Welcome To NARM

The schedule for the 2002 NARM Convention & Trade Show featuring the Association for Independent Music continues to develop. An exciting roster of artists and panelists has been confirmed, and opportunities still exist for artists, sponsorships and exhibit space. Consult the schedule as well as the NARM Web site for more information on these opportunities.

Friday, March 8 Note: AFIM will also have a lounge area open from 8 AM-10 PM throughout the Convention & Trade Show for attendees to relax, network or just hang out!
8 AM-8 PM	Registration
10 AM-4 PM	NARM Retailers Advisory Council Meeting
9 AM-5 PM	AFIM Crash Course -Moderator: Susan Piver Browne, Padma Projects -Assistant Moderator: Alexis Kelley, LiveWire Ent. Sales & Marketing Panelists: "Legalities & Technicalities" Dedra S. Davis, Attorney-At-Law Peter Panos, Harry Fox Agency John Simson, Sound Exchange Panelists: "Production & Manufacturing" Keith Holzman, Solutions Unlimited Tyler Stone, Ross-Ellis Lsa Ziegler, Disc RSB Panelists: "Distribution" Wendy Day, Rap Coalition Alexis Kelley, LiveWire Ent. Sales & Marketing Rob McDonald, Ryko Distribution Chris Morris, Billboard Publications Gary Wade, Omni Distribution Panelists: "Sales/Marketing/Promotion" Tara Jones, BDS Frank LaMonica, LaMonica Productions Lori O'Brien, Ultimatum Music Panelists: "Retail" Trudy Lartz, SoundScan Vernon McNemar, Koch International John Timmons, Ear-X-Tacy RIAA Presentation Joel Flatow, RIAA NARAS Presentation: The Grammy's Merle Saunders, NARAS
5-6:30 PM	AFIM Crash Course Reception
Friday, March 8 \| Saturday, March 9 \| Sunday, March 10 \| Monday, March 11 \| Tuesday, March 12
Saturday, March 9
8:30 AM-7 PM	Registration
8:00 AM - 5 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops (see following listing for individual workshops. Please note workships are in two sections and overlap.)
8:30 - 9:30 AM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Americana, Chair Fred Vail, Debut Artists Group
9-10 AM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II Gospel, Co-Chair David Gough, DoRohn Records; Co-Chair Norman Hunter, Atlanta Int'l Record Co., Inc.
9:45 - 10:45 AM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Retail, Chair John Timmons, Ear-X-Tacy
10:15-11:15 AM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II Children's, Chair Regina Kelland, Kelland consulting
11AM - NOON	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Blues, Chair David Earl, Severn Records
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II Folk Bluegrass, Chair, Kari Estrin, Kari Estrin Management
12:15 - 1:15 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Classical, Chair, Phil Melita, Nimbus Records
12:45-1:45 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II Jazz, Chair, Skip Sams, SSP Records
1:30 - 2:30 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I New Age, Chair, Dudley Evenson, Sounding of the Planet
2-3 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II Native American, Chair, James Marienthal, Silver Wave Records
2:45 - 3:45 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Alternative Rock, Chair, Sarah-Chanderia, Hacete Entertainment Gr.
3:15-4:15 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section II World Music, Chair, Angel Romero, Alua Records
4-5 PM	AFIM Focus Workshops Section I Urban/Rap/R&B, Chair, Nina Easton,404/MDI
10 AM-7 PM	Trade Show Open
5:30-7 PM	Welcome Reception sponsored by Baker & Taylor, Daystar Productions & Transcension Music Group Performances: Esteban, Daystar Productions Jim Peterik & Brian Anders, Transcension Music Group
9:30 PM	“Club NARM” Showcase Performances: Stew, Image Entertainment; Dave Pirner, Ultimatum Music; Oleta Adams, Pioneer Entertainment; Dakota Moon, Elektra Entertainment.
Friday, March 8 \| Saturday, March 9 \| Sunday, March 10 \| Monday, March 11 \| Tuesday, March 12
Sunday, March 10
8 AM-5 PM	Registration
8-9 AM	Networking Continental Breakfast Buffet
9-10:30 AM	Opening Business Session Performances: Nicole C. Mullen, Word Records; Jars of Clay, Essential Records -NARM President's Address: Pamela Horovitz -Performance: Heather Headley, RCA Records -Keynote Speaker: Will Poole, Microsoft Corp.
