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THE RECORDING ACADEMY® PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING CELEBRATES THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GRAMMY® PRODUCERS SOUNDTABLEA Panel of Experts Discusses What It Takes to Thrive in Today's Brave New Music Industry
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (October 3, 2008) — At the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco, The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing will focus on what it takes to thrive in today's brave new music industry, presenting, for the 20th annual GRAMMY® Producers SoundTable, "You Inc.: Career Strategies for a New Economy" at the Moscone Center on Saturday, October 4, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.
Today's audio recording professionals need only walk down the aisle of any consumer audio retailer, turn on a television or listen to a cell phone ring to hear possibilities for new revenue streams and applications to showcase their talents. From video games to live shows, to ringbacks and 360 deals, money and opportunities are out there, but it’s up to "You, Inc." to grab them.
At this special event, six audio pros will share their experiences and entrepreneurial expertise in creating income opportunities for music and audio. Moderated by producer/engineer Mike Clink (Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, Sarah Kelly), the panel will feature producer/engineer/entrepreneur Sylvia Massy (Johnny Cash, Econoline Crush, System of a Down); producer/engineer/entrepreneur Keith Olsen (Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osbourne, POGOLOGO Productions/MSR Acoustics); GRAMMY-winning producer/engineer/visionary Phil Ramone (Ray Charles, Elton John, Shelby Lynne); artist/producer/remixer Carmen Rizzo (Coldplay, Paul Oakenfold, Seal); and artist/indie rock innovator/studio owner John Vanderslice (Mountain Goats, MK Ultra, Spoon).
"Our industry is constantly evolving and our P&E Wing members continue to be on the cutting edge, helping to shape the current and future direction of recording," stated Maureen Droney, Senior Executive Director of the Producers & Engineers Wing. "For this 20th anniversary GRAMMY Producers Soundtable, we have brought together a diverse line-up of successful professionals for a challenging discussion on what it takes to be successful in the music business of today and tomorrow."
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
Currently, 6,000 professionals comprise the Producers & Engineers Wing, which was established for producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related creative and technical professionals in the recording community. This organized voice for the recording community addresses issues that affect the craft of recorded music, while ensuring its role in the development of new technologies, recording and mastering recommendations, and archiving and preservation initiatives. For more information, please visit www.producersandengineers.com.
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Robert Clyne/Clyne Media, Inc./615.662.1616/robert@clynemedia.com
Lisa Roy/310.463.1563/lisaroyaudio@mac.com
Jennifer Keppel/The Recording Academy/310.392.3777/jenniferk@grammy.com
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