ABOUT EAT'M
What is EAT'M?
EAT'M stands for Emerging Artists and Technology in Music. It is an annual conference held in Las Vegas. Next year's conference will be held May 29-31. EAT'M has speaker panels, CLE units for attorneys, cocktail receptions, keynote luncheon, wrap parties, and most impor tant of all --showcases of new talent at night.
Why EAT'M?
The music industry has a plethora of conferences, summits, showcases, festivals... but never a conference that offers the best of both the recording and the concert/touring aspects of the business. We also feature preview kiosks that allow you to hear a sample of an artist before their showcase so that you can screen ahead of time who you want to watch.
The Emerging Artists Fund has been established to encourage education in the field of Recording Arts and Sciences. Through scholarships, grants and professional development stipends, the Fund will foster skill development with performing artists, professionals and technical supports within the music industry. This scholarships fund of EAT-M is administered by the Nevada Community Foundation, a 501(c )(3) public foundation. Founded in 1988, the community foundation assists charitable organizations by managing scholarship and endowment funds. All contributions to the Emerging Artists Fund qualify for the maximum tax deduction permitted by law.
What effect has EAT'M had in the industry?
Find out on our History page .
Continuing Legal Education by Jeff Cohen, Publisher of Music Biz Magazine...
The seminars being offered at the EAT'M Conference and Festival are designed to provide practitioners, managers, agents, artists and talent with a strong foundation about legal issues facing the music industry. Whether you are experienced in this field or just getting started, you will benefit from attending these CLE seminars - just a part of what the State Bar of Nevada does to ensure that the law works for everyone.
CLE is being sponsored and administered by Jeff Cohen, Publisher of Music Biz Magazine, Partner, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practice, Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan.
CLE Credit will be included in all paid registrations.
Up to nine Continuing Legal Education Units available.
Jeff's contact info is jeff@musicbizmag.com and 703-243-6333
Who are this years panelists?
Subject to Change
This Year's Panelists Include*
Abdo, Ken, Abdo & Abdo
Becker, Suzette, Becker Entertainment & Internet Law
Berman, Burt, Paramount Film
Bunge, Shelly K., Executive VP / Music Business Affairs, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Burg,Lee Marc, Law Offices of Lee Burg
Cohen, Jeff, Esq., Music Biz/Millen White
Cohen, Phil, Sr. VP / Music Business Affairs, Universal Pictures
Colfin, Bruce, Jacobson & Colfin
Collins, Wallace, Serling, Rooks & Ferrara, LLP
Davis, Glenn, Myman, Abell, Fineman, and Greenspan
Gilbert, Gary, Baker & Hostetler
Greenspan, Eric, Myman, Abell, Fineman & Greenspan
Greenstein, Seth, McDermott, Will & Emery
Guggenheim, Kim, Alfred Kim Guggenheim, Esq.
Gurtz, Ronald H., Esq.,, Music Reports, Inc.
Helfant, David, Akin Gump
Hilderley, Susan, Interscope Records
Hirshland, David, Bug Music, Inc.
Hodgson, Cheryl, Probstein, Weiner & Hodgson
Holtzman, Scott, Sr. VP / Music Business & Legal Affairs, Walt Disney Company
Idell, Richard, Idell, Berman, Seite
Kirkpatrick, John, VP of A&R and Soundtracks, Elektra Records
Kovinsky, Mark, Kleinberg Lopez
LaPolt, Dina, LaPolt Law, P.C.
Malevitis, John, J.L. Malevitis & Associates, LTD
McAuliffe, Emmett, Attorney-at-law, Thompson Coburn LLP
McClintock, Steve,SongCatalog.com
Menes, Barry, Menes Law Corp.
Mobasser, Francois, Myman, Abell, Fineman, Greenspan & Light, LLP
Morris, Michael, Valensi Rose & Magaram
Pietrini, Jill, Manatt Phelps
Polikalas, Steven, Steven T. Polikalas, Ltd.
Reidy, Dan, Law Office of Daniel A. Reidy
Rivas, Anita Esq., Kung Fu Entertainment
Siegel, Howard, Pryor, Cashman, Sherman & Flynn
Sobel, Ron, North Star Media
Soocher, Stan, Chair Music and Entertainment Industry Studies,
Stein, George, Esq., Law Office of George Stein
Stuart, Daniel K., Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Tratos, Mark, Quirk & Tratos
Urband, Robert, Robert Urband and AssociatesWhy Las Vegas?
Because it's the coolest, hottest city in the world. Because you can go to Vegas and still write it off on your corporate credit card. It's not too hot in June. Lots of extracurricular activities. All of the above.
Who attends EAT'M?
Label presidents, music publishers, songwriters, agents, artists, A&R reps, internet providers, attorneys, booking agents, promoters, and many more... we invite you to peruse our list of panelists for an impressive list of confirmed attendees.
How do I receive CLE credits for EAT'M?
If you attend all of our sessions, and sign in at the appropriate times, we will submit your credits to your state bar with all of your pertinent information.
How can I go to EAT'M?
EAT'M is open to the public for registration. Registration forms are available from our office, or click here for a copy of our Registration Form.
How do I perform at EAT'M?
EAT'M will begin accepting applications for EAT'M 2002 as of August 1, 2001. EAT'M is an open application process, every artist or group must fill out a Submission Form. If you are not chosen as an EAT'M artist, you may apply your application fee against your registration fee for the conference.
How can I advertise at EAT'M or be a sponsor?
We have several marketing opportunities and sponsorship levels available. Sponsorship packages are now available Visit our Sponsors' page for more info.
Visit our Events page for more info.