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“The New Music Seminar is focused on where the music industry is going — not lamenting where it’s been. They’re bringing together those with hard-won industry experience with those that are focused on innovation and translating it into a vision for the future. It’s inclusive, it’s insightful and it’s really not to be missed.”

“BMI is proud to be a title sponsor of the New Music Seminar as we work together to build a better business. BMI has always been at the forefront as a leader in all facets of our great music business and we shall continue to do so as we move forward in these exciting times. It’s great to be partnering with Tommy Silverman, a true visionary.”

“The New Music Seminar returned for a New York University hosted engagement to assert itself as “the place to be” for networking and debate on the future of the music industry”

“With the mainstream music industry still hemming and hawing on how to approach digital, the New Music Seminar offers a refreshingly positive approach for artists, labels, and industry folks of all stripes. NMS brings together thought leaders and creative practitioners to inspire, educate, and network proactively on new business models, promotional efforts, and practical tips for music professionals to help take their projects to the next level.”

“Now again the music business is in a state of revolution. It will now favor the creative core (the writer, the artist, the producer). I’m sure that the NMS will be the forum that will guide the way for artists and their new business partners in this new direction.”

“Back in the 80’s the New Music Seminar and CBGB’s were two engines that fired up New York’s vibrant music renaissance. I salute Tom Silverman for bringing back the New Music Seminar and wish him the best in the long run… the second time. We should rally around and encourage this endeavor.”

“The New Music Seminar is a must for any emerging musician. The New Music Seminar is one of those rare events that delivers on its promise.”

“I am honored to be a part of the revitalization of the New Music Seminar. Tommy Silverman and I share the same vision for digital music – to give artists a platform on which to truly build a career and to ignite the passion fans have for discovering new music. The NMS event in Los Angeles served to further this vision – we were joined by independent artists, startup digital music companies and leading executives from digital, touring and marketing, all of whom were pushing each other to rethink how the music industry operates. It was an inspiring day and I look forward to the next event.”

“I have participated in literally hundreds of music industry gatherings and it is very rare that I feel that I am engaged by something new and different. Congratulations. The aptly named NMS is an unqualified success by this measure. I have been evangelizing the last one in LA for weeks now. I don’t always learn something — that day I did. Felt like I’d gone back to school in fact. I’m honored to be included. Great work — your energy and enthusiasm is contagious!”

“I remember when I was trying to break into this business, the value of networking I did at the early NMS and I hope that this “reprise” brings the same value to young folks who are trying to get a handle on an industry in transition.”

“The New Music Seminar is an extraordinary and important event. Why? Because Tom Silverman gets it! The experts who understood how to effectively produce hits and make money in the music business are now scratching their heads asking “what do we do now? “In the worst case scenario, these vets are nothing more than dinosaurs. In the best case scenario we are architects and builders of the “new” Music Business. We have just started building a huge cathedral with spires, flying buttress, archivolts, trefoils, gables, porches, transepts, cloisters and chapels…It’s a huge job and we are all approaching this together brick-by-brick. As someone who has toiled for 16 years trying to make a difference for independent artists, it feels incredibly validating to be heard and understood by a legend in the music business.”
“What Tom is trying to do is crack the code. His arsenal is all of us, his players, who work day in and day out with artists trying to move the needle, make an impact and create new blueprints that we will all follow for future cathedrals and skyscrapers and eventually powerful towering cities. I’m delighted to be among your troublemakers, rabble rousers and upstarts, I’m in whole hog and I won’t stop until we all make a difference for artists that we serve.”

“New Music Seminar welcomes new industry at the beginning of a golden digital era, where great creative minds, industry rebels and renegades come together to harvest the fruits of great art and great service. I enjoy the focus on contemporary solutions and the resistance to complaints. New Music Seminar inspired me to create my own company and continues to encourage revolutionary changes for viable business.”

“New Music Seminar zeroes in on the issues facing new artists like few other conferences can. There is so much knowledge shared per square inch at NMS that every artist should make it a point to attend as often as they can.”

“Congrats on a great session.  It was a wonderful mix of aspiring musicians, music industry vets and digital music visionaries.  Much more than standard fare…I personally got a lot of it.”

“The New Music Seminar is “one-of-a-kind,” with panelists who really know their stuff! And the artists who attend are serious about what they can do. If you’re serious about your music, you will be at the next NMS too.”

“We’re really happy to be associated with these wonderful events. New Music Seminar is doing important work in the industry we all love. Sharing the passion we all enjoy with more people is what making music is all about.”

“Incredible”

“It was an honor to be part of NMS… The connections and networking were through the roof”

“the event guidebook is stuffed with great information: contacts, standardized forms, and lots of tips.”

“The conference aims to teach Artists how to make more money and less mistakes. Whether you want to be an Artist, promoter, manager, or entrepreneur, here are the new rules to make it in the music business.”

