Production music is a vital element in today’s soundscape and with its prominence come increasing challenges. Join the discussion with respected industry experts as we cover the most pressing issues facing the industry. Learn about the impact of the DMX case, the carve-out license, copyright challenges, foreign royalties, direct licensing and more on Thursday, February 7th at The Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City.
Panelists include Al Kennedy, VP of Production, Advertising & Promotion at CBS Television Marketing, John Coletta, AVP of International Legal & Business Affairs at BMI, Shawn LeMone, VP of Film & Television at ASCAP, Hunter Williams, Senior VP of Strategic Development & Distribution at SESAC and Gary Gross, Worldwide President of Universal Publishing Production Music. The event will be moderated by Randy Thornton, CEO & President of Warner/Chappell Production Music and ASCAP board member and Omnimusic President, Doug Wood will also address the audience.
The event is open to all interested professionals. The cost to attend is $15 for non-members or guests and $10 for PMA members. The meeting will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at The Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12833 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California. An RSVP is requested via email here although walk-ins are welcome as space permits.
ABOUT THE PMA The PMA is a non-profit, volunteer organization comprising over 430 member companies including major-label publishers, national independents and small boutique libraries and is providing crucial leadership to protect the value of their work. The PMA provides education, support and advocacy on behalf of the production music community and is acknowledged across the industry as the Voice of Production Music. For more information visit www.pmamusic.com.