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EvENT SUMMARY

On Thursday April 18th, LiveThe.Biz (America's Leading Music Industry Education Platform) is having our MEGA PHILLY Music Panel & Networking Summit called

"HOW TO BUILD A CAREER IN MUSIC & MEDIA BIZ"!

This event is designed to educate, motivate & connect all indie musicians & aspiring music executives who are looking for multiple ways to break into the entertainment industry as well as network & ask direct questions to an all star panelist lineup!

Our event will include an expert panel Q&A with some incredible speakers: Carvin Haggins (Grammy Winning Songwriter & Music Producer), Roxy Romeo (Radio Host Personality at WUSL Morning Show / iHeartMedia), Chill Moody (Hip-Hop Artist & Entrepreneur), Daysha Ali (Multimedia Producer at RadioOne) & Roxi Fab (Host of The Roxi Fab Show).

These panelists will give insider tips on how to start a career into their industries, share their individual journeys, offer motivation, answer direct questions from the audience & will be there to network with all guests that attend! This will also be a great opportunity to network with your peers & fellow creatives in the music community!

Discussion Topics designed for musicians & aspiring executives will include (but not limited to):

How do you break into the music business or media industry?

What are the steps you need to take to turn your creative dreams into a full time career?

How to start making a living as a songwriter or music producer?

How to build a career & buzz as a musician without a major label?

What are some ways to break into the radio industry as a host or personality?

What are some marketing strategies to build your online following & promote your brand?

How do you find a job in the entertainment industry? How do you land an interview?

What are the best ways to pitch your songs, songwriting skills & beats to recording artists?

Should you be indie or sign a record deal or publishing deal?

How to build more music industry contacts & business relationships?

How do you gain more industry experience to work for music / media companies record labels & entertainment brands?

And much much more!

We're also taking direct questions from the audience as well!

Our Panelists:

Carvin Garland Haggins is a Grammy Award Winning and Multi-Platinum Selling Song Writer, Producer, Engineer, Co-Founder of Karma Productions, Co-Creator of Forever Music Inc. and the creator of Ethical Music Entertainment.

The Philadelphia native has written hit songs for Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Miguel, Faith Evans, Justin Timberlake, Raheem DeVaughn, and Musiq SoulChild. Carvin has always believed that the best songs come from real life experiences, and has earned a reputation for writing songs that “mean something.” Carvin has been making music since he was 11, and has developed a unique style. In the 1990’s Carvin began working as a producer at “A Touch of Jazz” (ATOJ) for DJ Jazzy Jeff. It was there, that Carvin started getting a lot of recognition for his work. It wasn’t long before his songs started making an impact in the music industry. Carvin’s early work was featured on “The Nutty Professor II,” “Love Jones,” and the “Rush Hour 2” movie soundtracks. He also collaborated on Will Smith’s soundtrack for the movie “Wild Wild West.”

At ATOJ Carvin met and began working with Ivan Barias. In 2001, Carvin and Ivan started Karma Productions and have since become one of the most sought after producing duos in the country. The pair, who are now known world-wide, have had several songs at the top of the Billboard Charts including: “Love” (Musiq), “Customer” (Raheem DeVaughn), “If You Leave” (Mary J. Blige and Musiq), and “Gotta Find My Way Back” (Jaheem) Introducing Stokley (Stokley) to name a few.

After recently celebrating 10 years of having Top 10 Billboard Charting records, Carvin and Ivan followed that up with 5 Grammy nominations in 2011. They were nominated for Jaheem’s hit song “Finding My Way Back.” They were also nominated in the R&B Song of the Year category for “Gone Already” by Faith Evans. Most recently, Carvin worked on projects for Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn, Estelle and 2014 Grammy nominated albums for Chrisette Michele and TGT.

The creator of the Ethical Music Entertainment label, Haggins is behind a movement to bring respect back to radio. His artist Montina who is one of the Momma’s who sings background for Beyonce, Mz Lynx who was on MTV, Lex Dime who has a movement called Lost Girls and BriaMarie, whose singles “IDK” and“Celebrate” was featured on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Haggins’ mission is to make music that is positive, has clean and clever lyrics, and will keep you moving. To Haggins, not only making music, but raising up another generation of musicians, writers and producers that create “real” music is as important.