10:30 AM-5 PM	Trade Show Open
2-4 PM	Seminar: "The Seduction of Digital Music.....When To Say Yes & When To Say No" -Moderator: Ty Braswell, Virgin New Media -Presenter: Aram Sinnreich, Jupiter Media Metrix -Panelists: Alayna Hill-Alderman, Record Archive Joe Nardone, Jr. Galley of Sound David Vasile, Handleman Company Fred von Lohmann, Electronic Frontier Foundation Tom White, Device Manufacturers Association Scott Young, BestBuy.com
4:30-6PM	GMA Event (details to be announced)
7-9 PM	NARM Scholarship Foundation Gala Dinner -Performance: Josh Groban, 143/Warner Bros. Records CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR SUSTAINED CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT: Carlos Santana, Arista Records
9:30 PM	“Club NARM” Showcase Perfomances: Sheila Nicholls, Hollywood Records; Curtis Stigers, Concord Records; Robben Ford, Concord Records; The Tommy Castro Band, Bayside Distribution.
Friday, March 8 \| Saturday, March 9 \| Sunday, March 10 \| Monday, March 11 \| Tuesday, March 12
Monday, March 11
8 AM-5 PM	Registration
8-9 AM	Networking Continental Breakfast Buffet
9-10:30 AM	Seminar: "Taking Stock Of Entertainment's Futures" -Moderators: Ed Christman & Geoff Mayfield, Billboard Publications -Panelists: Michael Nathanson, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co.; Barry Sosnick, Fahnestock & Co.; Harold Vogel, Vogel Capital Management
10:45 AM -12:15 PM	NARM Annual Meeting & Business Session -Performance: Russell Watson, Decca Records -NARM Chairman's Message, Board Presentations: Peter Cline, Handleman Co. -Keynote Speaker U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch
2-5 PM	AFIM One-On-One Meetings: Independent Labels & Distributors
2-5 PM	Retailers Continuing Education Program -"Merchandising Alternative Products For Profit" Mike Dreese, Newbury Comics -"Why We Buy" Paco Underhill, Envirosell
5:30-7 PM	AFIM Indie Awards Reception- Celebrating AFIM's 30th Anniversary
9:30 PM	“Club NARM” Showcase Performances (presented by Private Music) : Andy Stochansky; Etta James; Ziggy Marley.
Friday, March 8 \| Saturday, March 9 \| Sunday, March 10 \| Monday, March 11 \| Tuesday, March 12
Tuesday, March 12
8AM-1 PM	Registration
8-9 AM	Networking Continental Breakfast Buffet
9-10:30 AM	Closing Business Session Opening Remarks: Jim Donio, NARM Executive Vice President Performance: Emerson Drive, Dreamworks Records Nashville Keynote Speaker: Wade Fenn, Best Buy Co. Inc.
10:45 AM- 12:15PM	Seminar: "Artists Development Vs. The Marketing Machine" -Moderator: George Scarlett, Tower Records -Panelists: Jim Cuoma, Ryko Distribution Joy Feuer, capitol Records Jim Kelly, V2 Records Michael Kurtz, Music Monitor Network Moby, V2 Records Mark Roemer, CD Baby Mike Shalett, SoundScan Glen Ward, Virgin Entertainment
2-3 PM	Seminar: "Meet The Mythical Consumer" Participants to be Announced
3:15-5 PM	The Indies Sound Off Sponsored by AFIM Participants to be Announced
7-11 PM	NARM Awards Banquet Master of Ceremonies: Jack Gallagher Performances courtesy of Universal Music & Video Distribution & Interscope Records Vanessa Carlton, A&M Records Counting Crows, Geffen Records Presentations -Advertising Awards -Merchandiser & Supplier of the Year Awards
Friday, March 8 \| Saturday, March 9 \| Sunday, March 10 \| Monday, March 11 \| Tuesday, March 12