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MIAMI INDEPENDENT ARTISTS CONFERENCE

HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA HOTEL
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Discounted $70 rooms available for booking now!
(305) 825-1000

Over 50 bands, artists and acts on Showcase! Everyone is
invited!!!

The three day MIACON 2012
MIAMI INDEPENDENT ARTISTS CONFERENCE
FRI JUNE 29TH – SAT JUNE 30TH – SUN JULY 1ST

The Miacon will showcase music of all genres with workshops, discussion panels, music project critiques, parties, festivals and much more.

Enjoy the Miami sun at our poolside party events while getting business done, making contacts and closing deals.

Conference is open to all independent artists, bands, producers, DJs, managers, photographers, graphic designers, web designers, record labels and the general public.

If you’re an independent artist, involved with music, and looking to get more involved, this is your weekend to shine!

All events are family friendly until 11pm, after 21 & over. There is no cost to submit your music. It is only $10 a day for Friday and Saturday. Sunday is free for all. Kids 12 & under free.

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Funk, R&B, Blues, Alternative, Dance, Electronic, All kinds of music.

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Please email your info to:
[email protected]

MIACON 2012 Scheduled speakers are:
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John F. Bradley
Bradley Legal Group, P.A.
Managing Partner · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Boutique law firm focusing on Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigation and Business Law
www.musiclawattorney.com
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Christofer Deon
Also known as “Chris Da’Imperial”
Publicist, Activist, Motivational Speaker and CEO of HUMAN BEING TALENT AGENCY, a 20-year veteran of music, television and the night club industry, actor, writer, musician, comedian, spoken word artist, t.v. personality, talent promoter, stage engineer, shared the stage and has worked with Madonna( Super Bowl ), Russell Simmons, Prince( Super Bowl ), Robert Townsend, Donald Trump, Nestor Torres, Deborah Magdalena, Pearl Jam, DJ Mr. Mixx, Jody Whatley, Crystal Waters, Grace Jones, MC Hammer, Young MC, 2 Live Crew, Betty Wright, Dee-Lite, The Pet Shop Boys, The Last Poets, Sasha, John Digweed, Rabbit in the Moon, India, Michael”Bear”Talifaro, Latin Grammy nominee: MANOLO, international dance music diva: CALIBE and WSVN Channel 7 News Personality: Wilson Louis, hosted “SOFLO LIVE”, scouted talent for MTV, BET, VH-1, Telemundo/MUN2, and PBS. Discovering bright new talent and bringing them to the world stage.
www.facebook.com/chrisdaimperial
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Paul Trust
A producer, engineer, songwriter, mixer, and studio drummer. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Music Engineering, he has become an influential force within South Florida music scene. He signed, developed, and produced some of the area’s most notable artists including: Endo, Crease, Al’s Not Well, Sunday Driver, Atom Smash and most recently the eclectic and innovative All The Pretty Cars. On the national scene Paul has worked with artists ranging from American Idol Semi finalist James Durbin, indie punk darlings Say Anything, Boston hardcore heroes Diecast to R&B vocal legend Millie Jackson.
www.paultrust.com
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Steve O’Connor
30 year veteran musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter and live music advocate. Has played or worked with
Hemrock, Ketch, Smoking’ Bullets, Krome, Jailbreak, Dirty Trixx, Sweet Revenge, Untamed Youth, The Eectric Buzz. KISS, LED ZEPPELIN, IRON MAIDEN, CREASE, NEW FOUND GLORY, GARY MOORE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, VINNIE MOORE, UFO, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MOLLY HATCHET, BLACKFOOT, CANNIBAL CORPSE, METTALICA, CINDERELLA, ERIC JOHNSON, STEVE MILLER, PEARL JAM, W.A.S.P. ANTHRAX, etc… This list could go on & on…
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Angel Zamora
Lead Talent Specialist at Premios Billboard De La Music Latina. A true music and entertainment veteran, owner of Inimitable Entertainment based in Miami Florida, with an array of multi-genre artists signed as well as distribution and co-label deals with many other top notch and developing artists. Not only specializing in music, but as well soap opera and movie stars, radio personalities and entertainment personalities.
www.facebook.com/inimitableentertainment
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AJ Maldonado
Owner of XXX Management. Involved on the rock, pop genre. Has worked with labels such as Warner Music, Slip n Slide Record, Arsenic, Standby Records among many other entertainment companies. Current roster are THE LAST NOVA “Universal Republic” STAR CITY MELTDOWN featuring members of BLACK VEIL BRIDES. “Standby Records” Record producer BRETT HESTLA DARK NEW DAY, FRAMING HANLEY, CREED, among many other affiliates and national recording artists. www.xxxmgmt.net
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John D.Thomas
With over twenty-five years of experience in the music industry, John D. Thomas has worked for various well-known artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Seven Aurelius, India Irie, Carlos Vives, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy, Dream, KC & The Sunshine Band, Eddie Kramer, P. Diddy, Ron St. Germain, and Sebastian Krys among countless others.
www.johndthomas.com
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Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks
Entrepreneur, Promoter, Touring Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Musician, former owner of Pulp Live, owner of Rockaz MVMT Events that host Bayside Rocks Festival, One Love Nutrifest, Miami Reggae Fest and Carifest Music & Arts Festival.
www.rockazmvmt.com
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Fernie Copelly
Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), producer & engineer (The Shack North & Rehersal Stuidio).
www.shacknorth.com
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Jeff Sadowsky
Record Gallery Independent retail record store Miami owner /operator 1971- 1981
Radio / Retail promotions for Tommy Boy Records, Music Specialists, Peters Records, TK Records and several south Florida and NY independent labels 1981 1988
Independent Record Service (distributor) 1982- 1985 assistant to Mr. Henry Stone (TK Records)
Music Talent Associates – Artist Management, Booking & Consultants – owner operator 1988 to present.
MTA Greenland Records – Indy label Director A& R 1988- present
Rock Hard Studios Miami Recording & Rehearsal Studio 1999- present – Producer /Engineer.
http://musictalentassociates.com/index2.html
http://rock-hard-studios.blogspot.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/label/mtagreenland
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Tony Launda
Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), writer for Dig Under Rock.
www.digunderrock.com/
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John Tovar
Manager and music veteran with over 20 years in music. Managed Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks, Nucler Valdez and many local, national and international acts.
[email protected]
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Richard Clarvit, P.A.
Entertainment Attorneys and Artist Management.
Songwriter, Producer and night club owner.
[email protected]
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Elevated Solz
Detox Recording artists and married couple. Breezy Cabrera and Carmen Cantu-Cabrera, together known as “Elevated Solz”, have been working in the dance music business since the early 90’s. Carmen a successful promoter and booking agent. Breezy, one of Miami’s pioneering rappers during the 90’s till today.www.elevatedsolzmusic.com
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Chris Reyes.
Owner of Side Shows, has been involved with the development of the Miami Rock Scene, Rock Band manager, Event & Night Club Promoter, Sound Man and creator of Resistancetv.com a music channel promoting and breaking new bands.
www.resistancetv.com
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Raul DJ Raw Madina
Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival.
www.hoodstock305.com
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Chris DJ Kassik Morales
Miami Pioneer DJ has worked every club in the south and has performed with Wu Tang Clan, Gangstar, Blackmoon, Fat Joe, Public Enemy and many more. Djs for Power 96FM Radio in Miami.
www.djklassik.com
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More TBA!