“Some music conferences are for insiders or wannabe’s. The New Music Seminar was created by and for music revolutionaries. If you missed NYC, then the revolution started without you.”

“Thanks for inviting us to participate in the NewNew Music Seminar. Working with professionals that we’ve known for years should be not only interesting but fun as well.”

“I’m truly honored that the Living Room was ‘tapped’ as one of the few venues to participate in the New Music Seminar to showcase a select group of new and established songwriters. I love how focused the seminar is on helping this new crop of artists navigate through the digital music business jungle.”

“NMS is time well spent for any music exec who wants to help shape the future of the business”

“In short, we thought that this was an excellent forum for anyone in the music industry to gain some perspective on the future of the business of music. It is a great venue for individuals to network and build relationships with other like-minded professionals. We look forward to the 2010 seminar series, which begins in Los Angeles.”

“The new design is responsive and designed to meet the needs of a new generation of young musicians and artists working on the progressive edge. This is true to the spirit of the original that began and always remained a futuristic meeting and a portal for those with new music, ideas and goals.”

“If you work with music at any level and want to attend one event that will make a difference in growing your art and business then NMS is it. What was the most important conference in music has returned and it is more crucial than ever. The right mix of crucial business, punk rock DIY instructions and art. The NMS allows you to work smarter so you can rock harder.”

“The best of what’s next-that’s the New Music Seminar’s proud tradition. As WRXP builds a new one for new music in New York, a rich association is born.
Rock on, NMS!”

“New Music Seminar co-founder Tom Silverman decided to bring back the New Music Seminar, but with a different angle-make the Seminar about the bands. Intended to focus on the needs of the struggling musician, the seminar sets that against the changing music landscape.”

“Wow! You did a phenomenal job bringing the music community together over these past 3 days. The buzz and energy I felt the entire seminar was reminiscent of my beginning years with The Aquarian Weekly in the 80’s! I haven’t been this excited about the industry and the people in it in a very long time. I sense we are the cusp of a new music era – and with everyone so open and willing to listen and learn – we might actually succeed.”

“Tommy Silverman and Dave Lory have revived the New Music Seminar brand in a way that will help musicians everywhere envision a bright future in the digtial-age music business.”

“The New Music Seminar kicked off their mission to revolutionize the music industry in NYC, providing artists with an arsenal of insights by some of the most influential players in today’s music business. Their message rang out loud and clear-hardworking and talented artists can take control of their careers and have success. It’s inspiring when a room of people, who’ve achieved and influenced the type of accomplishments that most artists aspire to, let you know you truly have control of your own destiny. The artist empowerment revolution is on and Ourstage is honored to be part of the NMS campaign.”

“I am just back from New York and incredibly excited to share the great word from the New Music Seminar event”. In 2009 we see its triumphant return. The panel {Your Live Show and Tour – Simple Steps to Cut Through the Glut and Reach the Magic 300 Ticket Mark}, focused on crucial tips and techniques Artists must acquire to make it in touring”

“It (NMS) is about seeing your music business opportunities in new ways, learning to create the music and master the tools you need to put your career in overdrive.”

“I’m glad to see the New Music Seminar return. Back in the day, the NMS was THE place to break new artists and records. If it was a breakout hit at the NMS, you were almost certain they would have a successful career.”

“From the welcoming remarks to the session with Courtney Holt and through large parts of the Movements before the one I was involved in, you’d see me out in the audience taking notes-I twittered a few of the better quotes and loved what the participants had to say. I left with a great feeling of possibilities and a head full of great ideas. “

“Congratulations on a terrific event! The “symphony” was superb! Each Movement {panel} was right on and to- the- point informative as was the entire day.”

“even more impressive than the speakers were the attendees–the future of the music industry will be in good hands”

“My favorite NMS moment came after the seminar, when my partner, a natural cynic about the efficacies of seminars in general, said how surprised he was at how much new information he learned in one day. People use social media, email, text messages, instant messaging to stay in touch with each other, without touching each other.  The NMS brings it back to being about people and how we can all help each other achieve success, however defined, in a new environment.  You are restoring a true sense of community and human contact to the music business which was lost as technology took over.”

“The New Music Seminar proved that the artists now have the power in their careers.  We are proud to be on the frontlines of the new music movement.”

“My first New Music Seminar validated my belief that there is a herd of hungry souls searching for solutions to the new music paradigm. I think they learned there is no holy grail but a massive set of tools available to them to find their own way; that taking the reins of their own enterprise is the first step. NMS provides resource, support and candor about that journey. And it was very cool to have a seat on the bus.”

“ It was amazing to see and meet attendees and speakers who traveled far and wide for the event.   We have done many events this year and this one was definitely one of the best. “

“Finally the right message, the right model and the right time for a new way of getting across the message of how the music industry REALLY operates. After 20 years of attending music conferences the NMS got it right”.

“Great panel discussions at NMS…..most execs were brutally honest and on point….. not your typical digression of back-patting colleagues shilling each others’ websites, or technical snooze-fests…….this conference kept you on your toes, gave me ideas for real conversations and networking afterwards.”

