Here at Raincity Studios, it's no secret that we love music.  We've enjoyed working with publishers, labels and artists like Spin Magazine, Warner Bros, Sony BMG, The Grateful Dead and Ozzy Osbourne.  And when we're not working with musicians, there's a good chance we're out enjoying their music.   It's a fun and exciting industry and one that has been at the centre of both innovation and controversy in online media.  

That's why we're excited about NextMedia's upcoming event, Brands, Bands & Audiences.   Taking place as part of Vancouver Digital Week, the event is must for anyone interested in the music industry, advertising and broadcasting.   It's a great chance to meet key influencers in the industry and find out about how social technologies can help you to connect with your audience in a meaningful way. As the internet is changing the way artists connect with their fans, it's important to understand what it takes to successfully promote and market brands and artists in the 21st century.

The event features some interesting keynote presentations.  Robert Reynolds, manager of The Killers, will be discussing "Promotion, Marketing and Selling Out in the 21st Century" and Ethan Kaplan, Vice President of Technology at Warner Bros, will be presenting "What the Music Industry Can Teach Us About Technological Change".   There's also a great panel discussion planned with Jaxon Hawks, Music Director at The Beat, David Gratton, VP Products and Business Development at Workatplay, Vancouver Singer/Songwriter Adaline, a rising star on Canada's indie music scene, and our good friend Kris Krug, former Raincity Studios president, rock and roll photographer and all-round social media hero.   It's bound to both informative and entertaining.  

The event takes place next Monday, May 11th between 4:00pm and 9:00pm at the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition centre.  There's a special entry rate available for only $25 so be sure to register before it fills up.