No mention of EDIG sponsorship but Lucent and Phil Ramone will be there. Jeff
Story Filed: Monday, May 17, 1999 1:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (May 17) ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS -May 17, 1999-- Microsoft, Yahoo! Inc., Phil Ramone, DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, Lucent Technologies, Korg USA, Sonic Foundry, RealNetworks, John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Segasoft, Broadcast.com, BMI, VIBE, SPIN, & BLAZE magazines, and others announce their involvements Xpo Set to Launch At Javits Center in New York City On August 9th & 10th
Interactive Music Xpo (IMX) ( imusicxpo.com ), the nation's first major interactive industry event geared towards musicians and creators/producers, has added more exhibitors, sponsors and speakers to its roster of participants for the August 9th and 10th show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Newly confirmed sponsors VIBE Magazine, SPIN Magazine, BLAZE Magazine, Microsoft, Lucent Technologies, Sonic Foundry and MCY Music World, Inc. join AT&T's a2b music, Gig Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, ASCAP, RIAA, and the MIDI Manufacturers Association, New York Chapter of the Recording Academy, J-Bird Records and U-Play/Hotz Music Software. As a conference and exposition created for artists and the music community that recognizes the importance of technology, the two day event will feature keynote addresses from Todd Rundgren, Hilary Rosen, President & CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.) and Michael J. Wolf, Founder & Senior Partner, Media and Entertainment Group, Booz-Allen & Hamilton. Additional keynote appearances to be announced.
Attendees can also expect panels and seminar discussions on all aspects of emerging technologies with those at the forefront of the industry. Chris Vrenna, recording artist, drummer and programmer, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, and Hole, and goth-rock trio Love & Rockets and Roger Sanchez are scheduled to appear as part of IMX's "Learning from the Pros" series. Larry Miller, CEO a2b music; Kevin Conroy, BMG; Michael Robertson, MP3.com; Ken Krasner, ElectricArtists; Robin Bechtel, Capitol Records; Richard Conlon, BMI; DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid; Phil Ramone; John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band); Tony Visconti; David Pakman, Cdnow; Lisa Mogull, Yahoo! Inc.; Thomas Dolby, Beatnik; Dr. Robert Moog and others.
IMX is also partnering with the industry's top vendors, publications, associations and media, who will play a major role in the event. Newly confirmed exhibitors include CustomDisc.com, GoodNoise, Digidesign, Seer Systems, Korg USA, Billboard Talent Net, Diamond Multimedia, J.River, G-VOX Interactive Music, Kellar Bass Systems, Liquid Audio, HyperLOCK, Disc Makers, Gemini Sound Products, the Orchard, MusicMatch, Inc., Beatnik, Inc., CDKnet, Musicdownloads, Mixman, Vorton Technologies, Tune 1000, Cakewalk, Gig Magazine, GMO, and The Virtual Music Vault. Forrester Research, MIT - the Media Laboratory, Yamaha, and e-Media will also be participating at IMX.
IMX also is proud to announce that the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC) bus will be parked on the show floor. This 45 foot mobile, technologically advanced studio will offer IMX attendees a first hand look at their custom made "home recording studio" where they could have the opportunity to secure some studio time. The John Lennon Songwriting Contest Bus will also offer attendees the chance to win a Yamaha guitar.
IMX ( www.imusicxpo.com) is produced and managed by ISG ( www.instinctsg.com), a company which provides knowledge and experience in all areas of conference and event management, along with the focus and integration of Web site technology to all aspects of business processes and initiatives.
Keynotes, speakers, conference sessions, times and room assignments are subject to change. Please check the IMX Web site for event updates and complete information. csm
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