Major event in Monroe postponed

MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – A big time bull riding show will not be taking place Saturday as planned.

When you drive past the civic center today you won’t see any cowboys or the thousand pound bulls they ride because the event scheduled for today has been postponed.

“Professional bull riders decided to cancel their event this weekend because there were not enough ticket sales up front,” said John Ross.

The Civic Center event coordinators say there wasn’t a lack of interest in the event, and they think people would have come.

“The old promoter knew we had a walk up crowd and she wasn’t worried about selling out. Whereas we have a new promoter this year and they got cold feet,” said Sharon Trakler.

Low ticket sales in advance wasn’t the only financial concern the city employees say the promoters had.

“Dirt tripled in size the last three years as far as cost. It’s unreal. You have to make a lot of money to cover your cost,” said Trakler.

Employees here at the civic center say another reason why promoters often times cancel or postpone events is because of the size of the arena.

“If you have a larger arena then they can charge smaller prices and still get the same bang for their buck,” said Ross.

The city of Monroe is considering to build a 85 million dollar arena that will draw more performers to northeast Louisiana. It would fit more people, but that doesn’t mean more people will show up.

The Civic Center worker says there are plans in place for the bull riders to come within the same week as a bike riding event that also uses dirt to help both groups save extra cash.

Drug Controversy Front and Center at LA Area Shamanism Event

“Ayahuasca Tea”

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2013

An upcoming event surrounding shamanic healing is drawing strong opposition from a number of prominent internet sites which allege it is nothing more than “new age scams” and “drug culture”. The controversy first broke out as the event coordinators possess intimate ties to a popular ayahuasca tourist retreat in Iquitos, Peru, which offers usage of powerful hallucinogenic drugs, where such drugs are legalized for religious sacraments.

Shamanism is traditionally practiced by Amazonian cultures for the use of ritualistic healing. In most cases, those ritualistic healings involve the use of entheogens and other psychoactive substances. The event plans to discuss the government opposition of widely used drugs such as Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian tea two comprised of two plants, Banisteriopsis Caapi, or more commonly referred to as the “Ayahuasca” vine and Psychotria Viridis, as is more commonly known as the “Chacruna” leaf. The combination, which becomes orally active only when mixed together, is considered among experts to be the most potent hallucinogen yet discovered by scientists.

“Shamans reach the state that gives them access to the supernatural world in a variety of ways. A very common way is by ingesting mind-altering drugs of various types,” says James Davila, author of the book “Enoch as a Divine Mediator”.

Local event coordinator Matt Toussaint says, “It is simply a case of people fearing what they don’t understand. There are no drugs of any kind present at this event and it will simply involve a very brief discussion of the historic use of these substances as used as healing agents and how they pertain to the guided meditation for stress relief that follows.”

At present, the organizers are still asking for audience volunteers and feedback. Regristration for the June 22nd event can be completed via the web at ShamanismLA.com.

Domestically, the debate continues to rage onwards as Ayahuasca has been legalized for usage as a religious sacrament by the Santo Daime church. Santo Daime is syncretic in that it incorporates elements of several religious or spiritual traditions including Folk Catholicism, Kardecist Spiritism, African animism and indigenous South American shamanism, including vegetalismo.

The event promises to add fuel to what is an already heated debate to constitutional rights as they pertain to illegal drugs and religious contextual use.

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See MBE Norman Jay & House Legend Marshall Jefferson Live on Friday 28th …

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(PRWEB UK) 15 June 2013

Eclectic music lovers across night clubs in London are looking forward to heading to the East of the capital to see MBE Norman Jay rocking the DJ booth of Shoreditch’s Village Underground on Friday 28th June.

Along with the versatile DJ will be one of Chicago’s House music pioneers Marshall Jefferson sharing the DJ bill with Norman Jay for one night only. Fans of Notting Hill Carnival know that the most versatile sound system on the day comes courtesy of Norman Jay’s ‘Good Times’ pumping classic anthems loved across some of the best London night clubs in the capital.

