DAY 1 – 5th July – Investing in Music
Opening Ceremony
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Invitation-only event
- The event will be video recorded and uploaded for streaming one hour before the conference starts.
Conference Duration
- Time: 1pm – 6pm
Keynote Interview
- Time: 1pm – 1:30pm
- Interviewer: Laura Dowrich – Music Matters Caribbean
- Interview Guest: Fela Oke (Nigeria/UK)
State Investment in Music
- Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- Virtual Presentation
- Presenter: Shain Shapiro – Founder/President – Sound Diplomacy (UK)
- Description: This presentation will explore how music is being incorporated into investment, strategic decision-making, and industrial policy at the national and municipal level. Shain Shapiro will share lessons from abroad and discuss how Trinidad and Tobago can benefit from a stronger focus on music to drive economic and cultural growth.
Investing in Music: The Rise of Afrobeats & its Crossover Pollination with Caribbean Music
- Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Panel Discussion
- Description: Explore the rise of Afrobeats, a genre rooted in West African music, and its crossover with Caribbean music. This panel will highlight the cultural and musical connections that have contributed to this dynamic fusion.
- Afro Beats Case Study presented by: Fela Oke – Hyphen8 Global (UK) (15 mins)
- Panelists:
- John Arnold – Chairman, MusicTT
- Fela Oke – Hyphen8 Global (UK)
- Nigel Campbell – Music Matters Caribbean
- Panel Moderator: Laura Dowrich-Phillips – Music Matters Caribbean
- Q&A (10-15 mins)
Investing in Music Festivals
- Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
- Description: This panel discussion will focus on the development and business opportunities for growth and data capture in the live music festival industry. The goal is to find a workable template for effective private and public sector investment in regional destination music festivals and genre-specific fests. The discussion will explore how these festivals can contribute to industry growth, niche artist development, and profitability.
- Panel Discussion: Presented by iRadio/Music Matters Caribbean
- Panelists:
- Nigel Campbell
- Laura Dowrich
- Joanne Tull
- Sobers Espirit (TT/Dominica)
Investing in Artists: Nurturing Creativity and Sustainable Careers
- Time: 4:15pm – 5pm
- Description: This panel will delve into the various aspects of investing in artists, including financial support, resources, guidance, and opportunities. The discussion will explore strategies for nurturing creativity and building sustainable careers in an ever-evolving industry.
- Panel Discussion
- Panel Moderator: Melissa Jimenez
- Panelists:
- Solomon Soinaya
Speed Networking (Mentorship & B2B)
- Time: 5pm – 6pm
- Participants:
- Afiya Cunningham (Trinidad and Tobago)
- David Hamilton (Trinidad and Tobago)
- C15 Studios (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Fela Oke (UK/Nigeria)
- Al McLean (USA)
- Femi Oyeniran (UK/Nigeria)
- Jhay C (Australia)
- Solomon Sonaiya (UK/Nigeria)
Showcase
- Time: 8pm – 9:30pm
- Venue: Kafe Blue
- Presented by: GSD Productions
- Radio Partner: OUR Radio
- Host: Chromatics & Ivan Mendoza (O.U.R Radio)
- Headline Act: Mical Teja
Note: Foreign speakers will be heading to Queen’s Hall at 5:30pm for Best Village.
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DAY 2 – 6th July – Synchronization
Conference Duration
- Time: 1pm – 6pm
Keynote Interview
- Time: 1pm – 1:30pm
- Interviewee: Jhay C – HIT Music Labs (Australia)
Building Music Catalogs for Library Placement: Unlocking Opportunities for Music Licensing
- Time: 1:30pm – 2pm
- Interview
- Description: This discussion will explore strategies and best practices for creating music catalogs tailored for library placement. It will focus on showcasing work, generating income, and securing placements in various media projects. The interview guests are Al McLean (GLOBAL Head of Music, EMPIRE Publishing and Founder and CEO of SONGSPLITS).
- Interviewer: Melissa Jimenez
Music Publishing: Unlocking Opportunities and Maximizing Royalties
- Time: 2pm – 3pm
- Panel Discussion
- Description: This panel will delve into the significance, challenges, and opportunities of music publishing, particularly as it relates to sync readiness. It will shed light on the role of music publishing in ensuring songwriters and composers receive proper recognition and compensation. The panelists include Godwin Tom (Sony Music Publishing, Nigeria – virtual), Al McLean (EMPIRE), and Marcus Braveboy.
