The International Music Industry Descends on London Calling 2008!

The International Music Industry Descends on London Calling 2008!

LONDON, June 10/PRNewswire/ --

LONDON CALLING 2008 (19-20 June, Earls Court, London) is the UK's largest music industry trade exhibition and conference, in association with AIM, WIN and Impala. London Calling brings together 3,500 senior buyers and influencers from the music, mobile and digital industries, including major labels, operators, digital distributors, independent labels, artists, publishers, management, manufacturers, promoters, live agents and more. More UK music companies attend London Calling than any other global music trade event.

Book your delegate places now at www.londoncalling2008.com

To book your ticket, please contact Zak Newton on +44-(0)207-960-4341 or znewton@cmpi.biz

          Why attend London Calling?     -- UK Industry will be there -- no other event anywhere in the world        delivers as many UK based music businesses as London Calling     -- Internationals will be there -- 40+ countries represented by hundreds        of execs, with country pavilions from Brazil, Canada, China, The        Caribbean, France, Ireland, India, Italy, The Netherlands, Nigeria,        Russia, USA. Each country represented with a pavilion will showcase        international acts at the London Calling live music showcases,        including dedicated showcases from Canada: 'Canadian Blast!' at The        Borderline and Music From Ireland at The Metro.     -- Associations will be there -- we work with everyone that matters --        MEF, AIM, WIN, Impala, MCPS-PRS, British Council, ERA, MMF, MPA, Music        Week, FRUKT, Music Ally, Audience, IQ and MEF     -- Media will be there -- Music Week, FRUKT, Five Eight, IQ Magazine,        Mobile Music Now, Stream, Useryourears.com, Songlink, Audience,        Musique Info, Musik Woche, Tillate, Music Network Australia, Musicians        Atlas, Impact, Xfm and Filter  

AIM (The UK Association of Independent Music) will once again host its AGM at London Calling, and bring 300+ of its members: the UK independent record labels to the event for A2IM members to network and do business with.

Conference Speakers include:

Geoff Taylor - Chief Executive: BPI - Feargal Sharkey, Chief Executive and CEO, British Music Rights - Fran Nevrkla: Chairman & CEO, PPL - Patrick Parodi: Chair, MEF - Stuart Galbraith, Kilimanjaro - Nick Godwin, 19 Management - Tim Parry, Big Life Management - Pete Jenner, Sincere Management, - Sanjay Wadhwani, Ingenious Media - Tom Bywater, Power Amp Music - Shelley Taylor, All Dig Down - Tim Grimsditch, Nokia Music - Luke Magnuson, T-Mobile International - Jim Griffin, Warner Music - Dave Williams, Nokia - Anthony Ackenhoff: MD & Founder, FRUKT - Kim Bayley: Director General, ERA - Paul Resnikoff: Founder/Editor, Digital Music News - Ray Anderson: CEO & Founder, Bango - Andrew Fisher: CEO, Shazam - Paul Hitchman: Co-Founder & CEO, Playlouder MSP - Rich Bengloff: President, A2IM - Cliff Fluet: Partner, Lewis Silkin - Paul Gilbert: Managing Director, ESP3 - Martin Blomkvist: Head of Content Acquisition & Management, Sony Ericsson - Richard Wheeler: Head of Music, Orange - Angel Gambino: Global VP, Music & Content, Bebo - Ric Salmon: Managing Director, Harvest - Jon Webster: CEO, MMF - Pim Betist: Founder, Sellaband - Will Muirhead: Founder, Tixdaq - Andrew Blachman: Chief Executive, Getmein - Peter Quicke: Managing Director, Ninja Tune - Ronnie Traynor: COO, TuneTribe - Andrew Allen: MD, Backstreet Merchandising - Jack Horner: Creative Director, FRUKT - Sarah Tinsley: Global Marketing Manager, Bacardi - Dylan Williams: Creative Director, Mother

The London Calling Conference will host three international panels focused on the Chinese, Japanese and US markets, in association with UK Trade & Investment:

'British Music In Japan': What makes it so special? Why does it do so well and what is it that makes UK acts so irresistible to Japanese audiences? A discussion of the routes to market covering live versus more traditional routes through distribution and label marketing, featuring Frank Takeshita from Creative Man, the biggest live promoter of UK acts in Japan and Andrew Lazonby from Hostess Records, whose long term label partners include Domino Recording Co., V2/Cooperative Music and The PIAS Entertainment Group, with releases by artists such as Mogwai, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party and Enter Shikari.

'Around the World In 360 Degrees: The International View: China' What are the real prospects which will enable Western acts to make it in China? Can there be a reciprocal relationship where Chinese artists are given opportunities in Western markets too? Involves discussion of sponsorship opportunities, live opportunities, problems relating to censorship and piracy and business practices in China, featuring Dan Stephenson from The Syndicate who has almost singlehandedly brought drum n bass to China with acts such as Goldie and Chinese artists Mickey Zhang and Ben Huang.

'AIM for America US Indie Summit' in association with UK Trade & Investment, AIM and A2IM.

Covering the top questions AIM members have about creating success in the US market, these incisive panels will offer a real insight into cracking the US market, covering live opportunities, radio, licensing and distribution, they are not to be missed.

London Calling 'Speed Dating' in association with UK Trade and Investment and AIM.

After huge success in 2007, the London Calling Speed Dating programme is back for 2008, giving UK based record labels, publishers, artist managers and promoters the opportunity to have up to ten 5 minute one to one meetings with international companies who are interested in doing business with them. Sessions for this year include speed dating with delegates from Canada, China, Caribbean, France, Germany, Holland, India, Italy, Nigeria, Russia, Scandinavia, South America, USA. Last year, the Speed Dating sessions were oversubscribed so book your VIP delegate pass now to avoid disappointment!

LONDON CALLING: THE LIVE MUSIC ELEMENT THE REVENGE OF THE WEST END

www.londoncalling2008.com

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18TH- 20TH, VENUES ACROSS THE WEST END THE 100 CLUB, METRO, THE FLY, BORDERLINE, SIN, 12 BAR, THE BARFLY. THE PHOENIX

LIVE HIGHLIGHTS: COURTNEY PINE, THE BRAKES (ONLY UK SHOW THIS YEAR), PETE AND THE PIRATES, FOY VANCE, XX TEENS, AKALA, MAKE MODEL, SHORTWAVE, FRANK TURNER, GRAVENHURST, FIGHT LIKE APES, DOGS, OPERAHOUSE, THE KRAK AND MANY NEW AND INTERNATIONAL ACTS TOTALLING OVER 100 ACROSS 3 DAYS.

          Tickets for London Calling Live Showcases:     www.seetickets.com / www.ticketweb.co.uk / +44-08700-600100     www.wegottickets.com / www.gigantic.com / +44-(0)115-959-7908  

For more information visit www.londoncalling2008.com Or contact Helen Beckett on +44-20-7955-3987 or hbeckett@cmpi.biz

Source: CMPi

Helen Beckett, +44-20-7955-3987 or hbeckett@cmpi.biz

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Profile: International Entertainment