M I M C O N 2 0 1 2… Miami Independent Music Conference
Fri June 29th – Sun July 1st
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport
7707 NW 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
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For more information, sponsorship and vending call Oski 305.303.3976.
This is an official Qool Show 2012. www.queenofthescene.com
The three day M I M C O N (Miami Independent Music Conference) will showcase music of all genres with workshops, discussion panels, music project critiques, and much more. In addition to business there will also be ample opportunity to enjoy the Miami sun at our poolside party events. This is open to all independent artists, bands, producers, DJs, managers, photographers, graphic designers, web designers, record labels and the general public. Basically if you are an independent artist and are involved with music, you should come and enjoy this weekend. All events are family friendly until 9pm, after 9pm 21 & over. There is no cost to submit your music. A weekend pass to attend is only $15. Kids 12 & under free.
Book your rooms for the weekend now at (305) 825-1000 for around $70 a night.
Everyone is invited! We will showcase over 50 bands and acts!
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Funk, R&B, Blues, Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Salsa… All kinds of music.
Submit Now! Book Your Band/Group/Solo/Act Now! Please email your info to: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com
Here’s what we need:
BIO
PIC
MP3
Website URL
email Addresses
Phone Numbers
Scheduled speakers are:
John F. Bradley, Bradley Legal Group, P.A., Managing Partner · Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boutique law firm focusing on Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigation and Business Law www.musiclawattorney.com
John D.Thomas, With over twenty-five years of experience in the music industry, John D. Thomas has worked for various well-known artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Seven Aurelius, India Irie, Carlos Vives, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy, Dream, KC & The Sunshine Band, Eddie Kramer, P. Diddy, Ron St. Germain, and Sebastian Krys among countless others. www.johndthomas.com
Alfonso D’Niscio Brooksm Entrepreneur, Promoter, Touring Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Musician, former owner of Pulp Live, owner of Rockaz MVMT Events that host Bayside Rocks Festival, One Love Nutrifest, Miami Reggae Fest and Carifest Music & Arts Festival. www.rockazmvmt.com
Fernie Copelly, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), producer & engineer (The Shack North & Rehersal Stuidio). www.shacknorth.com
Tony Launda, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), writer for Dig Under Rock. www.digunderrock.com/
John Tovar, Manager and music veteran with over 20 years in music. Managed Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks, Nucler Valdez and many local, national and international acts. tmgmusic@bellsouth.net
Richard Clarvit, P.A., Entertainment Attorneys and Artist Management. Songwriter, Producer and night club owner. richsongs@aol.com
Raul DJ Raw Madina, Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival. www.hoodstock305.com
Chris DJ Kassik Morales, Miami Pioneer DJ has worked every club in the south and has performed with Wu Tang Clan, Gangstar, Blackmoon, Fat Joe, Public Enemy and many more. Djs for Power 96FM Radio in Miami. www.djklassik.com
More TBA!
Friday June 29th:
4:00PM-8:00PM – M I M C O N 2012 welcome Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage.
Hosted by DJ Oski www.djoski.com
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
8:00PM – 9:00PM – M I M C O N Opening ceremonies and meet and greet @ Ricks’ Bar.
8:00PM – 8:10PM – Positive event blessings by Hoodstock 2012 committee @ Rick’s Bar.
9:00PM – 3:00AM – M I M C O N Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
9:00PM – 9:30PM – Drum Off Showcase & Competition by South Florida Drummers United @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. We will have a drum set.
2. You bring a mp3 player with a song of your choice.
3. You play the best you can over that song for 2 minutes.
4. The crowd picks the winner.
Winner gets South Florida Drummers United Goodies.
Here are the Drummers entered so far..
Host drummer Lord Yader Moreno http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1193112009
Chris Rod www.facebook.com/DrummerChrisRod
Frank Zapata http://www.facebook.com/zondrums
Daniel Porras
Bojan Pante
more tba…
www.facebook.com/southfloridadrummersunited
1:30AM -2:00AM – Guitarist showcase & competition by Anonymous Guitars and Krazy Cabz Inc. @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. You bring your guitar or use an Anonymous Guitar and play for 1 minute.
2. The crown will pick the winner.
Winner gets Anonymous Guitar & Krazy Cab Goodies..www.anonymousguitars.com www.krazycabz.com
3:00AM-4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.
Saturday June 30th:
12:00PM – 8:00PM – Rebel Music Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage. Music by LAMBSBREAD. Hosted by Herb Love. Special guest DJ Blendz. www.rebelmusic.tv
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
12:00PM-3:00PM – CD review and discussion panel with music industry speakers. Please bring your CD and new projects for a group study, reviews and critiques by our discussion panels and the crowd @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. Bring your CD.
2. We will play it over the PA.
3. Our panel will critique and review the CD on all points.
4. The crowd can also critique and review the CD.
This is what is called a group study. It can be very helpful on testing new music and getting your recording heard.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear. Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles. www.kariza.com
4:00PM – 3AM – M I M C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
1:00AM – 1:30AM – MC Showcase & Rap Off Competition by Hoodstock 2012 & Rebel Music @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. A DJ will drop a beat.
2. You will rap over that beat for 2 minutes.
3. The crowd will pick the top 2 rappers.
4. The top 2 MCs will decide to rap over a beat or acapella.
5. The top 2 MCs will have 1 minute each to go at each other.
6 The crowd will pick a winner.
The winner gets Hoodstock Goodies and performs at Hoodstock 2012.
www.hoodstock305.com
www.rebelmusic.tv
3:00AM – 4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.
Sunday July 1st:
12:00PM-6:00PM- Pool Party with live bands & DJs. Hosted by DJ Smooth
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
1:00PM-4:00PM – M I M C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar. @ Rick’s Bar.
MIMCON band line up TBA very soon.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear www.kariza.com
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
5:00PM – 6:00PM – M I M C O N 2012 Closing ceremonies and Awards @ Rick’s Bar.
Cabana Rooftop Lounge
