicians, performing
singer-songwriters, artistes, groups, bands, singers, producers, copyright owners,
poets, publishers, record companies, record labels, management companies, studio
owners, in fact all those with an interest in the music industry (where those
personnel are represented by the Guild as members), and all aspects of songwriting,
composing, lyric writing, performing, singing, recording, music publishing, copyright
protection, songwriting contests, management, songwriter collaborations and songwriting
partnerships, songwriters songwriting assessments, song promotions, music industry
contacts.
Certified copyright & intellectual property witnessing service.
PROTECT
YOUR COPYRIGHTS
The Guild of International
Songwriters & Composers Copyright Registration Centre, the leading independent
music copyright registration witnessing service for Certified copyright
& intellectual property rights of songwriters, composers, lyricists and the music
industry in general, is a free service for Guild members. The Guild will supply,
where there is ever any copyright dispute certified information and a copy of
works registered with the Guild, as an official declaration of a members registration,
to solicitors, lawyers or any member's other legal representatives in any country
in the world where cases of copyright disputes
arise, to support our members' copyright registrations and claims. More
information on copyright registration is on our services page within this website.
The
UK's premier songwriting organisation for international songwriters & composers,
performing artistes, musicians, lyricists, music publishers, record labels, managers
etc, and all those involved in the music industry.
Where Do I Begin?
How do I progress from my current status (amateur, semi pro
or professional)? - questions you may ask.
Analysis of your current situation will help you begin moving in the right direction
with your songwriting, composing, recording and business developments. You may
be a novice songwriter, composer, artiste or you may be established and require
a better understanding of issues that need further explanation and clarification.
As a Guild member, talking to us will help us to identify your specific aims in
the music industry and try to help you with your market direction for exploitation
of your copyrights and performances and understanding of how to get your money
being royalties from the exploitation of your copyrights and performances. Our
member consultants work full time in the music industry as music publishers, record
company owners, producers, distributors and promotors, and are experienced professionals.
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Support for the UK Songwriting Contest competition comes from heavyweights
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and the BRIT Trust (of BRIT Awards fame)
The
Guild of International Songwriters & Composers. The home of songwriting for songwriters
and composers.
Publishers of Songwriting & Composing Magazine since
1986 - The songwriting magazine for songwriters
Songwriters
copyright protection service - Songwriters song assessment service - Songwriters
collaboration service
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service - Songwriting & Composing Magazine
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NEWS - INFORMATION - UPDATES
The
current issue of the Guild's SONGWRITING & COMPOSING MAGAZINE contains
an information on how to negotiate publishing agreements along with clauses and
the terms and conditions that should be contained in publishing agreements to
make them reasonable and fair, contact information for artistes, record companies
and music publishers along with leads and contacts to music publishers and record
companies seeking songs for music publishing and record deals, songwriters collaboration
register for composers seeking lyricists to co-write with, artiste and member
profile on Kevin Kendle, along with other useful information.
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Past issues of the Guild's SONGWRITING & COMPOSING MAGAZINE which is only available to Guild members have contained informative articles on writing instrumental music for the radio, television, film, audio-visual, advertising, multimedia and the games industry worldwide, along with member profiles, contact information for artistes, record companies and music publishers along with information on leads to music publishers and record companies seeking songs for music publishing and record deals, songwriters collaboration register, the USA songwriting competition 2008 information and entry form, The Tipperary Song Contest, The Benelux Song Contest, The Unisong Song Contest, The American International Song Contest, a songwriters collaboration agreement for members use to protect their share interest in co-written works, members artistes profiles such as Charlie Landsborough, Kevin Kendle, Rik Waller, AudioJunkie, Stylus, Shanelle, Zoe McCulloch, Pete Arnold, Toots Earl & Clown, to Guild members releases such as Pure Hardcore, Watermusic, Light from the Pleiades, Even the Willows are Weeping, Saturday Night Singles, etc, etc, along with much other useful information.
Songwriting
& Composing Magazine
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NEWS
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GUILD
MEMBER KEVIN KENDLE RELEASES NEW ALBUM
"SUMMER"
Downloads
at iTunes and internet stores worldwide
Guild
member Kevin Kendle is an internationally renowned musician and songwriter, whose
songwriting and composing is published by Panama Music Library (www.panamamusic.co.uk).