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MIACON – MIAMI INDEPENDENT ARTISTS CONFERENCE
MUSIC BUSINESS & MUSIC SHOWCASING OF ALL STYLES

FRIDAY JUNE 29TH – SATURDAY JUNE 30TH – JULY 1ST
HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA HOTEL MIAMI
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DAY ONE: FRIDAY JUNE 29TH 2012

MIACON POOLSIDE JAM – 3pm-7pm
Hosted by DJ OSKI & QUEEN OF THE SCENE
MIACON COMPILATION LISTENING PARTY

OPENING CEREMONIES
THE WARRIORS OF LIGHT – 7pm-7:10pm.
HOODSTOCK305 EMPOWERMENT PANEL 7:10pm-8:00pm

The Hoodstock Empowerment Panel:
Hoodstock Festival established in 1996 is one of the most important urban underground events in Miami. This 4 day festival is held in several locations throughout the city and it’s grand finally is a free concert that draws over 10,000 attendees at Roberto Clamente Park in the heart of Midtown’s art and fashion district. Hoodstock also teaches how to enhance your financial, physical and spiritual being to bring you to wealth, health and prosperity.
Scheduled Hoodstock Empowerment Speakers:

Raul DJ Raw Madina
Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival.
www.hoodstock305.com

Najeebah
Motivational Speaker, entertainer, actress and holistic health advocate. Has worked with Celine Dion, Rap Star Trina and many others. Dedicated to spread the word on a good clean life makes dollars and sense. www.hoodstock305.com

Sandy “Dr. Butterfly” Finklin
Sandy holds several degrees specializing in Marketing, Psychology, Business Administration and Management. Sandy has traveled the world studying International Marketing. She understands the importance of self-development and knows how to make results happen.