These DJs will be sharing bangers from their extensive Record Boxes and with Marshall Jefferson heading to UK shores you can expect masses of house heads to flock to the venue hear the man that played the first ever piano led House anthem from the early 80s.

Tickets are priced at £12.50 for early bird’s, £15.50 in advance and more on the door. So book now to spend the night with Royalty approved Sir Norman Jay and Chicago’s most respected forefather spinning party anthems loved across London clubs and bars from Soul, Boogie, Hip Hop to House and Disco classics.

This news release has been brought to you courtesy of London Groove, for the ultimate luxury night out London Groove offers exclusive guest lists, booth and table bookings across all their venues, with no minimum spend, allowing guests to fully focus on partying.

There is also no membership requirement making London Groove’s parties some of the capital’s few quality club nights open to all.

The bespoke agency also has a dedicated website which, as well as providing bookings, allows guests to browse the latest pictures from the London nightlife scene including fashion, and celebrity gossip.

“London Groove’s club nights are the ultimate destination in the City of London attracting over 900 party goers every weekend. Their style and luxurious feel mean you can make the most of the London clubs scene and have fun in three of the Cities best venues where anyone and everyone can enjoy a night of glamour,” commented Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

For further information, you can contact Steve Prashad at: steve(at)londongroove(dot)co(dot)uk.

About London Groove

Launched in March 2004, London Groove was set up to provide a guest list service for night clubs in London for people who wanted to go clubbing in the West End so they could sign up on the guest lists for their chosen club nights in the West End.

Initially catering to a range of London RB clubs and providing a London guest lists service for clubs, London Groove then focused on hosting its own club night in the West End every Saturday from which Soul Saturdays was born. London Groove steadily grew and has since worked with many night clubs in London and expanded their music policy at their club nights to include Funky House, 90’s Old Skool, Party Anthems and Club Classics.

“We aim to give our customer our help, support and value for money when booking a guest list, table or area and partying with us at any of our club nights. We pride ourselves on professionalism and customer satisfaction with our endless list of clients ranging from blue chip companies to small businesses to individual guests, not to mention some of the best nightclubs in London,” says Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

Website: http://www.londongroove.co.uk

Phone (office): 020 8252 1574 (10am – 6pm)

Phone (on the move): 07968 828 504 (10am – 8pm)

Soul Friday’s at Yager Bar

Address: 2 Old Change Court, EC4M 8EN (Tube: St Paul’s)

Capacity: 250

Opening times: 10:00pm – 2:30am

Minimum age: 21 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Refinery Bar

Address: 110 Southwark Street, SE1 0TF (Tube: Southwark / London Bridge)

Capacity: 300 people

Opening times: 10:00pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Anthologist Club

Address: 58 Gresham Street, EC2V 7BB (Tube: Bank)

Capacity: 500 people

Opening times: 9:30pm – 3:00am

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/london-nightlife/norman-jay/prweb10834744.htm

Scotland residents getting ready for big yard sales on June 22

Scotland residents are cleaning out their basements, garages, barns and storage areas in preparation for the 21nd Annual Scotland Community Yard Sale on June 22.

If you are looking for a 1951 Dodge or a 14-foot aluminum boat with a 9.9 Johnson motor, Bill Russell has one for sale at his yard sale.

Eva Willis has a wide array of yard sale items — all priced at 25 cents.

Other sales will offer treasures like exercise equipment, an antique upright radio, antique china display case, a large gun cabinet, couch, chair, swivel rocking chair, golf clubs, a small freezer, Longaberger baskets, Boyd’s Bears, baby item and household goods.

“We’ve got a little bit of everything,” says Janet Merkel, one of the event coordinators.

The yard sales, sponsored by the Scotland United Methodist Church, runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Maps will be available at the fire station.

The community event also will offer breakfast and lunch, a bake sale and several lemonade stands set up by youngsters, according to Merkel.

