Tuesday, October 05, 2004

MIPCOM, Durango Songwriter’s Expo, Rock n' Roll Sea Cruise, BMI Recording Workshop, MTV, Highlight October Industry Events

Publicis Groupe Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Maurice Levy delivers the keynote speech to international television executives at this year’s MIPCOM in Cannes, October 4-8. Durango Songwriter’s Expo in Durango, opening October 7-9, provides attendees a chance to talk with and pitch their songs to music industry professionals and successful songwriters. A four-day rock n' roll sea cruise to Grand Cayman will be hosted by BMI departing Miami October 7. Hollywood Film Festival & Conference opening October 12 in Hollywood features networking with industry veterans and an Awards Gala Ceremony with VIP pass. A BMI Recording Workshop for those recording an independent album project, takes place October 13 in Nashville. Woodstock Film Festival has films, panels, concerts, and special events in Woodstock, NY and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck and Hunter, opening October 13. There will be a Spirited Woman Workshop, October 17 at the Black Box Theatre, Los Angeles. Entertainment & Media Forum 2004 in Miami, examines industry convergence and other trends transforming the entertainment and media landscape. MTV Video Music Awards Latin America is set for October 21 at the Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach. CTIA Mobile Entertainment Summit focuses on everything mobile when it opens October 25 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Brand Licensing Expo hosts property owners of brand characters and images meeting in London from October 26-27. Clifton Davis will host Gospel Superfest, a 2-day musical spectacular in New York City at the Christian Cultural Center.

In all, there are 57 events listed, not all of which have been shown here. The listing will be updated near the middle of the month. Quite a few of these events have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Further information on these events can be found on the News & Upcoming Events page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Also, our resources help you quickly gain an appearance on your favorite or other interesting TV show as a casted participant. Choose from the following categories: Audience/Entertainment, Home/Lifestyle, Reality/Documentary, Game/Quiz, Talent/TV Extras. View openings currently available by clicking http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/tvtickets.html to check what is being cast for in the listings at the top of the page.