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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:09:39 -0800

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MusiCares Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:09:39 -0800

Dear Friends,

Hurricane Sandy has been devastating and life-altering for its victims, their families, and their communities, and our thoughts and support are with everyone who continues to deal with its aftermath.

As we demonstrated with our rapid and effective responses to natural disasters ranging from Hurricane Katrina and the Nashville flood, MusiCares® has established a fund to support members of the music community affected by this most recent catastrophe. The MusiCares Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund has been set up so music people in crisis can quickly get help. Assistance includes basic living expenses such as shelter, food, utilities, and transportation; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills, and medications; clothing; instrument and recording equipment replacement; relocation costs; home repairs; debris removal; and more.

Music people seeking assistance and individuals interested in supporting MusiCares’ relief efforts should visit www.musicares.org, where they can find:

*An application to apply for assistance: www.grammy.org/files/pages/sandy_relief_app.pdf

*Toll-free contact numbers: 1.877.303.6962 or 1.877.626.2748

*A list of other resources: www.grammy.org/files/pages/sandy_relief_resources.pdf

*A donation link: www.grammy.org/musicares/donate.

MusiCares is able to take action to provide immediate assistance to music people in times of crisis, and this instance is no different. MusiCares’ safety net of resources really mirrors the generosity of the music industry at large, and we as an organization are committed to helping members of our music family who have been most directly impacted by these unimaginable events.

Music has always had a unique power to heal, to teach and to unite people, and we all know the difference it has made in our lives. As we enter this upcoming holiday season, we hope that music helps give you and yours some peace and comfort during the recovery process. Please know that your Academy and MusiCares is here for you, and we will continue to be there for those who require assistance for as long as the need remains.

Warm regards,

George J. Flanigen IV

Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Recording Academy

Neil Portnow

President/CEO

The Recording Academy

MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMM

Chicago Networking Event

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:09:39 -0700

Join us for our annual MMF Chicago Networking Event.

Where: City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL

When: November 15, 2012 – 7:00 PM

RSVP: Email: justin (at) kiqstartmusic (dot) com

MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMM

MMF Mixer with Women in Music

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:09:39 -0700

MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMF

MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMMFMUSIC MANAGERS FORUM-US AND WOMEN IN MUSIC VIP INDUSTRY MIXER

Where: Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery (btwn E. 2nd & E. 3rd Streets), New York, NY (Downstairs Level)

When: Tomorrow-October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Why: Network, be educated and meet music managers in our industry, as well as fellow WIM members.

RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/WIMMM

Yellow Phone Music Conference

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:09:39 -0700

MMF Board Member, Shaun Barrett / 4Ohm Group reports from Yellow Phone Music Conference...

Last weekend Milwaukee saw the second annual Yellow Phone Music Conference, in which YPMC saw noticeable growth in their showcases, panels, and level of industry involvement. Panels covered the gambit from legal, labels, publishing, and management. In an era of the larger conferences being more expensive than ever, smaller regional events such as Yellow Phone provide a real value and service, in a very networking friendly environment. I expect to see growth with this conference in the years to come and look forward to attending next year.

INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:09:39 -0700

INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!

The Independent Music Awards is the most influential honors program specifically for indie artists and labels. Winners and nominees leverage IMA honors into high-profile bookings, more fans, more sales, etc. Winners and nominees receive a variety of program premiums including: eMusic promotion, three-month radio campaign, placement on more than 20,000 jukeboxes, music marketing to more than 1 billion mobile handsets in China, and more. Get your music in front of this year’s IMA panel that includes: Tom Waits, Pete Wentz, Ziggy Marley, Meshell Ndegeocello, G. Love, Arturo Sandoval, Kevin Lyman (Warp Tour) and many others. The IMA entry deadline is fast approaching. Enter your albums, songs, music videos & artwork now at: http://www.independentmusicawards.com/affiliate/music-managers-forum

Sync Up conference

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:09:39 -0700

The sixth annual Sync Up conference – held in New Orleans during the Jazz & Heritage Festival – will feature a gathering of artist managers from around the Gulf South.