Starting at 7 a.m., the Scotland Full Gospel Church will be serving biscuits and sausage gravy in the church’s fellowship hall for a freewill offer. They’ll also be selling lunch items featuring sandwiches and pies.

Take-outs are available.

Throughout the day, the church will be selling a variety of drinks.

Members of the Ladies Aid of the Scotland United Methodist Church have been busy preparing a delightful array of sweet goodies that will be offered at a bake sale. They also have homemade noodles and tied blankets for sale in the shelterhouse in the park, located behind the fire station.

The younger generation in the community will also get into the act on Saturday selling lemonade and baked sale items.

Kayla and Marrissa Pinnick will be continuing a five-year tradition of lemonade and cookies at their grandmother’s — Brenda Massett — house.

Abby Jo Hertzberg is also planning a lemonade stand and will also have pop, water and cookies.

Four-year-old Joycelyn Evans wants to help out her big brother Matthew’s traveling baseball team — the Southern Indiana Venom — by donating the profits from her lemonade stand and bake sale.

“I just thought that was kind of neat,” Merkel added with a laugh.

Event Planners Go Green in Edmonton

FRESH Edmonton Gives Event Planners Ways to Go Green in Alberta

New Edmonton meetings and conferences initiative by Edmonton hospitality industry offers planners everything from a Green Meetings User Guide and Eco Report Cards to local culture and food ideas to help enrich the visitor experience

February 4, 2010 – EDMONTON, AB — Event and meeting hosts can find information and ideas at FRESH Edmonton, a new initiative by Edmonton’s hospitality industry that addresses changing needs in conference planning while assisting those who wish to add environmental and cultural components to their events.

Host organizations want their events to reflect values such as community and environmental responsibility. Guests want to do more than fly in and out for meetings. They want to experience the flavour of the city: Edmonton’s galleries and museums, its festivals and cosmopolitan culture, the fresh air and green spaces, world-class shopping and uniquely Canadian historical attractions such as Fort Edmonton Park.

FRESH Edmonton was developed specifically for meeting planners by Edmonton

Tourism, the Shaw Conference Centre and industry partners. Event planners can:

· Reduce the environmental impact of their Edmonton meeting or conference with our Green Meetings User Guide, which is full of great ideas to help green their event, such as recycling paper and cardboard, shopping locally for services and entertainment and going digital to reduce the use of printed materials.

· Our Eco Report Card allows organizers to accurately measure and compare the environmental impact of their events.

· Choose a menu featuring foods grown on Alberta farms and prepared in tantalizing new ways by chefs from around the world.

· Reduce waste through recycling and composting.

· Put nature on the program with an event in North America’s largest urban park network, such as a skating party or a guided run through the River Valley.

· Incorporate rich cultural life into the Edmonton event planning. For example, consider holding a session in the spectacular new Art Gallery of Alberta.

· Edmonton Festival City in a Box can assist planners wishing to invite performers from one of the city’s famous festivals to entertain guests.

The FRESH Edmonton initiative is sponsored by the city’s hospitality industry. Partners include the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Tourism, Northlands, the University of Alberta, plus the Westin, Sutton Place, Fairmont Macdonald and Delta South Edmonton hotels.

Visit FRESH Edmonton at http://www.edmonton.com/fresh.

About Edmonton Tourism
Edmonton Tourism promotes Greater Edmonton as the destination of choice for tourism, conventions, major events and film production and is a division of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC). Learn more about Edmonton through the stories of people who’ve experienced it at www.edmontonstories.ca.

Contact Information
Jenifer Christenson
Executive Director, External Relations
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation/Edmonton Tourism
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1P7
Tel: 780.917.7890
Email: jchristenson@edmonton.com

Strawberries Star In P/S This Weekend

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This weekend Rim Country residents and visitors have an opportunity to “Be Loyal – Shop Local” at the 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival in Pine and Strawberry.