Roxy Romeo is an established media professional that is always striving to get to the next level of greatness. A Caribbean-American, from Trinidad & Tobago, Roxy graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Communications and Marketing. While attending college, she hosted her own show on an underground radio station while, at the same time, hosting a local TV show, Caribbean Beats. Roxy has had the media bug ever since.

Upon completing an internship with Cox Media, Roxy moved back to Miami and immediately got hired at iHeart Media. During her 10 year in Miami, Roxy had the opportunity to interview the likes of Will Smith, Sarah Jessica Parker, former Vice President, Joe Biden, Taraji Henson, Nick Cannon, and more. After doing the night show on Y100 for 3 years, she said goodbye to take on a new opportunity, middays on REAL 103.9 in Las Vegas as well as Assistant Program Director/Music Director. After making her mark in Las Vegas, she has now found a new home in Philadelphia on Power 99. Aside from being a part of the incomparable Rise & Grind Morning Show, she can also be heard on 93.7 the Beat in Houston, 103.5 the Beat and 93.9 MIA in Miami, and across the country with her syndicated show, as she is a national talent. Roxy’s versatility, allows her access to Top 40, Rhythmic, and Urban radio stations, and she stays in the know all across the board. Regardless of what station she happens to be on at the moment, she never misses an opportunity to let her listeners know how proud she is of her West Indian-Trini roots.

During her radio career, Roxy’s voice has become one of the most sought after in the market, voicing ads for brands such as BET, Macys, Coca-Cola, Smirnoff and AT&T. She was also the voice of Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution which was broadcast nationally on FOX TV. She has been voicing radio/TV commercials and imaging radio stations for over 7 years now and continues to spread her wings, expanding within the media industry.

Aside from social media, Roxy also loves to connect face-to-face with the people she talks to everyday and hosting events is one way she gets to do that. She has hosted large festivals and concerts like Miami Carnival, The 103.5 Beatdown, and Y100’s Jingle Ball, which attracts anywhere upwards of 15,000 attendees. On an intimate scale, Roxy also hosts functions like Macy’s fashion shows, Art Basel events, and artist related sessions.

Roxy is also a devout philanthropist. She has hosted a number of events for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as the American Cancer Society. Roxy has also run both a half and full marathon to raise money for cancer research. Charity is something extremely important to her. Roxy believes helping each other is our duty as human beings.Most recently, she was honored by Hennessy at their Black History Month event, as well as, Social World Networking Professional’s Women of Class event during Women’s History Month. She was named one of “The Top 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow” published by South Florida’s Legacy Magazine June 2014, plus, The Silver State Awards Radio Talent nominee 2017.

Roxy is building a brand based off of integrity, passion, dedication, and her faith in God.

Chill Moody cemented his status as one of the top lyricists & performers to hit Philadelphia in years when he won “Best Rapper” in Philadelphia Magazine’s annual “Best of Philly” issue. He was also named Philadelphia’s Music Ambassador by Councilman David Oh, due to his tireless efforts to "put the city on" as well as his local & national accomplishments over the years. A West Philadelphia native, his lifestyle brand “nicethings” now includes clothing line, consulting firm, a record label (nicethingsMUSIC), and even a line of craft beer (nicethingsIPA, a collaboration with Dock Street Brewery). He recently partnered with Philly R&B singer Donn T to start a new group called &More (Chill Moody & Donn T).

Daysha Ali is a multimedia producer at Radio-One. The Philadelphia native, received her B.S degree in Mass Communications at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Daysha has worked in urban media her whole professional career as a producer at Radio-One, Philadelphia. While producing various live radio shows for different day parts and being a social media marketing strategist, she also wears many hats from assisting the marketing department with executing station events in to being a community affair coordinator in the programming department.Her main goal and passion is providing a platform for the community to be informed and entertained.

