ASCAP Presents:
QUIET ON THE SET
Quiet On The Set, established in 1991, has become one of ASCAP's most successful songwriter showcase series. Designed to focus attention on the cornerstone of our business, the song itself, these showcases feature promising new and emerging talent in addition to established artists and writers as special guests. The events are designed to present an intimate setting for the musical talent while also providing an opportunity for members and industry executives to network. Over the years, this show has increasingly become an important platform for songwriter/artists. In 2001, Quiet On The Set introduced its "Cover Me Series" which celebrates writers whose works have been covered by prominent artists. Past Quiet On The Set participants have included Vonda Shepard, Jill Sobule, Willie Nile, Joseph Arthur, Sixpence None The Richer, Jonatha Brooke, Ben Harper, Catie Curtis, Allen Shamblin, Deana Carter, Rufus Wainwright, Phil Roy and John Mayer.
Dates: Held several times a year at various clubs around Los Angeles and New York.
How to apply: Submit a CD with no more than four original songs, bio information and upcoming performance schedule to the New York or Los Angeles ASCAP office, Attention: Quiet On The Set. CDs will not be returned.
For more information click here.

Thursday, February 1st, TekServe (23rd bet 6 & 7)
VIDEO FOR MUSICIANS
Powerful new mediums ranging from the internet to the iPod video make it possible to touch audiences more quickly than ever before. With Apple's Final Cut Studio and new affordable HDV(High Definition Video) camera technology, musicians can bring their music and the world of visual possibilities center screen today in amazing HD quality. Join Tekserve and Apple for a seminar on tools and techniques for creating live performance Video, Music Videos, behind the scenes video & content for projection with live performances. Also covered will be exporting for DVD, iWeb & iPod Video. Topics will include: -What you already know about editing, sequencing and synthesis and how it applies to Video and Visual FX. -Syncing techniques. -Multicamera and Multitake editing. -Visual FX and keying -Outputting deliverables (DVD, Web, iPod Video)"
Location: Tekserve Seminar Room 119 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011 For more information call 212.929.3845 or click here.

Thursday, March 1st, TekServe (23rd bet 6 & 7)
HD Mastering: An Inside Look at HD Post Production on the Mac
Join Gary Adcock, the NAB 2007 Chairman for HD post production, for a straightforward look at state of the art postproduction for HD delivery using AJA Products on the Apple platform. See how you can enhance your production values when adding HD to your production workflow. We will navigate the often convoluted information on how to work with the issues regarding frame rates, 720 vs. 1080, compressed vs. uncompressed and the difference in look when up, down and cross converting your content. We will also discuss workflow, collaboration, and color grading the final product for you to deliver on everything from NTSC to FILM, without compromise, for your clients, agency or studio. Featured Solutions. Postproduction for HD delivery using AJA Products on the Mac.
What You Will Learn: Adding HD to your production workflow, frame rates, compressed vs. uncompressed, cross conversion, workflow and collaboration, and color grading.
Tekserve Seminar Room 119 West 23rd Street (Bet 6 & 7)
for more information call 212.929.3845 or click here.

Thursday, March 1st, The St Regis
BILLBOARD MUSIC & MONEY SYMPOSIUM
This one-day event brings together the best minds from the music, legal, financial and Wall Street communities for an in-depth examination of the financial realities with which the music industry is contending. Don't miss the premier event for the music industry decision-makers, entrepreneurs and companies interested in providing funding for entertainment ventures.
The Billboard Music & Money Symposium has been reported as "undoubtedly the power player's conference." The elite group of attendees has included:
Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group
Lyor Cohen, Chairman and CEO of US Recorded Music, WMG
Brian Becker, CEO of Clear Channel
Scott Sperling, Managing Director, Thomas H. Lee Partners
John Frankenheimer, Co-Chairman of Loeb & Loeb LLP
Martin Bandier, CEO of EMI Music Publishing Worldwide
Joseph O'Leary, Vice President of BearingPoint
and many more.