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On February 26-28, 2013, the IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo ™ is bringing the global independentmusic industry together for 3 days of high-level international networking, dozens of expert presentations byindustry leaders, a complete virtual trade show, artist and record label showcase, contests, industry discussionsand much more! And best of all, it will all occur online in a virtual environment! No wallet-busting planeflights or hotels! No maddening crowds. No exorbitant ticket or showcase prices!

Screenshot of Main Lobby

This will be a truly interactive event, not just a ‘talking head’ seminar. Just by logging in, participants can:

Join dozens of topic-driven chats or start their own (screenshot of Networking Lounge below) Have a one-on-one video chat with anyone at the conference Participate in chats or teleconferences moderated by the speakers immediately after their presentations Exchange v-cards with conference attendees Exchange internal messages with anyone at the conference Interact with and conduct business with the businesses in the expo Interact with and conduct business with the artists, songwriters and labels Conduct ongoing business, discuss issues and more!

Music Industry Trade Show

Screenshot Of Exhibit Hall

In their virtual booths, music-related businesses can: Demonstrate your products/services live from your booth (or w/videos) Offer downloadable videos, brochures, testimonies etc. Giveaway samples, catalogs, coupons etc. Recruit new customers, clients; form strategic alliances Sell your products or services directly to attendees (no middle man) Add prospects to your mailing list by hosting a contest Chat or video chat live with potential clients/customers Exchange v-cards (virtual business cards) with all other participants Provide free or for-fee services live (such as song critique) Set appointments to meet later in the conference or at an upcoming land-based conference Direct prospects to your website, social network pages etc.

Artist & Record Label Exhibits are where you can showcase your music and act. You can:

Showcase your act live from your booth via webcam Offer video or music downloads Show your music videos, EPK etc. Promote your fan funding campaign Offer downloadable one-sheets, reviews etc. Recruit new fans; add new fans to your mailing list Direct prospects to your website, social network pages etc. Connect with entertainment buyers and promoters worldwide Network with all of the other participants, speakers, businesses etc. Exchange v-cards (virtual business cards) with all other participants Sell your music directly to attendees or through any site like iTunes or Amazon Set appointments to meet at upcoming land-based conferences (e.g. SXSW etc.)

Artist Booth – Judy Rodman and 6 Play

SpeakersThe conference features over 50 expert speakerpresentations from around the globe, followed by liveQ&A via chat or teleconference. All talks relate to beinga successful indie artist.

Presentation Theater

How does an online conference compare to a land based event?

Attendees VirtualConference

PhysicalConference

Spend thousands of dollars on tickets,hotels, meals and airfare

No Yes

Showcase your ac and music byperforming live for attendees

Yes Yes

Watch dozens of speaker presentationsand workshops

Yes Yes

Interact in real time with the speakers Yes YesMake hundreds (or thousands) of newconnections from around the globe andexchange business cards

Yes Yes

See info on every person in attendance andchoose who you want to interact with ormeet

Yes No

Have face-to-face private conversationswith other participants

Yes Yes

Get company and product information fromexhibitors

Yes Yes

Conduct live product demonstrations Yes YesDownload every piece of literature youwant directly to your computer withouthaving to carry it around with you all day orcarry it home

Yes No

Participate in group discussions on any andall aspects of the industry

Yes Yes

Promote sand sell your music and your act Yes YesInteract face-to-face, one-on-one withexhibitors

Yes Yes

Participate in post-presentation discussionshosted by the speakers

Yes Some

Watch speakers and presentations that youmissed up to 30 days after the conference

Yes No

Watch the same presentation multipletimes

Yes No

Stop and take a nap any time you want to. Yes NoAttend the conference without leaving yourhouse (or even getting dressed), studio oroffice

Yes No

Particpate any time, day or night Yes NoCatch a rare disease from shaking handswith the wrong person

No Yes

Featured SpeakersAriel HyattCyber PRwww.cyberpr.comTopic: ‘Why Do They Buy? Using Smart Social Network Marketing To SellMosre Music Online’

Hessel van OorschotTribe of Noisewww.tribeofnoise.comTopic: 2013 The Triumph of DIY Musicians and Songwriters

Jay WarsinskeIndie Powerwww.indiepower.comTopic: ‘Building Your Ultimate Success Team!’