“Just about every business here contributes in some way,” said Sheri Earp, one of the event coordinators with the Pine Strawberry Business Community (PSBC).

The 2013 Strawberry Festival is this weekend throughout Pine and Strawberry on Highway 87 north of Payson. Event hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16.

On the south end at Pine Hardware Store, participants can enjoy a petting zoo, a mechanical bull and for the first time ever, a water game with WOW bubbles (participants get inside the bubbles and move around a pool of water). Earp said it is like being a gerbil in a ball.

DJ Craig will also share his vast collection of music on site, where visitors can get aboard a shuttle and not worry about finding parking at the different venues.

Roundup file photo/Dennis Fendler

The 2013 Strawberry Festival is this weekend throughout Pine and Strawberry on Highway 87 north of Payson. Event hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16.

A Kids Corner at the Pine Community Center ramada will give youngsters a chance to make gifts for their fathers, grandfathers and uncles for Father’s Day.

Live music at the community center will feature Trouble in Paradise along with the Old Fiddlers and Friends, Cinnamon Twist and, on Sunday, the Ballam Family Bluegrass Gospel Band.

The event will feature every imaginable strawberry treat — juicy strawberries (in flats and pints), strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, strawberry ice cream floats and sundaes, strawberry sparkle and strawberry oatmeal bars made using an old pioneer recipe.

The Knights of Columbus will also offer a pancake breakfast with all the trimmings at 7 a.m. on both days.

The community of Strawberry will join in the fun with live music, vendors and a giant swap meet.

Moreover, the PSBC will be selling raffle tickets for a beautiful kayak to be awarded at the Mountain Daze Festival in August.

PSBC Events for 2013

All festivals are held at the Pine Community Center 13 miles north of Payson.

• Third Annual Mountain Daze Festival: from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11. Music by DJ Craig, vendors, Kids Korner, raffle drawing for kayak on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought on site or at local businesses. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on both days.

• Sixth Annual Fall Apple Festival (outside)/Second Annual Antique Show (in Cultural Hall): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Music, apple treats, vendors, Kids Korner, chili cook-off on Saturday, pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on both days.

Web site: www.psbcaz.com. Contact: Sheri Earp (928) 476-3655.

Get Tickets For UK Soul Legend Omar ‘The Man’ Album Release Party on …

Omar at the Jazz Cafe 27th and 28th June

(PRWEB UK) 14 June 2013

Soul lovers across the London nightclubs have the rare treat of being invited to celebrate the album launch of Omar’s latest release ‘The Man’.

Omar is one of the most respected contemporary UK artists whose music has carved its place in the British soul scene since 1991 leading to being awarded the title of M.B.E by the Queen for his musical contributions to over the decades.

His biggest hit ‘There’s Nothing Like This’ is without a doubt a rare grove classic, and this musician has collaborated with everyone from Angie Stone, Stevie Wonder, Common, Erykah Badu and many more played across RB clubs in London.

Returning to the Jazz Café Omar is launching his new album ‘The Man’ which has been tipped as his best work to date packed with influences from soul, funk, latin, reggae and house with a strong live element as man forget he is a qualified musician playing numerous instruments.

The dates for your diary to attend ‘The Man’ release party are: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June with tickets priced at £15 in advance. Be sure to grab yours now and see why the biggest stars loved across the nightclubs in London call Omar ‘The Man’.

This news release has been brought to you courtesy of London Groove, for the ultimate luxury night out London Groove offers exclusive guest list, booth and table bookings across all venues, with no minimum spend, allowing guests to fully focus on partying.

There is also no membership requirement making London Groove’s parties some of the capital’s few quality club nights open to all.

The bespoke agency also has a dedicated website which, as well as providing bookings, allows guests to browse the latest pictures from the London nightlife scene including fashion, and celebrity gossip.

