International Reggae Radio and Retail Conference comes to South Florida in November 2006

MIAMI – The 2006 International Reggae Radio and Retail Conference (IRRRC) www.ReggaeConference.org is scheduled for November 3-4, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel downtown Miami. The Conference will be coupled with the 2006 South Florida Family Reggae Festival set for Sunday, November 5, 2006 in Miami.

The mission of this conference is to bring together key members of the international reggae music industry, for business opportunities and networking which will provide interactive and informative enrichment workshops for the Reggae Music industry.

Workshop and panel discussions include:

HOW TO GET AIRPLAY WITHOUT GETTING PLAYED – A GUIDE TO RADIO AND TELEVISION PROMOTION

A frank discussion about the reggae entertainment media will address the various forms of radio and video outlets available to our industry today. Topics of the discussion include how to submit your material and solicit airplay, legit radio promotions versus payola, etc. Panel will include reps from College, Public, Satellite, Brokered, and Commercial radio)

THE LATEST IN STUDIO SOFTWARE

Representatives from Pro-Tools will demonstrate the latest in studio software and answer your questions. IMPORTANT: Due to limited seating attendees should sign up for this workshop in advance. When you check-in at the conference, please add your name to the reservation list and this will guarantee you admission.

ONE HAND CAN’T CLAP – INSIDE THE INDIE LABEL

Independent doesn’t mean alone. Artists and producers are just the beginning. This panel will offer insight into the supporting players that no successful reggae label can do without: managers, lawyers, A & R directors, and marketing directors will describe their roles. The goal of this panel is to help you understand what you should and shouldn’t expect of key business relationships.

MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CYBERSPACE

An in-depth look at how digital delivery can increase your bottom line. Discussion will address the economic opportunities that are available including downloads and ring tones. Panelists will also discuss the benefits of using the internet to market your act to talent buyers and promoters.

REGGAE–NOMICS: A THINK TANK

Advances and changes in the entertainment industry as a whole have opened up new opportunities. But, first we need to define ourselves as an industry. How can we parlay the grassroots popularity of reggae into an economic reality without watering down our spirit and integrity? With vinyl fading fast and CD singles not being cost effective, what will determine a hit single in the future? From the simple to the sublime- this will be an open discussion about where we want to take our industry in the next 5 years.

On-line registration for the conference is available at www.ReggaeConference.org. The registration fees are $50.00 in advance (before Sept. 28, 2006), $75.00 after September 28 and $25 for students. Fees include entry to all official conference events, panels and workshops (Closing Fundraiser Banquet additional).

This 2006 IRRRC is produced by Family Reggae Festivals, Inc. in association with various sponsors which includes Reggae Festival Guide, www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com now in its 12th year.