The Songwriter’s Summit 2010 puts you up close and personal with some of the world's most successful songwriters, composers, producers, publishers and international music business leaders, all who willingly share their knowledge and expertise and give you the know-how to take your music to the next level. The Songwriter’s Summit 2010 provides a networking environment and educational opportunity spanning all genres of music, each facet of the music life-cycle to deliver crucial business and cultural opportunities for delegates.

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Radio Star: Hits Your Call - $10, 000 Prize Room: Salon A Introducing the finalists of the Canadian Radio Star National Songwriting Competition - 12 regional winners from Vancouver to St. John’s who’ve been brought to Canadian Music Week to settle the nation’s songwriting title. And you get a chance to vote. At stake for the National Winner is a grand prize of $10,000 in cash and other great gifts. Hear what our industry panel of judges thinks about the finalists' songs and use your delegate/insider-status to vote on a potential future hit. Moderator Donald Quarles - Executive Director, Songwriters Association of Canada - SAC, Toronto, CANADA Panelists Dan Hill - Artist/Songwriter/Author, , Toronto, CANADA Amy Eligh - Creative Manager, Casablanca Media Publishing, Toronto, CANADA Ralph Murphy - VP International & Domestic Membership Group, ASCAP, Nashville, USA Mladen Alexander - Songwriter/Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist, Telescope Entertainment, Toronto, CANADA Greg Boggs - Director of A&R, Sony Music Inc., Toronto, CANADA Sponsored by: Astral Media Radio Presented by: CMW, Songwriters Association Of Canada (SAC), Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA), SOCAN & Sennheiser

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM New Music Licensing Deals And How They Affect $ Songwriters and Music Publishers Room: Salon B The Internet, user generated content, Guitar Hero/Rock Band/DJ Hero, Dancing With the Stars and American Idol, multiple platform content licenses, YouTube, MySpace, AT&T and Hulu-the same old licensing world? Not a chance! This panel of experts from across the spectrum of licensing discuss how music is being licensed in new media, how license fees and royalties are arrived at, how new media deals are affecting the traditional world of licensing, how different countries are handling these issues and what does it really mean in dollars to songwriters, composers, writer/artists and music publishers. Areas covered include performance/communication rights, mechanical/reproduction rights, broadcast television, radio and internet licensing, videogames, ringtones and ringbacks, interactive dolls and toys, Copyright Boards, Tribunals, Rate Courts and voluntary agreements. Moderator Todd Brabec - Esq. Author Music Money and Success , Music Licensing Consultant, Los Angeles and New York, USA Panelists Paul Spurgeon - VP Legal Services/General Counsel, SOCAN, Toronto, CANADA Paul Sanderson - Barrister & Solicitor, Sanderson Entertainment Law, Toronto, CANADA Ken Abdo - Entertainment Lawyer, Lommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg, P.A., Minneapolis, USA David Basskin - President & CEO, The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency, Toronto, CANADA Jeff Brabec - VP of Business Affairs, Chrysalis Music Group, Los Angeles, USA Sponsored by: Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA)

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Robert Messinger: In Conversation Session Room: Salon A Robert Messinger has negotiated many a road to an Oscar or Grammy. He created First Artists Management with Vasi Vangelos in 2003, evolving it into a boutique agency representing elite film composers and music supervisors. While still a college student, Messinger got his start as a publicist, promoting bands like R.E.M. and The Go-Gos for indie legend I.R.S. Records, absorbing the business from the inside. His interview, conducted by MRD Music Revenue Data’s Marty Simon, will provide invaluable insights for composers, songwriters or anyone interested in getting to the top of the film and TV music game. Interviewer Marty Simon - Founder/President, MRD Music Revenue Data, Toronto, CANADA Speaker Robert Messinger - Partner, First Artists Management, Calabasas, USA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM The Producer Panel: The Shape Of Hits To Come Room: Ballroom Artists create, but producers finish the job. Welcome to our long-running annual assembly of elite producers, a who’s who of hit-makers - each, in style, as unique as a fingerprint. Always loaded with pure-gold advice, this session will help you channel your own inner sound-shaper and give you potentially career-making insights into hit music trends and time-tested production approaches that never go out of style. Moderator John Alexander - Publishing Consultant, , Santa Monica, USA Panelists Mike Fraser - Mix Engineer, Fraser Productions Inc., Vancouver, CANADA Lou Pomanti - Composer/Producer/ Musician, Lou Pomanti Music, Toronto, CANADA Bill Bell - Producer , Bill Bell Music, Toronto, CANADA Tommie Sunshine - DJ/Producer/ Remixer/Songwriter, , Los Angeles, USA Arthur Baker - Producer/Remixer, , Sponsored by: OIART