“London Groove’s club nights are the ultimate destination in the City of London attracting over 900 party goers every weekend. Their style and luxurious feel mean you can make the most of the London clubs scene and have fun in three of the Cities best venues where anyone and everyone can enjoy a night of glamour,” commented Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

For further information, you can contact Steve Prashad at: steve(at)londongroove(dot)co(dot)uk.

About London Groove

Launched in March 2004, London Groove was set up to provide a guest list service for night clubs in London for people who wanted to go clubbing in the West End so they could sign up on the guest lists for their chosen club nights in the West End.

Initially catering to a range of London RB clubs and providing a London guestlists service for clubs, London Groove then focused on hosting its own club night in the West End every Saturday from which Soul Saturdays was born. London Groove steadily grew and has since worked with many night clubs in London and expanded their music policy at their club nights to include Funky House, 90’s Old Skool, Party Anthems and Club Classics.

“We aim to give our customer our help, support and value for money when booking a guest list, table or area and partying with us at any of our club nights. We pride ourselves on professionalism and customer satisfaction with our endless list of clients ranging from blue chip companies to small businesses to individual guests, not to mention some of the best nightclubs in London,” says Steve Prashad, Director and founder of London Groove.

Website: http://www.londongroove.co.uk

Phone (office): 020 8252 1574 (10am – 6pm)

Phone (on the move): 07968 828 504 (10am – 8pm)

Soul Friday’s at Yager Bar

Address: 2 Old Change Court, EC4M 8EN (Tube: St Paul’s)

Capacity: 250

Opening times: 10:00pm – 2:30am

Minimum age: 21 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Refinery Bar

Address: 110 Southwark Street, SE1 0TF (Tube: Southwark / London Bridge)

Capacity: 300 people

Opening times: 10:00pm – 3:00am

Minimum age: 23 years and photo ID

Soul Saturdays at The Anthologist Club

Address: 58 Gresham Street, EC2V 7BB (Tube: Bank)

Capacity: 500 people

Opening times: 9:30pm – 3:00am

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Campaign showcases Coast

The artists and Power of Paint event coordinators and promoters, Charlene SanJenko and Janice Rafael, have introduced a focused, collaborative off-Coast marketing campaign featuring radio, print and online advertising. The campaign kicks off this Saturday, June 15, during the Gibsons Jazz Festival when Gibsons will be featured in an hour-long travel show, Great Getaways With Cheryl, which airs Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on CKNW 980 AM. The show will be taped on location in Gibsons Landing and offers the artists, local businesses and community leaders an opportunity to discuss not only the plethora of upcoming festivals, including Power of Paint, but also the incredible community assets enjoyed here on the Sunshine Coast. The show boasts more than 8,000 listeners per minute, who will soon be hearing the message of enjoying the lifestyle of live, work and play on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Artists will be on-site at VIBE from noon to 5 p.m. and are available to chat about their work and their upcoming show.

Edwards Florist of Northbrook and Caterer Casual Gourmet Invite Businesses …

“We want to get to know the North Shore business community the way we know the rest of the community” – Bill Dvorak, Co-Owner Edwards Florist of Northbrook

Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

Edwards Florist of Northbrook is hosting two open houses to reintroduce itself to business and the local community as it marks its first year under the new ownership of entrepreneurs Jim Fauerbach and Bill Dvorak.

The first Edwards Florist of Northbrook open house will be held on Thursday, June 20, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and is open to members of the Chicago and North Shore business community including executives, restaurateurs, hoteliers, venue managers, wedding consultants and all area meetings and event planners. “We want to get to know the North Shore business community the way we know the rest of the community. Our goal is to grow our meetings, events and corporate business,” says Edwards Florist of Northbrook co-owner Bill Dvorak. “As business people ourselves, we understand what it takes to be great business-to-business partners. Whether you’re an event planner, facilities manager, wedding consultant, realtor or restaurateur, Edwards Florist of Northbrook has the one-of-a-kind floral design, business acumen and the customer service to meet and exceed your customers’ expectations.”

