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Indie Week is coming up in Toronto from October 13 to 17.  Here’s the latest on the expert panels that will be presented on Saturday the 16th.

Indie Week is honoured to announce the major-league hitters who are headlining the music-industry panels, including Jennifer Beavis (Ole), Kim Cooke (Pheromone Recordings), Jodie Ferneyhough (Creative Director, Universal Music Publishing), Ron Lopata (VP A&R, Warner), Stacey Mitsopulos (entertainment & media lawyer), Ron Porter (Director of Copyright, CMRRA), and Parkside Mike Renaud (Upper Management, Hidden Pony).

The panles are taking place Saturday October 16, 2010 at the Drake Underground. Entrance is $20, which includes a wristband that allows access to all showcases and parties throughout the festival (for the schedule, see http://www.indieweek.com). If you’ve already got a wristband, entrance is free!

For all the info and full panelist bios, check out indieweek.com/industry-panels.

1:00 PM

BEEN THERE DONE THAT – sold the t-shirt! Our talented panel of musicians have all had their taste of success. We have gathered them together to swap road stories, explore the pitfalls and pratfalls of the music business and share their experiences of life in a top band.

• Noah Mintz (hHead, Noah’s Arkweld, Lacquer Channel)

• Nicole Hughes (Scratching Post, writer for Canadian Idol)

• Julian Taylor (Staggered Crossing, Bent Penny Records)

• Ron Hawkins (Lowest of the Low)

• Tom McKay (Joydrop)

2:00 PM

PUBLICITY & PROMOTION – you’ve got it; now flaunt it…shameless self-promo for the indie musician! Our crack panel of publicity and marketing pros will discuss how to utilize online social media as well as traditional “mainstream” media to strengthen your fan base, generate awareness and get your music heard.

• Moderator: Eric Alper (Director of Media Relations and Label Acquisitions, Entertainment One Group)

• Jane Harbury (Jane Harbury Publicity)

• Barbara Pavone (Features Editor, The Rock and Roll Report)

• John Asher (Music Publicist, Asher Media Relations)

• Paula Danylevich (HYPE Entertainment)

• Meg Gamble (Rock Me Joe Publicity)

3:00 PM

INDIE 101

• Darryl Hurs (Indie Week Founder, Gen-Sub, BalconyTV Toronto)

4:00 PM

MUSIC PUBLISHING – show me the money! Songwriting can pay the bills but few artists know much about their rights, royalties and how it all works. Our panel of top music industry professionals will help to demystify the business of music publishing and show you how your songs can make you money.

• Jodie Ferneyhough (Creative Director, Universal Music Publishing)

• Stacey Mitsopulos (entertainment & media lawyer, Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa, CBC)

• Ron Porter (Director of Copyright, CMRRA)

• Jennifer Beavis (Ole)

5:00 PM

DEMO LISTENING – critiques by the cream of the crop! This is your chance to be heard by the top ears in the biz! Have your song evaluated and critiqued by a cross section of music industry heavyweights. Even if you do not have a song to submit, this is a rare occasion to hear what the pros hear and gain valuable insight into what makes a good song and a great recording. All songs must be submitted on CD and must be accompanied by five (5) lyric sheets. Songs will be selected at random.

• Paula Danylevich (HYPE Entertainment)

• Vic Branco (President, Iguana Recording Studios)

• Ron Lopata (VP A&R, Warner)

• Parkside Mike Renaud (Upper Management, Hidden Pony)

• Kim Cooke (Pheromone Recordings)