For more details, please see www.syncupconference.com. Or contact the event organizer, Scott Aiges of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, at saiges@jazzandheritage.org.

The sixth annual Sync Up conference – held in New Orleans during the Jazz & Heritage Festival – will feature a gathering of artist managers from around the Gulf South.

For more details, please see www.syncupconference.com. Or contact the event organizer, Scott Aiges of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, at saiges@jazzandheritage.org.

The International Songwriting Competition

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:09:39 -0700

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is Now Taking Submissions.

Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls “the songwriting competition to take note of,” and for a chance to share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash and over $25,000 in prizes.

Renowned for having the most prestigious judges of any music competition in the world, ISC’s judging panel is comprised of high-profile recording artists and influential music industry professionals. Included are Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Nas, Martina McBride, Robert Smith (The Cure), Derek Trucks, Janelle Monae, Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic Records), and many more.

For entry information and a complete list of judges, please visit:

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is Now Taking Submissions.

For entry information and a complete list of judges, please visit:

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

MMF-US @ SXSW

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:09:39 -0800

Managers of the World Unite!’ Meet-Up at SXSW

Thursday, March 15 at 12:00 PM – Austin Convention Center – Meet-Up Pavilion

Meet fellow music managers from around the world at the business epicenter of SXSW – the Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion. Organized by SXSW and the Music Managers Forum (MMF-US), this dedicated meeting space gives managers a chance to network and make connections, discuss the various deal-making opportunities in the industry, forge business relationships/partnerships, and discuss recording artist issues facing music managers in the 2012 market environment.

Managers of the World Unite! Meet-Up at SXSW

Thursday, March 15 at 12:00 PM – Austin Convention Center – Meet-Up Pavilion

There will also be MMF manager Peer Group Meetings on Saturday, March 17th from 2:00PM-3:00PM in Room 18D of the Austin Convention Center. Like last year, this meeting is an opportunity for like-minded professionals to meet and exchange ideas and suggestions on a variety of issues. We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity. Please be advised you must be registered at SXSW to gain admission to the Convention Center. Please sign in with us at the door.

HARLEY SEARS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES 2012 SIGNINGS

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:09:39 -0800

Harley Sears is pleased to announce a management deal with award-winning British fashion designer and musician KEANAN DUFFTY, and signing back on to manage singer-songwriter KRISTEEN YOUNG.

At age 14, Keanan Duffty was a founding member of the British punk band Sordid Details. He later formed Wonder Stories, a New Romantic group influenced by David Bowie and Roxy Music. Keanan is also lead singer in the band Slinky Vagabond, alongside Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols, Clem Burke of Blondie, and Earl Slick (guitarist for David Bowie).

Kristeen Young is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist, noted for her aggressive style and four-octave vocal range. Her latest release, V The Volcanic, was recorded with legendary producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex, Morrissey), who also contributed bass and guitar. Musically, the album marks a departure from earlier releases - returning to her roots, and drawing on the electro-funk grooves she loved in her Midwest childhood. Young will support Morrissey on his upcoming tour of South America.

Harley Sears has managed a variety of pop, punk, and rock bands spanning across America and Britain. He studied artist management at Berklee College of Music, and is a member of the Music Manager's Forum.

MMF SXSW Discount Now Available

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:09:39 -0800

The MMF SXSW 2012 Discount is now available for all members.

To get the MMF Discount code, log in to the website and click on the Member Industry Resources page in the Members Area.

Hope to see you all in Austin!

MMF MIDEM Discount Now Available

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:09:39 -0800

The MMF MIDEM 2012 Discount is now available for all members.

To get the MMF Discount code, log in to the website and click on the Member Industry Resources page in the Members Area.