The second open house will take place on Saturday, June 22, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and is intended for residents of Northbrook and surrounding North Shore communities. “This is our chance to say thank you to our many long-standing Edwards Florist of Northbrook customers,” notes co-owner Jim Fauerbach. “And it’s an opportunity to invite residents of Northbrook and the North Shore area to get to know us even better… to meet our employees and see firsthand the kinds of floral designs, customer service and gifts that make us unique.”

Chef Andrew Brodell of Northbrook caterer Casual Gourmet is partnering with Edwards Florist of Northbrook to provide food and drinks for both open houses. Inspired by Amy Stewart’s best-selling book, The Drunken Botanist, Chef Andrew notes, “ The botanical theme allows us to have some fun with all of the delicious seasonal ingredients currently available at market. And the idea of partnering with Edwards Florist of Northbrook was a natural. We local businesses have to support each other… and our communities.”

Each event will include raffle prizes and/or other giveaways including tickets to sporting events, copies of The Drunken Botanist, manicures and pedicures. Each Edwards Florist of Northbrook open house guest will receive a complimentary potted herb.

Edwards Florist of Northbrook is located at 1353 Shermer Road in Northbrook, IL.

Phone: (847) 272-4344. Additional information may be found at http://www.edwardsflorist.com and on Facebook.

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EDMBiz Preview: What You Need To Know

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While the entire city will be enjoying the festivities of the newly announced EDC Week, The Cosmopolitan will play host to the second annual EDMbiz conference for the week prior to EDC weekend. A conjugation of the most prominent men and women in the EDM community will conduct an extensive talk on the shape of the industry, future goals, and how we can all work together to form a brighter future for the EDM movement.

But it won’t be just business, lavish pool parties and access to some of the hottest night clubs in town will make for the perfect opportunity to network with some of the most powerful people behind the EDM industry. With artists such as Dash Berlin, Nero, Morgan Page, Dirty South, and many more lined up for EDMbiz registrants, EDMbiz will be a fun and interactive business conference that is unique and unlike any other.

The agenda and list of keynote speakers have been released which covers the topics of this years conference, and what the main talking points will be. Make sure to check out the list below, and if you are interested in attending this years conference, you can register (HERE)

Agenda Topics

On the Beat | EDM Press: From mainstream to independent media, our panel of journalists will discuss some the greatest challenges and most compelling storylines emerging from EDM culture today.

Growth Investment: Leading money managers and financiers talk growth potential and key investment opportunities in dance music and peripherally associated businesses.

Content is King: More than most genres, EDM dominates the digital space. What are the best strategies for generating original content, and how can you monetize content online?

Festivals of the Future: Leading festival promoters and talent reps discuss the latest trends in the field, along with innovations and challenges in the festival arena.

EDM’s Place at the Grammys: What does the Recording Academy do? How do you submit music for awards consideration? How do you become a member? Panelists will also discuss the DJ AM Memorial Fund, and forthcoming documentary on his life.

Let’s Hug It Out | Agents in EDM: Top talent agents discuss their role in developing artists and helping shape the live music space. How do they identify talent, prioritize their roster and assess the best bookings for their clients?

An Introduction to AFEM, the Association for Electronic Music: Find out why the world of EDM needs a global advocacy group to help push the culture forward. AFEM—a future alliance for future music.

Adventures in Clubland: Key players from the nightlife industry discuss best practices and strategy for growth. How does a nightclub stay relevant? How do different markets compare?

The Greatest Night of Your Life: This panel examines the grassroots passion behind successful events and spotlights one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of a thriving music scene—the fan. Panelists will also offer a preview of the EDC documentary with directors Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.

