Schedule Of Events
At NARM 2010, we’re planning our programming around what you want. Special Interest Group Meet-Ups help members spend more time discussing issues relevant to their work, and a Awards Finale Party replaces the traditional awards dinner with a renewed sense of celebration and energy for the industry we all love. We made changes to the convention format to ensure the best member experience in the association’s history.
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Friday, May 14 |
|
| 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Music Business Crash Course, Part 1 presented in conjunction with A2IM sponsored by AFM, AFTRA, The Recording Academy (NARAS), RIAA, Rightsflow, SoundExchange, and TAG Strategic |
Saturday, May 15 |
|
| 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Music Business Crash Course, Part 2 presented in conjunction with A2IM sponsored by AFM, AFTRA, The Recording Academy (NARAS), RIAA, Rightsflow, SoundExchange, and TAG Strategic |
| 1:30 – 3:30 PM | One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM |
| 3:30 – 5:45 PM | Townhall Meeting: Alternative Strategies for the Physical Marketplace Representatives from the supplier and retailer communities come together for a frank discussion on what can be done to encourage more sales of physical product, including an examination of release strategies, a closer look at industry promotions, and a debate over alternative business and distribution models. For members only; this session is not open to the media.Facilitator - Ken Colen, Colen Research Participants |
| 6 – 7 PM | Cocktail Party sponsored by WEA Corp. and Rhino Entertainment |
Sunday, May 16 |
|
| 8:30 – 11 AM | Breakfast & Opening Session Breakfast and special presentation sponsored by Immergent - Jim Donio: President’s Address & Scholarship Announcements - Musical Performance: Miles Nielsen, NARM Contest Winner - Rachelle Friedman: Chairman’s Message & Board Announcements - Musical Performance: The McClymonts, Executive Music Group - Keynote Presentation: James Diener, A&M/Octone |
| 11 AM – 5 PM | Private Meetings |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM |
| 2 – 3 PM | Special Interest Group Meet-UpUrban Meet-Up: What’s New, What’s Next Urban music interest groups come together to examine the future of the genre and what trading partners can do to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketplace. Group Leader Participants |
| 3 – 4 PM | Special Interest Group Meet-UpMetal Meet-Up: The Current State Of The Metal Marketplace Insiders from the label, promotions and commerce areas come together to discuss where Metal is and where it’s going in the new music economy. Group Leader Participants |
| 2 – 5 PM | Research Presentations: Know Your Consumer A series of research presentations, industry analysts will provide an in-depth look at consumers of digital music, games, mobile apps and physical product. All presentations are 30 minutes, starting at 2 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Richard Sussman, Nielsen Online - David Bakula, Nielsen Music - Joe Fleischer, BigChampagne - Tina Wells, Buzz Marketing Group |
| 5 – 6 PM | Cocktail Party sponsored by Rocket Science |
| 9:15 - 10:45 PM | Live Musical Showcase At Buddy Guy’s Legends Club 754 S. Wabash Ave., directly across the street from Hilton ChicagoSpecial Appearance: Randy Jackson, American Idol Judge and Renowned Producer Featured Performance: Paper Tongues, A&M/Octone |
Monday, May 17 |
|
| 9 – 10:30 AM | Breakfast & Presentations: What’s Ahead For The Digital Marketplace NARM Digital Think Tank Update - Bill Wilson, NARM - Christina Calio, Microsoft/Zune - David Levin, Sony Music Entertainment and Co-Chair, NARM Digital Think Tank DDEX And The DTT Keynote Interview presented by Ted Cohen and TAG Strategic |
| 10:30 AM – 5 PM | Private Meetings |
| 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Record Store Day Meeting sponsored by Baker & TaylorOne month after the fanntastic 2010 celebration of music, fans and retailers, we’ll review this year’s successes and begin discussing how to make 2011 even better. |
| NOON – 1 PM | One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM |
| 1:30 – 5:30 PM | NARM Music Law 2010: Clouds, ISPs and Royalty Challenges (CLE Conference) |
| 2 – 4:30 PM | Digital Solutions Breakout Sessions (to run concurrently) Series 1: Product Presentations: Building An Online Presence — 2 – 4:30 PM For anyone looking to establish an online presence, various service providers will present options for artists, labels and retailers to explore. All presentation are 15 minutes starting at 2 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Dan Dougherty, MediaNet - Rob Weitzner, Consolidated Independent - Josh Gertz, HipDigital - Shachar Oren, Neurotic Media - Rick Reed, Believe Digital - Ian Rogers, Topspin - Mary Spio, Gen2Media - Brian Elliott, Alibris - Zeeshan Zaidi, LimeWire Series 2: Panel Discussion: A Meeting Of The Minds: Moderator Panelists Series 2: Panel Discussion: A Meeting Of The Minds: Moderator Panelists Series 3: Product Presentations: Measuring Success — 2:30 – 4:30 PM |
| 6 – 7 PM | Red Carpet Reception sponsored by Sony Music Entertainment |
| 7 PM | Awards Dinner Finale - Independent Spirit Award: Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy - Performance: Dave Barnes, Razor & Tie - Presidential Award For Sustained Executive Achievement: Jim Urie, UMGD - Performance: Ashlyne Huff, Liquid Digital Media - Outstanding Achievement Award For Musical Collaboration: Leiber & Stoller - Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award: Melissa Etheridge, Island Def Jam Music Group - Performance: Colbie Caillat, Universal Republic Records - Artist of the Year Award: Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records - Chairman’s Award For Sustained Creative Achievement: Cyndi Lauper, Downtown Records - Performance: Cyndi Lauper, Downtown Records |
Follow NARM
NARM Is ...
Visit us on Vimeo, by clicking here.
Industry Headlines
- The MP3 Store Comparison Guide - your guide to stores that are MP3 100% Compatible August 21, 2010
- FlowSongs: Why Paying Royalties Is "Complicated" - hypebot August 20, 2010
- Shuffler: Turn Music Blogs Into Streaming Stations August 15, 2010







