2012 Conference Schedule (Subject To Change)

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Starts at 8:30am
Welcome / Praise & Worship/Remarks 8:30am – 9:20am
Independent Label Operation 9:25am - 10:25am

Breakout Sessions:
Distribution 1     10:30am- 11:30am
Distribution 2
Power of Publicity

Promotional CD/Artwork Design 11:30am - 12:00pm
 
Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Breakout Sessions:
Marketing 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Artist Branding

Break 2:15pm – 2:30pm
Performance Do’s and Don’ts 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Thursday Night Showcase 7:00 pm

Friday, July 20, 2012 - Starts at 8:30am
Welcome/Praise & Worship 8:30am – 9:00am

Breakout Sessions: 9:00am – 10:15am
Legal Breakout (Contracts/Licensing)
Collecting Royalties

Break 10:15am - 10:30am
Terrestrial/InternetRadio Relationships 10:30am - 11:55am
Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm
E-mail Marketing 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Artist Management /Managing Yourself 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balancing Church Ministry & Music Career 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievements Awards 7:00pm
 

Saturday, July 21, 2012 - Starts at 9:30am  9:30am to 12:30pm
Product Reviews/Media Day  
1-on-1 Consultations 
Saturday Night Showcase 7:00pm

Distribution 1

Distribution 2

Marketing

Artist Branding

Best Practices in E-Mail Marketing

Power of Publicity

Licensing and Royalties

Structuring Contracts

Small Business Set-up/Independent Label Operation

Artist Management/Managing Yourself

Radio Relationships (Internet)

Radio Relationships (Terrestrial)

Promotional CD/Artwork Design

Performance Do's and Don'ts (Panel Discussion)

Special Session: "Balancing Church Ministry & Music Career"

This year, the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference will award two Independent Artists distribution deals: one with New Day Christian Distribution and the other with Central South Distribution.

Finalists will be asked to submit two physical copies of their CD, which will be reviewed by an independent panel. The distribution contracts will be awarded during the 2nd Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards on Friday, July 20, 2012. Questions? Call (301) 509-3459.

The Thursday Night Showcase features some of the nation's most talented Indie Artists. The event, scheduled to be webcasted, will begin at 7:00pm, and is opened to the public. Attendees interested in performing during the event should click on the Showcase page for more information. Performance slots are limited!!

On July 20, 2012, Brothaonline.com in association with the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance will present the 2nd Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards. The ceremony will celebrate Independent Artists in Ministry, Industry, and Creativity, who made great accomplishments in the year 2011. The show will also feature live performances from the up and coming Indies. This event, scheduled to be webcasted, will begin at 7:00pm.

New at this year's Conference is the Saturday Night Showcase. This showcase will feature Stellar Nominated Recording Artist Earnest Pugh along with some of the nation's most talented Indie Artists. This event begins at 7:00pm. Location to be announced. Attendees interested in performing during the event should click on the Showcase page for more information. Performance slots are limited!!

Attendees will have the opportunity to have their CD reviewed in an open forum by Industry Professionals during the Saturday morning session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interview with local and national media outlets.

Attendees can pay $20.00 for a 1-on-1 consultation concerning their project or career with an Industry Professional during the Saturday morning session from 9:30am to 12:30pm. To schedule an appointment, send an email with the word, "Consultation" in the subject line to admin@indiegospelalliance.com.