MMF Supports College Radio Day

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:17:07 -0700

“College Radio Day” is the first-of-its-kind and its primary purpose is raise awareness of the importance of college in a time when many college stations are being sold by cash- strapped college and universities. So far, over 220 North American college and high school radio stations have signed on and registered their participation. Each station will produce thematic broadcasts celebrating the college radio medium – Tuesday, October 11th - additional information – www.collegeradioday.com

“We are ecstatic that five weeks out, we have over 220 college and high school radio stations registered for this unprecedented broadcast event, clearly college radio is fighting back” said William Paterson University professor Dr. Rob Quicke (General Manager, WPSC-FM 88.7 – Wayne, NJ.) recently. Dr. Quicke conceived the idea and co- founded the event with Saint Xavier University’s Peter Kreten (GM, WXAV-FM – Chicago, IL.).

“It’s a day we all come together and celebrate the relevance, vast history and importance of college radio in US and Canada. All the stations have pledged to devote their broadcast day, October 11th, to extol the relevance of college radio programming. It is one of the last remaining bastions of creative radio programming. It is free from the constrictions of having to be commercially viable and to this day, takes chances combining daily eclectic cultural, entertainment, sports and educational programming,” Dr Quicke said.

“College Radio Day” will unite stations across North America in a manner never attempted previously. Collectively speaking, college radio is the only free live medium brave enough to play unsigned, local and independent artists and bands on a regular basis. There are hundreds of commercial rock radio stations that feature unsigned talent but their broadcasts are limited to an hour to two a week. College radio does it all day long – 7 days a week and rarely gets the rooted credit for doing so.

A number of colleges of late are considering “selling off their student stations” and this could mean the beginning of the end of college radio as we now know it to be. Scores of mainstream hit-making bands and artists “grew up” and developed their craft and audience with college radio – for example, REM, Death Cab For Cutie, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Pearl Jam, Patty Smith, Arcade Fire, Bare Naked Ladies come to mind.

“College Radio Day” is open to all college and high school radio stations at no cost. The only requirement is to first register and then, showcase your best programming on Tuesday, October 11th. Every station will air a keynote radio feature as well, entitled, “College Radio in 2011: Its Past, Present and Future. It is a 15-minute audio feature delving into how college radio will survive as it progresses in the future. “College Radio is such a significant part of the North American media landscape and we are confident new and un-tuned listeners are just a dial away. College radio doesn’t have advertising budgets or often, wide-spread broadcast transmission due to its core affiliation of being student run and educationally centered. However, once someone tunes in and they hear classical or contemporary music or diverse news and local sports, the audience experiences radio in its purest form,” Dr. Quicke added.

“College Radio Day” is entirely run by a volunteer staff from a consortium of many college radio stations throughout North America. “CRD” was organized due to the fact college radio is often taken for granted and overlooked. It is run by people whose passion for college radio fuels the event. It has been endorsed by Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, Broadcast Education Association, College Broadcasters, Inc. and USA News Network and each are now official supporters of “College Radio Day”.

MMF member managers are encouraged to send us station ID’s from your artists who support College Radio Day to be distributed to all affiliated college radio stations. Please send all station ID’s to Justin@kiqstartmusic.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:05:56 -0700

Message from Barry Bergman, MMF President:

It’s a New Dawn, New Day at the MMF—
Let’s Embrace It!

Ever since our formation in 1993, the MMF has stood for progressive, enlightened approaches to problem solving within our constantly evolving industry. We’ve tackled every challenge with enthusiasm and dedication and I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your unwavering support. We’ve traveled a long road together, but our journey is, in many ways, just beginning...

As we move forward, I want to let you know we’re going to continue our mission with trademark passion, but we’re going to have some new tools at our disposal to help us get our important message out to both our valued membership and the public at large.

Specifically, I’m referring to our newly created interactive web site, designed and built by Craig & Heidi Lyons. It features a private forum, RSS feeds along with FaceBook, LinkedIn and Twitter capabilities as well as up-to-the-minute news from Billboard, Pollstar, The R.I.A.A., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and others. We’ll be able to communicate with each other, and the world, more effectively—and instantly—than ever. That’s an important key to our continuing to have a significant impact on the creative community we serve.