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM What’s the Future for Songwriters and Publishers? - Donald Passman Presentation Room: Ballroom To operate in the songwriting business today, it’s necessary to have one foot in the analog past and one in the digital future. In this session, elite entertainment lawyer Don Passman, Esq. - author of the book "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" - offers a rundown of recent revenue-relevant trends in music publishing. Find out how your music can make money in everything from video games, film and TV, downloads and streams, advertising commercials and much more. Presenter Donald Passman - Entertainment Lawyer, GANG, TYRE, RAMER & BROWN IN., Beverly Hills, USA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM STREET IDOL (win up to $3000.00 in goods and services!) Room: Salon A Bring us your finished master, and let our judges listen to your song -One complete digital delivery to radio -One digital delivery of your video to TV -Complimentary radio promotions -Free pass to CMW 2010 -Free add in FYI Canada's premier trade industry journal Find out the right way to present radio with your material, what works and what doesn't work. Judges: Dulce Barbosa - DB Productions & Publicity Inc. Demetrius Nath - Dale Speaking Ltd. Cara Heath - With A Bullet Brian Farquharson Yvonne Valnea - Last Tango Productions Moderator Joe Wood - President, RDR Music Group, Scarborough, CANADA Panelists Andrea Morris - Director, Media Marketing, AM to FM Productions, Toronto, CANADA Anya Wilson - Publicist, Anya Wilson Promotions & Publicity, Toronto, CANADA Linda Dawe - Founder, Music Solutions Inc., Sutton, CANADA Oscar Furtado - , Tandemtracks Promotions, Victoria, CANADA Lauren Tutty - Radio Promoter, Lauren Tutty Promotions, Liverpool, CANADA Presented by: RDR and DMDS

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM A&R In A Wireless World Room: Salon B A&R used to be simple stuff. You’d get a CD demo (an obsolete medium), plug the artist to your friends at the papers (remember them?), convince radio PDs to insert the song (yes, they used to be able to do that) and ship the product to, um, record stores. So what’s replaced all that in the A&R job description? This session examines how A&R is evolving to operate within new music platforms - both on the discovery side and the delivery side. You might be surprised at how effective the new methods can be, particularly in erasing world market borders and barriers. And you might be more surprised to discover some old-school methods still have legs. Moderator Sat Bisla - President/Founder, A&R Worldwide, Beverly Hills, USA Panelists Seymour Stein - Chairman, Sire Record Group, Warner Music Group, New York, USA Ron Burman - Sr. VP A&R, Roadrunner Records, New York, USA Rod Kukla - A&R, American Recordings, Beverley Hills, USA Kim Stephens - President, Forward Entertainment, Nashville, USA Nic Adler - Owner, The Roxy Theatre, California, USA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Future Hit.DNA: How The Digital Revolution Is Changing Top 10 Songs - Jay Frank Presentation Room: Salon B Through his programming and strategy stints at Yahoo! Music and CMT, Jay Frank found himself on the receiving end of input from millions of music fans. And he came to the McLuhan-esque realization that the actual nature of hit songs has changed with how we listen to them. He crystalized this startling epiphany in the industry must-read Future Hit.DNA. In this session, Jay Frank will distill some key insights from his magnum opus, changes today’s artists and producers must make to grab listeners’ attention today - including “quickie” intros, surprise key changes and many other musical strategies. Topics will include: -15 changes for artists wanting a chart topping hit -Analysis of the elements to a hit song based on technology that delivers it -A history of technology’s involvement in past hits -How playing into new technologies can result in higher royalties Presenter Jay Frank - Sr, VP Music Strategy, CMT - An MTV Network, Nashville, USA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Songs In The Key Of Light: Placing Your Music In Film, Television & Advertising Room: Salon A Credit-watchers know where to find it - the list of songs and performers, written-bys and rights acknowledgments that rolls by near the end of the crawl. Movies and TV series have broken more bands than ever in recent years. And with potential audiences in the millions ready to absorb your music while their eyes absorb a story, opportunities abound for composers and songwriters to go “mixed media.” This panel of TV and film industry professionals will describe the mechanics of the musical/visual mix and tell you how to direct your music to the right industry ears. In Partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage Moderator Leonard Kalikow - Editor & Publisher, New On The Charts, New Rochelle, USA Panelists Dave Curtin - Managing Partner, DeepMix Music, Hollywood, USA Robert Messinger - Partner, First Artists Management, Calabasas, USA Sam Kling - VP, A&R, Peer Music, Los Angeles, USA Andrea von Foerster - Music Supervisor for Film & TV, Firestarter Music, North Hollywood, USA Alethia Austin - Music Supervisor, Alethia Austin Music Supervision, Valley Village, USA Carey Ott - Composer/Producer/Recording Artist, Gary Taylor Management Co., Coquitlam, CANADA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM KEYNOTE: Paul Williams Panel: The Kings Of Songwriting Room: Concert Hall He’s a member of the Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame, the President of ASCAP and one of the most prolific tunesmiths in history - from chart hits (multiples for Three Dog Night and The Carpenters), to Oscar-nominated soundtrack hits (including an Oscar win for Barbra Streisand’s Evergreen) to theatrical scores (including the current Happy Days Musical). Paul Williams knows all about work and inspiration, and knows what a hit sounds like in virtually any genre. He’s got practical advice for anyone looking to tap their creativity, and - who knows? - his magic just might be contagious. Panel: Their genres may vary, but this panel of songwriters all share one common thing - they continue to write hit after hit. Although different musical styles demand different approaches to performing and recording, a well-written song is a well written song, whether it’s a country rave-up, an infectious pop standard or a rock anthem. These chartbusting writers will explore the common ground all great songs must share. Introduction Jeremy Silver - Owner, Mediaclarity, London, UNITED KINGDOM Moderator Ralph Murphy - VP International & Domestic Membership Group, ASCAP, Nashville, USA Co-Moderator John Alexander - Publishing Consultant, , Santa Monica, USA Panelists Dan Hill - Artist/Songwriter/Author, , Toronto, CANADA Paul Williams - Songwriter/Performer/ Actor/Humanitarian, , New York, USA Dave Stewart - Musician/Producer/ Entrepreneur, First Artists Bank, Los Angeles, USA Don Schlitz - Songwriter, , Nashville, USA Cindy Gomez - Singer/Songwriter, , Los Angeles, USA Sponsored by: Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC)