Kevin Kendle works in the field of haunting, atmospheric instrumental music, and
has long been aware of the power of music in influencing moods and creating atmospheres
and of its relaxing properties. In 1992, he began producing albums of his songwriting
& composing to enable others to enjoy its magical sound and has gained a reputation
for producing consistently high quality music.
Kevin Kendle has long been
aware of the therapeutic and healing power of music in influencing moods to create
relaxing atmospheres and for use with healing techniques. Kevin Kendle's music
is used by many practitioners where healing of the mind, body and soul is desired.
Kevin's Kendle's music is also used in the applications of reiki, pilates, yoga,
Feng Shui, aromatherapy, head massage, relaxation, reflexology, hypnotherapy,
dieting, hypertension, tantric sex, spititual healing, meditation, and stress
relief. Kevin Kendle's music, which has a therapeutic, organic, timeless feel,
has also been used internationally in television programmes, radio, films and
audio-visual broadcast applications worldwide. Kevin Kendle's music transports
the listener deep into the heart of their inner being, creating peaceful and tranquil
moments. Kevin Kendle uses keyboards, synthesizers and samplers to create evocative
soundscapes which are then layered with sounds of nature, which Kevin records
near his home in the Hertfordshire countryside.
Kevin Kendle has produced
music for theatres and production companies to include television and radio networks
internationally. His music has been used around the world in various broadcast
applications and the Eventide Music series of albums many of which are published
by Panama Music Library (www.panamamusic.co.uk) have been in television/radio
programmes/documentaries in the UK, used also by production companies internationally.
As a qualified pilot, Kevin finds further inspiration for his music by flying
above the landscapes that inspire him, and soaring amongst breathtaking cloudscapes.
Everone loves the Summer - the warm sunshine; the excitement of travelling to
the coast; long, still days spent relaxing on secluded beaches, or perhaps walking
deep in the fragrant countryside. Kevin Kendle has captured the essence of an
English Summer in the music produced on this album. Great care has been taken
in recording the natural sounds included in this album to enhance this new release
using binaural recording techniques. This has added a three dimensional perception
when listened to on headphones, where sounds can appear to come from above, from
behind and from all around you.
"SUMMER " is a beautiful album from internationally renowned musician and songwriter Kevin Kendle.
All
Kevin Kendle's album releases are available now via digital downloads worldwide
through Digimix Records Ltd (www.digimixrecords.com)
and cds direct from Eventide Music.
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Guild member Geoff Waddington pens all 12 songs on the new Leonie Parker Soul & Heal release
Artist:
LEONIE PARKER - Album: SOUL & HEAL - Genre : Soul / R &
B
Label: Digimix Records Ltd - Catalogue #: DGMX508
Downloads
at iTunes and internet stores worldwide
LEONIE PARKER was raised on soul music by her father an avid soul fan. Leonie Parker’s natural strong vocal ability creates the great atmosphere of all those fantastic recordings from days gone by to current times, where influences of the all time great female soul artistes such as Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Roberta Flack, Etta James, Ruth Brown, etc, to name but a few, through to the more contemporary artistes such as Beverley Knight, Rhianna, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Joss Stone and others, can be heard on the twelve original unique songs on Leonie’s Soul & Heal album. Leonie Parker is set to become one of the best selling artistes of the future.
SOUL & HEAL is the 12 track debut album from the Soul / R & B artist Leonie Parker following on from her two successful vinyl releases released on Real Side Records, along with two tracks also released on compilation albums from Sanctuary Records, which have generated great attention with radio plays internationally to support Leonie’s concerts and gigs.
Track List : 1. Still You Don’t Call Me, 2. Get Your Lovekicks, 3. The River, 4. Fool For Your Lovin’, 5. Even If (Your Love Is Hot), 6. Why Don’t You Love My Love, 7. Silly Love Games (Remix 2010), 8. Come On Home, 9. My Love Is Gonna Get You, 10. What Do I Know, 11. Am I Losing You, 12. All The People All The Time
All
songs written by: Geoffrey Waddington - All songs published by Scamp Music (mcps/prs)
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The
8th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
The
8th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in Acoustic
Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting
radio and web exposure through this competition. Win a Top Prize of US$11,000
worth of Prizes!
Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, music production and originality/artistry. You can enter in a number of categories such as: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group, Folk, Alternative, AOG, etc.