Andrew ApanovDotted Musicwww.dottedmusic.comTopic: ‘The Immortal Music Promotion Channel: Leveraging EmailMarketing In 2013’

Madalyn SklarGoGirls Musicwww.gogirlsmusic.comTopic: "Expanding Your Presence With Social Media"

Nancy MoranIndependent Artist and Music Career Coachwww.nancymoran.comTopic: ‘How to Get More (and Better) Gigs!’

Vinny RibasIndie Connect and the IC Virtual Music Conference and Expowww.indieconnect.comTopic: ‘Taking Advantage of Being An Indie Artist’

Judy RodmanAll Things Vocal; # 1 Selling Artist, Hit Songwriter, Vocal Coach and Producerwww.judyrodman.com www.singinginthestudio.comTopic: ‘Singing In The Studio’

Chanel SummersSyndicate 17 - Co-Founder & Executive Producerwww.syncicate17.comTopic: ‘High Score! Tips & Techniques for Writing Game Music’

John OszajcaMusic marketing consultant and founder of Music Marketing Manifestowww.musicmarketingmanifesto.comTopic: ‘Direct to Fan Marketing in the New Music Business’

Bob BakerMusic marketing expert, author and founder of The Buzz Factorwww.thebuzzfactor.comTopic: ‘Guerrilla Music Marketing Online Masterclass’

Rand BishopHit songwriter with over 250 cuts; Co-writer of Toby Keith’s hit ‘My List’www.randbishop.comTopic: ‘So You Want A Career As A Songwriter’

Tom Jackson,Live Performance Producer and founder of Onstage Successwww.onstagesuccess.comTopic: ‘Developing Confidence Onstage’

Brian ThompsonMusic industry consultant and founder of Thorny Bleederwww.thornybleeder.comTopic: ‘Stand Out From The Crowd. Tap into the Full Potential of the SocialWeb’

Devine TaylorThe Ultimate Management Group & Du North Records Inc.www.musicbizmentor.comTopic: ‘The Basics Of Artist Management’

Khaliq GloverGrammy winning engineer, author and producer; Founder of Khaliq-0-Visionwww.khaliq-o-vision.comTopic: ‘Vocal Mixing Secrets’

Kim CopelandProducer, songwriter and founder of Kim Copeland Productionswww.kimcopelandproductions.comTopic: ‘Produce Me A Hit’

Amy Wolter and Lang BlissLive Performance Producers at Onstage Successwww.onstagesuccess.comTopic: ‘Conquering the Small Stage’

Donna CaldwellMusic Supervisor (formerly w/Paramount Pictures); Founder of Music CueReviewwww.musiccuereview.comTopic: ‘Licensing For Film and TV’

Ian CliffordMake It In Musicwww.makeitinmusic.comTopic: ‘Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Your ArtistWebsite But Were Afraid To Ask’

Bob DellapostaMusic publisher – founder of My 3 Kids Musicwww.my3kidsmusic.comTopic: ‘Licensing Your Music Worldwide’

Aly Cook2012 New Zealand Female Country Artist Of The Yearwww.alycook.comTopic: “Successful Fan Funding’

Brett ManningVoice Coach and founder of Singing Successwww.singingsuccess.comTopic: ‘Discovering Your Voice’

Gary EarlGary Earl Productions; Music Producerwww.garyearl.comTopic: "Get your Music a Competitive Edge in the Film & TV Market”

Panel DiscussionsBramIndie Hit Makerwww.IndieHitMaker.comModerator for entire panel series:Topic: Finding Success In Today’s Music Industry - Leveraging YourLive Performance

