The Evolving Art Of The Deal
Thursday March 4, 2004 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel

Friction between artists and labels used to revolve around who got their hands on all that money. In this bold new digital world, the question becomes how can both artists and labels stay in business. In this session you'll hear about the bold steps some labels are taking and redefining the relationship with talent, offering profit shares, benefits, and exploring other sources of artist revenue. Is this innovation or exploitation? We've got major label reps and top artist managers who'll talk from both sides of the fence.

Moderator: Graham Henderson, Sr. VP, Business Affairs & E-Commerce, Universal Music Canada, ON, Canada

Panelists: Grant Dexter, CEO, MapleMusic, ON, Canada; Milton Olin, Altschul & Olin, LLP, CA, USA; Jake Gold, President, The Management Trust, ON, Canada; Elliot J. Groffman, Carroll, Guido & Groffman LLP, NY, USA

TALENT/BOOKING • RECORDS/RETAIL • TUNEUP