Booster Shot: International Music Business Seminar in St. Vincent begins today

In recent days, I've been hearing a lot moves in the Eastern Caribbean Islands to modernize and professionalize their approach to the music businees. One such positive step is beginning on the island of St. Vincent today. A three day music business conference that is free to the public, will begin the process of educating music practioners about how to make and market internationally viable music.

This is not just for those interested in being artistes,

"We are aiming at musicians, songwriters,  producers,stylists and videographers to attend. We want to cover the entire development of artists,"  says Mark Cyrus of Master Room Studio. 

I've copied the official information below. If you are living in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, or have the wherewithal to visit over the next few days, I believe this is going to be worth your while:

Source: Invest SVG

“Invest SVG” and The Ministry of Culture is hosting an International Music Seminar and Workshop.

The music and video seminar will be held from November 4th to November 6th at the Kingstown Methodist Church Hall,9;00 am to 4;00pm, Seven international record and publishing company executives and video production personnel will make up the panel for the three day seminar/workshop,including practical one on one sessions with attendees. Additionally we would be having an artist showcase at Escape bar on the evening of the 6th.
Here is the list of panelists coming to the seminar.


Music Manager – Ivan Berry (Toronto, Canada)
Music Publisher – Vivian Barclay - Warner Chappell Music (Toronto, Canada)
Artist Video Director / Stylist – Robert Brown (Bobby o’neill) (Miami, USA)
Music Promotions Expert – Jonathan Ramos REMG (Toronto, Canada)
Record Company Executive – David Wright - Def Jam Records (Los Angeles, USA)
Music Producer / Songwriter – Justin Forsley – ole (Toronto, Canada)
Songwriter / Vocal Arranger – Rupert Gayle – ole (Toronto, Canada)

Wednesday, November 4th – Opening Cipo,Copyright,Fashion and Stylist
Thursday, November 5th (9am-2pm) – Music/Video Seminar & Workshop Day #1
Friday, November 6th (9am-4pm) – Music/Video Seminar @ Workshop Day #2