John StringerPartner, Indiehitmakerwww.indiehitmaker.comPanelist: What It Takes To Be A Professional Musician(Goal setting & mindset micro panel)

Panelist: Touring Secrets (Pt.2 Micro Panel)

Alex VitoulisAssoc. Chart Production Manager, Billboard Magazinewww.billboard.comPanelist: Creating Leverage (Panel Series Summation)Use a billboard logo for his image)

Fred CroshalOwner, Croshal Entertainment Grouphttp://www.croshalgroup.com/Panelist: Creating Leverage - Panel series wrap up

Mike SheaOwner, Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.www.altpress.comPanelist: What It Takes To Be A Professional Musician(Goal Setting & Mindset Micro Panel)

Panelist: Good Touring Health Micro Panel

Jan SmithOwner, Jan Smith Studios “Vocal Coach To The Stars”www.jansmith.comPanelist: Good Touring Health Micro Panel

Bryan CalhounDigital Strategy and Business Development at The Blueprint Group (formerlyat SoundExchange)http://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancalhounPanelist: Creating Leverage - Panel series wrap up

Brian FelsenPresident, CD Babywww.cdbaby.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-felsen/3/994/976Panelist: Marketing Yourself Micro Panel

Kent AberlePartner, Music Guanxiwww.kentaberledrums.comPanelist: Sponsorships & Endorsements Micro Panel

Michael BrandvoldOwner, Michael Brandvold Marketinghttp://michaelbrandvold.comPanelist: Touring Secrets Micro Panel (Pt.1)Panelist: Marketing Yourself Micro panel

Rich LevySenior VP Live Nationwww.linkedin.com/pub/richard-levy/6/159/40aPanelist: Sponsorships & Endorsements Micro Panel

Staci RothchildPartner SoundArt Management (Band to Band Combat, Virgin CollegeMegaTour, Next American Star, Benco Productions)www.soundart.usPanelist: Touring Secrets Micro Panel (Pt. 1)Panelist: Sponsorships & Endorsements Micro Panel

Stephanie ChristieOwner, Stephanie Christie Management & Publicityhttp://stephaniechristie.com/Panelist: Marketing Yourself Micro panel

David CodrFounder, Musicpage.comwww.musicpage.comPanelist: What It Takes To Be A Professional Musician - Building a TeamMicro PanelPanelist: How To Get Gigs, Find A Booking Agent Micro Panel

Chris SicilianoSenior National Director, Pop Promotion at EMI Musicwww.linkedin.com/pub/chris-siciliano/7/162/b94Panelist: Touring Secrets Pt.1 Micro panel

Jen LoweFormerly with Fender, Now with Banding People Together, Friedman,Kannenberg & Company P.C.http://jenlowe.com/www.linkedin.com/pub/jen-lowe/4/394/b89Panelist: Sponsorships & Endorsements Micro panel

Chris TannerOwner, State of the Artistswww.linkedin.com/pub/chris-tanner/0/354/377Panelist: Touring Secrets Pt.2 Micro panel

Tyler PalmerDirector of Artist Relationswww.stageit.comPanelist: Touring Secrets Pt. 2

Steve CeragnoVice President / Business Development, Dropcardswww.dropcards.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/steveceragnoPanelist: Touring Secrets Pt 2 Micro panel

Beth Bachman MooreExecutive DirectorNational Association of Record Industry Professionals (Atlanta Chapter)Founder, Entertainment Attorney at The Beth B. Moore Law Firmwww.linkedin.com/pub/beth-bachman-moore/7/813/a65/Panelist: What it takes to be a professional musician – Building a Team

Scott ShapiroLegal Counsel (Umphrey’s McGee, Lovehammers, Ezra Furman)www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-shapiro/17/163/494Panelist: What It Takes To Be A Professional Musician(Building a Team Micro Panel)

