Billboard 6th Annual Touring Conference & Awards

From http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/touring/2008/index.jsp:With never-ending headlines of mergers, acquisitions, rollups and divestures, the touring industry is undergoing changes that will impact everything from club shows to stadium megatours. The basic principles remain in place but staying updated on this revolution is crucial, building contacts and networking has never been more critical.

The Billboard Touring Conference unites today's most successful promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, merchandising companies and production professionals to discuss the state of the industry, network and do business.

Guided by Ray Waddell, Billboard’s executive director of content and programming for touring and live entertainment, this unique event includes potent panel topics, provocative discussions, productive roundtables as well as networking opportunities with touring industry power players and decision makers.

This two-day conference is capped off by the Billboard Touring Awards, which honors the concert industry's top artists and professionals based on actual data compiled through the Billboard Boxscore chart. In 2008, the awards reception also included two special honors – The Humanitarian Award presented to Bon Jovi/Philadelphia Soul, and the Legend of Live Award, presented to The Allman Brothers Band.

Don't miss your chance to control your own destiny and network with the best in the touring business! The idea you hear may be your future; the hand you shake may be your new partner.

LIVE MUSIC IS THE FUTURE AND THE FUTURE IS NOW


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Promoters, agents, managers, venues, sponsors, production professionals, merchandising companies, ticket agents and other touring-related businesses!



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From Event details at eventsinamerica.com!: Now in its sixth year, the Billboard Touring Conference has become the most efficient and workable event for the concert business. This must-attend conference unites todays top touring professionals to discuss the current state of the industry. Guided by Ray Waddell, Billboards executive director of content and programming for touring and live entertainment, this unique event includes potent panel topics, provocative discussions, productive roundtables as well as networking opportunities with touring industry power players and decision makers. In addition, this two-day conference is capped off by the Billboard Touring Awards, which honors the concert industrys top artists and professionals based on actual data compiled through the Billboard Boxscore chart. There will be no exhibiting at this conference, but sponsorships are available ranging in price from $5,000 - $25,000. Most Sponsorships included an exhibit table in cost.