FREE THE MUSIC
FORUM DISCUSSION, PARTY, and HOUSE CONCERT
on Saturday October 13th, in Malibu, CA.
Music "activity" is thriving in a renaissance while the "traditional music business" is wilting away
- as paying for song copies is increasingly voluntary.
Come join a wide sprectrum of perspectives to openly discuss the transition
between the present and increasingly clear "future of music".
From 4pm till sunset, we will discuss these topics (and ones that emerge):
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The "punt" from monetizing the song copy to productizing the live experience
- driven by the freely distributed, shared, and engaged mp3 song copy.
What does the "Merch Table 2.0" look like?
A live concert recording on a usb keychain available on the way out the door?
The rich physical artifact of the LP container, with a download card for higher fidelity mp3's on the inside?
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Can the licensing of independent music across media (film/short form video, games, ads, etc.)
be a one-stop/few-click experience, yet have artist veto power?
Should the process become more democratized and listener driven?
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An independent band's need for an online presence manager (the 5th Beatle) who takes a share,
but solely focuses on conducting all the bands increasingly time consuming internet promotion and distribution activity.
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The evolution of the peer-to-peer "press kit" for fan evangelists to share with friends on the path of a tour.
Forum moderated by Todd Siegel and Manuel Stagars.
Highly tasty food by chef Johann Langlie to follow.