Featuered Speakers In The Indie Connect Nashville BoothSteve BlochPublisher, Song Plugger and Independent A&R Repwww.OneOnOnesWithSteve.comTopic: ‘Publishers and Song Pluggers in Nashville’

Debra RusselBusiness Coach For The Arts And Entertainment Industry; Founder of ArtistsEdgewww.artists-edge.comTopic: ‘Multiple Streams Of Music Income’

Marc Alan BarnetteSongwriter; Songwriter ‘Tour Guide and Mentor’ In Nashvillewww.marcalanbarnette.comTopic: ‘Preparing For Your Trip To Nashville’

Melissa EllenVocal Coach and Indie Artistwww.melissaellen.comTopic: ‘Singing Tips For Songwriters’

Featured In The Indie Connect for Christian MusiciansBooth

Lynn ‘Royce’ TaylorElvis’ Imperials, The Stamps Quartet, The Vogueswww.lynnroycetaylor.comTopic: ‘What It Means To Be A Christian Artist (or an Artist Who IsChristian)’

Dr. Naima Johnston BushIndependent Artist, Speaker, Author, Music Ministerwww.facebook.com/naima.johnstonTopic: Using Social Networks To Promote Your Ministry and Get MoreGigs’

Mohr Creative Group - Keith and Sue MohrFounders of Indieheaven and The Inner Vizionwww.indieheaven.comTopic: The Discovery Process – The what, who, why, where and how ofthe Independent World of Musicians.

Greg Seneff Sr. Esq.Entertainment Attorneyhttp://www.senefflaw.comTopic: ‘Legal and Business Mistakes Christian Artists Make’

Featured Speakers In The Indie Connect New York BoothDr. E. Michael Harringtonwww.EMichaelMusic.comTopic: ‘How Musicians Can Avoid Copyright Trouble & Other Legal Issues’

Cassandra Spangler, ESQMusic Attorneywww.cspanglermusiclaw.com"Intellectual Property Primer: The Different Between a Copyright, a Trademark,and a Patent".

Ken Umezaki, COOSection 101www.section101.com"Dynamics Of The Digital Music Business: Music Industry Overview (Part 1)""Dynamics Of The Digital Music Business: Artist Implications (Part 2)"

Q. Where will the conference be held?A. The conference is completely online, so you can participate from any computer that is connectedto the internet, worldwide.

Q. What is ‘virtual music’?A. The name does not refer to ‘virtual music’. We are referring to the fact that the entire musicconference and expo is exclusively online.

Q. When will the conference be held?A. The conference will be live from 11 AM EST on February 26, 2013 through 11 PM EST onFebruary 28, 2013 (new date!). After that it will be archived for 30 days so you can revisit it.

Q. But I can’t stay up for 60 hours straight. What do I do?

A. The entire conference will be recorded and archived for you to revisit for 30 days after it’s over. So,there is no need to try to take in everything all at one time.

Q. You say that there are 50 speakers but I don't see that many listed on the website. Whereare the rest of the speakers?A. There will be 30 speakers in the main Presentation Theater. In addition, there will be manyspeaker presentations within the individual Indie Connect chapter booths in the Business Hall of thetrade show. These presentations show the caliber of speakers that address the local chaptermeetings. In addition, many other exhibitors may show prerecorded presentations or present themlive.

Q. How much does it cost to attend?A. The registration price for an attendee is $47.00.

Q. How much does it cost to purchase a business booth?A. The early registration fee for a business booth is $247 (US).through January 10. After January 10the price is $277.

Q. How much does it cost to showcase my act or music?A. The early registration cost for an artist or record label showcase booth is $147 through January 10.After January 10 the price is $167.

Q. How many people are expected to participate?A. Since this is the first event of its kind, it is hard to say. Early indications are that 2500-3500 peoplewill participate.

Q. Who will be there?A. Conference participants will include:

Independent artists of all genres and from all parts of the worldSongwritersMusiciansRecord labelsProducers and engineersLive and online service providersInstrument and gear manufacturersRetailersMusic supervisorsEntertainment buyers (venue managers, booking agents, promoters etc.)The pressEntertainment attorneysCoaches and consultants

There will also be a wide variety of other music professionals from around globe!