Outside of radio, Daysha Ali is an active member of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) serving on the Cannabis Task Force committee. Daysha also hosts and produces her own web series call ‘The Chill Spot Philly’ which focuses on art, music and sports. When she’s not immersed in music and community activities she’s advocating and learning about the benefits of cannabis.

Born and raised in Yeadon, Pa, Rochelle K. Helm aka Roxi Fab, was an aspiring lead singer, but later realized that she loved background vocals, as well as makeup artistry and skin care. In 2005, she attended and graduated from the Jean Madeline Education Institute and received her Esthetician diploma and PA State License. Roxi is the spitting image of her father, legendary radio personality from WDAS, Carl Helm. Along-side of her father, she met many artists like her idol Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, Teena Marie, Prince, and Michael Jackson, just to name a few. Her father can be heard doing background vocals for many artists as well, such as Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Deniece Williams, and many, many more. Through these experiences, he helped her realize and discover her talents and her passion for music. In high school, she was very active in the music department, participating in every play and on the choir to showcase her many talents.

In 2015, she decided to follow in her father’s footsteps as a Disc Jockey/Radio Personality of her own show called “The Roxi Fab Show” now heard via www.RoxiFabShow.com . Roxi is also a community advocate. Using this platform, “The Roxi Fab Show”, she’s always vocal about the community and what we can do to assist our children against this violence currently taking place in our City. Having a teenage son, she is doing her best to fight for the lives of the children in her community.

Roxi currently sings with a collective called “Sistahs Attune”. She can also be seen acting in hit stage plays, a film entitled “Road to Truth” set to drop May 2019, as well as gracing the runway as a plus size model in numerous fashion shows for multiple designers. She’s also been a part- time Personal Assistant for Ms. Ellen Smith (Mega Star Will Smith’s sister), and Lady B (Legendary Radio Personality). And she also sings background for 90’s R&B crooner, Christopher Williams, known for the hit “Don’t Wake Me, I’m Dreamin.” In her spare time, Roxi enjoys writing music, watching movies, and spending time with her new grandson Liam!

MOderator

Walter J. Tucker, MBA, a 15 year music executive & college professor, is the founder of LiveThe.Biz which is the #1 music business education organization. With over 12,500 members, he’s helped educate hundreds of indie musicians on artist development, marketing & music publishing through LiveThe.Biz with interactive discussion panels, on-demand video courses & career coaching. Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft & WeWork, he’s produced several sold-out panels in NYC, Los Angeles, Atlanta & Nashville featuring panelists from over 50 major music brands including: Atlantic Records, BET, MTV, Roc Nation, Spotify, VH1 & more.

Aside from LiveThe.Biz, Walter has also managed the music publishing rights for high profile clients including: Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Mike Will Made It, Jazmine Sullivan, Quincy Jones, Jadakiss & Kirk Franklin, just to name a few! For the past 8 years, he's also served as a college professor for The Metropolitan College Of New York where he's taught several courses on the music industry, business, media & publishing.

In 2017, Walter was named "Mr. Music" by Black Enterprise Magazine for their Modern Men of Distinction List. He is the a proud member of several music organizations including The Association Of Music Publishers & The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards). In 2018, LinkNYC selected his LiveThe.Biz brand to be featured on over 113 Digital Billboards across New York City for their 2 year anniversary. In 2019, LiveThe.Biz received a 5 page article interview on Forbes Magazine highlighting their work across the country through their sold out music networking panels & career coaching sessions!

For Walter's Full Career Bio Click Here For Our Founder's Page

Aside from the panel discussion & networking, we're also offering our VERY popular career coaching sessions for indie musicians & guests looking to build their careers in the music business. This session will be after the event based on your schedule. Those that purchase this package will get to receive this service directly from LiveThe.Biz founder Walter J. Tucker, who will schedule a 1 hour session that includes either below option:

Indie Artist Coaching Session:

Including: How to license your music for TV & Film,

monetize your brand, marketing your music, booking your own shows,

building a winning team, getting music distribution,

music publishing strategies, protecting your music rights,

increasing your sales/streams, understanding your royalties & more.