- Panel Moderator: John Arnold
Ask Away!
- Time: 3pm – 4pm
- Audience & Panel Conversation
- Description: Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the music business, particularly focusing on collaboration with Nigeria and Australia. The panel will consist of Fela Oke, Femi Oyeniran, Solomon Sonaiya, Al McLean, Jhay C, and will be moderated by Melissa Jimenez and Leslie Ann Wills-Caton.
Sampling and Clearances: Navigating the Complexities of Music Copyright in the Digital Era
- Time: 4pm – 5pm
- Panel Discussion
- Description: This panel will explore the complexities of music sampling and the legal and clearance challenges in the digital era. It will discuss copyright infringement, fair use, obtaining proper licenses and permissions, and the balance between artistic freedom and respecting copyright laws and intellectual property rights. The panelists include Carl Beaver Henderson, Geron ‘Big G’ Woodroffe, and Femi Oyeniran.
- Panel Moderator: Dionne Mc Nicol Stephenson
Speed Networking (Mentorship & B2B)
- Time: 5pm – 6pm
- Participants:
- Kevin Beharry (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Marcus Braveboy (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Fela Oke (UK/Nigeria)
- Al McLean (USA)
- Femi Oyeniran (UK/Nigeria)
- Jhay C (Australia)
- Solomon Sonaiya (UK/Nigeria)
- Nigel Thompson (Trinidad and Tobago)
Showcase
- Time: 8pm – 9:30pm
- Venue: Dalai Lama, One Woodbrook Place
- Presented by: GSD Productions
- Radio Partner: OUR Radio
- Host: Chromatics & Ivan Mendoza (O.U.R Radio)
- Headline Act: Collis Duranty and Braveboy
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DAY 3 – 7th July – Music in Film
Conference Duration
- Time: 1pm – 6pm
Keynote Interview
- Time: 1pm – 1:30pm
- Interviewee: Femi Oyeniran
Music and Film
- Time: 1:30pm – 2pm
- Presentation
- Description: This session will explore the essential role of music in movie scenes and how it enhances emotions, conveys character thoughts, and foreshadows events. The process of composing and scoring music for visual media will be discussed, from conceptualization to production. The incorporation of the steelpan instrument from Trinidad and Tobago into movie soundtracks will also be explored, highlighting its versatility and unique contributions to film scores.
- Presented by: Dike Samai
Crafting Immersive Experiences: Creating Music for Video Games
- Time: 2pm – 2:30pm
- Interview
- Interviewer: Raihana Khan
- Guest: Andrew McIntosh
Creating Music Compositions for Film
- Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Panel Discussion
- Description: This panel will focus on the art and craft of creating music compositions for film. It will delve into the collaborative process, creative considerations, and technical aspects involved in bringing sight and sound together in a cinematic experience. The panelists will discuss the relationships between composers, directors, and editors, and how they work together to translate the vision, tone, and emotional arc of a film into musical compositions that enhance the audience’s experience.
- Panel Moderator: Dianne Robertson
- Panelists: Femi Oyeniran, Dike Samai
Laughter Unleashed: The Making of a New Sitcom Television Series – Mixed Up
- Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- Panel Discussion
- Description: This panel will explore the process of creating a new sitcom television series, highlighting the creative, comedic, musical, and collaborative efforts involved in crafting hilarious and relatable stories.
- Panel Moderator: Leslie Ann Wills-Caton
- Panelists: Richard Ragoobarsingh, Nigel Thompson, Maarten Manmohan
From Soundtrack to Stardom: Those Who Did It…
- Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
- Presentation
- Description: This presentation will delve into the journey of artists whose music has been featured in films. It will explore the impact of film placements on their careers, creative processes, and the evolving relationship between music and cinema.
- Presented by: Melissa Jimenez & Leslie Ann Wills-Caton
Networking Mixer
- Time: 6pm – 7pm
- Venue: The Brix, Sugar High
- Description: This exclusive networking event brings together music and film professionals for an evening of connections, collaborations, and creative conversations. It offers a platform to expand networks, seek collaborations, and connect with like-minded professionals. The event includes cocktails, bites, and opportunities to discuss the intersection of music and film. Open to ticketed patrons and by invitation only.
Showcase and After Party
- Time: 8pm – 10:30pm
- Venue: The Brix Sugar High
- Presented by: GSD Productions
- Radio Partner: Lit 102.3 fm
- Headline act: College Boy Jesse
- Host: Ainka