The Speakers/Panelists 

- Neil Ackland, CEO and Founder, inthemix.com
- Matthew Adell, CEO, Beatport
- Afrojack, Artist/DJ/Producer
- Jila Alaghamandan, Entertainment Director, Insomniac
- Lynn Albers, COO, Spark! Productions Chicago
- Lee Anderson, Agent, AM Only
- Steve Aoki, Artist/DJ/Producer
- Katie Bain, Senior Music Writer, LA Weekly
- Doug Barry, Managing Director, Selby Ventures and Artist Capital Group
- James Barton, President, Live Nation Electronic Music
- Jason Bentley, Music Director, KCRW radio (Moderator)
- John Boyle, Chief Growth Officer and Interim CFO, Insomniac
- Bunny, Creative Director, Insomniac
- Todd Chaffee, General Partner, Institutional Venture Partners
- Costas Charalambous, SVP, SBE Nightlife
- Senthil Chidambaram, CEO, Dancing Astronaut
- Ted Cohen, Managing Director, TAG Strategic
- Matt Colon, Partner / Manager, Deckstar
- Dan Cutforth, Founding Partner, Magical Elves
- Dash Berlin, Artist/DJ/Producer
- Eddie Dean, Owner, Pacha New York
- Dirty South, Artist/DJ/Producer
- Bruce Eskowitz, COO, Red Light Management
- Ari Evans, Founder and CEO, Less Than 3
- Perry Farrell, Artist and Founder, Lollapalooza
- Shelly Finkel, Vice Chairman, SFX Entertainment
- Bill Freimuth, VP of Awards, Grammys
- Marc Geiger, Head of Music, William Morris Endeavor
- Geronimo, Director of Programming Electronic/Dance Format, Sirius XM
- Seth Goldstein, CEO, DJZ
- Martin Gontad, Producer, Creamfields Argentina
- Steve Goodgold, Agent, The Windish Agency
- Steve Gordon, Owner, Circle
- Allan Hardenberg, CEO, Alda Events (A State of Trance, Armin Only, I Am Hardwell)
- Jasja Heijboer, Owner, Ace Agency
- Chris Kantrowitz, Founder and CEO, Gobbler
- Kevin Kerslake, Director, DJ AM Documentary
- Sam Kirby, Agent, WME
- Stephanie LaFera, Owner, Little Empire Music
- Simon Rust Lamb, Esq., COO and General Counsel, Insomniac
- Mikhail LaPushner, CEO and Founder, OneBeat
- Vivien Lewit, Director Content Partnerships Music, YouTube
- Rob Light, Managing Partner and Head of Worldwide Music, Creative Artists Agency
- Jane Lipsitz, Founding Partner, Magical Elves
- Ryan Mac, Reporter, Forbes
- Kerri Mason, GM, inthemix.com and Contributor, Billboard
- Maria May, Agent, CAA
- Daniel Mendoza, Regional Manager, Chapter Operations, Grammys
- Liz Miller, General Manager, Big Beat/Atlantic
- Neil Moffitt, CEO, Angel Management Group (Hakkasan)
- David Moricca, Founder and CEO, Mixify
- Kurosh Nasseri, Attorney at Law and Co-Founder, Association for Electronic Music
- Josh Neuman, Co-Founder, Complete Control/Recreation Worldwide/THUMP
- Sarah Polonsky, Senior Editor, Vibe
- Gary Richards, CEO, HARD Events
- Matt Rodriguez, Agent, AM Only
- Pasquale Rotella, CEO, Insomniac
- Edward Shapiro, Partner, Reed Smith LLP
- Todd Sims, CEO, Flavorus
- Rick Stevens, CEO, Y Entertainment Group (Ron Burkle’s music investment arm)
- Jason Strauss, Managing Partner, TAO Group
- Tommie Sunshine, Label Owner, Brooklyn Fire and Writer, Huffington Post
- Mike Tunnicliffe, Chief Growth Officer, GroupM/WPP
- Ben Turner, Director, Graphite and Co-founder, Association for Electronic Music
- Hunter Williams, Agent, CAA
- Joel Zimmerman, Global Head of Electronic Music, William Morris Endeavor
- Brian Zisk, Managing Director, SF MusicTech Fund and Executive Producer, SF MusicTech Summit

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