We’re proudly emphasizing our respected MMF Spotlight and are launching this section with a profile of veteran Paul Geary of Azoff, Geary, Paul & Smith Management. As many of you know, Paul was a key member of the Grammy-nominated band, Extreme, for whom he also cut his management teeth while serving as their drummer. The Boston native was responsible for building Extreme’s national profile which resulted in their 1987 deal with A&M Records.

After his playing days, he refocused his energy on bringing new talent to the world and quickly helped turn Godsmack into a multi-platinum phenomenon that have already earned four Grammy nominations. After folding his Global Artist Management into L.A. based Azoff Music Management (with the legendary Eagles’ manager), he partnered with Jared Paul and has taken Smashing Pumpkins, Creed and Godsmack to dizzying new heights. His management philosophy is enlightened and candidly refreshing: “I work for each artist and take direction specifically from them,” he says. I’m sure our membership will be edified by the comprehensive profile/Q&A of Paul which we present in our new MMF Spotlight.

The MMF wouldn’t have achieved the distinction or success we’ve enjoyed without your help and contributions, so we want to know what’s on your mind—what you’d like to see/discuss on the MMF site. We’re going to highlight your responses to our newly launched MMF Poll and think you’ll agree with us that this section will be viewed as a vital cog in our future growth. And please don’t forget that your dues and important news items are vital to our continued growth.

As part of our expansion, I’m pleased to announce the addition of well respected accountant, Steve Zelin, CPA, and veteran publicist, David Budge of Red Rooster Publicity to our team of pro-bono specialists. Steve will be helping us deal with our fiscal challenges and operating needs. David, a former Editor-in-Chief of Cash Box Magazine, worked for Columbia Records and headed EMI’s Publicity department before opening his own company in 1987. He’s represented Etta James, Taj Mahal, George Thorogood, Fabulous Thunderbirds and John Mayall in addition to a plethora of stars during his record label years (Springsteen, Dylan, Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc). Steve and David are excited about assisting MMF members with whatever fiscal management and PR/media needs they may have. Please let me know if you’d like their contact information.

So, it’s with a sense of personal excitement and urgency that I say to all of you, let’s get busy! We have demonstrated our collective strength and proven our capabilities many times, but let’s not rest on our laurels. The next big challenge is coming with the new dawn and we have to be ready for it. Branch Rickey, who was responsible for breaking baseball’s color barrier by bringing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers said, “Luck is the residue of design.” Let’s re-dedicate ourselves to ensuring that we do everything in our power to establish a climate favorable to making sure the MMF’s luck is good luck.

Sincerely,

Barry Bergman

President, MMF

The apps: Skype, GoogDocs || The user: Justin Seidenberg, owner, Kiqstart Music

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:04:00 -0700

By: Steve Hendershot
Justin Seidenberg is accustomed to crises erupting at odd hours. Mr. Seidenberg manages a stable of musicians through his Chicago company, Kiqstart Music LLC, and it's when his artists are at performance venues that they are most likely to require his help. In other words, he needs to be ready for action at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night.“I'm out having dinner with my wife, but my artist gets to the venue and gets into a debate with the production manager. I need be available and prepared,” he says.

Mr. Seidenberg uses two iPhone apps to meet the challenge. The first is Skype, a free app from Palo Alto, Calif.-based Skype Inc. that allows him to video chat with his musicians, wherever they may be.

The second is GoogDocs from Fossil Software LLC of Austin, Texas. This app allows Mr. Seidenberg's mobile phone to access spreadsheets he creates using Google Docs, Google Inc.'s free, cloud-based office suite. He keeps contract details there, such as the set length, sound-check time and financial arrangements between artist and venue, so he can quickly intervene if a dispute arises.