The 8th Annual IAMA is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Tanager Software, Sirius XM Radio, Acoustic Café Radio Show, Kari Estrin Management & Consulting, SongU.com, Reverbnation.com, and Sonicbids.com
Entries are now accepted.
All entries must be entered by Nov 9th or earlier.
E-mail info@inacoustic.com
Regular
Mail: IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
2881 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Suite 414
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33306, USA
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A
successful 2010 and 2011 for songwriters' songwriting royalties
Over £545m of songwriting and publishing royalties were paid to PRSforMusic songwriter,
composer and publisher members in 2010. For the first time PRSforMusic's revenue
has topped £600 million, which is an amazing achievement. PRSforMusic’s record
results have seen: Licensing revenue growth of 8% on 2009. Double digit growth
in three of our four licensing areas effective licensing of new online services
Growth of 9% in net distributable revenue on 2008.
The PRSforMusic's July
2011 distribution totalled just over £91million. In total the PRSforMusic
July 2011 distribution contained more than
2,274 separate usage sources, generating 126million transactions. There were some
35million unique performanmces during the quarter made up of 674,905 distinct
works to include Guild members works.
The PRSforMusic October 2011 royalty distribution totalled just over £127 million to its publisher and writer members. In total the October 2011 royalty distribution contains more than 2,400 separate usage sources, generating 109 million transactions. There were some 37 million unique performances during the quarter, made up of more than 8000,000 distinct works.
Songwriting and publishing royalties are a substantial source of income.
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Musicmaker
Musicmaker
now provides the opportunity for recording studios and labels of all acoustic
genre to provide hour long programmes for online webcasting, together with editorial
profiles of artists in the magazine. For more information telephone 020-7424-0027
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Copyright
term successfully extended
After almost
ten years of campaigning, performers and record companies have won a fair copyright
term for their phonographic recordings. On
Monday 12 September 2011, the Council of the European Union agreed to extend the
copyright term for performers and record companies from 50 to 70 years from the
initial release of the recording.
Welcoming the news, Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) Chairman and CEO Fran Nevrkla said, “This is a tremendous development and we must recognise the goodwill of the politicians in Britain and other parts of Europe who understood that this key change in the copyright legislation was long overdue. I am delighted that we at PPL, jointly with our many thousands of individual performer and record company members, have been able to play an important role in this process.
“It
is not possible to overstate the effectiveness of the sterling work by many individual
PPL performers who signed copyright petitions, lobbied Parliament here and in
Brussels and generally remained completely engaged and determined to succeed.
This copyright change will mean that the PPL income streams will continue to flow
through to the whole community of recording artists, orchestral players, session
musicians, backing singers and other performers for an additional period of 20
years which is so important, especially when those individuals reach ripe old
age and are no longer able to exercise their profession. The enhanced copyright
framework will also enable the record companies, big and small, to continue investing
in new recordings and new talent.”
The copyright extension was also welcomed
by other British music industry bodies including the BPI, The Musician’s Union
and AIM. The organisations hailed the approval of the Directive as an enormously
positive step forward for everyone in British music – including music fans, featured
artists, session musicians, producers and record labels.
The Directive is expected to be implemented across all EU Member States by 2013, extending the term of protection from 50 to 70 years for performers and producers of recorded music.
Additional measures are contained in the Directive to ensure that both featured artists and session musicians reap the benefit of a longer copyright term, including: - A substantial new fund for session musicians from record company revenues in the extended term. - A requirement for labels to make sure all recordings are commercially available, failing which the artist will be entitled to release their recordings themselves. - A ‘clean slate’ for featured artists, writing off any unrecouped advances so that artists receive full royalties in the extended term.
The directive to extend the term of protection for performers and sound recordings to 70 years was adopted on 12 September 2011. The aim of the directive is to bring performers’ protection more in line with that already given to authors – 70 years after their death. The extended term will enable performers to earn money for a longer period of time and in any event throughout their lifetime. The income from copyright remuneration is important for performers, as they often do not have other regular salaried income. The extended term will also benefit record producers who will generate additional revenue from the sale of records in shops and on the internet. This should allow producers to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment and help them maintain their investment levels in new talent.