Or

Music Executive Coaching Session:

Including: How to start your career in the music industry,

interview strategies, strategies, master networking tips,

creating a business brand, pitching your services, building your contacts,

breaking into your field & more.

*To Select This Perk, See Our Ticket Form To Purchase

The VIP Event / Career Coaching Pass*

For indie musicians, producers, songwriters or management teams, we also offering music promotional options to market your music to our guests, event panelists & our 12,500 LiveThe.Biz members (musicians & executives) across the country!

THESE PERKS INCLUDE:

1 Song Of Your Choice To Be Played During The Event Networking Sessions

Your Song Listed On Our Global Playlist

Your Song & Artist Profile Listed On Our Website For Our Panelists & Members To See & Support Your Movement

Your Song, Link Yo Your Music & Artist Profile On An Email Blast To Our 12,500 Members

Your Song, Artist Profile, Website & Social Media Listed On A Solo Social Media Post To Our Followers & On Our Mega Screen During This Event

An Interview On Our Video Music Podcast To Promote Your Music Brand

*To Select These Perks, See Our Ticket Form To Purchase Either

VIP Event Music Submissions Pass, Basic Membership Ticket

Or Our Ultimate VIP Ultimate Artist Package*

You can purchase any of the following ticket options choices via our ticket form on the top of this page or directly from (Eventbrite)

GENERAL ADMISSION (No Music Submissions) includes:

2nd Entry, General Seating, Network With Our Panelists, Professional Photo With Banner & Free Membership To Our Email Networking Group. No Music Submissions For This Ticket (However you can still bring your music & business cards for networking purposes with our panelists & other event attendees). All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

VIP TICKET ADMISSION (with Music Submission, Playlist & Website Promo) includes:

First Entry & Reserved Seating, a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group.

(SONG SUBMISSION): We'll play 1 song of your choice during the networking sessions before & after the panel discussion for our audience & guests to hear.

(PLAYLIST): This song will be listed & promoted on our Global playlist for our 12,500 members, panelists & supporters to hear your music & support your movement after our event.

(INDIE ARTIST PAGE): We’re listing your song, artist name, picture, social media handles & website on our LiveThe.Biz Indie Artist Page for additional promotion, support & to increase your streams, views & exposure. This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

VIP TICKET ADMISSION (with Music Submission, 1 Hour Career Coaching Session, Playlist & Website Promo) includes:

First Entry & Reserved Seating, a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group.

(SONG SUBMISSION): We'll play 1 song of your choice during the networking sessions before & after the panel discussion for our audience & guests to hear.

(PLAYLIST): This song will be listed & promoted on our Global playlist for our 12,500 members, panelists & supporters to hear your music & support your movement after our event.

(INDIE ARTIST PAGE): We’re listing your song, artist name, picture, social media handles & website on our LiveThe.Biz Indie Artist Page for additional promotion, support & to increase your streams, views & exposure. This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

(1 HOUR CAREER COACHING SESSION): You will receive a 1 Hour Direct Career Consultation with our LiveThe.Biz Founder Walter. J. Tucker (Music Executive, Professor & Industry Expert). This session will be scheduled after the event at your best available time & day. You can pick 1 of the following: INDIE ARTIST COACHING SESSION (Including: how to monetize your brand, marketing our music, booking your own shows, building a winning team, getting music distribution, music publishing strategies, protecting your music rights, increasing your sales/streams, understanding your royalties & more) -Or- MUSIC EXECUTIVE COACHING SESSION (Including: how to start your career in the music industry, interview strategies, strategies, master networking tips, creating a business brand, pitching your services, building your contacts, breaking into your field & more). This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

BASIC LIVETHE.BIZ MEMBERSHIP PASS (*12 Month VIP Event Passes* with Music Submission, 1 Hour Career Coaching Session, Playlist & Website Promo) includes:

12 Month VIP Event Passes, First Entry & Reserved Seating, a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. You'll also have access to any of our online streamed course events.