WHY IT WORKS: “A (video chat) app like Skype provides an extra layer of interaction that helps reinforce your message. If you have to air a grievance or a concern, a visual rendering can carry a lot more weight,” says Chris Pautsch, CEO of KeyLimeTie LLC.

SOMETHING ELSE TO TRY: For more formal video conferencing, Cisco Systems Inc. offers a free mobile app for users to join meetings that use the company's WebEx Meeting Center. Mr. Pautsch uses the service at KeyLimeTie to stream video and share documents among participants.

CEC Management Announces Two Major Signings for 2011

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:03:00 -0700

CEC Management is pleased to announce signing back on to manage pianist-songwriter-performer extraordinaire BEN FOLDS and signing the legendary PETER MURPHY.

CEC owner Alan Wolmark says, "I am very proud to be back with my old friend Ben who has broken down so many barriers in his 17-year career, and who continues to set new standards for musicians navigating the ever-changing waters of the new music world."

Ben is currently on tour and preparing for the Fall release of a 3-CD career-spanning retrospective including many unreleased studio and live performances going back to 1995. Also this Fall, Ben begins his third season as a judge on the highly successful NBC-TV series "The Sing-Off."

Iconic British rocker Peter Murphy joins CEC for worldwide management and 2011 is already shaping up as a banner year with the recent release of his new solo album "Ninth" on Nettwerk Records. Peter, who first attained worldwide recognition as front man for Bauhaus, is now amidst a world tour taking him to the UK, Europe, North America and Japan (SummerSonic Festival '11) with more territories to be announced shortly.

"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to represent Peter Murphy, a truly and uniquely talented musician, performer, songwriter and poet," adds Alan. "Ninth" is receiving great acceptance and acclaim around the world and 2011/12 will see Peter touring extensively and expanding his career in both music and film. Peter recently appeared in the film "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and will be featured in a number of independent film projects within the year.

Alan Wolmark

CEC Management

130 West 29th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10001

Ph: 212-206-6765

Fx: 212-807-9297

Barry Bergman Management Assisting Billy Harvey Transition

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:02:00 -0700

(NEW YORK, NY)
Barry Bergman is pleased to announce that client Billy Harvey, the well respected Los Angeles based musician formerly from Austin whose critically acclaimed first four albums established him as an important musical voice is successfully transitioning to acting with starring roles in two upcoming feature films.

Harvey stars in the Mark Dennis/Ben Foster dramatic thriller, “Strings,” a film that has already become a festival sensation, scoring the prestigious Ensemble Award, Audience Award and Best Song nod (for Harvey’s original tune, “The Greatest Escape”) at the Breckenridge Festival of Film in Colorado. For a quick look at the trailer, visit http://stringsmovie.com/.The movie explores the life of a musician (Harvey) who submits to experimental psycho therapy only to discover that part of his transformation involves his becoming part of an extremist vigilante group. Harvey’s “Greatest Escape” is featured on his current CD, “The Everlasting War.”

Harvey’s other featured role is as an Ex-pat in the Spoonbill Pictures dark comedy, “Taiwan Oyster,” directed by Mark Jarrett and shot in part in the exotic capital and other locations on the island. Both films allow Harvey the opportunity to display his impressive dramatic capabilities.

“Strings” will be featured at the White Sands International Film Festival in Las Cruces, NM August 25-28 and at the Tulsa International Film Festival September 22-25.

Commenting on Harvey’s recent activity, Barry Bergman said, “I’ve always known Billy Harvey was a Renaissance artist, capable of succeeding in any field he enters. His work in these two films confirms the belief I’ve had in him from the day we met. He’s a remarkable talent with limitless potential.”

Contact: Barry Bergman at barrybergman@earthlink.net

Steven Scharf Entertainment News

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:01:08 -0700

SSE recently signed L. A. based film composer Zain Effendi for representation. Zain apprenticed for four years under Hans Zimmer, at Remote Control Productions, contributing credited score cues on such blockbuster films as "Pirates of The Caribbean 3: A Dead Man's Chest”, Transformers”, “Madagascar 2: Escape From Africa”, “Frost/Nixon”, and "The Dark Knight". Zain is currently scoring cues for the Documentary “The Prophecy”. Upcoming films include “Rwanda” and ”Roadside”.