The directive also contains accompanying measures which aim specifically to help performers. The “use it or lose it” clauses which will now have to be included in the contracts linking performers to their record companies will allow performers to get their rights back if the record producer does not market the sound recording during the extended period. In this way the performer will be able to either find another record producer willing to sell his music or do it himself, something that is possible easily via the internet. Finally, record companies will have to set up a fund into which they will have to pay 20% of their revenues earned during the extended period. The money from this fund will be destined to help session musicians.
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The Governance of Collective Rights Management in the EU
On
April 23, 2010, the European Commission held a Public Hearing on the Governance
of Collective Rights Management in the EU. The aim of the hearing was to explore
how the relationships between copyright owners, collecting societies and commercial
users of copyright have evolved over time.
The European Commission has
adopted a recommendation on the management of online rights in musical works.
The recommendation puts forward measures for improving the EU-wide licensing of
copyright for online services. Improvements are necessary because new Internet-based
services such as webcasting or on on-demand music downloads need a license that
covers their activities throughout the EU. The absence of EU-wide copyright licenses
has been one factor that has made it difficult for new Internet-based music services
to develop their full potential.
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"Everything You Need To Start Your Own Digital Label"
"Everything You Need To Start Your Own Digital Label" written by the established music industry executive Dennis Sinnott is an invaluable reference source for anyone working in the music industry who wishes to set up their own digital online record label and for those who also wish to enter into the licensing of their recordings for further exploitation to gain licensing revenue and royalty income. This must be the book of the year and a must have for your reference library and learning facility for literally anyone working in the music industry.
"Everything You Need To Start Your Own Digital Label not only being an invaluable source of reference and learning will benefit not only songwriters, composers, performing songwriters, artistes, bands, lyricists seeking to collaborate, artiste managers, promoters, literally anyone working in the music industry who wishes to achieve greater success. The way this book is set out is clear and precise and makes the selling of digital recordings online and the licensing of master recordings so simple to understand. A must have reference book for those looking to be successful in exploiting their songwriting, composing and musical performances to gain also the added advantage of financial remuneration for their talents.
To purchase click link here Everything You Need To Start Your Own Digital Label (scroll down our links page to link)
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PRSforMusic
announces new organisational structure to safeguard future success for its songwriters,
composers and music publisher members
As part of an operational review led by new Chief Executive Robert Ashcroft, PRSforMusic has announced a new structure for the collecting society. The changes will ensure that PRSforMusic is fit for the future music world and able to be a more agile organisation, continuing its work supporting songwriters, composers and music publishers and protecting the value of creative content.
At the heart of the new organisation will be two divisions: Licensing, focused on generating revenue and Operations, focused on distributing royalties back to the members at minimum cost. Licensing will be led by Jeremy Fabinyi (former Managing Director Recorded Media and Acting Chief Executive) and will deliver all types of music licensing – television, radio and online, recorded media, public performance and international. The Operations division will be led by Niall Stirling (current Managing Director, Professional Services) and will manage all operational functions including information systems, member services & distribution operations.
The two new divisions will report directly into Chief Executive Robert Ashcroft, as will each of the professional service functions: Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Communications, Corporate Planning and Finance. These functions will be led respectively by Amanda Heath (Human Resources), Debbie Stones (Legal), Emma Inston (Marketing & Communications), Mark Lawrence (Corporate Planning) and Finance by a new Director to be appointed.
In addition, Membership Development will now sit within Marketing & Communications in order to allow key members to engage more effectively supporting our defence of member songwriters, composers and music publishers copyrights. Research will also sit within Marketing & Communications supporting the development of business propositions and industry analysis.
Robert Ashcroft, PRSforMusic Chief Executive said "We have a great opportunity here to streamline our business and ensure that it is fit for purpose for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. At the heart of our business are our customers and member songwriters, composers and music publishers , and they require an efficient and effective organisation that both recognises the value of their creative talent and the need for cost-effective and simple licensing."
The re-organisation means that Jo Prowse (Managing Director Membership & Operations) and Andrew Shaw (Managing Director Broadcast, Online & Recorded Media) will leave the business with immediate effect.
Robert
Ashcroft added "Both Jo and Andrew have made an incredible contribution to
PRSforMusic during their respective times here. It is always difficult to lose
good people and I, the boards and the wider team all thank them for their hard
work and contribution to the business."