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The 10 Commandments For Aspiring Publishers Room: Salon A Forget “shalt not.” These 10 Commandments are all “shalt” - a green light for newbie publishers to carry the ball over the goal line for their artists and copyrights. Thou shalt be a dealmaker, thou shalt be a storyteller, thou shalt proffer good songs and good songwriters. Amassed from a series of interviews with emerging publishing prodigies and entrepreneurs, these 10 Commandments are not so much a series of rules as uncommon sense written in stone and presented on Powerpoint. It’s a revelatory session for anyone with a song to sell. Moderator Ian James - Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Panelists Catharine Saxberg - Executive Director, CMPA (Canadian Music Publishers Association), Toronto, CANADA Diane Lamarre - GM, Professional Music Publishers' Association, Montreal, CANADA Mark Jowett - Music Publisher, Nettwerk Music Group, Vancouver, CANADA Patrick Curley - President, Third Side Music, Montreal, CANADA Jodie Ferneyhough - Managing Director, Universal Music Canada, Toronto, CANADA John Rudolph - CEO, Bug Music Inc., Los Angeles, USA Sponsored by: Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA)

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Networking Strategies For Songwriters - Dan Kimpel Presentation Room: Salon B Success in our changing music industry is determined by the strength and longevity of personal contacts. Dan Kimpel, author, educator and networking expert, presents a “Kimpelling” session to educate songwriters in the fine art of maximizing personal and professional relationships, making contacts and presenting themselves in the best possible light. Learn how to sharpen your networking and communication skills with the power of positive energy and turn “who you know, what you know and who knows you” into long-term gains. Presenter Dan Kimpel - Author/Educator/Music Journalist, DKM, Los Angeles, USA

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Introductory Keynote: Roger Faxon Panel Discussion: Global Publishing Symposium Room: Salon A One of the industry’s most influential VIPs, EMI Music Publishing Chair/CEO, Roger Faxon, is a man of all media and causes. He directed the U.S. House of Representatives’ Housing and Community Development subcommittee. He was VP/COO Of LUCASFILM during Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Return Of The Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom. And for 16 years, he’s been EMI’s most valuable player, directing the company’s global planning and acquisitions, before turning to publishing. Faxon is the complete executive, and his “big-picture” insights are priceless. A Q&A follows. Panel Discussion: With publishing royalties becoming one of the few dependable revenue streams of the new economy, successful publishers are finding themselves with “the hammer” when it comes to deciding the industry’s direction. We’ll take a macro-look at the music publishing map with a panel of high-level publishing execs representing multinational music companies. They’ll pinpoint where the opportunities are growing and where the new media present a challenge to growth. Keynote Roger Faxon - Chairman & CEO, EMI Music Publishing, New York, USA Moderator Emmanuel Legrand - Editor, Impact Magazine, London, ENGLAND Panelists Ian James - Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Barry Coburn - President, Ten Ten Music Group, Inc., Nashville, USA John Rudolph - CEO, Bug Music Inc., Los Angeles, USA Edmund Glinert - President, Casablanca Media Publishing, Toronto, CANADA Ken Ohtake - President, Sony Music Publishing Japan, Toyko, JAPAN Loretta Munoz - , ASCAP, Los Angeles, USA Sponsored by: Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA)