SSE Producer management client Julius “Juice” Butty recently produced the “Scurrilous” album for Canadian artist Protest The Hero for Vagrant/Universal Records and the upcoming Kobra And The Lotus album due next year.

Michael Vail Blum has recently produced the latest album by seminal Brooklyn punk rockers Japanther for release in the Fall. Michael is currently producing L.A. based artist Danni Rosner.

Miles Wilkinson has finished producing the pilot for his upcoming live radio series “Troubadour Sedan” with co-hosts Meg Griffin (Sirius XM) and Rita Houston (WFUV Music Director) with a 2012 launch.

SSE has had a very successful 2011 with music licensing placements in such Feature Films as the Blockbuster film and soundtrack “Fast Five”; “The Change-Up”, “SWAT 2: Firefight” and various Television Shows such as “The Protector”, “Franklin & Bash”, “Childrens Hospital”, “Friends With Benefits”, “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”, “NCIS: Los Angeles”, and the upcoming Fall Series “Death Valley”.

For more info go to: www.stevenscharf.com

Yes Dear Entertainment - Simon Lynge

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:02:00 -0700

Los Angeles, July 15, 2011.

Simon Lynge, the Greenlandic singer/songwriter managed by L.A. based Yes Dear Ent. (Mike Gormley, Jolene Pellant) has broken through in the UK in a big way. After a year of touring with the likes of Morcheeba, The Secret Sisters and most recently a triumphant tour of Europe with Emmylou Harris, Lynge has had his new single "If You Go" added to the BBC Radio 2. The single is from his debut recording on the UK-based Lo Max Records, "The Future".

Picked personally by Ms. Harris for the tour, Lynge performed for over 23,000 fans and had Ms. Harris praising her new find from the stage. Dates included the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Lynge went from the Harris tour to be the first Greenlandic artist to play the famed Glastonbury Festival in the UK.

YDE will have Simon touring the U.S. in September before returning to headline dates in the UK and Scandinavia.

Music Managers Forum & Women In Music (WIM) Joint Networking Event in New York City

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

On March 4, 2010, The Music Managers Forum (MMF-US) and Women In Music (WIM) held a Joint Networking Event for managers, MMF and WIM members at Arlo & Esme in the East Village, New York City. Downstairs at the capacity filled bar, MMF and WIM members happily mingled and networked throughout the evening to celebrate this first ever networking event between the two organizations. Both organizations hope to plan another MMF + WIM Joint Networking Event in the Fall 2010…more details to come.

MMF-US President Barry Bergman said,

"The room was electric and filled with dynamic personalities and the conversations throughout the evening reflected that. it was fantastic. We look forward to more in the future."

Evange Livanos, President, Women in Music remarked,

"WIM was honored to share a night with MMF. Both organizations do so much for the music industry that it was an amazing experience to meet one another, share stories and business cards! Looking forward to the next event we can do together." www.womeninmusic.org

Please find below a selection of photos (with captions) that capture the magic of the evening filled with networking and new connections.

L-R: MMF Board Members Steve Scharf, Alan Wolmark,

Michael Hausman, and MMF President Barry Bergman

L-R: Hadley Poole & Neeta Ragoowansi of WIM

L-R: MMF board member Jack Bookbinder, MMF President

Barry Bergman, with Allison McGourty & Bernard MacMahon of Lo-Max (UK)

L-R: Mami Wadner, Lauren Veteri, MMF board member Steve Scharf

L-R: Selena Shepps, Jessica Lipps

L-R: Top Bananas: Evange Livanos (WIM), Barry Bergman (MMF-US)

Group Shot of MMF + WIM Networking Party