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A
total of £5,552,000 mechanical royalties were distributed
In
September 2009, a total of £5,552,000 mechanical royalties were distributed
by The mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS/ PRSforMusic) a royalty collection
organisation licensing songwriters, composers and music publishers members works.
MCPS part of the MCPS - PRS-Alliance is now called PRSforMusic
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Songwriters
& Composers tracks in Television, audio-visuals, film, advertising, multimedia
and games
The
MCPS Independent Production Company (IPC) blanket licence is to be extended for
a period of 1 year from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011. Launched in August 2007,
the IPC scheme provides a simple and cost effective way for producers of TV programmes
to access your music without the need to clear works individually. The licence
is used primarily by producers of programmes for Channel 4, Five and S4C and so
far over 200 independent production companies have signed up to the licence (including
key accounts such as Endemol, RDF, Objective, and Olga).
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THE
PERFORMING RIGHT SOCIETY - PRS wins key ruling on Pan-European Licensing
The
Performing Right Society - PRS, who paid over £250 million to songwriters,
composers and music publishers in the first six months of 2008, wins a court case
over its Dutch equivalent, BUMA, preventing them from issuing an illegal pan-European
licence for online rights.
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THE
2012 TIPPERARY SONG CONTEST
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
The
Tipperary Peace Convention Song Contest (Ireland) was formed as part of the annual
Tipperary Peace Convention in 1983 The Guild of International Songwriters &
Composers is pleased to continue to support the song contest where the winning
song will receive the Tipperary Song of Peace Waterford Crystal Trophy along with
a cash prize of 1,500 Euros.
The entry form for the next 2012 contest is published in the Guild's Songwriting
& Composing Magazine .
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EMI Records Nashville
Capitol Records Nashville,
U.S.A, has founded a new label imprint, EMI Records, Nashville, U.S.A, to source
new artiste / songwriting talent and to be a creative hub of developing new country
songwriter / performing artistes. EMI Records, Nashville, U.S.A, will operate
side by side with Capitol Records, Nashville,
U.S.A
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2011
UK SONGWRITING CONTEST NEWS
The
Guild continues to support the The UK Songwriting Contest which is now in its
10th year There are again no postal entries in the UK Songwriting Contest this
year. Entry now closed
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The
U.S.A Annual Songwriting Competition 2011
Entry now closed
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THE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2011
Deadline for entries is November 1st 2011
It's very easy to submit your songs. You can enter through MySpace if you have a MySpace page - which is really easy because ISC will go to your page and listen to your songs there (you don't even need to send us your songs!). Of course, you can also enter online with an mp3, or you can mail your songs (ISC accepts CD, tape, or DVD for music video entries). Enter now and save on entry fees!
Winning ISC isn't just about the cash and prizes. The recognition, exposure, and kudos of winning ISC add to the reasons to enter and the benefits of winning. ISC is looking for great songs and songwriters - so, whether you're a professional songwriter or just starting out, ISC welcomes your entries. In the past four years, three of ISC's Grand Prize winners have been signed to major label record deals (Epic, Universal, and Motown) and the fourth winner was signed to Peer Music, a publishing company. Additionally, many winners have been signed to other publishing deals, licensing deals, etc. A few years ago, an unknown band called The Band Perry was a finalist with the song, "If I Die Young." This year they were nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Country Song for the same song.
CATEGORIES: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Adult Contemporary (AC), Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Comedy/Novelty, Country, Dance/Electronica, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Gospel/Christian, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music Video, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, Unsigned Only, and World Music. Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish - in the same category or in multiple categories.
JUDGES: Judges for 2011 will be announced soon. Last year's judges included:
Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Robbie Williams; Joe Nichols; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiësto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; Wynonna; John Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies);Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Chayanne; and Dan Zanes
Industry
Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost
(President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming,
VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President,
Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG);
Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote
Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment);
Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan
Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey
Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway);
Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music For Little People); and Tommy Morris (Talent Coordinator,
The Comedy Store
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Berklee
College of Music
The
Guild of International Songwriters & Composers partners up with the Berklee
College of Music which is the world's largest independent music college and the
premier institution for the study of contemporary music. The college's 4,000 students
and 480 faculty members interact in an environment designed to provide the most
complete learning experience possible, including all of the opportunities and
challenges presented by a career in the contemporary music industry.
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