INDUSTRY EVENT SPOTLIGHT: NARM’s 48th Annual Convention

INDUSTRY EVENT: NARM’s 48th Annual Convention & Marketplace comes to Central FloridaKool&theGang.jpg

InSights & Sounds 06, the music industry’s conference and convention for professionals involved with supplying, distributing, retailing and bringing to market recorded media is taking place at the luxurious Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimeee, FL on August 2nd through August 5th.

jurassic5.jpgThe marketplace’s tradeshow floor will feature a vast array of exhibitors spanning from companies who supply product packaging, distributors, technology companies and of course the RIAA. Interesting discussions and seminars will take place featuring prominent panelists such as Google’s Chris Sac, who is Head of Special Initiatives, legendary Hip Hop artist and activist Chuck D of Public Enemy, Lee Abrams, XM Satellite Radio’s Sr. VP and CCO, Erik Flannigan, AOL Music’s VP of Programming, and many otherTego.jpg distinguished guests.

A few highlights of performances from over 25 artists and bands include: Urban Latin music sensation Tego Calderón, Jurrassic 5, classic funksters Grand Funk Railroad, and Soul and R&B icons Kool & The Gang. Many awards will be presented including Distributors of the Year, Suppliers of the Year for various classes, Artist awards, as well as others. The NARM Convention is an event not to be missed if you are in the business of bringing music and other recorded media to market.

For more information visit www.NARM.com.