(SONG SUBMISSION): We'll play 1 song of your choice during the networking sessions before & after the panel discussion for our audience & guests to hear.

(PLAYLIST): This song will be listed & promoted on our Global playlist for our 12,500 members, panelists & supporters to hear your music & support your movement after our event.

(INDIE ARTIST PAGE): We’re listing your song, artist name, picture, social media handles & website on our LiveThe.Biz Indie Artist Page for additional promotion, support & to increase your streams, views & exposure. This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

(1 HOUR CAREER COACHING SESSION): You will receive a 1 Hour Direct Career Consultation with our LiveThe.Biz Founder Walter. J. Tucker (Music Executive, Professor & Industry Expert). This session will be scheduled after the event at your best available time & day. You can pick 1 of the following: INDIE ARTIST COACHING SESSION (Including: how to monetize your brand, marketing our music, booking your own shows, building a winning team, getting music distribution, music publishing strategies, protecting your music rights, increasing your sales/streams, understanding your royalties & more) -Or- MUSIC EXECUTIVE COACHING SESSION (Including: how to start your career in the music industry, interview strategies, strategies, master networking tips, creating a business brand, pitching your services, building your contacts, breaking into your field & more). This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

ULTIMATE VIP ARTIST PACKAGE (*12 Month VIP Event Passes for 2 Guests*, 12 Month VIP Event Pass, Music Submission, 1 Hour Career Coaching Session, Playlist & Website Promo) includes:

12 Month VIP Event Passes (for 2 Guests), First Entry & Reserved Seating, a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. You'll also have access to any of our online streamed course events.

(SONG SUBMISSION): We'll play (2) songs of your choice during the networking sessions before & after the panel discussion for our audience & guests to hear.

(PLAYLIST): We'll list & promote (3) of your songs on our Global playlist for our 12,500 members, panelists & supporters to hear your music & support your movement after our event.

(INDIE ARTIST PAGE): We’re listing your 3 of your songs, artist name, picture, social media handles & website on our LiveThe.Biz Indie Artist Page for additional promotion, support & to increase your streams, views & exposure. This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

(EMAIL BLAST): We’ll be listing your artist & song information on an email blast to our 12,500 members for them to support, listen & follow your movement!

(1 HOUR CAREER COACHING SESSION): You will receive a 1 Hour Direct Career Consultation with our LiveThe.Biz Founder Walter. J. Tucker (Music Executive, Professor & Industry Expert). This session will be scheduled after the event at your best available time & day. You can pick 1 of the following: INDIE ARTIST COACHING SESSION (Including: how to monetize your brand, marketing our music, booking your own shows, building a winning team, getting music distribution, music publishing strategies, protecting your music rights, increasing your sales/streams, understanding your royalties & more) -Or- MUSIC EXECUTIVE COACHING SESSION (Including: how to start your career in the music industry, interview strategies, strategies, master networking tips, creating a business brand, pitching your services, building your contacts, breaking into your field & more). This ticket also includes a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. All tickets are non-refundable & can only be used for this event.

SMALL BUSINESS / BRAND SPONSOR PROMO (For Small Businesses, Talent & Brands) includes:

THREE VIP Event Passes, First Entry & Reserved Seating, a professional photo with our LiveThe.Biz photo banner & free membership to our email networking group. Also includes all song submission, playlist & indie artist promo options.

By purchasing a Sponsorship Ticket, we will promote your brand, small business, music project, podcast, clothing line or product at our event of over 175+ guests, on our social media platforms & our national email network of over 12,500 members! We'll list your company/brand logo, website & social media info on our Mega Screen that will play throughout the event. We’ll include your company information & social media handles in 1 Email promo blast to our 12,500 members & our photo / video event recap posts. Our moderator will also read your brand company summary & contact info during our panel. If you are music based, you would also received the perks in the Ultimate Artist VIP Package regarding promo & playlisting. For all sponsorship perks, visit www.LiveThe.Biz/sponsorship.

For more options, additional perks, customized packages or more information on our company’s demographics, email team@livethe.biz by Tuesday April 16th at 10pm EST!