Global Rock Summit 2014: New Music Biz Conference To Debut In Los Angeles

Global Rock Summit is a new music industry conference seeking to bring every sector of the rock industry together. It takes place April 4 and 5 in LA with Linkin Park's manager, Jordan Berliant, as "M.C." Speakers range from Kevin Lyman, Founder of the Vans Warped Tour, to Mandar Thakur, CEO of India's Times Music. A small selection of bands will showcase at S.I.R. Studios in Hollywood.

Global Rock Summit is a new industry conference from MUSEXPO with M.C. Jordan Berliant of The Collective Music Group as keynote. Berliant manages Linkin Park and will:

"unveil a special presentation exclusively at the Global Rock Summit that will give an analytical overview of the worldwide rock business as it pertains to live, merchandise, digital, sales, social media and more."

"Berliant will also moderate the opening 'Global Rock Keynote' which will feature an esteemed group of rock industry influencers who are helping shape all forms of rock music across all continents on the planet."

Speakers represent a variety of roles including:

Ben Weeden – CEO, House of Blues

Dan Carter – BBC Radio 1 UK, Rock Show

AJ Maddah – Founder, "Soundwave" Festival, Australia

Howard Benson – Producer (Motörhead, Skindred, Creed)

Sat Bisla – President & Founder, A&R Worldwide

Ritch Esra – Publisher, The Music Registry

Showcase artists include three bands via Sonicbids.

The schedule promises two fun nights plus a full day of speakers and panelists.

Global Rock Summit: Registration Info

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