Tina Honey
Savvy Business woman, founder and CEO at Phoenix Experience, LLC. The desire to help others succeed despite the obstacles that life presents, is the source of creation of The Phoenix Experience.
www.phoenixexperience.com

The Stars Spangled Banner by TIMATAYO on guitar

STAGE ONE:
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY – 8pm-830pm
CHRIS ALVY BAND – 9pm-930pm
INSIGNIA – 10pm-1030pm
BEHIND THE HOUSES – 11pm-1130pm
COMMUNITY PROPERTY – 12am-1230am
LAVOLA – 1am-130am
NO EMOTION GOLD MASK – 2am-230am
MIACON COMPILATION LISTENING PARTY- 3am-4am

STAGE TWO:
BIG BLU HOUSE- 830pm-9pm
RADIO CLIP – 930pm-10pm
TRUDY MIQUELERENA – 1030pm-11pm
ERIC VICK- 1130pm-12am
STOP THE PRESSES- 1230am-1am
THE NEW- 130am-2am
BOUND BY BLOOD ALLSTARS- 230am-3am
MIACON COMPILATION LISTENING PARTY- 3am-4am

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DAY TWO: SATURDAY JUNE 30TH

POOLSIDE JAM: 1pm-8pm
Hosted by HERB LOVE
Music by LAMBSBREAD
of REBEL MUSIC FAMILIA

SWAZY STYLES – 130pm-2pm
SQUINTZ – 230pm-3pm
KLI – 3pm-330pm
RICK BROWN – 330pm-4pm

4pm-430pm – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear.
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
http://www.facebook.com/events/421721904514173/?ref=ts
www.kariza.com

AL KUSH – 430pm-5pm
RICH E KNINEVAL – 530pm-6pm
YOVANNI – 630pm-7pm
JULIAN J – 730pm-8pm

MIACON DISCUSSION PANEL AND CD REVIEW – 1pm-4pm
All artist are invited to bring their CD for review and critique
by our panel of music business professionals and the Miacon attendees.

STAGE ONE:
ELECTRIC PIQUETE – 4pm-430pm
GLUTTONOUS FEAST – 5pm-530pm
CHRONIC FREQUENCY – 6pm-630pm
MARVLEC – 7pm-730pm
A FEW SECONDS LATE – 8pm-830pm
THE LIVED- 9pm-930pm
1000 POUNDS OF THRUST – 10pm-1030pm
BLACK JACKET – 11pm-1130pm
URBAN REBEL – 12am-1230am
MINDEPTH – 1am-130am
ANONYMOUS GUITAR COMPETITION – 2am-3am
MIACON COMPILATION LISTENING PARTY- 3am-4am

STAGE TWO:
VECINOS DE LA NOCHE- 430pm-5pm
ROYAL ATLANTIC – 530pm-6pm
DEVINSHIRE – 630pm-7pm
MORNING GLORY – 730pm-8pm
EKKOZ – 830pm-9pm
NO RETURNS – 930pm-10pm
GODSEND – 1030pm-11pm
ASTRIDVOXX – 1130pm-12am
OBLIVIOUS SIGNAL – 1230am-1am
QUEEN DEMENTIA – 130am-2am

ANONYMOUS GUITAR COMPETITION – 2am-3am
Guitarist showcase & competition by Anonymous Guitars and Krazy Cabz Inc. @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. You bring your guitar or use an Anonymous Guitar and play for 1 minute.
2. The crown will pick the winner

Here are your contestants so far:
1. Daniel Pharaoh Messemer
2. Eric Barrios
3. Jason Diaz
4. Reggie Sears (Winner of Kryptfest Guitar God 2012)
5. Dan Hakemian
6. Jose Mena
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Winner gets an Ax-Pression – “The World’s Coolest Art Guitar Holder”
By: Venezuelan artist Manuel Oliver Urbano. $500.00 Retail Value and Anonymous Guitar and Krazy Cabz Inc Goodies.

ANONYMOUS GUITAR COMPETITION @ The Miacon Saturday June 30th, 2012. Enter now on the Miacon Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/events/421721904514173/?ref=ts

LOOK AT THIS VIDEO!!! HERE IS THE PRIZE!!!
This is BLUES NOTES: featuring Joe Bonamassa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZAsygcLJ58&feature=youtu.be
George Desiderio Next Brands Group, Inc. “URBANO” Fort Lauderdale, Florida
954 565-6554

www.anonymousguitars.com
www.krazycabz.com

MIACON COMPILATION LISTENING PARTY – 3am-4am

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DAY THREE: SUNDAY JULY 1ST

POOLSIDE JAM – 12pm-6pm
Hosted by ABSTRACT MUSIC
Music by DJ SMOOTH
NICOLE WEBER – 12pm-1230pm
ANASTIA – 1pm-130pm
RONNY J – 2pm-230pm
SICKSDOT – 3pm-330pm

330pm-4pm – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear.
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
http://www.facebook.com/events/421721904514173/?ref=ts
www.kariza.com

AMMO – 4pm-430pm
DIALECT – 430pm-5pm
EKYM – 5pm-530pm

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Howard Johnson Howard Plaza Hotel, 7707 NW 103rd Street, State Road 826 and NW 103rd Street, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016 USA

For more information, sponsorship and vending call Oski 305.303.3976.

This is an official Qool Show 2012.
www.queenofthescene.com