Q. What language will the conference be in?A. The conference will be posted in English.

Q. Will the booths be open all of the time?A. The exhibit halls will be open throughout the conference. However, you schedule the time(s) thatyou can available to monitor your booth. You are not expected to be there throughout the event.

Visitors to your booth can request an appointment with you if you are not available at the time theyvisit.

Q. Will the chat rooms be open all of the time?A. Yes, the chat room will be open all of the time. However, there will be specific times designated formoderated and pre-scheduled topic-based chats.

Q. Is there parking close by?A. Yes – in your driveway!

Q. What are the technical requirements for my computer?A. This expo runs on Adobe Flash software, so you need to have the latest version. Download thelatest version of Adobe Flash - it’s free and only takes a couple of minutes.

Please note that iPads and iPhones do not support Flash. This means that you be able to seeeverything in the conference except the featured videos. We will post those videos in another locationfor you to see them. However, you may find an app for your device that enables you to view Flash.

You should have the most current version of your browser. To be able to access everything the virtualevent has to offer, it is important that you have the latest browsers installed. Upgrading your browseris FREE and we recommend you do so prior to logging in.

This event is best viewed with a Screen Resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Should your screenresolution be smaller than recommended, you may have to use scroll bars to see sections of theinterface.

Q. I am interested in speaking at the conference. How do I apply?A. Contact Vinny Ribas at vinny@indieconnect.com.

Q. I would like to participate in your affiliate program. Who do I contact?A. Sponsors and exhibitors are automatically qualified to become affiliates. If you are unable tobecome a sponsor or exhibitor but have a large mailing list or following of people in the music industryand wish to become an affiliate, please contact Vinny Ribas at vinny@indieconnect.com.

Q. I am considering becoming a sponsor. Who do I contact?A. Contact Vinny Ribas at vinny@indieconnect.com.

Passes

PRESS PASS*Indie Connect welcomes and is providing complimentary passes to members of the media from allover the world.

BOOKING AGENT, PROMOTER OR OTHER TALENT BUYER PASS*Indie Connect is also offering free passes to booking agents, promoters and other talent buyers whoare in search of new talent!

MUSIC SUPERVISOR PASS*Indie Connect is also offering free passes to active music supervisors who are in search of new music(or song libraries) for licensing!

To apply for a Press, Booking Agent, Promoter or Music Supervisor pass, please click here:REQUEST FOR PASS

* Please note! A conference pass is good for entry to all of the events held during the conference.Please keep in mind that registration is a courtesy and your pass is non-transferable. You may nottransfer or sell your access. In addition,, a pass does not allow multiple users. To videotape, filmand/or record any portion of the conference that will be used for commercial purposes (non-news)you must first obtain written permission from Indie Connect as well as permission of relatedparticipants. The issuance of a pass is at the sole discretion of Indie Connect and may be denied atits sole discretion.

Affiliate Partner ProgramIndie Connect has established set up an affiliate program for our sponsors and exhibitors (and selectpartners with large mailing lists). We are paying a 20% commission for every ticket or booth sale thatour affiliates generate. If you do the math, you can see that 20% commissions on all purchases canadd up quickly. To participate in the program, all you would do is register as an affiliate and thenplace a banner or hyperlinked text on your website, in your newsletters, in a blog or anywhere elsewhere it will be seen and clicked on,. The software will track that the click-through came from you. Wewill be paying the commissions within 2 weeks of the conference ending.

To apply for the affiliate program, contact Vinny Ribas at 615-568-4736 or atvinny@indieconnect.com.

Vinny Ribas - CEO – Indie Connect 615 568-4736 vinny@indieconnect.com

Connie Ribas - VP of Administration – Indie Connect615-800-2021 conference@indieconnect.com