“The New Music seminar led an insurgency that ushered in a new generation of music business leaders. The 21st century music business sorely needs that spirit again. The first NMS showed us how to hotwire the family Cadillac. The next NMS will show us how to choose the best hybrid on the lot.”

“I was incredibly inspired by the other panelists at the New Music Seminar NYC 2009, they were truly world-class. The information put together by the NMS team was the best I’ve seen at any industry conference. I highly recommend attending for folks who are looking for cutting edge information and ideas to further their career.”

“The New Music Seminar is the definitive conference for the new music industry. Breaking down the barriers between top industry executives and independent artists and entrepreneurs, the New Music Seminar is pioneering the DIY Movement and providing a step-by-step survival guide to navigate the uncharted waters of the rapidly-changing recording business. Can’t wait for the next one!!”

“Congratulations and thank you for a very successful New Music Seminar. Gripping and informative panels, great crowd and overall a really useful event.”

Your seminar is not only full of outstanding up-to-date information that everyone involved in the music industry needs to understand, but the seminar also encourages open communication between everyone who attends.  The musical knowledge and major music contacts I have made at both your New Music Seminars has been invaluable to me and my new radio station at www.IMRadio.com! “

“On behalf of Music Industry Workshop (MIW), I just wanted to thank you again for hosting such a kick ass event. We share so much perspective and ideology when it comes to the direction and future of the music industry. It really makes me feel good that we are pointing our students in the right direction – your direction. It was such a pleasure to work with you and the rest of the NMS team. We look forward to supporting New Music Seminar next year and beyond. MIW wants to show our solidarity with New Music Seminar as we come together to support this movement towards a better and stronger music community. Our training philosophy goes hand-in-hand with the general principles of New Music Seminar. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic event. It was truly ‘brilliant’!”

“If you’re looking for a way to know what’s going on and stay ahead in the ever changing music industry, The New Music Seminar should not be missed.”

“The New Music Seminar is the light bulb that goes off over your head.”

“4 Stars! New Music Seminar will be around for a long time.”

“The New Music Seminar was a great boost for our band – not only were the seminars incredibly informative and completely pertinent to where our career is, but the chance to mingle and meet some of the heavy hitters at the seminar as well as smaller companies to partner with was invaluable!  Showcasing at the seminar was an exceptional opportunity that we would recommend to any artist who is looking for exposure to people that can really help your career take off.  The awesome parties didn’t hurt either!”

“I’ve been a fan of Tom Silverman for many years and I was very excited when I saw that he was putting together this cutting edge event with Dave Lory and a first class team of visionaries. If you didn’t make it to this one don’t miss it next time round. I salute, Tom, Dave and everyone involved for giving their time to this introduction to the new path of the music business”

“NMS combined intelligent seminars with original opportunities to learn about the modern music business. One of the best seminar experiences I’ve had.”

“As a member of one of the three chosen bands in the Artist on the Verge, I was honored to be at the NMS and thought that the feedback the panel had to offer was extremely helpful and constructive.”

“This year’s NMS was a two day whirlwind of meaningful listening & participation opportunities to measure the pulse of your music career. It is becoming an annual oasis where one can gauge the competition’s road to success while mapping out the year(s) ahead to make sure you stay on track & in the race.”

I really loved the NMS in NY… as one of the few if not only classical musicians in the room over those two days – it was just invaluable advice and a great.”

“As a young entertainment attorney, I was completely captivated by the dialogue exchanged during the summit on New Business Models at NMS. I found it really enlightening and helpful to hear so many unique viewpoints and perspectives on changing business patterns discussed in an open and meaningful way.”

“If you plan to have a career in this business, don’t miss the opportunity to be around and learn from those who’ve had success in this business. The NMS creates that environment better than any other music business seminar that I know of.”

“Everything created in music is obsolete. The New Music Seminar changes obsolete into new opportunity”

“Thanks so much for comping me for NMS this year. I really enjoyed it
and learned a few good things to pass on to my students in the coming
year.”

The New Music Seminar opened my eyes to parts of the music industry that I’ve never known before. I’m going to definitely try and attend as many seminars as possible because not only is the information valuable, but the opportunity to network is vast! It’s a great experience that I’m going to recommend to my music business friends and other musicians!:

“After attending the New Music Seminar, I feel for the first time in my 20 year music pursuit that the glass ceiling has a big fucking hole in it!”

“Welcome NMS”

We are thrilled to participate in such a meaningful event. New Music Seminar plays a significant role in shaping the music industry and as digital music listening continues to explode, it is critical to connect industry leaders with all variety of participants and business models. The SoundExchange Digital Broadcasting Summit will give attendees the opportunity to hear first-hand the insights of those leading the new music movement.

“NMS was, by far, the best collection of information and perspective on how new artists and music can break through in today’s digital world.”