TUMF presents the third annual...
URBAN MUSIC WEEK
Toronto, Canada
Tickets: http://umw2011.ticketleap.com/

Thursday, February 24
Beat Lounge
featuring guest performance by
KJ
Music by Kaewonder

The Rivoli (back room)
332 Queen Street W.
$5 before 11pm
Doors at 9:30pm

Friday February 25
The Business of Urban Music
Delta Chelsea Inn
33 Gerrard St. West
10:00am to 6:00pm

Managing Without Borders
10:00am - 11:00am
This panel will explore the business opportunities, challenges and rewards in cross border management and learn how to make it work for both Artist and Manager.
Panelists:
Tamir Brown, Lyrics to Go Entertainment
Wil Van Zyl, Nova Music Group
William Griggs, Brooklyn Bowl
Michael Peterson aka YUME Mike, The YUME Group
Moderator: Scott Boogie, FLOW 93.5FM

Producer Panel: Cross-Border Beatmaking
11:15am - 12:15pm
This panel will explore how Canadian hip hop producers are “repping” their hometown and experiencing success on both sides of the border, as well as looking at what it takes to succeed from successful U.S. producers.
Panelists:
Noah “40” Shebib (Drake, Jamie Foxx)
Derick Brin
2 Rude, Rudimental Records (Glenn Lewis, Pharohe Monch, Goodie Mob)
Rich Kidd
Frank Dukes
Moderator: TBA

LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris Hicks, Executive Vice President, Def Jam
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Keynote Speaker:
Chris Hicks, Executive Vice President, Def Jam
Christopher Hicks' resume reads like a dream actualized. In his current roles as Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings as well as a partner in multiple independent holdings: Noontime and Content, Hicks has positioned himself at the helm of a fast growing music empire.

Touring: Regional, National and International
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn from the pros who can share insights on what you need to know to tour successfully, whether regionally, nationally or cross border and internationally.
Panelists:
Dino Perera, Universal Attractions;
William Griggs, Brooklyn Bowl;
Brent Smith, Just Entertainment
Buckshot, Rapper (Boot Camp Clik/Black Moon)
Moderator: TBA

Networking Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is an urban music industry reception to meet and greet various panelists and attendees at the conference. This is a networking for artists and members of the urban music industry on a one to one basis.

Friday, February 25
Rated Next Urban Showcase
featuring...
Buckshot (Black Moon / Duckdown Records)
with...
Rich Kidd . Kim Davis . Promise . Lisa Banton . 4th Pyramid . Kody . Ammoye . Richilous

In attendance to see these performances will be some of the leading U.S. and Canadian industry experts: labels, producers, managers, promoters, booking agents, DJs ad more... including Wil Van Zyl (manager for Glenn Lewis, Slakah the Beatchild, Art of Fresh and Melanie Durrant), Dino Perera from Universal Attractions (the top Urban booking agency in the world), Kamoya from Universal Music Group, Dru Ha (Duckdown Records/Cornerstone Marketing), Tamir Brown from Lyrics to Go and many more...

Music by DJ Mel Boogie and DJ Carl Allen

The Great Hall
1087 Queen St. West
Doors 9pm | Showtime 10:30pm
Admission $15 in advance/$20 at the door

Saturday, February 26
Urban Artist Boot Camp
Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard St. West.
10:00am to 5:00pm

Mastering Marketing, Promotion, PR & Distribution in the Web 2.0 Era
10:00am - 11:15am
As an artist, artist/manager or manager(s) in the Web 2.0 era, managing multiple profiles and online media accounts can be challenging to say the least. And as social media plays an increasing role in our lives, artist and their team must learn to provide clarity, consistency of message, look and feel of their brand across multiple services. Panelists will share their insights.
Panelists:
Towa Beer;
Kevin Ash, Universal Music Canada;
Aaron Talbot, VP Records;
Thornell Jones, Fortress Marketing/Hidden Beach
Dru Ha, DuckDown Records/Cornerstone Marketing
Charles Edwards, WBLK
Moderator: Kevin Barton

The State of Urban Radio in Canada and Beyond
11:30am - 12:45pm
As Canadian urban artists such as Drake, Justin Beiber, Kardinal Offishall, K’naan, Jully Black, Divine Brown and Melanie Fiona become more popular, the avenues for hip hop, soul/r&b are becoming smaller. The recent changes in on-air talent and rebranding at FLOW 93.5 FM and the revoking of the license of campus radio CKLN has caused alarm in the Toronto urban music circles.
Panelists:
Dino Perera, Power 105.1 FM (New York City)/Universal Attractions;
Glenn Lewis, Artist;
Aisha Wickham Thomas, Music Industry Consultant, ngoma productions / Executive Director, Canadian Independent Recording Artists' Association;
DJ Manifest, CHRY;
Ron Nelson, CKLN;
Cole Porter, WBLK;
Moderator: Towa Beer

Funding & Financing for Independent Artists
2:00pm - 3:15pm
This panel will explore public and private funding options for independent artists, managers, labels, etc.
Panelists:
Russell Kelley, Canada Council;
Keely Kemp, OMDC;
Brent Bain FACTOR;
Aisha Wickham Thomas - Music Industry Consultant, ngoma productions / Executive Director, Canadian Independent Recording Artists' Association;
Matthew "L.I.R.I.X." Taylor, Grind-A-Holix Ink.;
Moderator: Duane "D.O." Gibson, Northstarr Entertainment

Women In Hip Hop: Why Female Voices Go Unheard
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Women have always contributed to the rise and the development of hip hop, however, their voices have often been drowned out by their male counterparts. It is a male dominated industry with too many male voices perpetuating negative stereotypes often to the detriment of women having viable careers in the industry. We will explore some of the contributions of women and what needs to be done to improve the current state of affairs.
Panelists:
Eternia, 2011 Juno nominated Rapper;
Alyse Feldman, On the Fly Public Relations;
Ty Harper, Cityonmyback.com;
Moderator: DJ Mel Boogie