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM Primp My Performance: How To Own The Stage Room: Concert Hall Tom Jackson is a master of creating musical stage moments out of your songs. In this session, you’ll see what goes into prepping artists for a tour, and selected performers will work through a performance, demonstrating skills and highlighting problem areas. A crash course in going from good to great on stage. It’s an invaluable nuts-and-bolts experience for any artist serious about stagecraft and not-to-be-missed! Presenter Tom Jackson - President, Tom Jackson Productions, Franklin, USA Sponsored by: Artist Associates Program, World Vision

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM S.A.C.: Words & Music - The Songwriters' Listening Session Room: Salon B What happens when the unknown songwriters finally get the ear of the industry gatekeepers? It’s either a dream come true or a splash of cold water. This popular, long-running session gives ambitious songwriters an opportunity to bring a demo CD and have the song evaluated by a panel of music experts and industry veterans. Whether or not they have a stake in the outcome, attendees are guaranteed to get “schooled” in the art of songwriting, with tips about lyrics, song structure, etc., with an opportunity for Q&A where the pros justify their taste. Get valuable insight and information from professionals in the music business! This demo panel is your chance to meet fellow songwriters and begin or expand your network, while getting personal feedback on your demo from a distinguished panel that can include pro songwriters, A&R reps, publishers, music supervisors, and more. The panel comments on the relative merits of each song from both a craft and business point of view. Music of all genres and songwriters of all levels are welcome. Submissions can be dropped off in the S.A.C. box in Room Tudor 7 until 4:45pm on Saturday March 13th. Songs must be on audio CD and accompanied by FOUR paper copies of the lyrics. It is not necessary to bring a song to attend and hear what the panelists have to say. Songs are selected at random and a section is played for the entire group. Due to time constraints, some songs may not be reviewed. Moderator Donald Quarles - Executive Director, Songwriters Association of Canada - SAC, Toronto, CANADA Panelists Vivian Barclay - General Manager, Warner Chappell Music , Toronto, CANADA Barbara Sedun - Sr VP, EMI Music Publishing Canada, Toronto, CANADA Gary Furniss - President, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Toronto, CANADA Cheryl Link - Creative Manager, Peermusic Canada Inc., Toronto, CANADA Sponsored by: Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC)

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Life Of A Song: Mars Bonfire's "Born To Be Wild", presented by SOCAN Room: Salon A Songwriters ask the question all the time; "What is a hit song worth"? Depending on the genre and performance type, there are always ball park figures. But the correct answer is... it depends upon the Life of the Song. That is, songs come and go on the charts, but the good ones always find their way back, again and again. Fact of the matter is, a hit song in the 80's can come back in 2010 and be as good to you as it ever was before. Songs can have "9 Lives" and licensing them in unique and creative ways can help fund your retirement or your kid's education. This panel will focus on Mars Bonfire's classic hit; "Born to be Wild". Hear how the song was written, became a success story and how it has since been used over again through the years via covers, and placement in film, television, and advertising. More importantly, hear how much money can be made from your song that just won't go away! Moderator Rodney Murphy - Education & Outreach Manager, SOCAN, Toronto, CANADA Panelists Jodie Ferneyhough - Managing Director, Universal Music Canada, Toronto, CANADA Mars Bonfire - Songwriter, , California, USA Alex Hindmarch - Evening Show, Q107, CANADA Sponsored and Presented by: SOCAN

SATURDAY, March 13th, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Indies Room: Canadian It’s CMW’s night for music’s lone wolves to howl. And there’s more of them than ever. By the hundreds, artists who don’t belong, or don’t choose to belong, are finding alternative ways to be discovered and build a fanbase in a marketplace hungry for choice. These 10 Annual Independent Music Awards honour the best out-of-the-box, and traditionally feature some of the most blistering live performances in our entire schedule. All Badges and Wristbands accepted Featuring Desperate Union Plants & Animals Great Lake Swimmers Rural Alberta Advantage Constantines Presented by: Galaxie Sponsored by: XM Satellite Radio, Factor and Astral Media Radio